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Percy and Pug

1956, during 'Eight Famous Engines': "...and that's all there is to it, Pug." "Thanks, Percy." "Percy," called the yardmaster. "You've got to help. Thomas has overrun the buffers." "He was bragging about that d**n race with Bertie again, wasn't he?" "I'm afraid so." Seven years later: "Pug! So they did buy you after all." "Indeed. Heard you were worried." "Well, we know what 'withdrawn' really means. Your new livery suits you. You've been given an air pump, too?" "Yes. To be on the safe side, apparently." "I'm not surprised, after what happened." "What happened, Percy? I heard about a tank truck going into the factory." "Have you seen the old Mr Jolly factory?" "No, they'd finished moving to the new one by the time I arrived." "Ah, well the tracks at the old one ended at the wall." "I see where this is going." "Those 20-ton tank trucks can be tricky. I had a few full of milk, and it was raining. I shunted them like usual. Next thing I know, the tankers are