The Guild of Equestrian Railwaymen: Dual bands of steel through the hills

by bucking bronco 1968


Prologue: Tall Tale Short Line

My name is Fire Stoker, Stokey or Stokes for short, and I worked on the Tall Tale Mountain Short Line for 60 years. I was following in the hoof steps of my Dad, Brick Arch, and my grandfather Hotbox, who was one of the founding members of The Guild of Equestrian Railwaymen. It was because of this that the second I expressed interest in making my live centered around the railway, they taught me to have respect for the engines and other machines used on the railways. I always carried their teaching with me and I tried my best to pass them on as they would want to themselves. But, I would see for myself over the course of a few years what would happen when the managers that took over the railway didn't care about the respect railway machines need and deserve. Little did I know at that time, that my simple life of riding the twin bands of steel, would lead to tragedy, destruction, and a conspiracy so high up that it would eventually pull in all three of Equestria's princesses. My name is Stokey, and this is my story.