Every afternoon,Thomas and Twilight chuff along their branch line with Annie and Clarabel.First,They passes the water mill.Next,They came to a big farm.Then,There was a bridge with a village nestled on either side of it.This is a special place.Whenever Thomas and Twilight puff by,Children get on the bridge and wave and cheer until they’re out of sight.One day,Thomas and Twilight were waiting at a signal at the same bridge talking to some children.Percy and Spike were waiting,too.Thomas and Twilight’s signal turned green.

“Hurry up,You two.”Percy Called.”If you are late,Sir Tophom Hatt might get a new engine to replace Thomas.”

“Hey!Sir Tophom Hatt would never do that just because they are late!”Scolded Spike.

“He’s right.They won’t replace me.”Replied Thomas.The next time they went to the bridge,They saw kids at the bridge waving.But,They were feeling sad.

“Somethings not right.This station is for goods.Not passengers.”Said Twilight confused.

“Help us!We need your help!Could you take us home?”Called a kid.The station master explained everything to Twilight.

“The kids school bus has broken down and their parents will be worried.”He said.

“You hear that,Thomas?”Twilight asked.

“You got it.”Said Thomas.They waited as the kids got in Annie and Clarabel.Then,He took them to the next station where berty was going to take them home.When they were done,It was very late indeed.Percy,James,Spike,And Rarity were waiting.

“I warned them.They’ve been late one too many time.They’ll be in trouble,now.”Said Percy.

“Excuse me!”Scolded Rarity.Spike and James glared.Thomas still knows Sir Tophom Hatt would never replace him.The next morning,Sir Tophom Hatt was no where to be seen.

“Ha!Who thinks he would replace me?No one.”Said Thomas.

“Yeah.After all,We were just trying to help children get home.”Replied Twilight.Soon,They set off.Thomas knows every part of his branch line.But,He and Twilight didn’t knew that ahead was a stretch where the hot sun bent the rails badly.Thomas and Twilight rounded a bend and there ahead was the stretch.

“Look ou,Thomas!This could get bumpy!”Cried Twilight.But,It was too late.Thomas bumped and came off the rails.

“That’s done it.”Said Twilight sadly.”We can’t go any further.”

“But,What about our passengers?”Asked Thomas.

“Don’t worry.They’ll be looked after.“Said Twilight.Later,Thomas had to work in the yards until his branch line is fixed.Bertie came to see them.

“Hey,Guys.”He said happily.

“Who are you?”Twilight asked.

“This is Bertie the bus.”Said Thomas.”I use to have races with him all the time.”

“Nice to meet you,Bertie.”Said Twilight.”My name is Twilight Sparkle.”

“Twilight,I think this is a friends that looks familiar.”Said Bertie.A purple pony walked out of Bertie’s cab and Twilight gasped.

“Hi,Twilight.”Said Cheeliee.

“Cheerliee!Long time no see.”Said Twilight happily.”Thomas,Cheerliee.Cheerliee,Thomas.”

“I’ve heard about your accident.We can help your passengers.”Said Bertie.

“Yes,Bertie.”Said Thomas.Bertie and Cheerliee set off to collect Thomas and Twilights passengers.Every station they arrived at,There was a sign saying ‘Sorry.No trains until branch line is repaired’.”Meanwhile,Thomas and Twilight knew Percy was right.

“I guess Percy was right all along.We might get replaced after all.”Said Twilight sadly.Soon,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived.

“Your branch line has been repaired.”He said happily.

“Thank you,Sir.Percy made us think we would be replaced if we were late.”Said Twilight reliefed.

“Nonsense.You should never listen to rumors.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.

“Isn’t the right,Buddy?”Asked Spike.

“I’m sorry about what I started yesterday.”Said Percy.

“From now on,I’ve changed your schedule so you and Bertie can work together.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Thomas and Twilight felt better.Soon,Thomas and Twilight arrived at Knapford to collect their passengers.

“We liked riding a bus.But,We missed riding on our favorite train.”Said a kid.Later,Thomas and Twilight spoke to Bertie and Cheerliee.

“Thanks for looking after our passengers.”Said Twilight.

“They couldn’t have gone to their destinations without you two.”Said Thomas.

“That’s right.We are good friends.”Said Bertie.

“And we like sharing our friends with you.”Said Cheerliee.