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The Blue EM2


Glad to be here at last.

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It is often said that for every set of events that occur, there is always another side to matters. What else was going on at the time our heroes were acting, and how might things have turned out differently?

This collection consists of a series of alternate perspective tales and alternate versions of events within my Thomas and Friends stories. Each chapter indicates when and where it would take place in the title. Tags will be updated as we go along.

Chapters (5)
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"He'll probably be too busy complaining about speed limits!" Pipp replied, as she exited the door. "So put your hands up high-!"

Probably. :ajsmug:

"I don't understand how you can step out onto stage so fearlessly every night. I get dreadful stage fright!"

Same. :applejackunsure:

"Good evening, your ladyship," he said. "I'm here to return the clothes we borrowed."

Ok, now I see where this story takes place. :rainbowhuh:

And on the word 'light' on the next verse, the cabling pulled back quite dramatically, timed with the effects wings flapping fownwards to create the illusion of flight. Pipp glided gracefully around the stage, interacting with a variety of elements that were both physical props and projected elements.

downwards*

Seconds later, he got a boot to the face for his troubles, which sent him flying. "You are in violation of flying safety codes!" he shouted, as he tried to get back up.

Oof. :fluttershyouch:

This was of little consolation to the teen connected to the wiring. Owing to the way the machine had stopped, she was suspended upside down, looking back in a mixture of confusion and fright as an equally baffled crowd.

Oh my. I can already imagine how it looks, and I think I can understand why Pipp is humiliated. She gave the crowd a new kind of view. One of which that shouldn't have been seen in public.

"No," Lady Haven replied. "For a very simple reason. I can easily replace a bit of stolen jewellery. But I cannot replace you."

This "I can't find a new you" quote seems to have become a running catchphrase in this series a lot.

And now that I'm seeing what kind of dress Zipp was wearing for this sequence, I honestly can see why she would not be fond of it. There's no athletic practicality in it whatsoever.

But anyway, I think this series is a good one.

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1. Nope. Though if it's any consolation to her at least the accident didn't start a revolution.

2. I'm concerned that my writing is becoming too on-the-nose. I'll probably go back and redraft the dialogue here.

3. Not to mention a problem with loco cabs.

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This is the cab of a Class 33. Lots of stuff to get snagged on.

4. This won't update as often as the others, as it is largely side things.

I'll also be blogging about my creative process later today.

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Aye.

Understandable

Oh yes. I see what you mean, kinda makes you wonder how Pipp is able to do it when she's in her fancy dresses.

Sure.

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1 and 2. Yes.

3. She usually presses down the skirt to minimise the risk.

4. It's up!

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Either way, I could imagine she'd have some days where her dress gets caught on something and tears.
But, maybe she should try sporting dresses that hug her body a little better.

I have seen it and commented on it.

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Hmmm. That seems like an interesting idea. I think there's a story in that.

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Cheers. Maybe something for a future Tales from the Mainland volume?

You know, Thomlight Sparkle 1 likes SuperMarioLogan.

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SuperMarioLogan is a YouTuber who makes plush videos with frandises like Mario, Shrek and Toy Story, mixing them together.

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1. Indeed.

2. I know what that feels like.

3. Fairly late in the story.

4. Whoops.

5. Having received a football (soccer ball) to the face, I can tell you that sort of impact isn't fun.

A familiar figure began to arrive, his blue car pulling up on the dockside. Out of it climbed Sir Topham Hatt, who seemed more puzzled rather than anything else. "Percy? Pinkie? What on Earth happened? How did you end up in the drink, so to speak?"

in the drink? :applejackconfused:

He then turned his attention to Pinkie. "As for you, your efforts to prevent the accident should be recognised. If you hadn't reacted the way you did, the crash could have been a lot worse. The Board, to which I am beholden, does not always understand the difficult circumstances under which engine drivers work, and I shall be certain to put in a good word on your behalf. And after that, we need some cranes to get you out."

Sometimes I wish sir Topham hatt was this kind to Percy in the book and tv show adaptations, but since it's just made for kids, I can understand why. :applejackunsure:

The brake van didn't seem happy. "They'd only just finished the assembly work after Donald blew me to bits," he said, his face sitting on the floor and looking up in a grumpy expression. "And now you come along and blow me to pieces again! Some engines have no manners."

Huh, was not expecting it be the same brake van! :pinkiegasp:

"Half the blame is on the trucks, who played tricks. They pushed Percy down that hill, and as such are troublesome. Troublesome trucks, you could say." He then walked over to the diesel railcar, who didn't look quite so pleased now. "You and Trixie are to blame for the other half."

They had that coming! :ajsmug:

"Oh, for heaven's sake, we're sorry, OK?" Daisy said. "We'll take the milk every day from now on. Twice a day if need be!"

Good. :twilightsmile:

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1. 'In the drink' is an English idiom meaning 'to be in some sort of trouble'. It has origins in the nautical world, and here serves as a pun.

2. Much of STH's attitude in the books is partially rooted in the era in which the Railway Series was written. The 1950s was a very different world to our own; Old Iron (book version) ends with a statement that the boys who played on James' footplate were beaten by their fathers, which was cut from the episode version as attitudes towards corporal punishment had changed a lot in the intervening 30 years.

3. I thought it would make a fitting allusion.

4. Indeed.

5. Safe to say, they're much better workers now.

Wow. This is actually a pretty nice way to rephrase STH talking to Percy in these 2 accidents. Good job.

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Thanks. As explained above much of the content in TTTE is a product of the era in which it was produced.

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And part of my writing is updating the stories for, if you'll excuse the pun, a new generation, whilst retaining the same magic that characterises Awdry's work.

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Good news! New chapter is here! There's also a possibility of a Dacia Sandero as well.

Lady Haven sighed. "Your friendship is truly genuine?" she asked. "In that case I cannot force either of you to go anywhere, at least at the moment. But at least explain to me what is going on, and why you took off in such a hurry without so much as a goodbye!"

Am I glad to see haven not upset about this. :twilightsmile:

"So, all of this feuding over a castle?" Argyle asked. "Seems a bit silly to me."

Agreed. :ajbemused:

"That crystal was given to my father by a clergyman, with the instruction to keep it safe until the time was right. He never understood what this meant, and had it incorporated into an elaborate tiara. And now it's right there, and based on what I just learned a chance to restore our world."

Huh, and here I thought she wouldn't know anything around th crystals! :pinkiegasp:

"I personally thought it was ridiculous as well," Lady Haven replied. "I'll arrange for the last few items from the Blossomforths to be transferred to you when I return home to Dorset."

At least it ended on a good note, I guess. :unsuresweetie:

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1. Haven may have a somewhat high opinion of herself and her family, but she's no fool.

2. You think that's silly? Holland and the Scilly Isles were at war for 335 years because a sailor got lost once.

3. She knew it existed, just not what it did.

4.Indeed. With a sort of peace made the two families can move on.

Wow, more English history I didn't know about.

Say, what were Alphabittle's men armed with?

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1. Wars of the Roses. Fascinating bit of history.

2. That seems to be confusing writing on my part. Alphabittle is out there solo. The two guards are meant to be Thunder and Zoom.

Anyways, armament was G36 variants.

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Ah.

Oh, okay, that makes sense.

Oh yes, of course. I remember that conversation now.

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No problems. I was considering including the confrontation in the original draft of the story, but ultimately cut it as I was struggling to get it to work.

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Aye. Truthfully, I haven't either. Infact, my mind kinda put him in the back.

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