Edward's Day Out

At the shed there were four engines sleeping; all of them are tender engines.

One engine is a medium mix-traffic engine with black paint.

Next is a mix between a GNR A1 Pacific and a GNR C1 Atlantic with 4-6-0 wheels and a big tender on the side.

The last two engines are both blue; one engine is a Sir Nigel type engine with big powerful wheels and a big tender.

The last engine is a lot smaller than the rest he has two little wheels on the front, two medium ones in the back, and a small tender. The engines name is Edward he's the oldest engine on the North Western Railway. It was early one morning and Edward was waiting and ready to start work.

Edward: Wake up you engines, the Fat Controller will be here soon.

Blue engine: Oh Edward I know you want to start work, but face the facts you haven't been out in a long time, the diver wants big and strong engines like us.

Edward: Oh Gordon. Well today might be the day you never know. It would nice to go out for once.

Just then they saw the Fat man walking to them. They notice Roger, Pongo, Lady, and Tramp coming this way too.

Edward: Good morning sir.

Edward and Gordon gasped. Tramp chuckled a bit.

Tramp: Hello Edward, Gordon. Still look the same as ever.

Edward: Tramp! You're back! It's good to see you again.

Lady, Pongo, and Roger were amaze.

Lady: You never told me they can talk.

Tramp: Well if I did I would have ruin the surprise. Lady, Pongo, this here is Edward and Gordon; these were the two engines I've work with. You'll like Edward Pige, he's very kind and wise like you.

Edward: Please to meet you Lady, you look marvelous.

Lady blushed.

Lady: Thank you Edward and you look great yourself; I love the designed and your color.

Edward: Thank you.

Gordon: So what brings you guys here?

Fat Controller: Well as you know the railway is getting to be a bit busy and with your drivers and firemen working hard to make sure you do your jobs on time you need some help, so I have three dogs here to help your driver and firemen out to make sure nothing goes wrong.

Green Engine: Well it's nice to me you all, I'm Henry.

Black Engine: I'm James.

Gordon: Gordon's the name, and I'm the fastest engine on the line.

Edward: My name is Edward, but don't bother choosing me, I don't get out anymore.

Lady: Oh cheer up; I'm sure you must gone out before.

Henry: I'm afraid not, since me and James came along the drivers and firemen always chose me, James, or Gordon.

Edward: It's true I don't get to go out as much anymore, I wish I could; I love traveling the world and I miss my friends.

Lady and Tramp felt sorry for Edward.

Lady: Hey I know how you feel, when I was pup I didn't get to go out that much either, but then I met Tramp and he show all the wonderful places and I've really had a good time.

Tramp smiled at her. Then he had an idea.

Tramp: Say Pige, why don't you go with Edward for today?

Lady was a bit worry.

Lady: Oh no, I couldn't I mean it would be nice, but we have a family who would look after them, and would I come back again?

Fat Controller: Don't worry Lady on our railway we don't go that far on the line, we take our trains from a station to another, and when the work is done we come here to rest, so you would be back home to see your puppies again.

Lady thought it would be a nice idea, but she still worry about her pups.

Edward: Tell you what I'll like you for a ride today and see what you think, if you like it then you come back and be a helper around here, if you don't like it, then you don't have to work here.

Tramp: Come on Pige, I've known Edward my whole life and he's a very good engine and very smooth on rides too, you'll love it. If it makes you feel better I can look after the kids while your gone.

Lady thought.

Lady: And I would be back here tonight right?

Fat Controller: You have my word.

Just then the driver and fireman came to start work. They saw Tramp and smiled.

Tramp: Morning Charlie, Morning Sid.

Sid: Well haven't seen you in age's boy, how's life doing?

Tramp: It's going good, how's your family?

Charlie: They're all doing fine.

Pongo: So they also understand us too.

Sid: Sure do.

Then they saw Lady.

Sid: So what brings you guys to the railway?

Lady: Well Edward asked if it's alright I ride with you guys for the day.

They looked at Edward and saw he looked a bit sad.

Charlie: Why are you sad? Would you like to come out today?

Edward: Oh yes, please.

Charlie: And would you like to come with us?

Lady though, she look at Tramp who have her a look that said "Don't worry".

Lady: Sure I would love to come with you.

Fat Controller: Good, then while your with Edward, I'll let Pongo pick which engine he wants to be with. What about you Tramp, would you like to work on the railway again?

Tramp: Why I love to work here again, but can I start tomorrow; I promise Pige I look after the kids.

Fat Controller: Sure thing.

So the driver and fireman lit Edward's fire, it was making lots of steam, Lady climb onto the cab, and Edward puff away.

Edward: Look at me now!

The others were cross of being left behind.

Sid: Well what do you think so far Lady?

Lady: Not bad this does feel nice; so where are we going.

Charlie: We're going to the yard to fetch some coaches.

They found the coaches on a siding.

Edward: Hello dears.

Coaches: Good morning Edward. Who's the dog you got, she's cute.

Lady: I'm Lady and I'm learning about your railway. We're taking you to pull some passengers.

Coaches: Nice do meet you Lady, please don't bump and bang us like the others do.

So Edward back down to the coaches very, very slowly, then the shutter fasten the coupling. Lady was impressed.

Coaches: Thank you Edward that was kind we are glad you're taking us today.

Edward: Ready Lady? Now you get to see some beautiful sights.

So they puffed away to the station, there Lady was amazed at the trees and countryside as they went by, it was splendid to her. They soon reach the station and Edward gently stopped. The people notice Lady and some petted her softly, that she felt like she was welcomed.

Edward: Get in quickly please.

So the people got in quickly and Edward waited happily for the guard to blew his whistle and wave his green flag, he waited and waited. Lady was confused.

Lady: What are we waiting for Edward?

Edward: There should be a guard in the station that's the signal for us to go, but where is he?

The driver, fireman, and Lady looked around.

Sid asked the station master

Sid: Have you seen the guard?

Station Master: No.

Charlie asked the porter.

Charlie: Have you seen the guard?

Porter: Yes; last night.

Edward was getting cross.

Edward: Are we ever goanna start?!

Then Lady shouted.

Lady: Here he comes; I think that's him!

Indeed it was the guard; he came running down the hill with his flags in one hand, and a sandwich in another.

Guard: Sorry; I've overslept and I haven't had breakfast yet.

So the driver, fireman, and Lady hopped back into Edward's cab, while the guard blew his whistle and waved his green flag, and they set off.

Lady and Edward did have a happy day. The driver showed her some beautiful places along the way, children came running to the fence to wave at both Edward and Lady and she barked happily to them, and she met some of Edward's old friends along the station. She was having so much fun that she didn't want to go, but she knew her owner would be waiting for her.

Charlie: Did you have a fun time Lady?

Lady: Oh my yes; I can't remember the last time I enjoy myself; it's been a lovely ride.

Sid: Tell you what; me and Charlie were taking and we've deiced to take Edward out again tomorrow, you're welcome to join us if you like.

Lady: Oh I would like that; I'll see what I can do.

When they got back to engine shed, Lady saw Tramp waiting for her, but gasped when she saw her owner. She was worried she might be mad at him.

Edward: Hello Tramp, hello sir.

Fat Controller: Hello Edward, how was your day out?

Charlie: Splendid sir, Edward and Lady had a grand time, they've help us out today.

Tramp: That's good to here, where is my wife?

Sid: She in Edward's cab, and who his gentleman?

Man: I'm James, but most people call me Jim.

Edward: Please to meet you. Um, are you Tramp and Lady's owner?

Jim: I am, that's why I'm here; I want to see Lady if it's alright.

Lady jumped out of Edward's cab and slowly came to him, she was still worried.

Jim: Well so you got do our first train uh?

Lady looked ashamed, but Jim smiled.

Jim: You're a big helper too; these gentlemen told me you did a great job today.

Edward: Oh she was sir. Such a good dog you have a very well mannered.

Sid: We told her that we're taking Edward out again tomorrow and she welcome to join us, if it's alright with you sir.

Jim: Well Lady, do want to come back tomorrow, I told Tramp he can help out as long as you two are back for dinner.

Lady thought, Jim was okay with Lady helping out with the railway and she did enjoy herself.

Lady (Bark): Yes.

Fat Controller: Alright, that's settled, come with me to the office and we'll fill out some papers, welcome to the railway you two, we are glad you're joining us.

So Jim and Tramp followed The Fat Controller to the office, while Lady stay for a bit and talk to Edward.

Lady: Well looks like you got yourself a dog.

Henry: Welcome to the railway Lady.

Gordon: Yes it would be nice to have the wife of Tramp here, stick around and you'll see me pulling the express that will be a splendid sight for you.

Lady: Thanks everyone, but I think I'll stick with my favorite engine Edward.

Edward: Thanks Lady.

So Jim filled out the papers, and Lady and Tramp are expected to work at 7 in the morning and promised to be back by 4 in the afternoon. Lady told her pups about her day, Edward told the others that he was going out again tomorrow, and they both so tired and happy that they fell asleep at once.