Episode 11
Similarity
Nikki has a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. She pulls passenger trains, and if there are a lot of freight cars that need to be shunted, Nikki is there to help. She likes working on the Island Of Sodor, but not many engines have the same wheel arrangement as her. There were many engines that had the same wheel arrangement, but not with Nikki.
She was talking to Emily about this one morning. "Don't worry," Encouraged Emily. "I also don't have the same wheel arrangement as any other engine on Sodor."
"Then y'all probably know how it feels like to not be the same as one of the other engines." Nikki said sadly. "Ah wish there was an engine that had the same type of wheels like I did. Every engine is either an 0-6-0, or a-"
Nikki was interrupted by the arrival of Sir Tophamm Hat. "Nikki, you must get ready to take some passengers from Knapford to the Seaside."
"Yes sir." Said Nikki, but she was still upset about not having the same wheel arrangement like any other engine.
Sir Tophamm Hat couldn't help, but notice that Nikki was sad. He asked Emily what was the matter, and Emily told him everything.
Meanwhile, Sir Tophamm Hat was in his office. "It's too bad Hiro was sent back to Japan. Who else has the same wheel arrangement as Nikki?" He was thinking, when the station master arrived.
"Nikki has come off the rails." he told Sir Tophamm Hat. They both got in Sir Tophamm Hat's car, and they went to see Nikki. She wasn't hurt, but was very embarrassed.
Sir Tophamm Hat inspected the track. "I knew it. There weren't enough nails securing the track, and the sleepers are in bad condition as well. We need to fix this, and quickly."
"What about me sir?" Asked Nikki.
"I'm sorry, but we can't get a crane on those tracks until they are repaired. They're the only tracks close enough to you for a crane to lift you up."
Nikki was speechless. A few days later, they fixed the track, and were able to get a crane to lift Nikki back onto the rails. Then they took her into the steam works to be repaired.
A few days later, Nikki was out of the steamworks, and waiting at Knapford to take a passenger train. But Sir Tophamm Hat was there, "After what you've been going through, I decided to give you a special gift."
"For me sir? How nice sir. What is it sir?"
"Wait ,and see." Smiled Sir Tophamm Hat, and he left the station.
Shortly after that, another engine stopped next to Nikki. She had a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement just like Nikki. "Hello," said the new engine, "My name is Victoria." Sir Tophamm Hat was in the cab of Victoria. "This engine has the same wheel arrangement as you. I hope you'll get along."
"Yes sir, we will." Replied Nikki.
"That's a good engine. Now the both of you have to carry a heavy freight. You'll be double heading, and good luck."
After Sir Tophamm Hat left, Nikki, and Victoria coupled up to the big freight train. It was big, but the two engines had no difficulty starting off.
They had a splendid run, and became very good friends.
Similarity
Nikki has a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. She pulls passenger trains, and if there are a lot of freight cars that need to be shunted, Nikki is there to help. She likes working on the Island Of Sodor, but not many engines have the same wheel arrangement as her. There were many engines that had the same wheel arrangement, but not with Nikki.
She was talking to Emily about this one morning. "Don't worry," Encouraged Emily. "I also don't have the same wheel arrangement as any other engine on Sodor."
"Then y'all probably know how it feels like to not be the same as one of the other engines." Nikki said sadly. "Ah wish there was an engine that had the same type of wheels like I did. Every engine is either an 0-6-0, or a-"
Nikki was interrupted by the arrival of Sir Tophamm Hat. "Nikki, you must get ready to take some passengers from Knapford to the Seaside."
"Yes sir." Said Nikki, but she was still upset about not having the same wheel arrangement like any other engine.
Sir Tophamm Hat couldn't help, but notice that Nikki was sad. He asked Emily what was the matter, and Emily told him everything.
Meanwhile, Sir Tophamm Hat was in his office. "It's too bad Hiro was sent back to Japan. Who else has the same wheel arrangement as Nikki?" He was thinking, when the station master arrived.
"Nikki has come off the rails." he told Sir Tophamm Hat. They both got in Sir Tophamm Hat's car, and they went to see Nikki. She wasn't hurt, but was very embarrassed.
Sir Tophamm Hat inspected the track. "I knew it. There weren't enough nails securing the track, and the sleepers are in bad condition as well. We need to fix this, and quickly."
"What about me sir?" Asked Nikki.
"I'm sorry, but we can't get a crane on those tracks until they are repaired. They're the only tracks close enough to you for a crane to lift you up."
Nikki was speechless. A few days later, they fixed the track, and were able to get a crane to lift Nikki back onto the rails. Then they took her into the steam works to be repaired.
A few days later, Nikki was out of the steamworks, and waiting at Knapford to take a passenger train. But Sir Tophamm Hat was there, "After what you've been going through, I decided to give you a special gift."
"For me sir? How nice sir. What is it sir?"
"Wait ,and see." Smiled Sir Tophamm Hat, and he left the station.
Shortly after that, another engine stopped next to Nikki. She had a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement just like Nikki. "Hello," said the new engine, "My name is Victoria." Sir Tophamm Hat was in the cab of Victoria. "This engine has the same wheel arrangement as you. I hope you'll get along."
"Yes sir, we will." Replied Nikki.
"That's a good engine. Now the both of you have to carry a heavy freight. You'll be double heading, and good luck."
After Sir Tophamm Hat left, Nikki, and Victoria coupled up to the big freight train. It was big, but the two engines had no difficulty starting off.
They had a splendid run, and became very good friends.
Everyone arrived back in London and the university dorms at 11:00 pm. As the foursome and the Beatles got off the car, Nicholas said goodbye to his parents and thanked them for the tour and for bringing them back. As they walked to the dorm, John said, "That was an excellent trip down memory lane, innit?" Nicholas replied, "It sure was, mate." Rosie added, "And you got to meet more of your modern day fans." George replied, "That's right, darling." "We love them very much, too." Added Ringo. Upon returning inside, they all washed, changed their clothes, brushed their teeth, and went straight to sleep. This marks an end to another fun-filled adventure for Rosie and her friends, as well as a very happy return for the Beatles to their home city. We shall find out what new escapades they will have in the next story.
THE END
THE END
The foursome and the Beatles started their train ride to Liverpool early next morning. They relaxed and continued sleeping during the ride. The train arrived at Lime Street Station at 10:00 am. As they went out of the station, tears came into the band's eyes. Nicholas said, "Well, welcome back!" John replied, "I-it's so lovely to be back here!" Paul added, "Indeed! I can sense our childhood memories coming back." "And I'm veddy sure our fellow Scousers will remember us!" Said George. Rosie replied, "They will, definitely!" "First, let's go back to my house to visit me parents. They'll be pleasantly surprised to meet you all." Said Nicholas. "All right. We're excited to meet them, too!" Replied Ringo. And so, the group started their walk back to Nicholas' house. The Beatles were overjoyed to be back in their home after a long while.
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The foursome and the Beatles arrived back at the dorm at around 10:00 pm. After returning, they washed, changed their clothes, and decided to watch a movie before going to sleep. Rosie asked the others, "Did you all have a great time in Alton Towers?" Nicholas replied, "We sure did, love!" Ringo added, "It was fantastic indeed." "And I'm happy to tell you that while we were there, we have fully adjusted to your time period!" Exclaimed George. "I'm glad to hear it!" Replied Rosie. When the movie ended, everyone brushed their teeth and signed off for the night. This ended the Beatles' first adventure with their friends in the present day, and they are certainly looking forward to another one awaiting them soon.
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THE END
The arcade was loaded with all kinds of games. There were video games, racing games, claw machines, and dart games. Upon entering, the foursome and the Beatles were given twenty-five tokens. They had lots of fun as they challenged each other while inside. George was able to beat one of the claw machines by winning a box of jelly babies, and Rosie won a keychain from a dart game. It was already getting dark as they went out of the building. The group then ate dinner and watched a musical fountain show. Ringo commented, "Wow. This is really beautiful." Rosie replied, "It truly is. It's also a great way to cap off our visit here." The others nodded in agreement. After the show ended, they went to the gift shop to buy more souvenirs as the park closed for the day.
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