Author's notes: Oh boy do I love this one! Sigrid is very quickly becoming my favourite Arlesdale Railway engine. This is how Sigrid got to Sodor. Based off the ERS, or at least, I got that from atsf. I haven't read of how Sigrid arrived on Sodor in the ERS. But, if it's as good as this one, then I am missing out, big time.

The Sigrid of Arlesdale Saves The Day

Narrator: With Rex out of commission, Bert, Mr. Holden, Twist, Mike, Mr. Hawkins and Snips had very hard work keeping the railway running. Even with the help of Frank, Shady Daze and Mr. Roberts, all had to work every hard. Duck, Applejack and Miss Ravens were at the ballast chute when Bert, Mr. Holden and Twist came into the station with a ballast train. Poor Bert was out of breath.

Duck: My goodness! Bert, are you alright?

Bert: (Panting) I've been better Duck. Believe me.

Miss Ravens: Rex broke down last week and now it's only Bert & Twist and Mike & Snips running the trains with Frank & Shady Daze along with us drivers.

Applejack: Oh mah goodness. That is too bad. I'm sorry to hear that sugarcube.

Bert: It's alright. It's not your fault. But on a brighter side, we are getting a new engine built.

Applejack: Oh, that's good. I hope y'all can manage to cope.

Miss Ravens: Yeah. It's going to be a spare until Rex is fixed though from what I hear.

Duck: I see. Well best be off. Best of swindon luck to you and you're railway Bert and twist.

Twist/Bert: Thank you Duck!

Narrator: And Duck puffed away with Applejack. One day, Mike, Mr. Hawkins, Snips, Twist, Mr. Holden, Bert, Snails, Shady Daze, Frank, Miss Ravens and Mr. Roberts were at the platform. Standing on the opposite platform was a diesel engine with 4 wheels in the front and back and 6 driving wheels. She was painted in a two-tone blue livery: B.R. Diesel loco blue with a light blue band. Princess Cadence and the small controller introduced her.

Small Controller: Engines, crews and ponies, we would like to introduce you to Sigrid of Arlesdale, our new diesel Hydraulic engine. She is here to help out whilst Rex is in… disposed.

Sigrid: Hullo there …

Bert: Hullo Sigrid of Arlesdale. Welcome to the Arledsale Miniature Railway.

Sigrid: Thank you Bert, but you can call me Sigrid.

Bert: Okay then Sigrid. Um… um… sir, Malady, she's not going to replace any of us or Rex is she?

Small Controller: Bless you no Bert. She's here to help out a spare engine.

Cadence: Indeed. She's not gonna replace Rex or any of you. It's nothing like what Breeching has done on BR.

Miss Ravens: We all know that you'd never do that sir and Princess Cadence.

Mike: Oh yes of course.

Snips: We understand that.

Cadence: Now Sigrid, you will be working on goods duties with Miss Ravens and three of our newest members: Mr. Thompson, Gingersnap and Tornado Bolt

Small controller: So Miss Ravens, please show Sigrid of Arlesdale and our new members what to do.

Miss Ravens: Yes Malady, sir. I will.

Small Controller: That's good. I knew we can always rely on you.

Narrator: Soon, Mr. Thompson and the two new foals arrived and they soon made friends with Sigrid and set to work. She tackled Ballast trains Produce trains and wool trains easily. At first, the trucks played tricks on her.

Truck 1: Oi! There's a new engine there boys.

Truck 2: Hehehehe! Let's have some fun.

(Trucks laugh, except 1)

Mini Oddball: Uh, well about that guys…

Narrator: but they soon found that playing tricks on Sigrid was a mistake.

(Sigrid backs down on them)

Truck 3: (Giggles) Hold back, hold back!

Sigrid: (Bumps them) You play your tricks, and I'll make sure that this trip will be your last.

Truck 1: Uh… on second thought, we should roll her way boys.

Mini Oddball: Told you so.

Narrator: The trip went without a hitch. Miss Ravens, Mr. Thompson Ginger Snap and Tornado Bolt were very impressed.

Miss Ravens: Wow. You're doing great Sigrid. You handled these trucks even better than Mike can.

Sigrid: Well thank you Miss Ravens. I'm glad to hear that.

Miss Ravens: Did you know that you're named after the Sudrian heroine from the eleventh century who secured the defeat of the Norman Invasion in 1094.

Sigrid: (Amazed) Wow. I never knew that. How extraordinary.

Miss Ravens: Heh, well, William excels in history and some of his skills have appeared to rub off on me.

Tornado Bolt: Wow. What an honour it is to be working with an engine named after a hero.

Narrator: Sigrid blushed modestly. She reached the passing siding where she had to stop and wait for Bert to pass with his passenger train. They waited and waited but Bert, Twist and Mr. Holden didn't come. Sigrid was getting anxious.

Sigrid: Where's Bert? We're going to be late.

Gingersnap: Perhaps a last minute passenger?

Tornado Bolt: Or maybe….

Narrator: They got no further. Suddenly, they heard an awful racket coming up the line and there was Bert wheezing and panting heavily up the line with a full train of passengers. Sigrid was worried.

Sigrid: Oh dear… the poor old engine's gonna knock himself to pieces. I hope he'll be alright.

Miss Ravens: Me too Sigrid.

Narrator: The signal dropped and Sigrid of Arlesdale hurried away. They made it back to Arlesburgh and in good time when the stationmaster came up to them.

Miss Ravens: What's happened?

Stationmaster: Bert's broken down at the green. We need Sigrid here to pull him and his train back right away. Leave you're trucks in a siding quickly.

Sigrid: Of course sir! You can count on me!

Narrator: They left the trucks in the siding and Sigrid hurried up the line to the rescue. They soon found Bert stuck on the line wheezing and coughing. He felt miserable.

Bert: Oh dear. I'm sorry Twist, Mr. Holden. I did try hard.

Mr. Holden: It's okay. It wasn't your fault

Twist: Yeah. Technical difficulties can happen to any engine.

Sigrid: Don't worry. We'll get you and you're passengers home.

Tornado Bolt: Yeah. We'll have you back home.

Narrator: Soon, Sigrid was coupled up to Bert and she helped him back to the sheds. Princess Cadence and the small controller were waiting for them.

Small controller: Well done Sigrid You certainly proved you're money's worth here. Princess Cadence and I are pleased with you. You are a really useful engine. Thank you for helping Bert home.

Sigrid of Arlesdale: No problem sir. I'm just glad I could help.

Cadence: Gingersnap, Tornado Bolt, Mr. Thompson, I am pleased with you too for helping out as well and learning the root you are to become members of Arlesdale Miniature railway.

Gingersnap/Tornado bolt/Mr. Thompson: Thank you malady.

Narrator: Later, Mr. Holden and Twist checked him all over.

Twist: Well, there's are problem. You've got a leak in one of your tubes.

Mr. Holden: Don't worry. With a little patch work and welding we'll have it fixed in no time. You'll soon be in working order quick as jack rabbit.

Bert: (Doubtful ) Yes Mr Holden and Twist. Thank you.

Narrator: Rather doubtfully, Bert went to sleep.

We defiantly need someone like Sigrid to keep these engines in order, don't we? Next one is 'Sticking Power', (For real this time).