Adam
Episode 17: Slow Down Murdoch
The island of sodor gets plenty of freight trains. Sir Tophamm Hat's engines work hard, but sometimes the work is too much, and the engines get too tired.
One of the strongest engines on the island was Murdoch, but Sir Tophamm Hat once said that big engines always went wrong. So he decided to order another engine. One that was powerful, but small.
Thomas, and Percy were working at the docks when they saw another engine come towards them. He had four cylinders, four sets of drive wheels, and was a tank engine.
Sir Tophamm Hat: This is Adam. He is a new engine on our line, and will be helping out with the freight. I hope you will be kind to him, and help him out.
Thomas: Yes sir.
Percy: We will sir.
Sir Tophamm Hat: Good.
Adam: It's nice to meet new engines. What are your names?
Thomas: I'm Thomas.
Percy: And I'm Percy.
Adam: Are we the only engines on this line?
Thomas: *Laughing* No, of course not. There are lots of other engines. Follow us.
Thomas, and Percy took Adam to see all the other engines on Sodor. When they got to Murdoch, Adam was very pleased.
Adam: You have to be the strongest engine I've ever seen.
Murdoch: Thank you.
Adam: Do you go fast?
Murdoch: Mmh, sometimes. I try not to go too fast.
Adam: Well, if you ever need help with heavy freight trains, that's what I'm here for.
Murdoch: From a small engine like you? Forgive me, but I can handle heavy trains on my own quite well, thank you very much. *Goes to collect a freight train*
Adam: Alright then. See you later.
Station Master: Adam, Sir Tophamm Hat wants you to do some shunting at a nearby yard. Thomas, and Percy, you two will work together to get the mail into Knapford.
Thomas: Right away sir.
Adam: We'll get our job done.
Percy: Yes we will.
So the three engines went to do their work.
Meanwhile, Murdoch was waiting in the yards for the signal to drop. Before it did, his driver spoke to him.
Driver: Murdoch?
Murdoch: Yes?
Driver: Do you think we should check your brakes? It's been a while since we had them checked.
Murdoch: No, my brakes are okay.
Driver: If you say so. *Sees the signal drop* All clear Murdoch. Away we go.
Murdoch: *Pulls his freight train*
Murdoch was carrying twenty empty boxcars. The boxcars were going to be loaded with sports equipment imported from France.
Meanwhile, Adam was shunting freight cars. He was pushing a heavy load of cars into a siding when a workman arrived.
Workman: We've got trouble.
Adam: *Stops working* What's the matter?
Workman: Murdoch is heading back here, but his brakes don't work, and he can't stop. You'll have to turn yourself around on the turntable, and get ready to stop him.
Adam: Me sir?
Workman: Yes. You're the only engine that can make Murdoch slow down.
Adam: *Goes to turntable* I must hurry.
As for Murdoch, he was trying not to hurry, but with his brakes not working, he couldn't slow down.
Murdoch: Help?! Anyone?!!? Runaway train!! My brakes don't work!! Words of wisdom that will get someone to help me, why aren't you working?!
Adam: *Waiting in siding*
Driver: *Sees Murdoch* I see him.
Murdoch: *Blowing whistle* Oh great! That works, but not my brakes!
Adam: Let's go. *Heads onto the mainline*
Murdoch: Adam, please help me!!
Adam: Don't worry Murdoch, I'll stop you! *Gets in front of Murdoch*
Adam had to be at the right speed so Murdoch could get to him slowly.
Adam: Tell me when to apply my brakes!
Murdoch: Okay!
Adam: *Waiting for Murdoch to say the word*
Murdoch: *Getting close to Adam* Wait for it!
Adam: *Continues waiting to apply his brakes*
Murdoch: Wait for it!
Adam: That's what I'm doing!
Murdoch: NOW!!
Adam: *Applies brakes*
Murdoch: *Taps Adam's back buffers*
Adam: We're stopping! We're stopping!
Murdoch: YES! *Laughing* That was close!
The train stopped at the station, and Adam went seguinte to Murdoch.
Murdoch: I'm sorry if I was rude to you.
Adam: That's okay. It's not often I get to meet a big engine as kind as you. Most big engines I met are quite rude.
Murdoch: Well, the only big engine that isn't nice to others is Gordon.
Adam: I have to agree with you on one thing however.
Murdoch: What's that?
Adam: It's a good thing not to go too fast.
Murdoch: Quite right.
And ever since that moment, Adam, and Murdoch have been good friends.
