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SeanTheHedgehog Presents

A Fan Fiction featuring talking trains

Norfolk & Western 3

Sean Bodine as Lee Brent
Jeff & Bryce the Norfolk & Western diesels as themselves
Dragovich & Josh the Norfolk Southern diesels as themselves
Tom Hiddleston as Buick Baltimore
Lauren as herself
Cassie as herself
James A. Squires as himself
Ethan as himself

Special guest stars from the Reading & Northern

Chaffee the F9
Ian the SD50
Joey the SD40-2

Buffalo, New York. 2021

Lee: *Leaning his head on a table* It's been a very difficult time. Norfolk Southern has been hitting us hard. Janet, and Bernard are dead. *Stands up* I got to get this one train to Oak Island, or Norfolk & Western will be gone.

Jeff & Bryce were in the yards, waiting for Lee.

Bryce: It's like every time we make progress, Norfolk Southern takes it away from us.
Jeff: Yeah. If we can pull this off, we can get back into the swing of things, and get the advantage we had a few years ago.
Lee: *Walks out to his diesels* Alright you two, ready to go?
Jeff: Yes sir.
Bryce: Give us the signal.
Lee: Go whenever you feel like it. *Gets into his Firebird* I'll follow you as usual.
Jeff: *Blows his horn twice, and pulls the train with Bryce*
Lee: *Starts his car, and drives off* 5 boxcars, 10 hoppers, and a center beam. May not be a lot, but it'll really help.
Jeff: We should reach Oak Island in 7 hours.
Bryce: Yeah, but the fastest route is along Norfolk Southern's right of way. East of Harrisburg, it'll be a tough journey.

Strasburg Railroad. Lauren was there without her streamlining. She was with her friend Cassi, engine 90.

Cassi: You heard about the new Norfolk & Western?
Lauren: What's going on?
Cassi: They're delivering one train from Buffalo to Newark. If they fail, they'll become part of Norfolk Southern.
Lauren: They'll have to go through Harrisburg. We have to make sure they go through safely.
Cassi: What can we do?
Lauren: We?
Cassi: I'm the only one who knows your secret. Besides, you may need my help.
Lauren: I won't say no to my best friend.

Also heading to Harrisburg was a jet with James Squires, and Buick Baltimore on board.

Buick: Why did you talk me into this?
James: You need to take part in this charity event. It was part of our agreement after you went behind my back, and tried to destroy our potential ally.
Buick: The Norfolk & Western?! They're a ripoff of our predecessor!
James: They are respectful, unlike you. After we give the money to Amtrak, we will join several of their members to watch their train as it travels to Oak Island.
Buick: In Newark?
James: Yes. *Looks out the window* We're landing. Get ready.

As they stepped out of the plane, Buick was texting a friend.

James: Want me to grab the door?
Buick: No, I'll go in behind you.

They walked into a Ford Explorer with an Amtrak logo. The car took them to the Harrisburg Train Station where the charity event would occur.

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Lee: *Driving through Scranton*
Jeff: Can we stop to see the engines at Steamtown?
Lee: Not enough time. We need to quickly get through here before NS spots us from Taylor Yard.

There was another engine watching them however.

Joey: They're gonna pass another part of our line in Reading. I gotta get everything ready.
NS GP60: Da. We're ready for the intruders. Alright comrades. Norfolk & Western is coming!
NS GP40-2's: Daaa!
Buick: *Sitting next to James in a room at the Harrisburg station*
James: Why are you smiling?
Buick: It's nothing.
Bryce: They already found us!
Jeff: We gotta go faster.

The train was being chased by a GP60, and five GP40-2's.

Lee: *Fires a grenade launcher, making a tree fall. It crushes two of the GP40-2's*
Bryce: Alright Lee!
Lee: Keep going! I got you covered!
NS GP60: Shoot that firebird!
Lee: *Fires another grenade at a tree. It crushes the GP60*
NS GP40-2's: *Stopping in front of the tree* Nyet! How do we get past now?!
Jeff: *Laughing*
Bryce: What would we do without you?
Lee: What would I do without you?

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Ian: *Pulling seven freight cars into Reading Outer Station* I gotta do exactly what Joey told me.

As he got closer to the station, he heard a song on a radio: link

Ian: Oh no!
Chaffee: *Eating pringles* Hey, hey, hey, move those freight cars out of here. I need some space for my party!
Ian: We have more important things to worry about. We gotta help the Norfolk & Western get through or they'll be stopped by Norfolk Southern.
Chaffee: Norfolk & Western, Norfolk Southern, what's the difference? You're blocking the entrance to my party. I got seven engines coming here from Port Clinton, and five from CSX.
Ian: How are they going to get here when Norfolk Southern owns all of our interchange yards?
Chaffee: They what?
Ian: Yeah, they own all of our interchange yards. Now forget your stupid party, and help me get these weapons set up.
Chaffee: What do I tell the guests?
Ian: Tell them to help us. We can throw your party after we stop Norfolk Southern.
Chaffee: How long will that take?
Ian: Just a few hours.
Chaffee: Alright, alright. Let's see what you got in them cars.

Lauren, and Cassi continued west on Amtrak's Keystone Line. Since the line was owned by Amtrak, two ACS-64's accompanied the steam engines.

Lauren: You were right Cassi. I'm glad I decided to let you join me.
Cassi: Yeah. NS won't be able to stop us, or your friends.
Lauren: I really hope you're right.

Inside the Harrisburg train station

Buick: Do you mind if I make a phone call?
James: Fine, but be back in five minutes.
Buick: Yes sir. *Leaves the room*
James: Anyway, thanks again for inviting us over here.
Amtrak Official: Think nothing of it.
Amtrak Official 2: We should be thanking you for the generous eighty grand you've just given us.
James: Well, after what some individuals have tried to do, it seemed like the right thing to do once I found out about the insubordinates going behind my back and mindlessly attacking your trains.

Suddenly, an explosion occurred.

Amtrak Official: What was that?!?!
James: I don't know. We need to see where that came from. *Goes towards the window with the two officials*
Amtrak Official 2: Those Dash-9's are attacking our P42's!
James: Buick's behind this. I'm going to see what that phone call he made is all about.
Buick: *Knocks out James, then shoots both Amtrak officials*

The fight got more intense outside.

Dragovich: *Shooting his AK47* Da! Keep attacking! *Shoots 3 P42's*
Amtrak 33: Ah! *Falls down*
Lauren: *Sees the fight* Go help them. I'll be with you soon.
ACS64's: *Deploying M9's*
Cassi: How do we attack them?

They soon saw a missile flying past them, hitting two ES44AC's.

Lauren: *Wearing her J class streamlining* Like that.
ACS64: How did she do that?
Jeff: *Approaching Harrisburg* Oh god, it's like a warzone already.
Bryce: At least Amtrak's doing their best to keep Norfolk Southern off our back.
Buick: *Spots Jeff, and Bryce travelling down the line to Reading. He grabs a walkie talkie* Dragovich, chase down Jeff, and Bryce at once.
Dragovich: Da! *Shoots two Amtrak P42's* The enemy has been spotted. I'm chasing them down. Keep Amtrak off my back!
Lauren: One's chasing Jeff, and Bryce. Cassi, you go back to Strasburg. Norfolk Southern is losing this battle. *Leaves the fight*
Cassi: You sure you're okay without me?
ACS64: Yeah, do what your friend said.
Cassi: *Puffs backwards towards Strasburg*

Dragovich and Josh didn't notice they were being followed as they chased Jeff, and Bryce.

Lauren: Huh. They haven't noticed me. This will make things-
NS ES44DC: *Shoots Lauren's streamlining*
Lauren: *Turns back into 475* -easier..
Dragovich: Looks like someone was trying to follow us.
Josh: But she's being taken care of.

Or so they thought.

Lauren: *Deploys a Colt 45, and shoots the ES44DC*
Norfolk Southern Diesels: Enemy, 10 O' Clock!
Lauren: *Fires three more shots, scrapping more NS diesels* That better be the last of them. I have to catch up to the others.

In Reading, Joey arrived to see that Ian's defenses were set up.

Joey: Excellent. Just the way I like it.
Ian: I always try to do everything like you request.
Chaffee: Yeah, that's great. But when are they coming? I wanna scrap those communists!
Ian: Patience Chaffee. We'll get our chance soon.

Jeff and Bryce were only a few miles away as they entered Wyomissing Junction.

Jeff: I heard the Reading & Northern operates nearby. Hopefully they can hold off Norfolk Southern for us.
Bryce: I don't see why they wouldn't.
Lee: *Looks at Jeff and Bryce as he drives through Wyomissing*
Ian: Headlights. That must be the N&W.
Chaffee: Why they created the stupid merger with the Southern is beyond me.
Joey: Communists. The Russian KGB did it, in an attempt to sabotage our rail network.
Ian: And they've been growing more hostile ever since.
Joey: We already lost a good railroad because of these fuckers. Let's make sure they stay off the N&W.
Jeff: *Blows his horn twice as he winks at the Reading & Northern diesels*

Lee made his way onto Route 222.

Lee: I'm heading away from the tracks, but they should be fine for now.
Joey: I wish Mily were here. We could really use her help.
Ian: Don't worry. We'll be alright without her.

After a few minutes, Norfolk Southern finally made an appearance.

Chaffee: Fire!! *Shoots two NS diesels with a 50 caliber machine gun*
NS Diesels: Take cover! Get the mortars!
Ian: Nice shooting Chaffee!
Chaffee: Thank you. Let's make sure they don't get a clear shot.
Ian: He's right. It's mortar time.

But they didn't know Norfolk Southern would also fire mortars at them. Once they began firing, Norfolk Southern's mortars hit them in mid-air.

Chaffee: We missed! Keep firing!
NS GP38-3: I don't understand. We missed our target!
NS ES44DC: Keep firing!
R&N GP39RN: *Fires two mortars*
Dragovich: *Passing the others with Josh*
Chaffee: Can you hit those two Ian? I gotta reload.
Ian: Here goes nothing.

But when Ian tried to fire, he realized his gun was jammed.

Ian: Uh, my gun ain't working.
Joey: That isn't good!
Chaffee: Fire a mortar at 'em!
R&N GP39RN: I'll do it. *Moves his mortar to the left*
R&N GP38-2: We'll try to hit the others while you get that Dash-9, and SD70.
NS GP38-3: One more try. We'll get them this time. *Fires his mortar*
Ian: *Has his machine gun pointed in the air* I think I fixed it. *Fires five bullets, and destroys the mortar*
NS ES44DC: Uh, maybe we should retreat.
NS GP38-3: Da. *Leaves with the other NS Diesels*
Lauren: *Runs past the diesels* Hm. They didn't notice me. Hopefully this time I can wear my streamlining in peace. *Transforms from 475 into 611*
Chaffee: Alright boys, we won!
Ian: What do you say we throw that party you told us about?
Chaffee: Hell yeah, smoke 'em if you got 'em!

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Joey: *Drinks a bottle of Budweiser*
Ian: *Opens a bag of doritos* Chaffee, you know how to have a good time.
Chaffee: So do you, otherwise you wouldn't be here. Hahahaha.
Ian: Heh. That's true. *Laughing*

Soon, all the diesels were laughing as they celebrated their victory.

Dragovich, and Josh were closing in on Jeff, and Bryce's train.

Dragovich: The mortars have finally stopped.
Josh: And I think they'll also stop an engine trying to slow us down.
Lauren: *Stops near the damaged track* Dammit. I gotta go back, and get on the left line. *Goes backwards* That could be a blessing in disguise however.

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Bryce: *Looks back at his train*
Jeff: Everything look good?
Bryce: 5 boxcars, 10 hoppers, and a center beam. All in good condition.
Jeff: Let's keep it that way.

The train made good progress while travelling east through Pennsylvania.

Dragovich: *Goes through a railroad crossing in Blandon*
Josh: Back to doubletrack.
Lauren: *Catching up*
Buick: *Driving a Ford Fusion* My reinforcements will wait for them in Bethlehem. They'll stop the enemies before they can even make it into New Jersey!

As Buick drove down Route 222, a car cut him off. Stop the song.

Buick: *Applies his brakes, but crashes into the car*
Black Woman: *Gets out of her car* Why did you crash into me?!
Buick: You had a stop sign stupid! Don't you know how to read?!
Black Woman: That is not an appropriate attitude! Do you realize that I'm black? I can get away with whatever I want.
Buick: *Pulls out a pistol, and shoots the woman* I must unload my weapons, and find another car.

Lauren was getting very close to Dragovich, and Josh. She was listening to their conversation with Buick Baltimore.

Dragovich: What? Are you okay?
Buick: Yes, yes, I'm fine. I may not be with you for a while, but I have gathered several more diesels to stop the Norfolk & Western in Bethlehem.
Josh: If that doesn't help, I don't know what will.
Dragovich: Thank you sir. We hope you recover quickly.
Buick: *Driving a Volvo 240* Not quite what I wanted, but at least it was free.
Lauren: I have to get to Bethlehem before Jeff, and Bryce do. *Fires a missile*

The missile derailed Dragovich, and Josh.

Lauren: *Passes the diesels at 90 miles an hour*
Josh: *Sighs* I hate this.
Dragovich: For once, I agree with you.

In Bethlehem, the reinforcements were waiting by the Steel Stacks.

NS 5606: I see a headlight.
NS 3003: With smoke?
NS 9246: That can't be our target.
Lauren: *Fires a missile*

The six diesels waiting for Jeff, and Bryce were gone.

Jeff: *Passing Lauren* Thanks for your help.
Bryce: Yeah, we really appreciate that.
Lauren: Anytime. We shouldn't have anymore problems on the rest of our trip, but I'll follow you just to be safe.
Lee: *Driving down Interstate 78* Once I pass them under the bridge, I'll check some of the crossings in Hunterdon County.
Buick: *Driving his 240* I found Lee Brent. *Follows his Firebird* I have to make sure he can't see me. He may not recognize me in this car, but better safe than sorry.

At Stanton Station Road in Flemington, Lee was approaching the crossing as Jeff and Bryce continues east with their freight. Buick had a plan to attack them.

Buick: *Holding a bazooka* This'll make them all go bye bye. *Breaks the window, and fires a missile*
Lee: Whoa!! *Swerves to the right*
Jeff: *Spots the missile* No!! *Gets hit*

Jeff, and Bryce did not survive the explosion. As Buick drove closer to the crossing, Lee backed up, making Buick go airborne.

Buick: Ahhh!! *His car lands on the left side. As it slides towards the wreckage, it falls onto the roof*
Lee: *Steps out of his car, and walks towards Buick*
Buick: *Slowly climbs out of the car* You wrecked your car.
Lee: *Kicks Buick in the face* You wrecked my train. When I'm done with you, you'll owe me so much money that your entire railroad will go bankrupt.
Buick: That's if you survive the wave of diesels, and men I sent to attack you. Your streamlined friend won't come to save you. She's fighting her own battle in Phillipsburg.
Lee: She can take on whatever you send her way with ease. *Kicks the trunk open, and finds a Sten* And I'll do the same thing with your friends coming here. *Picks up the gun, and five clips of ammo* Have fun bleeding to death.

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Lee: *Slowly walks onto the railroad crossing with his new weapon*
Buick: *Watching Lee from his car*
Lee: *Looks at Buick*
Buick: *Passes out*
Lee: *Looks at the remains of Jeff, Bryce, and their train. Then, he looks at the track in front of him*

Nothing happened yet. Lee knew it would be a long wait for the enemies to arrive, but he also knew it would be a longer wait for help to arrive. Regardless, he was ready to take them down with everything he had.

Lee: *Scratches his leg while waiting*
Woman: *Walking her dog. They stop to watch Lee waiting to attack*
Man: *Watching from the 2nd story window of his house*
Woman: *Leaves the scene with her dog*
Lee: *Staring down the track*

Lee continued to wait. What was only 5 minutes seemed like a whole hour. The wind started to blow at 5 miles an hour. Finally, in the distance, he heard a horn. His victims were on their way. He couldn't see them because of the curve, but he heard the horn get louder as they went through another crossing in front of him.

Lee: *Points his gun in front of him*

The crossing lights flashed as the bell sounded, and the gates were lowered. Just a few more seconds.

Lee: *Puts his finger on the trigger*
NS Diesels: *Appear on the curve*
Lee: *Fires his gun. He derails the four locomotives, and watches them fall on their sides as they derail*
NS Dash-9's: *Appear around the curve with AK47's*
Lee: *Shooting the 6 Dash-9's rushing towards him*

When the Dash-9's fell, Lee ran towards a small silver relay box, and used it for cover while reloading his gun. As he did so, two NS SUV's drove towards him.

NS Employee 45: *Firing a G3 at Lee*
Lee: *Shooting the four people in the Ford Explorer*
NS Driver: *Passes the first Explorer, and stops near Buick's car*
Lee: *Shoots the 2nd driver*
NS Passengers: *Run out of the car, and take cover*

One of them threw a grenade at Lee. He responded by using his Sten to hit the grenade back towards them.

The explosion killed two of them. One of the passengers ran away, and fired at Lee with his MP5. He missed, and Lee shot him with his Sten.

With everyone defeated, Lee dropped his gun, and walked back to Jeff, and Bryce. He wanted to say goodbye to them one last time before leaving.

Lauren: *Arrives in her 611 streamlining. She stops next to Lee, and transforms back into 475* I didn't make it in time. I apologize.
Lee: It's not your fault. Needless to say this setback will put Norfolk & Western out of business.
Lauren: There must be something we can do to rise above this.
Lee: Not for now. We must lay low. When we get into a better financial position, we will strike back.
Lauren: How will we know when to start again?
Lee: Go back to the Strasburg Railroad. I'll find you when it's time.
Lauren: As you wish.

When Lauren left a Black River & Western SW1200RS appeared. He was surprised to see the destruction caused from the battle.

Ethan: What happened here?
Lee: Norfolk Southern won the battle, but we still have a chance to win the war. May I work with you for the time being?
Ethan: No problem. Hop on.
Lee: *Gets onto Ethan's walkway*
Ethan: *Goes backwards* The interchange leading to my railroad is a few miles away. So. What's your name?
Lee: Lee. Lee Brent.
Ethan: You're the guy who recreated the Norfolk & Western in 2016.
Lee: I tried to anyway. Norfolk Southern temporarily put me out of business. That's why they won. For now. Do you have a name?
Ethan: I'm Ethan.
Lee: Well Ethan. You and I are gonna make a great team.

Buick woke up, and slowly got on his feet. As he did, he heard his phone ring.

Buick: *Answers the call* Hello?
James: When you come to Roanoke, we're gonna have a long chat.
Buick: I know you're gonna fire me, so I'll just make it easier for you.
James: I'm not firing you, so don't even think about quitting. I don't even care where you are right now. You're suspended for 90 days. When you come back, I hope you'll refrain from attacking other railroads.
Buick: Don't worry. My mission is done. I don't have to commence anymore attacks. *Hangs up* Until someone tries to rise up against us.

At Three Bridges, Ethan made it to the interchange track that would take him onto his own railroad.

Ethan: You ready to go to your new home?
Lee: Lead the way.
Ethan: Yes sir.

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Ethan: *Blows his horn while going through a railroad crossing. He continues moving forward while passing several tankers, and hoppers in a siding to his right*

The End

Cast

Sean Bodine as Lee Brent
Jeff & Bryce the Norfolk & Western diesels as themselves
Dragovich & Josh the Norfolk Southern diesels as themselves
Tom Hiddleston as Buick Baltimore
Lauren as herself
Cassie as herself
James A. Squires as himself
Ethan as himself

Special guest stars from the Reading & Northern

Chaffee the F9
Ian the SD50
Joey the SD40-2

Music

Cargo Movin' People: Norfolk & Western
Building The Rocket: Julian Nott
The Pony Soldiers: Sam Spence

The events in this fan fiction are fictitious. Any portrayal, or similarities to real life are coincidental.

SeanTheHedgehog Productions. Copyright, June 4, 2022.