Another Thomas rewrite, this time it's "A Bad Day for Sir Handel" from Season 4, with added lines by tate310. Enjoy and comment.
Skarloey and Rheneas work on the railway that goes through the mountainside. Their coaches are full with visitors and the engines are pleased to run the railway, come rain or shine.
The engines never let their passengers down, but they are old and tire out easily.
Their drivers understood this, and spoke kindly to them.
"There's enough work for both of you on this railway. Sir Topham Hatt is sending two more engines to help run this line."
Skarloey and Rheneas were pleased with this news, and promised to give the engines a big welcome.
The two new engines were named Sir Handel and Peter Sam. When they arrived, they both found they had much to learn.
"What a small shed!" groaned Sir Handel. "This won't do at all!"
"I think it's nice!" said Peter Sam.
"What's that rubbish?" replied Sir Handel.
"That's Skarloey. He's famous!"
Skarloey was cross.
"Sir Handel is just in a bad mood." said Peter Sam, "but he's quite nice really."
Skarloey felt sorry for Peter Sam.
"Now Sir Handel." said the fireman. "I will get you ready for work!"
"I'm tired! Let Peter Sam go! He'll love it!"
"You will do as you are told!"
So Sir Handel puffed away to find his coaches.
When he saw what the coaches looked like, he didn't feel happy at all.
"These are cattle cars, not coaches!"
"What a rude-talking engine!" said the coaches.
"It's not what I'm used to!" clunked Sir Handel.
He rolled to the platform just as Gordon arrived.
"Hello!" said Sir Handel. "Who are you?"
"I'm Gordon!" replied the big blue engine. "Who are you?"
"I'm Sir Handel. I've heard of you! You're an express engine! But you have new coaches, and I have these cattle cars! I must go know. We have a busy schedule and we must be on time!"
And Sir Handel puffed away, leaving Gordon at a loss for words.
Clouds of steam filled the air, as Sir Handel puffed along the line. He was cross when he approached the top station.
He wanted a rest, but his driver wanted him to collect some freight cars at the quarry.
"I won't pull cars!" snorted Sir Handel.
Sir Handel was about to cause massive trouble. He puffed so fast, that he derailed himself!
When the workmen came to rescue him, he was feeling quite silly.
Worse of all, Sir Topham Hatt was with the workmen. He was beyond, and I mean BEYOND cross. His message was short and strict.
"You have caused confusion and delay! I shall speak to you later!" boomed Sir Topham Hatt. He sternly walked away, leaving Sir Handel, who was still derailed.
"Come on!" said his driver, "let's get you back on the rails!"
When he arrived home, he saw Sir Topham Hatt, who was crosser than ever before, waiting for him.
"You are a very rude and naughty engine! I am locking you in your shed until further notice due to your bad behavior today. I hope this punishment will teach you to respect and listen to orders!
After hearing this, the shed doors slammed, leaving Sir Handel by himself. I hope he will behave when he gets out of his shed again, don't you?