Thomas and Scamp in Trouble

There's a line to a quarry at the end of Thomas's branch line. It goes for some distance along the road. Thomas and Scamp are very careful here. Thomas would whistle and Scamp would bark to warn anyone that they were coming.

Early one morning, Thomas and Scamp noticed a policeman close to the line. He was shaking a stone from his boot. Thomas and Scamp liked policemen. They've been great friends with an office in the village, but he had just retired.

Thomas whistled and Scamp gave a friendly bark. The policeman jumped and turned around till he was facing Thomas and Scamp. Thomas and Scamp was hoping that the new officer would be friendly too, but was sorry to see that he didn't look friendly at all. He was red in the face and very cross.

Policeman: Disgraceful! I didn't sleep a wink last night! It was so quite, and now engines and dogs come whistling and barking behind me! My first day at the country too!

Thomas: We're sorry sir. We were only trying to say good morning.

The police was trying to keep his balance, he stood on Thomas' footplate and putting his boot back on, he got up and pointed to Thomas.

Policeman: Where's your cowcatcher?

Thomas: But I don't catch cows' sir.

Policeman: Don't be funny! And why is there a dog in your cab!?

Thomas' Driver: He's a guard dog. He's a useful one as well.

The policeman wrote in his book.

Policeman: Engines going on public roads, must have their wheels covered and have a cowcatcher in front to protect people and animals from being dragged under the wheels and injured if they stray onto the line and dogs, especially puppies are not allowed inside an engines cab, unless they are on a leash or is trained very well. Your dog checks out fine, but you on the other hand, are dangerous to the public!

Thomas' Driver: Rubbish! We've been along here hundreds of times and never had an accident!

Policeman: That makes it worse!

He wrote, "Regular law breaker," in his book. Thomas puffed sadly away.

Thomas's Driver went to The Fat Controller's office and told Jim what had happened.

Jim: Thank you. I'll make sure to tell The Fat Controller when he comes back on holiday.

And that's exactly what he did the next day.

Fat Controller: Dangerous to the public indeed! We'll see about that!

Meanwhile Collette and Danielle and even Angle were trying to sooth Scamp's hurt feelings.

Collette: Cheer up brother. At least you didn't attack the policeman. That would have gotten you into major trouble.

Scamp: *sniff* It's not fair! I've done nothing wrong and neither did Thomas!

Angle run up and just hug and rub his back.

Angle: Déjà vu, right? Scamp you are anything, but dangerous.

Danielle: It's true. You may not be the smartest pup, but I know you'd never hurt or kill anyone in your life.

Scamp: Thanks guys.

Just then they saw The Fat Controller walking up to Thomas.

Scamp: How'd go?

The Fat Controller: I'm sorry Thomas and Scamp. I've tried my best, but the police officers can't do anything about it. I'm afraid we'll have to make those cowcatcher things for Thomas I suppose.

Thomas: Everyone will laugh sir! They'll saw I look like a tram!

Scamp: Now Thomas, I know it's unfair, but if that's the case then…

The Fat Controller was laughing.

Danielle: Sir. Forgive me, but what's so funny about this?

The Fat Controller: It's Thomas. He gave me a wonderful idea! We need a tram engine!

Collette: But where are you going to find one?

The Fat Controller: Actually it's simple. I met a nice little tram engine call Toby when I was on my holiday. He takes trucks from the farms, but the Lorries are taking over most of his work and he as cowcatchers and side plates. I'll write to his owner at once!

Toby's driver and fireman got the letter and The Fat Controller arranged them to live in a new house, but they were very surprise to see Trusty.

Toby's Driver: Well I'll be! Isn't this the same dog we met yesterday?

Toby's Fireman: I believe you're right! Trusty was it?

Trusty: What are you two doing here!?

Toby's Driver: We've gotten a letter from the stout gentleman and he's got a job for us. It seems one of your friends has gotten in trouble with a policeman and he's asked us to come and help out. So now we live here.

Trusty: I see… Wait, can you understand me?

Toby's Fireman: Of course. We used to work with farmers all the time with Toby. So much that over time we started to understand animals now. You don't mind us living here do you? I know we're not what your owner used to be, but I'm sure he would want you to be happy right?

Trusty smiled.

Annette: Hey, Trusty! Just came to see how you were…

The driver and fireman smiled.

Annette: Wait. Weren't you two…?

Toby's Driver: Yes. We're Toby's driver and fireman. We're the ones that suggest that Trusty's owner could sit in Toby's cab.

Toby's Fireman: And before you asked the next question. Yes, we can understand you.

Annette: No way!

They told her the situation.

Toby's Driver: I also heard that The Fat Controller also allows dog's to be helpers on his railway. Is this true?

Annette: Yes indeed. My whole family works with an engine.

Toby's Fireman: Then would you two like to be our helpers? We'll probably be busy all day long, so with you two being with us, we can take care of you and Toby at the same time.

Before they got a chance to respond, Toby's Driver looked at the clock.

Toby's Driver: Oh my! We better hurry and meet The Stout Gentleman.

Trusty and Annette followed the driver and fireman and they found Toby and Henrietta

Annette went into Henrietta and Trusty went into Toby.

Once they were in, they went to the station where The Fat Controller was waiting.

The Fat Controller: There's a good engine. It's nice to see you two working on my railway.

Toby's Driver: Thank you so much sir. I can't tell you how much we were excited when we got your letter.

The Fat Controller: I thought that would cheer you up. And who's this hound dog?

Trusty: Names Trusty sir. I'm or was a dog of a previous owner before these two gentleman came into my house.

Toby's Driver: I hope you don't mind sir. We would love to take good care of him, while we work.

The Fat Controller: I don't mind one bit, but I also see you've brought your coach Henrietta.

Toby: You don't mind, do you sir? The station master wanted to use her as a hen house and that would never do.

The Fat Controller: No indeed. We couldn't allow that. And this little pup?

Annette: Annette sir. I've seem to at least met you once. I'm the daughter of Lady and Tramp.

The Fat Controller: Ha yes, you're Scamp's sister, are you not?

Annette: Yes sir, I am sir.

The Fat Controller: Splendid! I'm sure Scamp will be happy to know that you're working here. Now then let me tell you about your jobs.

When Toby first came into Thomas's shed. Scamp, Collette and Danielle were amazed to have their sister and Trusty joining the railway. Thomas was a jealous at first, as Toby made the silly trucks behaving even better than he did.

Scamp: Aw cheer up Thomas. At least we don't have to worry about the policeman anymore. Besides, you're still number one to me.

But as soon as they heard that Toby and Trusty had frighten the policeman they laughed and became good friends ever since.