CHAPTER 2

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Soon, I was being prepared for my first job: a fast Passenger Train going from one end of the Main Line to the other.

I arrived at Hogmeade Station, and upon reaching Platform 1, I found a line of Coaches waiting to be taken.

I arrived at Hogmeade Station, and upon reaching Platform 1, I found a line of Coaches waiting to be taken

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There were 6 umber and cream Pullman Parlour Coaches, all looking shiny and new. I smiled, and slowly backed down onto the train.


I then whistled twice. "Get in quickly, please!" I called.



Just then, I heard a familiar whistle.

I looked over at Platform 2 just in time to see Stepney pull up alongside me with two of his own Coaches.

I looked over at Platform 2 just in time to see Stepney pull up alongside me with two of his own Coaches

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The Bluebell Tank Engine was pulling 2 crimson LMS Composite Coaches

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The Bluebell Tank Engine was pulling 2 crimson LMS Composite Coaches.

I then looked up the line, and saw Cuthbert reversing towards me with a Goods Train.

I then looked up the line, and saw Cuthbert reversing towards me with a Goods Train

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"Whoa, whoa, whoa, Cuthbert, STOP!!" I screeched. I blasted my whistle in an attempt to get his attention, but it was too late. Cuthbert banged into me, pushing me back several meters. I was furious. "CUTHBERT, YOU IDIOT, YOU REVERSED INTO THE SPORTS TRAIN!!" I yelled.

Stepney and the Coaches burst out laughing.


Soon, I was speeding down the line.
But soon, storm clouds started to gather overhead, and within 10 minutes, the sky had gone dark, and it was pouring with rain.

As I thundered down the Main Line, I could see the storm was getting worse.

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