Daisy the Diesel Rail-car's work in the countryside was full of surprises. But she was frightened to bulls and cows, and she remained very lazy and stubborn. One day, Toby brought Henrietta to the station where Percy was grumbly shunting.
“Hello, Spike, Percy. I see Daisy's left the milk van behind again.” He said.
“She sure did!” Grumbled Spike.
“We’ll have to make a special journey with it I suppose.” Replied Percy. “Anyone would think we’ve nothing to do!”
“Tell you what?” Toby asked. “I’ll take Daisy’s milk train and you take care of my trucks.” Spike told Sir Tophom Hatt their idea and agreed.
“Okay. But, Be careful.” Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Trucks can be trucks.” Spike and Percy had never been to the quarry before. They began ordering the freight cars about.
“Hurry along!” Ordered Percy. “We’re in a tight schedule here.” The troublesome trucks started grumbling to each other.
“What is this!? This is Toby's place!” Grumbled one of the trucks.
“Spike and Percy's got no right to poke their noses here and push us around!” Grumbled one of the trucks.
“Nya.” Snickered a third. “Who do they think we are, Say? Military person acts?” Soon, Percy got the trucks in line and set off.
“Come on, You rattlers! Move those wheels!” Said Spike.
“He’s right!” Replied Percy. “No nonsense!”
“Oh, We’ll give them nonsense.” Giggled the trucks. But because they pretended to follow orders so quietly, that Spike and Percy thought they were under control. When they came to a hill, they saw a notice ahead: All Trains Stop To Pin Down Brakes.
“Brakes, Please!” Whistled Percy. But before he could check them, the trucks surged ahead and went even faster!
“On! On! On!” They yelled.
“Whoa! Aaaagh! Slow down!” Cried Spike.
“Help! Help!” Whistled Percy. The man on duty at the crossing rushed to warn traffic with his red flag. But, was too late to switch Percy to the runaway sidings. At the yards, Sunset and Nia were waiting at a signal with a line of slate trucks. Frantically trying to grip the rails, Percy slid past the engine shed and into the yard.
“Percy, Look out!” Cried Spike.
“This isn’t going to end well!” Cried Percy and it didn’t end well. Percy smashed into the back of Sunset and Nia’s train and leaped on top of her trucks. No one was hurt. But, The break van was in smithereens and Percy was stranded.
“Boy. What a ride.” Panted Spike.
“Hey! Are you alright, Percy?” Sunset asked in surprise.
“Yeah.” Moaned Percy. “Now, I know what Rarity and James felt like when they got into trouble with trucks with their accident on the tar wagons.”
“You can say that again, Percy.” Said Sir Tophom Hatt when he arrived. “I told you to be careful. But, The troublesome trucks are more troublesome than you thought they were. These trucks have put us in a crazy predicament. I’m sorry to say this. But, we came get you back on the rails until we remove all this wreckage.”
“Yes, Sir.” Said Spike sadly. “Sorry, Sir.” Then, Sir Tophom Hatt spoke sternly to Daisy. He was cross. So was Twilight.
“My engines work hard on my railway and do not tell lies like you did!” He said sternly. “You have caused confusion and delay!”
“That’s right! You should be ashamed of yourself!” Replete Twilight and she did feel ashamed.
“However, Toby says you worked hard after Percy's accident. So, You shall have another chance.”
“Ok. I will work hard.” Said Daisy.
“I’ll help you, As well.” Added Toby.
“Excellent.” Said What Toby doesn't know about branch line problems isn't worth knowing. But, Our Toby's an experienced engine. Also, I have good news for you, Twilight. I’ve just heard that Thomas’ front has been repaired at the Steamworks.” Twilight gasped as she knew what he meant.
“You mean…… Thomas is coming back!?” She asked with excitement.
“Of course, He is.” Sir Tophom Hatt awnsered.
“YEEEEEEEESSS!!!!!” Squealed Twilight as she jumped in the air. The next day, Thomas came back, and Percy was sent to be mended. Twilight, Annie, and Clarabel were delighted to see Thomas again and he took them to a run at once. All were now friends, and Toby has taught Daisy a great deal. She shooed a cow the other day all by herself. That shows you, doesn't it?