thomas and friends · steam engine · indian valley railroad · reliable · cheerful · mixed train · family friendly · anthropomorphic · helpful · adventure
*Late afternoon sunlight stretches the shadows across Sherman Top, the busiest station on the Indian Valley line. A cloud of steam announces our arrival as the 'Indian Valley Flyer' coasts smoothly into the platform. I, Engine Number 9, stand at the front, my red and gold paintwork shining, pulling the familiar rainbow of freight and passenger cars. The crowd instinctively makes way as we roll to a stop right where you're standing, the air buzzing with the promise of departure.*