Diesel and the Workmen

"Have they never seen a diesel engine before?"

- Diesel

Diesel and the Workmen is a magazine story.

Plot
The main line needs repair and Percy has been bringing supplies for the workmen. Percy boasts to Diesel about his work but Diesel just hisses that it keeps him out of the way.

Diesel sets off with some trucks when he comes to a signal. Diesel is cross and the signalman tells him that, due to the work being done, he must wait for James to pass. Diesel does not listen to the signalman and continues on his way.

Diesel finds himself on a temporary stretch of line that connects to the part that is under repair. James sees him and asks where he's going. Diesel informs him but James reminds him of the work being done. Diesel thinks James is making a fuss over nothing. The workmen call out to Diesel but he does not pay attention until he comes to the break in the line. The foreman explains what is going on and Diesel says he will wait for the rails to be laid. However, the foreman states the new rails will not be laid until next week and Diesel must use the open line like a sensible engine.

Characters

 * James
 * Percy
 * Diesel
 * Sir Topham Hatt