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SeanTheHedgehog Presents
Ponies On The Rails
Starring
Peirce Hawkins "Hawkeye" From Seanthehedgehog
Red Rose From Chibiemmy
Coffee Creme From KarinaBrony
Snowflake & Orion From Alinah09
Metal Gloss From DragonAura15
Stylo From Jimmythedragon
Gordon, Percy, Jeff, Bartholomew, Wilson, and Pete from Seanthehedgehog
Episode 29
The Search For The Golden Spike
June 11, 1953
It was 7:00 PM in Cheyenne. Everypony working on the Union Pacific finished their work day. However, Hawkeye, Stylo, and Pete were still sitting on a bench at the station platform. Something there made them want to stay.
Stylo: I think that sunset is why we're staying.
Hawkeye: It's nice, but that's not why I think we're here. I have a feeling we're here just to watch the trains pass us.
Pete: That could be it. I'm only here, because I can't leave unless you two leave.
Stylo: We can leave now if you want.
Pete: No, that's alright. Hey, did I ever tell you two about the story of my great grandfather?
Hawkeye: No, but you told me, and Gordon about how you were an engineer on this railroad during the thirties.
Pete: That was a great story, but this one I'm about to tell you is completely different. A long time ago, during the 1860's Equestria was looking for a way to make a transcontinental railroad. There was a line going from Neigh York to Chicagoat, but that wasn't satisfying enough for the Equestrians.
Hawkeye: So they decided to make the line bigger.
Pete: Yup. The Union Pacific didn't have a huge railroad like it does now. It only ran from Chicagoat to Council Bluffs. They went to the west-
Hawkeye: While the Southern Pacific built east from San Franciscolt.
Pete: Yes, but it wasn't the S.P back then. It was the C.P.
Hawkeye: I didn't know it was the Canadian Pacific.
Pete: No, *Laughs* It meant Central Pacific.
Stylo: Can you continue with the story?
Pete: Oh right. In 1869, the two railroads met up in Promontory Utah, and guess which pony put in the golden spike there?
Hawkeye: Your great grandfather.
Pete: That's right. I'll tell you how he did it too...
In Bringham City, May 8, 1869. 10 miles east of Promontory Utah.
Pete's great grandfather was named Connor.
Mercury: Hey Connor, get over here.
Connor: *Walks over to Mercury* Yeah?
Mercury: We need to take extra special care of this. *Shows golden spike*
Connor: Why is that golden?
Mercury: We're using this as the last spike for the Transcontinental Railroad. When we meet up with the Central Pacific, we'll use this on the line.
Connor: Great, but who would want to steal this?
Mercury: Oh, I don't know, a few robbers, some Indians. You know, anypony that's obsessed with gold.
Connor: Okay, I understand now. What are we going to do if somepony does try to steal this?
Mercury: We have a freight car with Winchesters, and ammo. Grab them as soon as you see somepony try to steal the golden spike.
Connor: You got it.
The next day, the line moved up by three miles. Now, they were only seven miles from Promontory.
Connor: *Slowly pushes freight car with rails*
Ponies: *Grabs wood, and sets it down on ground*
Other Ponies: *Take some rails off of freight car*
Even More Ponies: *Putting nails in track*
Mercury: We're making some progress Connor. Keep it up.
Connor: Yes sir.
Irish Pony 3: *Putting wood on ground* I'm gettin' tired of this. We work hard, but the Railroad only pays us eighty cents a day.
Irish Pony 89: I know. Just because we're immigrants doesn't mean we should get paid less.
Irish Pony 3: We need to get back at them, and I know how. We just got to wait when we meet up with the Central Pacific.
Mercury: Less talking, more working.
Irish Ponies: *Getting back to work*
Mercury didn't hear what the Irish ponies said though. It would've been better if he had.
May 10, 1869. Promontory Utah. The Union Pacific, and the Central Pacific met up, and were close to completing the Transcontinental Railroad.
Irish Pony 3: Make sure nopony is looking. *Opens freight car*
Irish Pony 89: You're clear.
Irish Pony 3: *Searching saddlebags* Where's that bloody spike? Aha! *Finds golden spike*
Irish Pony 89: You got it?
Irish Pony 3: Aye, now let's get outta here. *Runs away*
Irish Pony 89: *Following* Where are we going?
Irish Pony 3: We're taking those humans by the saloon.
Irish Pony 89: Alright.
They reached the two humans, which were tied up.
Irish Pony 3: Ha, check this out. The ponies that have these humans left their guns here.
Irish Pony 89: Great. Let's go.
Irish Pony 3: *Gets on human*
Irish Pony 89: *Gets on other human*
They both rode off, taking the Golden Spike with them. Nopony noticed that the Irish ponies stole the Golden Spike.
Mayor: As mayor of Promontory Utah, I give you permission, to put the Golden Spike in it's rightful place.
Connor: Yes sir. Get the spike.
Mercury: *Goes to boxcar*
Ponies: *Excited to see Golden Spike*
Connor: What's taking so long?
Mercury: *returns* Connor, some of the workers are gone, and the spike is gone.
Connor: What?! Excuse us mayor, the spike has been stolen. We need to find it.
Mayor: Oh, alright. We'll stay here until you find it.
Connor: Thank you. Let's go Mercury.
Up north, the Irish ponies stopped to get water.
Irish Pony 89: We better hurry. Those railroad workers could catch us.
Irish Pony 3: Don't worry about them. They can't catch us.
Connor: *On human* Freeze!
Mercury: *On human, and is holding a rifle*
Irish Pony 3: Alright, so we took your golden spike, but you haven't paid us enough.
Mercury: You should've told us before stealing that, but now it's too late.
Irish Pony 89: *Pointing pistol at Mercury* You try to shoot us, I'll kill you. I've got good aim, and I can quickly dodge any bullets shot at me.
Mercury: Let's see you dodge this. *Shoots fire*
The flames hit the Irish ponies, and they burned to death. A few minutes later, the Golden Spike was brought back to Promontory, to be nailed into place.
Mayor: I'd like to declare that the Transcontinental Railroad is completed. All of Equestria can now enjoy the pleasure of quick service by train.
Mercury: Connor, go ahead buddy.
Connor: Thank you. *Hammering in Golden Spike*
Ponies: *Cheering*
Photographer: Okay, everypony gather around for the picture.
Ponies: *Get in picture*
Photographer: *takes picture*
Back at Cheyenne in 1953
Pete: So, my great grandfather also ended up being photographed.
Hawkeye: That's pretty cool.
Stylo: What was with those guns?
Pete: I told you the story would take place in the Wild West.
Hawkeye: Hey, that's true. Well, we better get some shut eye, and we'll see you tomorrow.
Pete: Right you are. See you guys tomorrow.
The three ponies leave the station.
The End
On The Next Episode of Ponies On The Rails
It's the season 3 finale
SeanTheHedgehog. Copyright, 2014
SeanTheHedgehog Presents
Ponies On The Rails
Starring
Peirce Hawkins "Hawkeye" From Seanthehedgehog
Red Rose From Chibiemmy
Coffee Creme From KarinaBrony
Snowflake & Orion From Alinah09
Metal Gloss From DragonAura15
Stylo From Jimmythedragon
Gordon, Percy, Jeff, Bartholomew, Wilson, and Pete from Seanthehedgehog
Episode 29
The Search For The Golden Spike
June 11, 1953
It was 7:00 PM in Cheyenne. Everypony working on the Union Pacific finished their work day. However, Hawkeye, Stylo, and Pete were still sitting on a bench at the station platform. Something there made them want to stay.
Stylo: I think that sunset is why we're staying.
Hawkeye: It's nice, but that's not why I think we're here. I have a feeling we're here just to watch the trains pass us.
Pete: That could be it. I'm only here, because I can't leave unless you two leave.
Stylo: We can leave now if you want.
Pete: No, that's alright. Hey, did I ever tell you two about the story of my great grandfather?
Hawkeye: No, but you told me, and Gordon about how you were an engineer on this railroad during the thirties.
Pete: That was a great story, but this one I'm about to tell you is completely different. A long time ago, during the 1860's Equestria was looking for a way to make a transcontinental railroad. There was a line going from Neigh York to Chicagoat, but that wasn't satisfying enough for the Equestrians.
Hawkeye: So they decided to make the line bigger.
Pete: Yup. The Union Pacific didn't have a huge railroad like it does now. It only ran from Chicagoat to Council Bluffs. They went to the west-
Hawkeye: While the Southern Pacific built east from San Franciscolt.
Pete: Yes, but it wasn't the S.P back then. It was the C.P.
Hawkeye: I didn't know it was the Canadian Pacific.
Pete: No, *Laughs* It meant Central Pacific.
Stylo: Can you continue with the story?
Pete: Oh right. In 1869, the two railroads met up in Promontory Utah, and guess which pony put in the golden spike there?
Hawkeye: Your great grandfather.
Pete: That's right. I'll tell you how he did it too...
In Bringham City, May 8, 1869. 10 miles east of Promontory Utah.
Pete's great grandfather was named Connor.
Mercury: Hey Connor, get over here.
Connor: *Walks over to Mercury* Yeah?
Mercury: We need to take extra special care of this. *Shows golden spike*
Connor: Why is that golden?
Mercury: We're using this as the last spike for the Transcontinental Railroad. When we meet up with the Central Pacific, we'll use this on the line.
Connor: Great, but who would want to steal this?
Mercury: Oh, I don't know, a few robbers, some Indians. You know, anypony that's obsessed with gold.
Connor: Okay, I understand now. What are we going to do if somepony does try to steal this?
Mercury: We have a freight car with Winchesters, and ammo. Grab them as soon as you see somepony try to steal the golden spike.
Connor: You got it.
The next day, the line moved up by three miles. Now, they were only seven miles from Promontory.
Connor: *Slowly pushes freight car with rails*
Ponies: *Grabs wood, and sets it down on ground*
Other Ponies: *Take some rails off of freight car*
Even More Ponies: *Putting nails in track*
Mercury: We're making some progress Connor. Keep it up.
Connor: Yes sir.
Irish Pony 3: *Putting wood on ground* I'm gettin' tired of this. We work hard, but the Railroad only pays us eighty cents a day.
Irish Pony 89: I know. Just because we're immigrants doesn't mean we should get paid less.
Irish Pony 3: We need to get back at them, and I know how. We just got to wait when we meet up with the Central Pacific.
Mercury: Less talking, more working.
Irish Ponies: *Getting back to work*
Mercury didn't hear what the Irish ponies said though. It would've been better if he had.
May 10, 1869. Promontory Utah. The Union Pacific, and the Central Pacific met up, and were close to completing the Transcontinental Railroad.
Irish Pony 3: Make sure nopony is looking. *Opens freight car*
Irish Pony 89: You're clear.
Irish Pony 3: *Searching saddlebags* Where's that bloody spike? Aha! *Finds golden spike*
Irish Pony 89: You got it?
Irish Pony 3: Aye, now let's get outta here. *Runs away*
Irish Pony 89: *Following* Where are we going?
Irish Pony 3: We're taking those humans by the saloon.
Irish Pony 89: Alright.
They reached the two humans, which were tied up.
Irish Pony 3: Ha, check this out. The ponies that have these humans left their guns here.
Irish Pony 89: Great. Let's go.
Irish Pony 3: *Gets on human*
Irish Pony 89: *Gets on other human*
They both rode off, taking the Golden Spike with them. Nopony noticed that the Irish ponies stole the Golden Spike.
Mayor: As mayor of Promontory Utah, I give you permission, to put the Golden Spike in it's rightful place.
Connor: Yes sir. Get the spike.
Mercury: *Goes to boxcar*
Ponies: *Excited to see Golden Spike*
Connor: What's taking so long?
Mercury: *returns* Connor, some of the workers are gone, and the spike is gone.
Connor: What?! Excuse us mayor, the spike has been stolen. We need to find it.
Mayor: Oh, alright. We'll stay here until you find it.
Connor: Thank you. Let's go Mercury.
Up north, the Irish ponies stopped to get water.
Irish Pony 89: We better hurry. Those railroad workers could catch us.
Irish Pony 3: Don't worry about them. They can't catch us.
Connor: *On human* Freeze!
Mercury: *On human, and is holding a rifle*
Irish Pony 3: Alright, so we took your golden spike, but you haven't paid us enough.
Mercury: You should've told us before stealing that, but now it's too late.
Irish Pony 89: *Pointing pistol at Mercury* You try to shoot us, I'll kill you. I've got good aim, and I can quickly dodge any bullets shot at me.
Mercury: Let's see you dodge this. *Shoots fire*
The flames hit the Irish ponies, and they burned to death. A few minutes later, the Golden Spike was brought back to Promontory, to be nailed into place.
Mayor: I'd like to declare that the Transcontinental Railroad is completed. All of Equestria can now enjoy the pleasure of quick service by train.
Mercury: Connor, go ahead buddy.
Connor: Thank you. *Hammering in Golden Spike*
Ponies: *Cheering*
Photographer: Okay, everypony gather around for the picture.
Ponies: *Get in picture*
Photographer: *takes picture*
Back at Cheyenne in 1953
Pete: So, my great grandfather also ended up being photographed.
Hawkeye: That's pretty cool.
Stylo: What was with those guns?
Pete: I told you the story would take place in the Wild West.
Hawkeye: Hey, that's true. Well, we better get some shut eye, and we'll see you tomorrow.
Pete: Right you are. See you guys tomorrow.
The three ponies leave the station.
The End
On The Next Episode of Ponies On The Rails
It's the season 3 finale
SeanTheHedgehog. Copyright, 2014