As the months went on progress could be seen on Barry's restoration. His cab had been fixed, his rust gone, and new valve gear had been made. The workmen's mood also improved and some expressed hope that the restoration could be completed. Even Mr Breswick began to think that it wouldn't be a complete waste of time and money. Barry's mood too began to improve after Hiro's visit. Most of his doubt left his mind and he truly began looking forward to his future. Hiro would visit every week and would tell him stories of adventures the Sodor engines had. Barry was amazed at these stories and hoped he could one day discover a lost secret or be a hero. But eventually Hiro went back to his homeland for a few months. Barry missed him but he still had Kevin and Victor to keep him company. He was surprised to find that they too had very interesting stories to tell, such as when Victor arrived on Sodor or when Kevin helped out at the Docks.

One day the workmen decided to start work on Barry's tender. It was as bad as the rest of him when he had first arrived. The workmen put it up on the hoist and inspected it.

"Hm, we should be able to reuse the chassis, with a bit of work, but the rest will probably have to be scrapped". One of them said.

"Yeah, we probably will have to make a new one." Another agreed.

Kevin was racing around the Steamworks as usual carrying parts, and almost falling over, when one of the workmen called.

"Kevin, get over here quickly."

Kevin raced over, but when he applied his brakes he skidded and whacked the fragile tender with his crane arm causing it to fall of the hoist with a crash. The crane then feel atop it causing a cracking noise. Workmen, Victor and the Fat Controller raced over to see what had happened. The Fat Controller looked at the tender. It was ruined.

"What on Sodor happened? This is just what we need! We were doing so well and now someone has to cause confusion and delay! Whose responsible for this?" He yelled at the top of his voice.

"It was me sir" Kevin awnserd "I'm sorry, its my fault".

The little crane was terribly sad and looked like he was going to cry. Seeing this and how sorry he was the Fat Controller couldn't be angry with him. He went over to talk to him.

"There, there" he said kindly "I know you didn't mean to do it, no need to be upset" he the turned towards the workmen "This wil set us back a month or two but we are still on target for completion. Mr Breswick call the Ironworks and have then send 'Arry or Bert to collect what remains of the tender. Everyone else get Kevin back up."

Kevin was soon back up and the workmen began preparing the tender for disposal. Victor told Kevin to be more careful, after which the crane went to speak with Barry.

"I'm sorry about what I did to your tender Barry."

"It's ok Kevin. I was still going to be here for long while anyway" he then had an idea "You and Victor have been telling me about your life for a while, why don't I tell you a bit about mine?"

"Oh yes please, that would be nice" the crane answered excitedly.

"Ok, well uh but I don't think it's as exciting as yours. I was built at Darlington Works in late 1956 one of the last of my class."

"Was the works like this place?" Kevin interrupted.

"It was a fair bit bigger and a lot busier" Barry replied "I worked on the London Midland Region with my brothers and many other engines, they were very friendly. We were known to be very sure footed on hills and I was mainly a goods engine. We were built as BR began its modernization plan and saw many other engines go to scrapyards, till it was our turn. I saw many of my brothers sent to the scrapyard and in 1967 it was my turn, one of the last. I never saw any of my brothers again.". He finished sadly.

"That's... sad" was all Kevin could say.

"Many of my Standard cousins could tell you a similar story, none of of us finished our working lives. But I think my live will be happier in the future."

Kevin wholeheartedly agreed and went back to work, to ensure that happier future. But a while latter 'Arry and Bert came the Steamworks, to pick up what remained of the tender. The two diesels made Barry feel uneasy, even under the cover of his tarpaulin. The two were looking for something as well.

"Ugh, 'ate this place, smells of burnt coal. Can you see it yet Bert?"

"See what?" Bert asked.

"The scrap engine you idiot! Can you?" 'Arry said impatiently.

"Oh, no- wait a minute what's that? Looks like a tarpaulin..."

"With something under it." 'Arry finished "Let's 'ave a look"

The Iron Brothers oiled closer and closer to Barry, the poor engine was frightened by the strange diesels. But then a voice called from behind him.

"What are you two doing over there?". It was Victor.

"Why, were 'ere to uh col-collect some scrap!" The two sputtered.

"The scrap your supposed to collect is over there, not here". He replied.

The diesels rushed to collect the scrap from the other side of the Steamworks. As soon as they left Victor talked to Barry.

"Are you ok, my friend?"

"Yeah, but there was something... off about those two. They said they were looking for something. Who are they?"

"There our scrap diesels, 'Arry and Bert are their names. Bad duo. But don't worry though they rarely come here." Victor then went back to work.

Barry was still nervous about Arry and Bert, and learning what their job was didn't help. He hoped he wouldn't see them again.