Pogo / Mere Anarchy

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***Pogo / Mere Anarchy*** is the tenth episode of the ninth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Hannah frantically searches the Dark Railway for Dave, still screaming and crying from seeing him be taken away. Her distress draws the attention of Theo and Otto, and later Clyde, who have a hard time comprehending Hannah's story. She angrily holds them responsible, still upset over their recent misdoings, until they're suddenly brought to Pogo's locker (by means of a thick fog and eerie music). Pogo tells them that Dave has been captured by a demon, his conscience having accidentally entered the Alt Dimension during his overhaul and attracted a demon. Pogo insists that Clyde accompany him to rescue Dave, believing that Clyde's shapeshifting will be useful. Agreeing to the task, Pogo and Clyde leave to rescue Dave, leaving Theo, Otto and an annoyed Hannah behind.

Pogo and Clyde arrive in the Alt, where they're immediately confronted by a demon version of Howard, who begins taunting Clyde of his fears of being discovered and ratted out by the other engines should he return without Dave. Clyde's lack of concentration causes him to shapeshift, scaring the demon away. Pogo and Clyde make their way to a version of Merecombe, where they find Dave cornered by multiple demons looking like Linda. Pogo uses his power to force the demon Lindas back into one, but Clyde's shapeshifting doesn't scare her and she continues tormenting Dave. Clyde gets an idea and starts shapeshifting into versions of Brian, Raymond and Hannah, lifting his spirits and giving him the strength to drive the demon away, severing its connection to him.

Pogo takes Clyde and Dave back to his locker. Whilst Dave recovers with Hannah, Theo and Otto, Pogo tells Clyde that he can take away his shapeshifting once they return home, so he must decide on a permanent form. Everyone returns to the Dark Railway, along with Clyde, who is now a permanent Caledonian engine. He makes amends for his actions, believing his new shape will mean a fresh start, and Dave happily agrees.

## Characters

* Dave
* "Brian"
* "Raymond"
* Theo and Otto
* Hannah
* Pogo
* "Linda"
* Clyde
* "Howard"
* Buzz (*does not speak*)
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)
* Cammer (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)
* Repulse (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Colhapper Shed
* Walschurch
* Merecombe
* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Galen Junction
* "Pogo's Locker"
* Dark Railway Alt
	+ Walschurch
	+ Merecombe Shed

## Trivia

* The title of this episode is a reference to the song of the same name by Dark DJ, which also plays during the episode.
* This episode breaks the fourth wall by acknowledging Pogo's theme music.
* The universe the Dark Railway takes place in is identified as 77C, which is also Merecombe's shed code.
* The "Alt Universe" utilises the original Dark Railway 1960's route, as the "Alt" route used for Mere Anarchy had long since been deleted by Dark DJ.
* The music played during the opening credits is the remixed version of "9" that incorporates the drum beat from the Ian Pooley song "De la Trip".