Washed Away (1997 magazine story)

Washed Away is a read and colour magazine story.

Plot
Peter Sam loves all the sights on the little railway, but his favourite is a valley with a stream that runs parallel to the railway. Going through that area always puts him in a good mood.

One morning, Peter Sam and Sir Handel pass each other by the stream. Peter Sam happily asks his friend if he also finds the stream lovely but Sir Handel, in a bad mood thanks to his trucks, fears the stream might cause trouble one day. Peter Sam, however, is not so sure.

Peter Sam soon figures out what Sir Handel meant when heavy rain ends up causing the stream to turn into a rapid that covers the tracks. Peter Sam's driver thinks they should turn back but Peter Sam wants to brave the weather. He gets up as much steam as possible and rushes through the water with a big splash. Peter Sam is soaked but relieved he made it through without getting washed away. The weather soon improves but Peter Sam now rushes by the stream when he can, just to be safe.

Characters

 * Sir Handel
 * Peter Sam

Goofs

 * Peter Sam is illustrated with his old funnel.