Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Spike Stories

**Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Spike Stories** is a My Little Pony/Thomas parody of the Thomas and Friends US video, James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories. It features two second season episodes, and five third season episodes of Spike the Dragon and Friends narrated by George Carlin.

## Cast

* Spike as Thomas
* Shining Armor as Edward
* Big Macintosh as Gordon
* Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
* Pipsqueak as Percy
* Soarin as Duck
* Dr. Hooves as Oliver
* Snips as Bill
* Snails as Ben
* Fancy Pants as BoCo
* Angel as Bertie
* Gummy as Trevor
* Garble as Bulgy
* Apple Bloom as Annie
* Sweetie Belle as Clarabel
* The Buffaloes as the Coaches
* The Changelings as the Troublesome Trucks
* Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
* Filthy Rich as Henry *(cameo)*
* Princess Celestia as Lady Hatt *(cameo)*
* Goldie Delicious as Mrs. Kyndley *(cameo)*
* Princess Luna as The Stationmaster's Wife *(cameo)*
* Everyone else as Themselves

## Episodes

1. Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz
2. One Good Turn
3. Angel's Chase
4. Heroes
5. Garble
6. Wrong Road
7. Pipsqueak, Cranky and the Fruitful Day

## Transcript

### Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz

Narrator: "Gummy the Alligator was enjoying his work in the vicarage orchard. Birds were singing, and apples were ripening on the trees. It was a lovely day."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hello, Gummy."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You look as bright and cheerful as my brown fur."

Gummy: "Oh, I do."

Narrator: "Replied Gummy."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What's that noise?"

Gummy: "It's the bees."

Narrator: "Laughed Gummy."

Gummy: "They're all in these boxy things called beehives. I'm taking them to the station. The vicar says his bees make good honey, and he's giving some of them to his friends."

Narrator: "Just then, Fancy Pants the Unicorn hummed in."

Fancy Pants: "Take care, you two. Don't make the bees angry. They might sting you."

Narrator: "Cranky didn't like being told what else to do by a celebrity pony, and he buzzed away."

Fancy Pants: "Goodbye, Gummy."

Narrator: "Called Fancy Pants, and set off to see Soarin at the next station.

Snips and Snails, the unicorns, were busy arranging changelings, but they scampered off when they saw Fancy Pants."

Fancy Pants: "I remember the first time I met those two."

Narrator: "Laughed Fancy Pants."

Fancy Pants: "They nearly made my eyes pop out. Shining Armor soon put a stop to their games."

Soarin: "Shining Armor is the only one who can keep Snips and Snails in order."

Narrator: "Chuckled Soarin."

Soarin: "I sometimes call them 'The Bees'."

Fancy Pants: "A clever name."

Narrator: "Replied Fancy Pants."

Filthy Rich: "They're terrors when they start buzzing around."

Narrator: "Cranky bustled in."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What's that, Soarin? Are you afraid of bees? They're only insects, after all, so don't let that buzzbox pony tell you different."

Soarin: "His name is Fancy Pants, and he didn't. We..."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I wouldn't care if hundreds were swarming around. I'd just blow at them and make them buzz off."

Soarin: "Buzz buzz buzz."

Narrator: "Retorted Soarin.

The next morning, Cranky arrived at the station to collect his buffaloes. The passengers were excited, and keen to get on board. The platform was crowded, and the porter was in a hurry."

The Porter: "Mind your backs."

Narrator: "He shouted.

Then, there was trouble. The beehive fell off and broke open.

The station ran away like magic.

Cranky heard a familiar buzzing sound. The bees were too cold to be cross, so they buzzed around his fireman, hoping to repair their beehive, but he didn't understand, nor did his driver, so the bees turned around at Cranky. His body was nice and warm."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Buzz off! Buzz off!"

Narrator: "Hissed Cranky.

One bee burnt his foot."

Bee: "Ooh, aah, ow! ooh!"

Narrator: "The bee thought Cranky burnt him on purpose.

So it stung Cranky right back on the nose."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "EEEE!"

Narrator: "Whistled Cranky. He had about enough. So had his fireman and driver.

They didn't notice till too late that they had left all of their buffaloes behind. They tried anything to get rid of the bees.

First, they spun around on the turntable, but to no avail.

They tried to wash them off, but the bees clung harder to Cranky's warm body.

Then they tried to smoke them off by going through a long tunnel, but still, the bees wouldn't go away."

Cranky's Driver: "It's not good enough, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Cranky's Driver: "We'll just have to go back to the orchard, and fetch another hive."

Narrator: "Cranky's reply was drowned by the sound of buzzing.

The vicar was waiting anxiously for Cranky.

When he arrived, the bees went flying straight into their new home."

Cranky's Driver: "Come on, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Cranky's Driver: "What you need from now is a good hose-down."

Narrator: "Later that day, Cranky was resting in his house, when the vicar came to see him."

The Vicar: "Thank you for saving my bees."

Narrator: "He said."

The Vicar: "It's too bad it's not Christmas; then we could call you Cranky the Red-Nosed Donkey."

Narrator: "Everyone laughed, even Cranky. But instead, they decided to call Cranky "The Bee's Knees", which means they thought he was more useful than ever."

### One Good Turn

Narrator: "Snips and Snails are the most mischievous animals working in Hoity Toity's town. They are kept busy pushing and pulling changelings up and down the road that runs from the china clay works to the harbor yard.

They like to have fun together and often play tricks and the workmen. But sometimes their teasing ways can get them into trouble.

One morning, Hoity Toity came to see them."

Hoity Toity: "Important goods have arrived in the big yard. Snips and Snails, I need you to help the other animals."

Snips and Snails: "Oh, yes. Of course, sir."

Narrator: "Said the unicorns. They set off happily on their important mission

Fancy Pants was resting in the yards when suddenly he heard a pair of familiar whistles."

Fancy Pants: "Hmm."

Narrator: "Sighed Fancy Pants."

Fancy Pants: "Here comes trouble."

Snips: "Hoity Toity told us you were tired."

Narrator: "Teased Snips."

Snips: "He asked us to take all your changelings for you."

Fancy Pants: "You two never stop, do you? But I'm wise to your pranks, and we do need help here."

Narrator: "The unicorns were soon busy pushing and pulling the changelings into place.

At last, the day's work was done.

The unicorn now became excited. They were going to use the turntable for the first time.

Snips went first."

Snips: "This is fun!"

Narrator: "He sherked to Snails. He did not want to move off at all. The yard foreman stopped the turntable."

Foreman: "Please make way for the other animals!"

Narrator: "He offered.

Snips did so, but the foreman had accidentally stopped the turntable in the wrong place. Snips was on the wrong road, and there was Snails walking directly towards him. The unicorns came to a grinding halt.

They gazed grimly at one another."

Snips: "I was here first!"

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snails: "But you're in my way!"

Narrator: "Protested Snails."

Snails: "You'll have to back up again."

Snips: "No I won't!"

Snails: "Yeah you will!"

Snips: "No I won't!"

Narrator: "Hoity Toity came to stop the noise."

Hoity Toity: "If you don't behave, I shall not allow you around again!"

Narrator: "The next day, Snails was still grumpy."

Snails: "That Snips! Imagine getting into my way on the turntable. He's really a silly unicorn!"

Fancy Pants: "The way I heard it,"

Narrator: "Sighed Fancy Pants."

Fancy Pants: "It sounded like you were both to blame!"

Snails: "Pooh! You must have heard it all wrong!"

Narrator: "The unicorns grumbled about each other all day long.

Even kind Shining Armor lost patience."

Shining Armor: "All this grumbling spreads bad atmosphere in the yard."

Fancy Pants: "You're quite right. And that's why I've come up with a plan."

Narrator: "Fancy Pants whispered his plan to Shining Armor.

Then his driver told Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I'll start making some arrangements right away."

Narrator: "The next morning, he called Snips and Snails into the yard."

Hoity Toity: "Fancy Pants is taking a special load to the harbor. His regular heavy goods is waiting on the siding. You can take it together."

Snails: "But..."

Snips: "But..."

Narrator: "Protested Snips and Snails, who were still not speaking to each other."

Hoity Toity: "Good! I knew I could rely on you two."

Snails: "I'll take the goods myself."

Narrator: "Huffed Snails."

Snips: "Go right ahead."

Narrator: "Said Snips.

Snails was attracted to the goods, but it was too heavy for him to move alone."

Snips: "Go on!"

Narrator: "Teased Snips!"

Snails: "I can't!"

Narrator: "Said Snails.

Then suddenly, both unicorns laughed."

Snips: "I don't think we'll take turns this time, Snails."

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snips: "I think we better pull together."

Narrator: "Snails was delighted. It was good to be very helpful.

Best of all, it was good to be best friends again."

### Angel's Chase

Narrator: "One morning, Shining Armor was waiting to pick up passengers from Spike."

Shining Armor: "Peep! Peep! We're late. Where is Spike? He doesn't usually make us wait."

Shining Armor's Fireman: "Oh dear. What can the matter be?"

Narrator: "Sang the fireman."

Shining Armor's Fireman: "Johnny's so long at..."

Shining Armor's Driver: "Never you mind about Johnny!"

Narrator: "Laughed the driver."

Shining Armor's Driver: "Just you climb up on top and look for Spike.

Can you see him?"

Shining Armor's Fireman: "No."

Narrator: "Replied the fireman."

Shining Armor's Fireman: "There's Angel in a terroring hurry. No need to bother with him though. Likely, he's on a coach tour or something else."

Narrator: "He clambered down."

Angel: "Stop, stop! I've got Spike's passengers!"

Narrator: "Squealed Angel, roaring up to the gates. But it was no good. Shining Armor was all gone."

Angel: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Said Angel."

Angel: "Bother Spike's fireman not coming to work today. Why did I promise to help the passengers catchup with their ride?"

Angel's Driver: "That will do, Angel."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Angel's Driver: "A promise is a promise and we must keep it."

Angel: "I'll catch up with Shining Armor or bust."

Narrator: "Said Angel."

Angel: "Oh my feet."

Narrator: "He stroaned, toiling up the hill."

Angel: "I'll never be the same rabbit again. Hurray, hurray! I see him."

Narrator: "Cheered Angel, as he reached the top."

Angel: "Oh, no! Shining Armor's at the station. No, he's stopped at the level crossing. Hurray, hurray!"

Narrator: "Cheered Angel as he tore down the hill."

Passengers: "Well done, Angel!"

Narrator: "Shouted his passengers."

Passengers: "Go for it!"

Narrator: "Angel skidded into the yard."

Angel: "Wait! Wait!"

Narrator: "Cried Angel. He was right on time to see Shining Armor leave."

Angel: "I'm sorry."

Narrator: "Sighed Angel."

Passengers: "Never mind."

Narrator: "Said the passengers."

Passengers: "After him quickly. Third time lucky, you know. Do you think we'll catch him at the next station, driver?"

Narrator: "They asked."

Angel's Driver: "There's a good chance."

Narrator: "Replied the driver."

Angel's Driver: "Our road keeps close to the pony path, and we can climb hills better than Shining Armor. I'll just make sure."

Narrator: "He spoke to the stationmaster. Angel and the passengers waited anxiously."

Angel's Driver: "Yes, we'll do it this time."

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Passengers: "Hurray!"

Narrator: "Cried the passengers, as Angel chased after Shining Armor once more."

Buffaloes: "This hill is too steep! This hill is too steep!"

Narrator: "Grumbled the buffaloes, as Shining Armor snorted in front. They reached the top at last and ran smoothly into the station."

Shining Armor: "Peep!"

Narrator: "Whistled Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "Get in quickly, please."

Narrator: "The conductor blew his whistle, and Shining Armor's driver looked back. But the flag didn't wave. Then, he heard Angel. Everything seemed to be happy at once. And the stationmaster told the conductor and driver what went wrong."

Shining Armor: "I apologize about the chase, Angel."

Narrator: "Said Shining Armor."

Angel: "My fault."

Narrator: "Replied Angel."

Angel: "Late at junction...you didn't know...about Spike's passengers."

Shining Armor: "Goodbye, Angel. We're off."

Narrator: "Whistled Shining Armor."

Passengers: "Three cheers for Angel!"

Narrator: "Called the passengers. and they waved until Angel was out of sight."

Spike: "Thank you, Angel, for keeping your promise."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "You're a very good friend indeed."

### Heroes

Narrator: "One morning, Snips and Snails were busy at the quarry, pushing and pulling changelings into their proper places. The unicorns are cheeky and love playing tricks, but they were growing restless."

Snails: "Listen, Snips."

Narrator: "Said Snails."

Snails: "Can you hear something?"

Snips: "What sort of something?"

Narrator: "Asked Snips."

Snails: "Something different."

Narrator: "Replied Snails."

Snips: "I can't hear anything different."

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snails: "Exactly."

Narrator: "Huffed Snails."

Snails: "Everything is the same, sounds the same, looks the same. What we need is a surprise."

Snips: "Surprise what?"

Narrator: "Asked Snips. Before Snails could answer, the quarry master arrived."

Quarry Master: "I have just received a message from Hoity Toity. He wants you to go to the station at the harbor."

Snips: "I wonder what we've done wrong this time."

Narrator: "Said Snips anxiously."

Snails: "It must be you."

Narrator: "Replied Snails."

Snips: "Why me?"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Snips."

Snips: "I've not done anything."

Hoity Toity: "Shining Armor is taking the children on a special trip today. I want you to go to the station and look after changelings there."

Snips and Snails: "We'll do our best, sir."

Narrator: "Said the unicorns.

Big Macintosh spoke severely to them."

Big Macintosh: "You must behave here. You're on the main road now."

Snails: "Actually, Big Mac."

Narrator: "Giggled Snails."

Snails: "When we saw you, we thought this was the scrapyard."

Narrator: "Big Mac was cross."

Big Macintosh: "Just make sure that my buffaloes are ready for my evening run."

Narrator: "And he fumed away. The unicorns laughed and set to work."

Snips and Snails: "This is easy."

Narrator: "They said to each other."

Snips and Snails: "We know all about changelings."

Narrator: "But I'm afraid they didn't."

Changelings: "No need for that."

Narrator: "Hollered the changelings, as the unicorns pushed them into place."

Changelings: "We'll show you around. We want to help you."

Snips and Snails: "Thank you very much."

Narrator: "Said Snips and Snails. The changelings giggled and began their tricks.

Evening came. The yard was in a dreadful muddle. The unicorns had let the changelings tell them were they should put things.

Big Mac and the passengers waited anxiously outside the station while Snips and Snails tried to sort things out.

But by the time Big Mac was ready to leave, it was very late, indeed.

Next day, the unicorns were working in the quarry again."

(Rocks start falling)

Snips: "That's a strange noise."

Narrator: "Gasped Snips."

Snips: "I've never heard a noise like that before."

Snips' Driver: "I have."

Narrator: "Whispered his driver nervously."

Snips' Driver: "It sounds like a rock slide to me."

Narrator: "Then came the alarm."

Quarry Master: "Danger! Clear the quarry!"

Narrator: "Shouted the quarry master. Workmen scrambled to the changelings."

Snips and Snails: "Thank goodness we're here for you."

Narrator: "Said the unicorns.

They were just puffing out of the quarry when,"

Workman: "Help! Wait for me!"

Narrator: "A workman had been left behind. Snails waited as the man climbed quickly on the changelings.

The unicorns had left the quarry right on time.

(Rock slide continues)

Everyone was safe, but rubble lay all around."

Snips: "Oh dear!"

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snips: "This wasn't our fault. I hope Hoity Toity will understand."

Narrator: "As indeed, he did. Next day, he arrived with Shining Armor."

Hoity Toity: "Snips and Snails, you still have a lot to learn about changelings, don't you? But you acted quickly and bravely in an emergency. So three cheers for Snips and Snails, our heroes!"

Hoity Toity and Workmen: "Hip, hip, hooray, hooray, hooray!"

Snips: "Oh thank you, sir."

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snips: "Being called heroes, well, it's, it's,"

Snails: "It's a very nice surprise."

Narrator: "Laughed Snails."

### Garble

Narrator: "It was a special holiday in Ponyville. Angel the Rabbit was working harder than ever before.

All the other animals were busy, too.

Soarin was waiting for his next journey. Near him stood a teenage dragon, but he didn't look friendly like Angel at all. The dragon growled as he gazed at the happy passengers."

Garble: "Stupid nonsense."

Narrator: "He grumbled."

Garble: "I wouldn't have brought them if I'd known. I'd have had a breakdown or something else."

Soarin: "I'm glad you didn't."

Narrator: "Smiled Soarin."

Soarin: "You'd have spoiled their fun."

Garble: "Bah! Enjoyment is everyone else lives for. One day, Ponyville will be ripped up!"

Narrator: "Soarin felt shocked at such an idea."

Soarin: "We have a friend called Angel, and he's a rabbit, but he likes Ponyville. Sometimes he teases us about it, but he wouldn't want to see it ripped up."

Garble: "Heh!"

Narrator: "Growled the dragon."

Garble: "I know Angel. He's too small in size to be of any use."

Narrator: "Soarin took no notice."

Soarin: "That dragon is silly."

Narrator: "He thought, as he steamed away.

At the junction, Soarin told Dr. Hooves all about him."

Dr. Hooves: "I call him Garble!"

Narrator: "Chuckled Dr. Hooves, and then he puffed happily away.

But that afternoon, when the two ponies met again, Dr. Hooves was no longer laughing."

Dr. Hooves: "Garble's friend has come."

Narrator: "He said."

Dr. Hooves: "He's rude, too! He's taking Garble's passengers home, and leaving Garble free to steal ours."

Soarin: "But he can't!"

Narrator: "Objected Soarin."

Dr. Hooves: "Garble says he can get them to the big station before us."

Soarin: "Rubbish!"

Narrator: "Replied Soarin."

Soarin: "It's much farther by road."

Dr. Hooves: "Yeah,"

Narrator: "Continued Dr. Hooves."

Dr. Hooves: "But Garble says he knows a shortcut!"

Narrator: "That evening, the ponies were preparing for the homeward rush."

Soarin: "Where are the passengers?"

Narrator: "They wondered."

Dr. Hooves: "Look!"

Narrator: "Shrilled Dr. Hooves."

Dr. Hooves: "Look at Garble! He's a mean, scarlet deciever!"

Narrator: "Garble was wearing a large sign, saying, 'Ponyville Dragon'."

Garble: "Yeah, boo, snubs!"

Narrator: "He jeered, as he roared away."

Soarin: "Come on,"

Narrator: "Puffed Soarin to his buffaloes,"

Soarin: "Let's see what he's up to!"

Narrator: "Soarin wanted to pay Garble back, but he wasn't sure he knows how.

Then, in the distance, Soarin saw a man waving a red flag. That meant 'Danger'.

The line here crosses a narrow road, and there was Garble, wedged firmly under the bridge."

Soarin: "So this was his shortcut."

Narrator: "Chuckled Soarin."

Passengers: "He tricked us!"

Narrator: "Shouted Garble's passengers."

Passengers: "He said he was a Ponyville Dragon, but he wouldn't accept our return tickets! He wanted us to think Ponyville was no good!"

Narrator: "Soarin's crew examined the bridge."

Soarin's Driver: "It's risky, but we must help the passengers."

Soarin: "Passengers are urgent."

Narrator: "Agreed Soarin. Soarin slowly and carefully set off across the bridge. Garble wailed as he felt the bridge quiver."

Garble: "Oh, oh!

Narrator: "He groaned."

Garble: "Stop!"

Narrator: "He shouted."

Garble: "It might fall down on me!"

Soarin: "That would serve you right for telling lies."

Narrator: "Said Soarin, but the bridge hadn't collapsed.

Soarin made good time, and all the passengers caught their rides.

The bridge is now repaired, but not unfortunately, Garble and his ways. He never learned any sense. He's a henhouse from now, and his lies can do no harm. The hens never listen to them, anyways."

### Wrong Road

Narrator: "Spike's route is important and so is Shining Armor's. But their paths and bridges are not so strong as those on the main road. Hoity Toity does not allow the heavier animals like Big Macintosh or Filthy Rich to walk on them.

But one day, the way Big Mac was talking, you would have thought Hoity Toity had given this order for quite another reason."

Big Macintosh: "It's not fair!"

Narrator: "Grumbled Big Mac."

Shining Armor: "What isn't fair?"

Narrator: "Asked Shining Armor."

Big Macintosh: "Letting celebrity ponies do farm horses' work."

Shining Armor: "Never mind, Big Mac. I'm sure Fancy Pants will let you take his changelings someday."

Narrator: "Big Mac spluttered."

Big Macintosh: "I won't take Fancy Pants's dirty changelings! I won't do celebrity pony work!"

Shining Armor: "Why not? It would be a nice change."

Big Macintosh: "Hoity Toity would never approve."

Narrator: "Huffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "Celebrity pony work is vulgar!"

Narrator: "Big Mac chuffed respectfully away. Shining Armor laughed and followed him to the train station.

Every evening the two stallions took two sets of fast buffaloes from the station. Big Mac always leaves first with an express for the main road. Shining Armor follows five minutes later with his buffaloes for the branch road. Usually everything runs like clockwork. But tonight there was trouble ahead. A lady in a green floppy hat was saying goodbye to a friend. It was nearly time for Big Mac to start. The fireman looked back towards the back of the line and saw something green waving."

Big Macintosh's Fireman: "Right away, mate!"

Narrator: "He thought the conductor had waved his flag. Big Mac started. Leaving luggage, his passengers and the conductor all standing on the platform. Everyone was very surprised and cross.

To make matters worse, by the time Big Mac had been stopped and brought back, Shining Armor was already late with his buffaloes. So now, he set off first.

But the signalman at the junction wasn't told about the change. By mistake, he sent Shining Armor along the main road. Big Mac was sent along the branch, and arrived cold and cross on one of the sidings near the harbor.

Next morning, Snips and Snails cretped into the yard. There were no changelings for them but they didn't mind that. Teasing Big Mac would be much better fun."

Snips: "What's that?"

Narrator: "Asked Snips."

Snails: "Shh!"

Narrator: "Whispered Snails."

Snails: "It's Big Macintosh."

Snips: "It looks like Big Mac, but it can't be. Big Mac never comes out on the branch roads. He thinks they're vulgar."

Narrator: "Big Mac pretend he hadn't heard."

Snails: "If it isn't Big Mac,"

Narrator: "Said Snails."

Snails: "It's just a pile of old iron."

Snips: "Which we better take to the scrapyard."

Snails: "No Snips. This lot's useless for scrap. We'll take it to the harbor and dumb it into the sea."

Narrator: "Big Mac was alarmed."

Big Macintosh: "I am Big Mac! Stop! Stop!"

Narrator: "When Fancy Pants suddenly arrived, Big Mac thought him the most beautiful site he'd ever seen."

Big Mac: "Fancy Pants, my dear pony, save me."

Narrator: "He gasped. Fancy Pants quickly sized up the situation and threatened to take away the changelings he brought for Snips and Snails. This made the unicorns behave at once. Big Mac thought Fancy Pants was wonderful."

Big Macintosh: "Those little demons. How do you do this?"

Fancy Pants: "Ah, well."

Narrator: "Said Fancy Pants."

Fancy Pants: "It's just a knack."

Narrator: "Big Mac still believes that Fancy Pants saved his life. But we know the unicorns were only teasing him. Don't we?"

### Pipsqueak, Cranky and the Fruitful Day

Narrator: "It was a splendid morning in Ponyville.

Cranky Doodle Donkey was feeling very proud of himself. His brown fur gleamed in the sunshine as he sped up along the path. He reached the junction just as Pipsqueak puffed in with some changelings. Cranky was surprised to see him.

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What are you doing here, Pipsqueak? You should be at the next station by now."

Pipsqueak: "I know it."

Narrator: "Sighed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "These changelings have been causing trouble all morning."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "That's no excuse, Pipsqueak. Nothing should stop us. Hoity Toity relies on us to be on time. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be on my way."

Narrator: "And Cranky puffed importantly away."

Pipsqueak: "Bossy Hooves!"

Narrator: "Muttered Pipsqueak.

Cranky arrived at the harbor. It was market day. The harbor yard was filled with the sweet smell of fresh fruit from faraway lands. The fruit was delivered in big ships. Cranky watched the strawberries, oranges, melons, and bananas were gently loaded into his changelings. Then he set off to the station on the main road.

On the way, he met Spike."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Really reliable, that's me!"

Narrator: "Panted Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Pity the same can't be said for Pipsqueak. Goodbye!"

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: "What was all that about?"

Narrator: "Gasped Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle."

Spike: "That was trouble. Trouble for Cranky. Just wait and see."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was back in the yard, and busy tackling. He had the changelings in good order, and was making up for lost time.

But the stationmaster had bad news.

Pipsqueak's Driver: "What's happened?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak's Driver."

Stationmaster: "Cranky's hooves have jammed. We need Pipsqueak's help right away."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak quickly set off to the rescue.

Cranky was stuck on the path, and looking glum. Pipsqueak couldn't help laughing."

Pipsqueak: "Got yourself in some sort of a jam, eh, Cranky? A sticky situation?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Be quiet! It's not funny having jammed hooves."

Pipsqueak: "And not very self-respectable, either. I'm surprised you let it happen, Cranky. Nothing should stop us animals."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "That's enough, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Will you push these changelings?"

Pipsqueak: "Of course I will. There's no time to lose. Cranky's done too much of that already."

Narrator: "Cranky angrily hissed steam as Pipsqueak was coupled to the changelings."

Pipsqueak: "Off we go!"

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "I'll have to go fast to be right on time. Those big donkeys are so unreliable."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Be careful, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Called his driver, but Pipsqueak was in a hurry.

He didn't see that the sign had failed, and that he had been diverted into a siding.

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Look out, Pipsqueak!"

Narrator: "Shouted his driver, and applied the brakes, but it was too late!

(CRASH!)

The driver and fireman had jumped clear, but squashed fruit squirted all over Pipsqueak.

Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "Pipsqueak, you aren't to blame for the sign failure, but I do not run a jam factory!"

Pipsqueak: "Yes sir, no sir!"

Narrator: "And Pipsqueak squelched sadly away.

That night, the library was silent. Cranky and Pipsqueak felt very sorry for themselves. At last, Spike spoke."

Spike: "You know,"

Narrator: "He said to no one in particular,"

Spike: "There's more than one way to get jammed. We all learned about that today."

Narrator: "Still, there was silence."

Spike: "What's more than that. We also learned that sometimes when animals help each other out of a..'jam'."

Pipsqueak: "Things can still go wrong."

Narrator: "'So?', said a voice."

Spike: "So, that means we learned a lot today. And there for..."

Narrator: "Then came a chorus."

Other Animals: "We're really useful animals after all!"