Old for New

"An ugly sight, an ugly sight."

- Annie and Clarabel

Old for New is a magazine story.

Plot
Everyday, when Thomas stops at a station along his branch line, he sees an old factory building. People once used to work there many years ago smelting metal to make rails for the railway. But now, the factory's windows are all smashed and there's a hole in the roof.

As the passengers board Annie and Clarabel, Thomas suddenly spots some children running into the derelict factory. Concerned for their safety, Thomas' driver runs across and tells the children off before sending them home. The driver is determined to report the unsafe building to the proper authorities.

Two weeks later, Thomas puffs to a halt at the station and sees that the old factory has been knocked down. One of the workmen informs Thomas and his crew that they are going to put a new building up and it is going to be a Railway Exhibition Centre. Thomas thinks it is a very fitting idea and children can play safely while they learn about how rails used to be made.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Annie and Clarabel