EPILOGUE

Dear Friends

So now you have read the stories, you'll know what actually happened during those eventful two months on one of Sodor's treasured lines. I hope that
you enjoyed it,
And believe you me, I most certainly enjoyed writing it myself.

But many people ask me nowadays,
'Whatever happened to George and Brutus?'
To begin with, George is no longer a common sight on our roads. Rumour has it that he was sent to the scrap-yard, no, not to be broken up.
He still has his uses, but at least whilst he's there, he'll learn what could indeed happen to him if he attempts to collaborate with buses again.
At present, he has been replaced with a kindly diesel-roller named
'Dennis'.
Oliver was anxious, but when Dennis moved aside from him to pass at the crossing one day, Oliver hasn't been able to find a single bad-comment to
pass about him. And nor has Sir Handle for that matter!

As for George's driver, he is currently serving his time in prison for
attempting to
steal rolling stock, along with his new friends, Eddie and Earl.
The local constable had his share of problems, keeping the three from
'fisticuffs'.
We'll close the book on that story.

Oh yes, how could I forget. The old fellow himself, Brutus. Well, I certainly haven't seen him on the road at late. But interestingly
enough,
I was able to interview none other then his 'brother', Bulgy, in preparation for this book. I was quite surprised at what I heard. According to Bulgy, young Brutus was more of the 'act-before-thinking' type - 'His fate was set long before he was even drawn', the elderly bus joked, 'So was
I, but at least I have company now! You'd be surprised how interesting hens will be!'.

But does that still not answer your questions about Brutus?
I'll leave you with this thought. Next time you visit the Little Western Branch, be sure to pay a visit to
the
Sodor Transport Museum at the end of the line.
Duck and Oliver will be take you on a return trip.
'Their collection of buses is certainly a treat', is a common saying
between them.
But, you'll have to see for yourself...one day! Oh yes, and one more thing, the oil-leaks on the floor won't ruin your day!

The Author