A/N: Hey guys! Sorry I didn't update last week, but I had a bit of writer's block. Anyway, with my next big project starting soon I don't want to start any big storylines, so for right now I'm just going to keep things simple and adapt a few smaller stories. Starting with one of my favorite season six episodes!

Chapter 62: Harvey to the Rescue

The island of Sodor has many different engines that run on its railways. From tank engines like Thomas's, big tender engines like Gordon's, too even narrow gauge engines that run the Skarloey Railway. However, there are times when an engine appears that looks nothing like anyone has ever seen.

One day, Sir Topham Hatt had called his employees to the docks for a special announcement. With him was a strong looking man. Overhead, Cranky was using his crane to unload an unusual engine onto the tracks. It looked like a steam engine, but had a crane sticking out form the top of its boiler.

"This is Harvey," said Sir Topham Hatt, "I have hired him to operate this new crane engine. With it, we will no longer need to fetch the breakdown train when there is an emergency, as this crane engine will be able to do the work faster and much more efficiently."

Harvey just smiled.

"Hello there, everyone," he said. A few of them waved back, but the others were still awed by the machine.

"The railway board will be here tomorrow to ensure that it is safe for use," Sir Topham Hatt continued, "If they approved, then both Harvey and this crane will become permanent members of this railway."

With that, he dismissed everyone to do their work. Most of the employees got along with Harvey, but others were not convinced that the new engine would be useful. That night, there was a big discussion about it in the driver's house.

"I honestly cannot believe that Sir Topham Hatt would ever waste money on a purchase like that," said Gordon.

"Agreed," said James, "All that crane of his will do is get in the way."

"Sir Topham Hatt should sell it to the scrap yards before it causes any harm," Henry concluded.

Harvey had overheard what they had said and felt very sad. Thomas and Edward saw this and went over to try and cheer him up.

"Don't mind them," said Thomas kindly, "They're always like this with new engines. They're good people, but quick to jump to conclusions."

"Indeed," said Edward, "Once you show them how useful you and your crane are, they'll come around."

This cheered Harvey up a bit, but he couldn't help but think about what the others had said.

The next day, James was taking some coal trucks to the main station. He was not happy at all.

"I should be taking a passenger train, not these dirty trucks," he groaned, "All of this coal dust will surely ruin my engine's paintwork, and that would never do."

He was so busy grumbling that He didn't notice that a bad bit of track lay ahead. By the time that he did, it was too late. James's engine skidded off the rails and landed in a muddy ditch.

James wasn't hurt, but his engine was a good distance away from the track.

Back at the yards, Sir Topham Hatt came to see Harvey.

"James has had an accident, and I need you to go there straight away to clear up the mess."

Harvey, knowing that this was serious, rushed into action. He found James at the bottom of the ditch, blocking Bertie from getting through.

"Don't worry, James," Harvey called, "We'll have you straightened out in no time."

"Fat chance," muttered James.

It took a while, as the trucks had to be cleared away first. Fortunately, the crane could reach further than the breakdown train's, and they were able to get it attached to the rear buffer of James's engine. It took a few minutes, but soon enough the train was back on the tracks. James just remained silent and embarrassed.

That night, Sir Topham Hatt came to the Driver's House.

"Good work today, Harvey" he said, "The Railway Board were on Bertie's bus and saw everything. They have approved your engine for work. You are a Really Useful Driver.

Harvey beamed proudly.

Sir Topham Hatt then spoke severely to Gordon, James, and Henry.

"I have heard from Edward that you three have been making rude remarks about Harvey's engine," he said sternly, "Well I believe he has proven today that it is not a waste of money. As punishment for your behavior, you shall be shunting your own trains from now on until I can trust you to behave."

Gordon, James, and Henry blushed in embarrassment, while Harvey just beamed proudly.