Author's notes: I think the title is somewhat misleading, but nonetheless, it does have a good story. While Pip and Emma don't appear too often, it's really good to see some more female characters in the series.

Gordon Proves His Point

Narrator: One day after pulling into Burrow-In-Furness with the WildNorWester, Gordon and Rainbow Dash found that platform 2 was crowded.

Gordon: What's going on there?

Rainbow Dash: It's a railtour,

Gordon: A what tour?

Rainbow Dash: A rail tour Gordon. A special train which is run in order to allow people to experience rail travel which is not available using timetabled passenger services.

Mr. Thompson: Yeah, and it looks like this one's going along the coast of Carlisle I think.

Narrator: Just then, the station master came up.

Stationmaster: I say there, could help us please? These rail tour people are stuck because that BR class 127 has failed. Could you take them in your train please?

Mr. Thompson: Heheheheh. Well, looks like you have to hold them back eh Gordon?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, but we'll need the Fat Controller's and Princess Celestia's permission, and what about our return train?

Narrator: They telephoned them and the Fat Controller and Princess Celestia agreed at once. Then the station master telephoned the sheds at Burrow in furness.

Station master of Tidmouth: I say Josh, what can you substitute for Gordon's WildNorWester?

Josh the Burrow-In-Furness shed manager: Well Martin, there's that BR Class 43 high speed train that just came in. It's only got one power car working but it should never the less keep the fat controllers timing.

Narrator: Phillippa, who preferred Pip for short and Emma were delighted to stand in for Gordon.

Pip: Boy, I'm so excited!

Emma: Same here. It really is a privilege to visit such a famous railway network. You right back there Pip?

Pip: Just hot and bothered. Sorry about this.

Emma: Oh, that's alright. I don't mind doing all the work.

Narrator: The two diesels felt delighted as they sped along the Sudrian country side. They flashed along the line. James, Rarity and Miss Ravens followed a little later behind them with a stopping passenger train, and were surprised to see the signalman from beyond Crovans Gate came up.

Miss Ravens: Hullo there Mark. What's the matter?

Mark the Signalman: The high speed diesels have failed. Go gently when you see it, push it to the next loop and then go round in front to pull it home to Tidmouth.

James: Wait a minute?! But what about those express passengers.

Rarity: Yes indeed. I don't think they will want to make our stops.

Mark: I'm sorry guys, it can't be helped. Better that then your passengers missing they're stations.

Narrator: The three of them understood and set off to rescue Pip and Emma. They found the stricken HST about 2 miles past Kelsthorpe Road. James pushed them to Kildane and then got ready to pull. Pip and Emma felt ashamed.

Emma: I'm sorry me and Pip can't help, but we are special light weight coaches.

James: Oh that's quite alright girls.

Rarity: Yes indeed darlings. It could happen to any engine, steam, diesel or electric too.

Miss Ravens: Yeah, just do your best to keep your brakes off.

Pip/Emma: Will do.

Narrator: But they found it much easier than expect.

James: Well I say, this is easier than I thought.

Narrator: Once the train was moving, the coaches and the HST followed smoothly. As for the passengers, if they wondered about the extra stops, the guard told them what was going on and they didn't complain. At last, they arrived at Tidmouth Station. Princess Celestia and the Fat Controller met them.

James: I'm sorry were late sir and malady.

Rarity: We just couldn't leave Pip and Emma stranded on the platform.

Fat Controller: That's alright James and Rarity. Princess Celestia and I are pleased with all three of you.

Celestia: Indeed. You have saved us all from a very awkward situation. Well done.

Fat Controller: Now, will you take Pip and Emma to the sheds and make them welcome please whilst I arrange they're journey home?

James/Rarity/Miss Ravens: Yes Sir and Malady! We will.

Narrator: At the sheds that evening, Pip and Emma were uncoupled from the coaches and were facing the other engines.

James: Henry, Sally, Bridget, Belle, Bear, BoCo, Murdoch, Hank, Gator, Hero, Duck, Donald and Douglas,

Rarity: Applejack, Flitter, Cloud Chaser, Blossomforth, Thunderlane, Ms Harshwhinny, Miss Peachbottom, and Big Mac, this is Pip and Emma.

James: They have come to help while Gordon is away.

Narrator: Everyone was very quiet and didn't know what to say. It was Donald and Douglas who broke the silence. Both were quite shy when they spoke and blushing.

Donald: Uh… hullo girls. Nice te meet yer. I'm Donal' and this is my twin brother Douggie.

Douglas: Ai. Pleasure to meet yer.

Pip: (Blushing) Nice to meet you as well Donald and Douglas. Heh.

Emma: (Blushing) We are honoured to meet such famous engines and ponies.

Henry: (To self) Where have I heard that one before.

James/Rarity: Henry!

Pip: Oh, we really mean it.

Emma: We love seeing steam engines in proper operation and talking ponies working with them.

Sally: Well in that case, it is very good to have you here too.

Bridget: Indeed. Say, Pip, Emma, how was your run up here?

Pip: Oh, it was very nice. We loved seeing all the sights of Sodor.

Emma: But Pip failed before we got here and I failed on the way up to Kirk Ronan, is it?

Belle: Uh, that's on the branchline. I think you mean Kellstorpe Road.

Emma: Oh, thank you for that correction. Uh…

Belle: Oh, it's Belle.

Pip: Were you named after a French person?

Belle: Oui Pip. (Giggles) My 1st driver was Genevieve Belle Clavel and she named me after her middle name. So anyway, could you tell us about how things are running in London?

Narrator: While the high speed diesels told the others about what was happening in London, James spoke quietly to Rarity.

James: It's a good thing Gordon's away with Rainbow Dash and Mr. Thompson.

Rarity: I agree darling. I'm not so worried about Rainbow Dash and Mr. Thompson, but I feel that Gordon might have said something to upset them.

Narrator: At last, Gordon, Rainbow Dash and Mr. Thompson came home the next day. There, waiting for them, were Princess Celestia and the fat controller. Gordon and Rainbow Dash swallowed hard.

Gordon/Rainbow Dash: Oh dear. What will they say?

Narrator: But they were smiling at them.

Fat Controller: Welcome home Gordon. It's great to have you back. Princess Celestia and I want to apologise for blaming you for spoiling my top hat and Princess Celestia's crown.

Celestia: Yes. We found that it was actually a stewart empty an ash train from the carriage window of the WildNorWester's buffet coach. We very sorry that we blamed you and as for the smoke screen, we realise that it was the coals fault and not yours. So we'll say no more about.

Fat Controller: Now Gordon, while you, Rainbow Dash and Mr. Thompson were away in Carlisle, we had borrowed a high speed train from British Railways called Pip and Emma. Unfortunately, this has failed and we want you to take their passengers home.

Narrator: The paused, smiled, and winked.

Celestia/Fat Controller: Show them how we do things here eh?

Narrator: Gordon and Rainbow Dash were delight and proud!

Gordon: Yes Sir and Malady! We certainly will!

Rainbow Dash: You got it!

Narrator: They went to Tidmouth station and back down onto the WildNorWester at platform 1, grinning with determination.

Mr. Thompson: Right Gordon and R.D. Will have the run of our lives, and give the passengers a ride they'll never forget.

Gordon/Rainbow Dash: YOU GOT IT!

Narrator: And when the all clear was given, they pulled out of Tidmouth station out on the open line and they did have the run of their lives too. Bridges and stations flashed by, they went straight up the hill without stopping, roared over Cronk Viaduct and charged through Henry's tunnel!

Gordon: Aright! Now this how you pull an express train!

Mr. Thompson: Heheheh. Eat your heart out flash! Now this is speed!

Rainbow Dash: (Excited) You can say that again!YYYAAAAAHHHHHHOOOOOOOOO!

Narrator: At Vicarstown station, Douglas and Braeburn with Mr. Hoskins were waiting to take Pip and Emma home, when with a rumble and roar and proud whistle, Gordon flashed by!

Rainbow Dash: WWWAAAAHHHOOOO! 137 MILES PER HOUR! YYYAAAHHHOOOO!

Gordon: HAHAHAHAHA! NOW THIS IS HIGH SPEEDS, FASTEST AND BEST!

Narrator: And with a swish and roar, he thundered across Walney Channel bridge and was out of sight. Pip and Emma watched enviously.

Pip: Wow! I don't think we've gone that fast, have we Emma?

Emma: Not at all. I must say, that is rather impressive.

Narrator: Douglas and Braeburn chuckled along with Mr. Hoskins.

Mr. Hoskins: Heheheheh. Well, would you look at that?

Braeburn: Oh yeah. That's Gordon, the high speed engine!

Douglas: Och! Yon Gordon nye be a high speed engine.

Mr. Hoskins/Braeburn/Douglas: But it's us who are pullin' the high speed train!

Douglas: Come on lasses. Let's get yer home.

Emma: (Blushing) Oh, thank you Douglas. Your most kind.

Douglas: (Blushing) Heh, well, just doin' what I was sent out te do lass.

Narrator: With that, Douglas puffed away.

Ok, yeah. Donald has a crush on Pip and vis versa and Douglas has a crush on Emma and vis versa. Unusual, but I think it's quite sweet. Next is 'Toby, Trucks And Trouble'. And also, Pinkie Pie is going to interrupt the letter sequence again!