Brighton Wheels on Sudrian Rails

A fair warning

-Evening-

Sir Topham gathers all the big engines at Knapford Station and has a word with them.

Sir Topham

I hear all of you have been bossing Thomas around lately. This is my railway, and I give the orders. You do not have the right to boss Thomas or any of the tank engines around just because of their size. I don't want any more of this to happen again, understood?

Gordon

Uhh...

Sir Topham

Good.

That evening...

-Nighttime-

Thomas is at Tidmouth sheds one night, alone, when Edward comes in to rest.

Thomas

Hello, Edward.

Edward

Hello, Thomas, how was your day?

Thomas

It wasn't so great. I played a prank on James which resulted in him flying and bumping into a couple of tankers.

Edward

Let me guess, did he boss you around again?

Thomas

Yes.

Edward

You just have to ignore it, you know?

Thomas

It's not so easy...

Edward

I feel sorry for you, Thomas. Hopefully they'll stop.

Thomas

Thanks. And I hope they do.

Edward

Anyways... um... how are the duties coming along?

Thomas

They're alright, I guess.. I've got a goods train to take to Kellsthorpe station tomorrow. And I hope it's not fish...

Edward

I don't think you'll be pulling fish. Whatever you are pulling, be careful of the troublesome trucks.

Thomas

What are troublesome trucks?

Edward

They're trucks that sing songs, giggle, and misbehave.

Thomas

They sound like trouble. But I can handle them.

Edward

Be careful, Thomas, an engine who's never worked with them could face a serious accident.

Thomas

Don't be silly, these trucks don't sound hard at all!

Edward

They're not the same as the faceless ones you've been pulling lately.

Thomas

Silly sticks in the mud, I can handle them easily!

Edward

If you think you can easily handle them, please take caution.

Thomas and Edward go off to sleep that night.