Skarloey was out of breath once he reached the चोटी, शीर्ष station.

Driver: Take your time. Don't rush yourself.
Skarloey: It'll be better downhill.

या so he thought. They started out of the station, and Skarloey was going down the hill, when he saw a sharp turn up ahead.

Skarloey: *One of his springs comes loose, and his left side goes up* I feel all crooked! *Stops*
Driver: That does it. We need a bus now for our passengers.
Skarloey: How are we going to get a bus over here? We're surrounded द्वारा farm. I'll get them to the station, या burst. *Continues to pull his train*

At the station.

Sir Topham Hatt: *Waiting अगला to James*
Skarloey: *Puffing up to the station* I'll do it. I'll do it. *Stops at the station* I did it.
Passengers: *Get out*
James: *Watches the passengers get into his train, and puffs away*
Sir Topham Hatt: Skarloey, well done. I'll be with the owner back at the sheds.
Skarloey: Yes sir.

Back at the sheds, Skarloey was अगला to Sir Handel, Peter Sam, and Duke.

Skarloey: *To the owner* आप were right sir. Old engines can't pull trains like the new ones.
Owner: They can if they're mended old faithful, and that's what'll happen to you. आप deserve it.

And the अगला morning, Peter Sam, and Sir Handel took Skarloey to the works on a flat car. Peter Sam pulled while Sir Handel pushed.

Duke: *Looking at the owner* Sir, will we get a substitute for Skarloey?
Owner: Yes we are. The सवाल is, who?

2 B Continued