Author's notes: I really like this one. It's a simple one, but it works. Also, each of the main 6 will get their chance to shine in saving different engines in their own special way. I decided that this should be Fluttershy's turn, taking in that she helped Barry learn the route of the line when she and Edward were in England.

A Rescued Engine

Narrator: Gordon, Henry, Rainbow Dash, Miss Cheerilee, Applejack, Mr. Holden and Mr. Thompson were all as good as their word when they returned from the mainland. Mr. Holden and Mr. Thompson along with Miss Cheerilee, Applejack and Rainbow Dash all went to speak to the Fat Controller and Princess Celestia about Barry.

Mr. Holden: Sir, Malady. As you may know by now, we are all aware of the situation on the Norramby Branchline, what with the problems with BR changing it's timetables making things difficult for tourist traffic.

Fat Controller: That is correct. With this new change in their time tables, the tourist traffic is starting fall apart and the council there is worried that some attractions might close down because of it.

Cheerilee: Yes Sir, we are fully aware of that. We also have heard about your are looking for a way to revive tourist traffic on that line.

Celestia: Indeed we are Miss Cheerilee and Mr. Holden, but Sir Stephen Topham Hatt and I haven't had much luck lately.

Mr. Thompson: Well Sir and Malady, we do however have plan to save the Norramby Branch. As you are well aware as we are we, since the beginning of the Sodor Railway Trust Society, we've been able to save countless steam engines from all over the British Isles island. We've got word that a BR standard class 2 2-6-0 locomotive named Barry down at Barry Scrapyard, and we all believe that this engine could prove to be worthy for the line.

Celestia: You are sure that this engine will be useful for this line.

Applejack: Yes Malady. From what we've heard about him, he is a mix traffic engine capable of both coaches and trucks. He has worked on branchlines before and has been here long ago.

Celestia: Really?

Rainbow Dash: That's right. Back in 1956, Princess Celestia, he was one of the engines that came to work the line whilst we were away in England.

Cheerliee: And he worked with me during that period of time.

Celestia: Oh that's right. I forgot.

Applejack: However, Barry has had bad steaming trouble in the past but we all believe that that can be fixed at the Sodor Railway Trust Society at Crovans Gate.

Fat Controller: I see.

Narrator: The Fat Controller and Princess Celestia quietly consulted together and then turned to the ponies and the two drivers.

Fat Controller: Princess Celestia and I have given your idea lots of thought.

Celestia: Sir Stephen Topham Hatt and I have finally made a decision.

Narrator: The 3 ponies and the two drivers held there breath.

Fat Controller: We both agree about this. Thank you for your good thinking. Barry is just what we need to save the Norramby Branchline we shall gather up the Sodor Railway Trust Society and rescue Barry this evening.

Narrator: The Ponies and drivers cheered loudly. Back at Knapford Hotel, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity and Spike were all having tea with Miss Ravens, Mr. Hoskins, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Hawkins when Rainbow Dash, Applejack Miss Cheerilee, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Holden ran in so quickly and suddenly that the ponies and the drivers nearly spilt there tea.

Rainbow Dash/Applejack/Cheerilee/Mr. Holden/Mr. Thompson: GUYS! GUYS! WE'VE SAVED ANOTHER ONE!

Twilight Sparkle/Pinkie Pie/Rarity/Spike/Miss Ravens/Mr Hoskins/Mr Roberts/Mr Hawkins: (Jumps) DAH! (Nearly spills their tea)

Fluttershy: (Jumps) DOH! (Nearly spills her tea)

Applejack: Oh, sorry everypony and everybody.

Miss Ravens: It's quite alright Applejack. I'll prepare you and the others some tea. (Walks off to gets some)

Fluttershy: What did you save?

Rainbow Dash: We've saved another steam engine!

Fluttershy: Yay! That's nice.

Rarity: We've been saving engines all over the british isles thanks to Sodor Railway Trust Society.

Rainbow Dash: That's not all! We've got a chance to save the Norramby Branchline as well.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? That's great! I can't wait to get started.

Narrator: The following morning, the Sodor Railway Trust Society's train had been readied at Tidmouth and with Henry at the front with Mr. Holden and Applejack in his cab. As soon as they heard the guards whistle, they started off.

Applejack: Alrighty now Henry! Ready boy?

Henry: Ready! Take us away Mr. Holden.

Mr. Holden: Righto Henry.

Narrator: And they were off to the other railway. At Barry Scrapyard, Barry was looking furlong and very down.

Barry: Oh dear. Perhaps they didn't need me after all.

Narrator: Just then, he heard a sound he hadn't heard in years, the sound of a steam engines whistle.

Barry: No. It can't be, can it?

Narrator: To his surprise, there was Henry sidling up to a siding nearest to Barry.

Henry: Hello there Barry.

Barry: I don't believe it! Henry, Applejack, Mr Holden? Is that you?

Henry: Your eyes do not mistake you.

Barry: But what are you doing here?

Henry: Well, look at our train.

Mr Holden: Isn't it obvious?

Applejack: We're rescuing you of course.

Barry: Rescuing me…. Oh Marvellous! Oh that is fantastic! I hope they can buy me.

Henry: Same Here.

Narrator: All the ponies, the main 6 drivers, the Fat Controller, Princess Celestia and all the members of the Sodor Railway Trust Society were arguing loudly with eh scrap merchant!

Scrap merchant: You want that engine? I'll have 200,000 pounds! No less

Mr. Holden: WHAT?! 200,000 Pounds for a BR Standard Class 2! WHAT ABSOLUTE CHEEK!

Scrap merchant: That's my offer, and end of stor….

Fluttershy: Uh, Mr Holden is right. 200,000 Pounds is much too expensive. Tone it back, please. Um, that is, if you want to.

Scrap merchant: Oh good gracious, I want 200,000 pounds! I don't care if that engine is saved or not.

Barry: Oh dear… I'll never be sav… (Hears the rest) huh?!

Narrator: The scrap merchant was expecting Fluttershy to whimper like a hurt puppy and back down, but instead, the opposite happened. Taking in all her strength, she looked the merchant right in the eye with a much sterner stare then that of what she would give to Bill, Ben and Charlie when they misbehave.

Fluttershy: (Giving the stare) Excuse me! You do realise that this engine needs to be able to find a good home and desperately needs repairs. If you don't drop the cost, I'm going to tell you're mother what you've done.

Scrap merchant: (Shaken) Oh, uh, yes miss. Uh… 1 pound it is. Sales' final.

Narrator: And Mr. Holden, still gaping in wonderment, paid the Merchant one pound whilst everyone else stood amazed and then quickly and safely loaded Barry onto Henry's flatbed. When the signal went down Henry, made his way back to Sodor.

Henry: Heh, ding-dong!

Scrap Merchant: Heheheh I showed that pony whos bos…. Oy! Wait a min… Oh Gosh! Not again!

Narrator: Barry was delighted!

Barry: Oh thank you everyone. I am forever in your debt, especially you Fluttershy! (To himself) God bless you Pip and Emma.

Henry: Hey, no problem Barry. We're glad to have you as part of our family.

Narrator: Soon, they reached the island and arrived at Crovans gate works and Barry was placed inside getting ready to mended good as new. But although he was glad that he was given a second chance at life, he couldn't help but feel dreadfully nervous inside, and I am sorry to say that I must say more or I may spoil the next story.

Heh, surprised that Fluttershy stood up against a scrap merchant? You are? Well, she is full of surprises indeed. Next, Barry will start working with Cherliee again, under his new name. See you there.