Bailey's Siding by Rockyrailroad578 on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

I say it's her siding, but really, Patricia would say it's hers. Bailey is a little bigger, older, and stronger than Sparky, but hasn't run in several years. She has breathing troubles, and is still waiting to get back into running order. This is perfectly alright with her though, she understands that the volunteers have many other engines and coaches to work on besides her, and spends most of her time asleep. If there were ever a competition for sleeping, she'd get about fourth or fifth place. Bailey is always very happy to see visitors though, and often tries to enter conversation with them, but rarely ever succeeds. She isn't the brightest steeple cab out there, but she is very determined.

One day, she hopes, she will pull trains again, and hopefully not with her dreaded John G. Whittier. Sparky's favorite coach was her least.