Time Wasted

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***Time Wasted*** is the sixth episode of the ninth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Despite the loss of their mainline connection, traffic on the Dark Railway remains relatively unaffected as local services continue to thrive along the with continued mail service. Clyde, meanwhile, spends most of his time hiding out of fear that he will be taken away and scrapped. One night, he sneaks down the museum and asks Theo and Otto if they can help him. The twins admit there may be a solution, but it will take some time to come to fruition and recommend that he continue hiding until they contact him.

Meanwhile, the day of the insurance company's inspection arrives. Zeke is overcome with nerves, but Mr. Smash and Mr. Chairman assure him that they are there to support him. They discuss issues with both the DRPS and the loss of the mainline connection and Mr. Smash recommends waiting until Mr. Dark returns from his cruise. The insurance company agree to help with the costs of rebuilding the viaduct to Soma and the men happily inform Andy and Abomination of the news, much to their relief.

One morning shortly afterwards, Dave is out pulling a train when he suddenly sees something on the tracks ahead and screeches to a halt. By the time he stops, however, the figure has disappeared. Fearing he may be seeing things, Dave continues on his journey. When he gets back to the shed, he reveals that he thought he saw a demonic version of his ex-girlfriend Linda. Hannah makes him promise to see Mr. Smash if it happens again and leaves him to rest.

Mr. Dark finally returns from his cruise and enquires about the lack of a direct service from Horton. The engines bombard him with stories about the developments before Zeke arrives and explains everything. Mr. Dark pauses for a moment before revealing that by acting without consulting them, British Rail have violated a legally binding contract between the DR and the Government. He tells Zeke to accompany him to London immediately, leaving the engines wondering what is going to happen next.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Goose
* Warrior
* Andy
* Clyde
* Mr. Dark
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* Linda (*does not speak*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*cameo*)
* Eddie (*cameo*)
* De la Trip (*cameo*)
* Colossus (*cameo*)
* Turbo (*cameo*)
* Buck (*cameo*)
* The Museum Engines (*cameo*)
* Ryan (*mentioned*)
* Allan (*mentioned*)
* Mr. B (*mentioned*)
* Buzz (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)
* Alicia Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Axley
* Merecombe Shed
* Soma
* Colhapper Shed
* Colhapper
* Horton (*mentioned*)
* Southampton (*mentioned*)
* Birmingham (*mentioned*)
* London (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The episode's title is a reference to the music track of the same name by Dark DJ. Said track is also used as the opening theme for this episode.
* The end credits music is "Heartbeat of the Hood" by Doug Maxwell.
* A music sting composed by Reilly Cornwall is also used in this episode.