Special Carriage

"S. C. stands for 'Special Carriage'!"

- Spencer

Special Carriage is a magazine story.

Plot
Spencer was waiting at the Main Station, coupled to his Pullman coaches and dining car; he's taking the Duke and Duchess of Boxford on a tour of the Island. As the Fat Controller, the Duke, and the Duchess board Spencer, Thomas and S. C. Ruffey watch jealously; they will never carry such important passengers. S. C. Ruffey usually worked with Oliver so Thomas was surprised when he finds out that he's to pull the truck that day.

Meanwhile, Spencer was enjoying himself enormously. That was until he comes across a landslide. His driver told the important passengers that there will be long delays whilst the train is reversed. However, the Duchess spots Thomas and S. C. Ruffey pulling up on a nearby track. She tells Sir Topham and the delighted Duke that they could take an open-air trip in the truck to the next station where they can board another passenger train. Spencer was very embarrassed, but Thomas and S. C. Ruffey, who behaved all the way, couldn't be prouder!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Spencer
 * S. C. Ruffey
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Duchess of Boxford
 * The Duke of Boxford (does not speak)
 * Oliver (mentioned)