Author's notes: Alright! Another saga typed up. I really like this ending because it seems to tie things up quite nicely. We also see an adorable moment between Peter SamXRachel and Sweetie BelleXPipsqueak.

A Happy New Year

Narrator: A year had finally passed since Rachel's accident and her absence was felt very hard by everyone, more so by her brother Rusty and boyfriend Peter Sam. They both helped Freddie and William as much as they could with the construction project and did so good a job that the line was finally finished by the new year 1965

Duncan: Peter Sam, I'm sorry about what happened I didn't mean to say those things.

Narrator: Peter Sam was just about to yell at him when he remember what he done to William. He also remembered how kind he was to forgive him. He knew Rachel wouldn't want him to hold a grudge.

Peter Sam: Apology accepted. Thank you for owning up.

Duncan: I just wish I could apologise to her too…

Scootaloo: I know Duncan. I wish the sa...

?: And I accept your apology too Duncan.

Narrator: Apple Bloom, Peter Sam, Scootaloo and Duncan nearly jumped as a new black diesel engine rolled next to them. Peter Sam felt happier than he had been in weeks.

Peter Sam: (Delighted) Rachel! Oh my goodness! I thought never see you again.

Rachel : Heh heh heh. Don't think your gonna lose me that easily. They overhauled me good as new. I feel like a new diesel!

Peter Sam: But thought that they were going to replace you with a new engine.

Pipsqueak: That's right, with a new engine to run on.

Duncan: What do you mean Pipsqueak?

Pipsqueak: Well, her engine actually hadn't been looked for quite sometime since 1959 to be exact and it wasn't until 1964 when it reached it's certification expired. I spoke to Princess Luna the thin controller and the owner following the accident and we decided not only to give her a new engine to run on but also to give her a complete overhaul, so that way everyone still wins. Getting rid of Rachel would never do on our railway the thin controller said that himself.

Rachel : (sigh happily) I feel so much better already. Thank you for everything everyone. I am so glad to still be apart of the Skarloey Railway team and still able to run on my own power again.

Rusty: And you look like one too, heheheh….. A new design and new cab. Well this is wonderful. I'm so glad your back too.

Narrator: Peter Sam and Rachel couldn't hold it in anymore, they kissed each other happily and this time neither Duncan or Scootaloo complained about it. Later that day, the thin controller, the owner and Princess Luna had all the foals and little engines at the wharf for the special naming ceremony for the 3 new engines.

Thin Controller: We're proud of all of you. You've all been a great asset to this railway and now have earned your keep on this railway,

Princess Luna: And No.8, we are grateful to have you back. We hold nothing against you about the incident last year. The bridge is fixed, the trucks are repaired and the line is now safe. So we shall say no more about it. And now tis the time to name thy 3 new engines. No. 7 you are to be named. (cover comes off ) Fredrick!

Freddie : Oh thank you Ma'm. It just like back home in the good old days.

Narrator: The engines whistled and cheered the ponies cheered as well with the main 4 drivers.

Princess Luna : And now Mr. Holden and Miss Ravens will thou come forward and reveal the new names of No.8 and No.9 .

Mr. Holden/ Miss Ravens: Uh… yes mam.

Narrator: They stepped forward and Rachel pulled the cover down first.

Miss Ravens: And now I name this engine….

Narrator: Then Mr. Holden followed.

Mr. Holden: and now I name this engine.

Narrator: They looked and nearly tripped, in excitement.

Miss Ravens: Oh my word! It's Rachel!

Mr. Holden : Bless my soul! William!

Mr. Holden/ Miss Ravens: Oh why thank you Sir's and mam I am absolutely honoured.

Owner: I glad you two love it, you deserved them for your efforts and hard work over the years. You two deserve an engine named after you on our railway.

Narrator: Everyone cheered loudly followed by a chorus of whistles. The following day, all the engines were lined up together in a parade line to test out the new loop line. They all had a wonderful day. Everyone waved and cheered them on and they whistled and tooted happily to everyone. The run was a complete success and when they got back the Owner had even more greater news.

Owner: Thank you all for your great efforts with this operation. The line is now ready in time for the railways centenary.

Scootaloo: What's a centenary?

Skarloey: A centenary is the hundredth anniversary of a significant event.

Pipsqueak: Great scot, then that must mean that you and Rheneas are…

Rheneas: That's right. We are both one hundred years old and still in good condition.

The owner: That is right. It has now been over 100 years since the Skarloey railway's official opening day in 1865. We have decided to invite the Duke of Sodor to come pay a visit to celebrate the official opening and centenary of the Loop Line and the skarloey railway. We have Pipsqueak, Miss Ravens, Mr. Holden and Sweetie Belle to thank for that. Without them undertaking the task, this would have never been possible.

Narrator: everyone whistled and applauded, Sir Handel and Peter Sam whistled the loudest and smiled happily.

Sir Handel: (Whisper) He's finally coming home at last.

Peter Sam: (Whisper) Oh i can't wait to tell him all the adventures we had.

Pipsqueak: Well that is grand. I'll have to tell Miss Cheerily about this at school.

Mr. Holden: I am so going. I've never missed a centenary in my life and this one is no exception.

Miss Ravens: I'm in!

Mr. Hawkins: You can count on me!

Mr. Roberts: I'm with you all the way!

Narrator: Everyone clapped, cheered and whistled happily of the new year of celebration. Sweetie Belle spoke quietly with Pipsqueak.

Sweetie Belle: Thank you so much for all your help Pipsqueak. We couldn't have made this possible without your help.

Pipsqueak: Anytime Sweetie Belle, and we've got our friends here to thank too.

Sweetie Belle: You're right Pipsqueak.

Narrator: But their little eyes twinkled and for the first time in their lives they smiled as they kissed each other in the new warm Sudrian sunlight, of the new year that dawned. The 3 new engines are now great friends with the ponies and the Skarloey engines. Rachel and Rusty still do repair work on the railway as well as the produce and hay traffic in turns with the steam engines, William and Freddie work on excursion and farmer's trains to along with the other steam engines to give the two diesels a rest. They are looking forward to centenary, and best of all, Rachel and Peter Sam will be together to see it happen. Everyone smiled happily. This year was going to be a very good year for Main 4 drivers, the little foal railway volunteers and every single one of the Thin Controllers engines.

Alright! 'Very Old Engines' is coming up next. Look out for that everyone.