Creepy Claw

Creepy Claw is a magazine story.

Plot
Henry is heading to the forest with his log car to collect logs for the sawmill. On his way, he has to stop at a signal near a dark, gloomy siding where the big, strong and frightening Diesel 10 was working, clearing railway scrap. Suddenly, Diesel 10 drops an old funnel which makes Henry jump. The big diesel lets out a frustrated growl as he picks it up again. Henry was relieved when the signal changed.

Meanwhile, Salty had left the docks to work with with 'Arry and Bert at the Smelter's Yard. Salty offers to tell them a sea story, but 'Arry and Bert are only interested in playing tricks. 'Arry bumps Salty and then the pair hide in an old metal shed and make spooky noises to scare Salty.

Salty was happy when the work was finish and he could return to the coast. On his way, he meets Henry who's loaded with logs. He tells Henry all about 'Arry and Bert's tricks. Then, the two naughty diesels come screaming out of a nearby tunnel, making both Henry and Salty jump! Both engines agree that their "jokes" are not funny.

A short while later, some of Henry's logs break loose and his driver telephones for help. It was getting dark when Diesel 10 finally arrives. He is soon busy lifting Henry's logs with his mighty claw as 'Arry and Bert pass by on their way home. They see Diesel 10's claw dance in the moonlit sky. Henry sees a chance for some revenge and tells the two concerned diesels that its a giant crab from one of Salty's stories. 'Arry and Bert reverse away as quickly as possible and Henry's sure that it'll stop their silly tricks!

Characters

 * Henry
 * 'Arry and Bert
 * Salty
 * Diesel 10 (speaks in speech bubble only)

Goofs

 * Diesel 10 is very out of character in his speech bubbles. He's happy to help Henry and happy to trick a fellow diesel!
 * 'Arry and Bert can easily see Diesel 10 in the final illustration.