On Paradise Island, there is a turntable at each end of the line for the big tender and diesel engines, because it is dangerous for them to go backward at high speeds. Tank Engines and diesel shunters don't need turntables. They can go backwards just as easily as forwards.
One day, Flying Scotsman had brought in the express. He was early this time, and was proud. "You have beaten Gordon's record!" said his driver. "Nice," said Scotsman, "Now, let's go for Mallard's." Flying Scotsman headed to the turntable, but was stopped. "The turntable is going under repairs. You'll have to take your next train backwards." Scotsman was cross. He soon was going down the main line tender first.
At Mountain Base Station, Duck looked at Scotsman with mischievous look on his face. "My my," he said, "What are you doing Scotsman, playing tank engine? Take my advice, scrap your tenders and get a nice bunker like me!" Soon, James came in with a goods train, and he laughed. "Look at you!" he said, "Scotsman's just a tank engine now!" "Well, at least I don't need bootlaces to be prepared!" James snorted, and puffed off.
Flying Scotsman puffed slowly down the line. Soon, he heard Spencer. He was taking a passenger train tender first too. "I know how you feel Spencer," said Scotsman, "I just wish the turntables wouldn't break down." "I know," said Spencer, "It's ridiculous for us to go backwards like this!"
Soon, Scotsman made it back to Homestead, and was uncoupled. He then backed down to the sheds, and stayed there for a while. The next morning, he was being stubborn. "I'm not coming out until the turntable at Beach View is fixed!" he said.
So, through out the week, the engines each took turns pulling the express, and were not happy about going backwards on the return trip. Soon, the turntable was fixed, but since Scotsman had refused to pull any trains during the repairs, he was stuck with goods for a while. He was taking the Flying Kipper, and he was preparing to get turned around on the turntable. He puffed to a halt, and waited for the table to turn. Soon, it turned a bit too much. "OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!" cried Scotsman. Soon, the turntable stopped, and Flying Scotsman was feeling Getty. "Mommy, is that you?" he asked.
After that day, Scotsman no longer complained about going backwards at all. In fact, if he had to, he just did it, even though he still detested the idea of it.
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The Secret Railway (Female Controller Reader)
AdventureAfter the death of Sir Charles T. Hat, some of his engines have managed to be saved and have been put on a secret railway that is completely hidden from the rest of the world, and has all the supplies it needs. (Y/N) is the controller of the railway...
