《Steam of Britain》Chapter 22: Mack's Overhaul
Advertisement
Mack had been one of the diesels that had been preserved, but his time in service meant he needed an overhaul. He was excited. The engines of King's Cross had to do his work, as well as their own. It tired them out, but they soon got used to it.
One day, when Max was shunting trucks in the yard, he heard a purring. He assumed it was Norvin or Rattler, until he heard the horn.
"Oh, Mack, back from your over-OH MY GOD!!!!" Mack looked very different. He has a new coat of light brown paint, with horizontal stripes along his side. But there was one difference from his new look: he had a giant claw on his cab.
"Hey Max," said Mack, "What do ya think of Pinchy?" Mack lifted his claw up, and showed it off. "Um, is, that even legal?" asked Max. "The workers said it was, so yeah, it's now a part of me." "Um, why Pinchy?" "It just came to me. Also, I have a new name." "Really?" "It's now Diesel 10." "Why the 10?" "I was the tenth diesel they overhauled." "Why did they give you the claw?" "Mainly for loading trucks with logs, and lifting things off the tracks." "Oh," said Max, "Well, just, be careful." "I will," said Diesel 10.
Diesel 10 put his claw, or Pinchy, to good use. He often helped other engines if their load spilled, or needed help loading. He could often be seen lifting fallen objects off the tracks. Many engines feared him because of this, but they were happy to see Mack had changed a bit. Since preservation, he was a bit kinder, and less hostile towards steam engines.
One day, Diesel 10 was due with a passenger train, since he was the only engine available. When he came back to King's Cross, he saw a GWR 5100 Class 2-6-2T.
Advertisement
"What time do you call this?" asked the engine. "Nice to meet you too," said Diesel 10, "Name's Diesel 10." "What kind of a name is that?" asked the tank engine. Diesel 10 looked at the name plate on his smokebox, and said, "Well, 'Marcus', know that you are preserved, like me. Just know that I'm tired, or else, I would let Pinchy have a go at you." Diesel 10 then crunched his claw, and Marcus just steamed away.
Soon, the other engines knew of Marcus. When Harry came with a passenger train, he saw who he thought was Marcus. "Ah, another Great Western engine?" asked the engine. "Yes, my name is Harry, and you must be Marcus." "I'm not Marcus, I'm Morgan," said the engine. Harry was confused, but soon shook it off, and they talked of the Great Western days.
One day, Diesel 10 was loading some trucks with scrap metal. Just then, the trucks were bashed out of place by Marcus. "Hello!!" he said. Diesel 10 gritted his teeth. Just then, Marcus backed up, and Morgan took his place. "Nice to see you!" he said.
The two engines kept popping up from both sides of Diesel 10, whistling, and saying nonsense, until Diesel 10 said, "STOP!!!! I'M GETTING GITTY!!!!" Once Diesel 10 got his senses back, he looked at the two engines. "THERE'S TWO OF YOU!?!?" "TRICKED YOU!!" said the two engines. Diesel 10 honked his horn, and said that they could've caused an accident if they weren't careful. Just then, another whistle was heard, followed by loud chuffing and puffing, and a large steam engine came in. It was a BR Standard Class 5.
He then said in a booming voice, "Why are these trucks in my way!?!" The engines all quivered in fear, even Diesel 10. The engine then saw their expressions, and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." The three engines then looked over at him, and Diesel 10 explained what had happened. The engine then said, "You shouldn't do that. It's dangerous to bump trucks that are being loaded. If you do that, the cargo could fall on a worker, or maybe even a by stander, even if them youngsters should know better than to come here uninvited. Now, how about you two head off to the station, they're in need of two engines to double head a heavy goods." Marcus and Morgan puffed off, and the engine said, "Oh, where are my manners, my name's John." "Nice to meet you John," said Diesel 10, "I must ask, are you a preserved with the Steam of Britain fleet?" "Yes I am," said John. Diesel 10 then frowned, "Oh boy. I fear that many of the engines don't approve of the standard classes." "Why's that?" asked John. Diesel 10 then told him the story of when Geoffrey came. "Oh, I know him very well. We were built in the same workshop, and I had much respect for the older steam engines. I'm sure I can earn their respect." But that's another story.
Advertisement
Advertisement
- In Serial1363 Chapters
VRMMO: The Unrivaled
Lu Chen used to be a ranker of the most popular VRMMO game, Spirit of Grief. After a car accident turned his dreams into dust, his disability left him incapable of escaping the pit of mediocrity he was thrown into. Helpless and defeated, his story ended.Two years later, the Eternal Moon Corporation launched a new VRMMO called "Heavenblessed", and Lu Chen stumbled into another terrible accident that left him in a complicated situation far beyond his ability to handle. That won't stop him from rising to the top, however. Not again.Come witness the rise of the sword-wielding zombie and the relationships he makes during his journey to the apex! For riches and bi- ahem, for career and love!He wields a demonic sword from Hell, he dons armor shining with Heaven's light. His boots stride across the sky as his helmet devours the souls of his enemies. On his left side sits the Goddess of Death. On the other, the Angel of Beauty.From the land of ice and death, a generation of Asura Kings rises, their roars reverberating throughout the world.Tremble in fear, noobs!
8 8158 - In Serial1353 Chapters
Refining the Mountains and Rivers
A young man's life changes when he stumbles upon a mysterious item. Qin Yu had never been a lucky person. Weak of body, bullied by his peers, and with only his friend as his family, he struggles day-by-day to live. But everything changes when he stumbles upon a little blue lamp. An immortal and demonic cultivating adventure.
8 3346 - In Serial2455 Chapters
Mortal Cultivation Biography
A poor and ordinary boy from a village joins a minor sect in Jiang Hu and becomes an Unofficial Disciple by chance. How will Han Li, a commoner by birth, establish a foothold for himself in in his sect? With his mediocre aptitude, he must successfully traverse the treacherous path of cultivation and avoid the notice of those who may do him harm. This is a story of an ordinary mortal who, against all odds, clashes with devilish demons and ancient celestials in order to find his own path towards immortality.
8 1057 - In Serial1503 Chapters
Dragon Prince Yuan
Destiny stolen at birth, the prince of the once mighty Great Zhou Empire, Zhou Yuan, has been plagued all his life by a fatal poison, forced to suffer powerlessly until one day when fate draws him into a mysterious domain where he meets a beautiful girl in green, a bizarre dog-like creature and an unfathomable old man in black.Join Zhou Yuan as he is thrust into the whirlpool of destiny while he seeks the pinnacle of cultivation.
8 1060 - In Serial677 Chapters
Ranker's Return
In the early days of the virtual reality game, Arena, meleegod was the strongest ranked player! He deleted his character and suddenly left. In order to restore his bankrupt family, he returned to Arena!"Do you want to create a character?"
8 1719 - In Serial1525 Chapters
Monarch of Evernight
Qianye rose from hardship but was felled by betrayal. From then, one man, one gun; he tread the path between Evernight and Daybreak and became a legend. Even if Evernight was destined to be his fate, he still intends to become the ruler who dictates.
8 22867

