Author's notes: It appears that the NWR engines can adapt to pulling other trains very quickly. I mean, Gordon isn't designed for taking trucks, but he does still pull them from time to time (Even if he doesn't want to). Heh, with that said, let's go.

A Breaking From Tradition

Narrator: Sally's, Flitter's, Bridget's and Cloud Chaser's trials were going flawlessly and both engines couldn't wait to learn about goods trains with Mr. Holden, Miss Ravens, Applejack and Fluttershy with Henry teaching them, and the drivers the engines and the ponies were all impressed. However, Gordon though impressed, himself with the sisters from his Great northern heritage, couldn't help but feel a bit skeptical about the two Atlantic sisters. One morning Gordon was in the sheds with Henry James and Edward, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack and Fluttershy servicing them before their trains.

Gordon: I can't understand them Rainbow Dash!

Narrator: Rainbow Dash and the others were confused.

Rainbow Dash: Um, who can't you understand Big G?

Gordon: It's Sally and Bridget. They were always passenger engines like my doncaster Gresley Pacific brothers and sisters.

Rainbow Dash: And your confused, why?

Gordon: And now they have started to take a shining to goods working?! Have those two gone mad to break tradition?!

Narrator: Henry, James, Edward, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Rarity were shock.

Applejack: What in tarnation?! And what's so wrong with your Great Northern Railway friends being interested in goods work?

Gordon: What isn't wrong with it is the appropriate question. They are and always will be. Passengers engines and passenger engines only. That is how it was back on the Great Northern Railway and they never pulled trucks. Don't they even know decency anymore?

Narrator: The others were very cross.

Rainbow Dash: Hey leave them alone! At least they're aren't afraid of trying things that are new to them.

Gordon: It's not a matter of bravery, it is a matter of tradition. Those two fools a breaking from their traditional roots.

Narrator: Edward let off steam crossly and even Fluttershy was cross too.

Edward: There's nothing indecent about it at all. They are not breaking from there tradition. Sally and Bridget just have a much more broader minds beyond what they've been made to do and there's nothing wrong with that.

Fluttershy: Edward's right. You have no right to bully engines for having an open mind about what they can or can't do Gordon!

Narrator: Gordon gazed at her.

Gordon: Just remember who you are talking to little pony.

Narrator: Fluttershy then back down nervously whimpering like a sad puppy. Edward was furious.

Edward: She's knows exactly who she's talking to. She's talking to the same engine whom got stuck on a certain hill because he didn't want to pull his coal trucks.

Rainbow Dash: And wouldn't even try to get up set hill because he didn't want to pull trucks and had to be helped by old timer.

Gordon: What in the…

James: And also the same engine whom said and I quote, "I like some quiet work for a change"

Rarity: Yes, the same engine whom was shunting trucks around the yards after James' successful run with the WildNorWester on the same day when that certain engine made thy same quote. Need we say more?

Narrator: The ponies and the engines all laughed aloud as Gordon seethed with rage. When his crew arrived for work, Rainbow Dash climbed aboard and Gordon steamed away indignantly.

Rainbow Dash: Serves you right Big G.

Narrator: Then, Miss Ravens and Mr. Holden arrived with Mr. Arkwright and Mr. Perkins. Applejack, Mr. Arkwright and Mr. Holden climbed into Henry and Miss Ravens, Mr. Perkins and Fluttershy climbed into Edward and they went off to the yards over at Tidmouth to meet up with Sally, Bridget, Flitter and Cloud Chaser. The two engines and ponies overheard what was going on and the Great Northern sisters felt very hurt. Edward, Henry, Applejack, Fluttershy and Mr. Holden and Miss Ravens wanted to help them.

Sally: Perhaps, maybe we are no good for this railway after all, if we break from tradition.

Bridget: We never meant to hurt our GNR friend, Gordon.

Edward: Take not notice. Gordon's just a bit too proud of his heritage sometimes. We've all heard it before.

Fluttershy: And don't get us wrong, he does still likes you, he does mean well, but he can sometimes get a bit too puffed up in the smokebox.

Henry: That's right, so don't take Gordon's comments too seriously.

Flitter: You two are still an asset to our railway.

Cloud Chaser: The fat controller still thinks so too.

Applejack: That's right Henry, and if the Fat Controller still thinks your useful, than you are still useful.

Bridget: Thank you Henry, Edward, Applejack, Fluttershy, Flitter and Cloud Chaser. You, James, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Mr. Holden and Miss Ravens are truly great friends.

Mr. Holden: No problem girls. On this railway, every engine does his or her fair share of the work, goods or passengers.

Narrator: The 2 sisters felt a bit better, but they were still a bit sad about what Gordon said. Today, Miss Ravens, Flitter and Fluttershy were to take Sally along the Alresburgh branchline to collect some slate and lead from the Mid Sodor Railway, whilst Mr. Holden, Cloud Chaser and Applejack were going to take Bridget to collect some slate from the Skarloey Railway. Edward and Henry knew a lot about trucks, (Especially Edward). The two engines warned both Sally and Bridget and they both listened carefully. Soon, the two engines set off. Sally went up the coast, carrying some loaded trucks to take to Arlesburgh Port, whilst Bridget to her trucks over to Crovans Gate to be loaded up with some slate from the Skarloey Railway. Both Bridget and Sally remembered to keep on the guard and only bumped them if they started to misbehave. A few minutes later, Bridget stopped for water at Wellsworth when James pulled up next to her.

James: Hey Bridget. Sorry about Gordon. He can sometimes be a bit pompous. Embarrassing to admit this, but, so can I. Gordon was just a little shocked, that's all.

Rarity: And you and Sally have nothing to a be ashamed of darling. To tell you the truth, Gordon has pulled trucks before too.

Narrator: Bridget was amazed a couldn't help but giggle.

Mr. Holden: It's true, and me, Miss Ravens, Edward and Fluttershy had to help him.

Bridget: Did you really mean it?

Fluttershy: As Applejack would say, 'that's the honest apple fritter truth.'

Bridget: Well then, maybe there is still a ray of hope for me and Sally after all.

Narrator: Just then, the signal dropped and Bridget had to go. She whistle a friendly goodbye and thank and steamed way up Gordon's hill without even stopping and made up and over and down the bottom scotch free.

Fluttershy: My goodness. Well done Bridget. Gordon can be pretty difficult with trucks.

Cloud Chaser: That's very impressive Bridget

Bridget: Thank you Fluttershy, you too Cloud Chaser.

Narrator: Meanwhile, Sally had just arrived at the port. She parked her trucks on the off loading siding for ships. Then after turning round on the turntable, she collected a row of empty trucks for waiting to be loaded with slate and lead. She was still feeling very sad about what Gordon had said, when a little brown tender engine carrying trucks of lead and slate rolled up beside here. She and Flitter had never met him before.

Sally: Hullo there. I don't believe I've met you before. My name is Sally.

Flitter: And I'm Flitter.

Sally/Flitter: May we ask your name?

Duke: Hhhmmm…. Oh Hullo there younglings, my name is Duke and this here is the Mid Sodor Railway. Nice to meet you Sally and Flitter. (Notices Sally's looking furlong) Um, pardon me for asking, but why the long face?

Narrator: Sally and Flitter then told Duke what Gordon had said. Duke was cross, but spoke calmly.

Duke: My word. That is terrible. Don't worry. I'm sure things aren't as bad as they seem. Like my friend Edward always says, 'all engines on this island should ways do there fair share of the work, coaches or trucks.' Heheheh. But you shouldn't let Gordon get to you and your sister like that young Sally. Railway families should work with each other not against each other. It is cooperation that makes things run on a railway.

Sally: Your quite right Duke. I just hope that Gordon realises this soon, before lands himself into trouble.

Duke: Me too Sally. Me too.

Applejack: Yeah. If he keeps this up, he's gonna be headin' for a heap of trouble.

Flitter: Your right there Applejack.

Miss Ravens: I can only agree.

Narrator: Soon the trucks were loaded and Sally had to go.

Sally: Thank you Duke. It was nice talking to you.

Duke: And was nice to meet you Sally. Goodbye

Narrator: Sally then puffed away, feeling much better than ever before. Sally and Bridget finally made it back safe and sound. The trucks gave them no trouble and were feeling happy. Sally then told Bridget about what Duke had said and Bridget smiled.

Bridget: Oh great scot, that's what that little engine at Crovans Gate said. I believe his name was Rheneas.

Sally: Alright, that's good hearing there. No matter what job we do, we're still the same thing. We're engines.

Applejack: That's the spirit there Sally.

Flitter: Like Duke said no, work too small for any engine. Passengers and goods.

Fluttershy: That's right and no matter which of those jobs you do we'll all still be proud of you.

Cloud Chaser: Indeed Fluttershy. Why, Sally and Bridget, look what you 2 have done today.

Mr. Holden: It's truly remarkable. Not many drivers here on this island can say that they've seen two engines manage two goods trains scotch free.

Miss Ravens: Mr. Holden is right. You two should be very proud.

Fat Controller: Just like I am.

Narrrator: Sally, Flitter, Bridget and Cloud Chaser looked and there was the Fat Controller smiling.

Fat Controller: Well done you 4. You are really useful engines and ponies. You trials are nearly up and I am very pleased with you. Keep up the good work.

Sally/Bridget/Flitter/Cloud Chaser: Oh thank you sir. We'll make sure to make you proud.

Fat Controller: Heheheh. You already have been.

Narrator: With that, the Fat Controller left for home leaving a very delighted Sally, Flitter, Bridget and Cloud Chaser.

Alright. Let's go to part 4!