Many more months went by and, finally, Barry's restoration looked like it was coming to a close, they had recently made his boiler watertight, the Fat Controller had sourced a new whistle and many new parts had been fabricated. All doubt was now gone, this restoration would be complete, and most were actually glad that they were wrong at start. Mr Breswick had even started helping. He spoke to the Fat Controller as he worked.

"I gotta say sir, I'm surprised we've managed to do this. This restoration should of been impossible but we've almost done it".

"I told you it was possible. Now how are you doing with that lubricator?"

"Stupid thing refuses to work, I've had to go back to it 6 times already. Damn thing must be jinxed." Mr Breswick sighed "If only his original hadn't been removed at that Scrapyard..."

"Keep at it Mr Breswick, I'm sure you'll soon figure out what's wrong and fix it." The Fat Controller said encouragingly "Now is there anything else to report? Everything's going to schedule?"

"Yeah, every things right on track." He laughed "The tender should be completed by the end of the month and his undercarriage should be done soon too. Now if you'll excuse me..."

Barry was in a corner watching the workmen work around him. While there was still a fair bit more work to go he was looking, and feeling, the best he'd been in years. He was glad that soon his restoration would be over. But their was other things that concerned him like Gordon and the Smelter Twins. While he hoped never to meet Gordon again the fact that he was one of the Railway's main engines ment he almost certainly would. The twins were a different matter. Just thinking about those diesels made his cold boiler go colder. He decided to put those thoughts to the back of his mind he saw a familiar tender engine arrive.

"Kon'nichiwa, Barry" Hiro said "How are you this fine day?"

"I'm good today Hiro" Barry replied "The workmen here are very good at their job. How was your visit to your home?"

"Ah, it was wonderful as always. I always enjoy returning home, seeing old friends, seeing the sakura trees, just beautiful. But enough about old me." He said dismissively "How long till your working again?"

"I don't know. They say I if everything goes to plan I could be finished by the end of the year and be back to work early next year." Barry replied.

"That's excellent news Barry!" Hiro cheered. They talked for a good while longer.

A few weeks later Arthur was rushing into the Fishing Village. There had been a delay with his last passenger train and he was now late to pick up some fish for Henry's Flying Kipper that night. He was quickly coupled up to a line of fish vans.

"Hurry up" an angry fisherman shouted "I haven't fished all day only for my catch to be left unsold!"

"The Kipper's not for hours yet" Arthur grumbled under his breath. The ever increasing work load was still to much for him alone, Charlie having returned to Knapford Yard. Delays had become very common on his Branch line, even though he tried his best to avoid them, and he was feeling very tired. He was very happy when he at last returned to Knapford Sheds. When he awoke the next morning his driver had news for him.

"The Fat Controller wants us to go to the Steamworks, apparently he has something important for us to see." He said and they soon set off.

At the Steamworks the Fat Controller was talking to Barry. "I've decided that once your restoration is finished you shall work on the Norramby Branch Line. The engine that runs the line, Arthur, is coming to meet you."

"Yes sir" Barry replied. They waited a few minutes for Arthur to show up.

"Good morning, sir" he said as he puffed in. "You requested me for some-" he noticed Barry and gasped. "Your that scrap yard engine. Or was."

"Um, yeah I suppose so. I'm Barry".

"My name's Arthur. I'm pleased to meet you."

"Ahem" The Fat Controller interrupted "The reason your here Arthur is that Barry's going to be working on your branch line, I know you've needed help for a while. I thought it would be best for you know each other before hand. So introduce yourselfs, I'll be back soon"

He walked to Mr Breswick's office. As soon as he entered Arthur started talking to Barry.

"So I imagine you've been restored? It must of taken a lot of work." Arthur said.

"Yeah it, uh, has, the workmen here are some of the best I've seen. So, uh, what do you do?" Barry asked.

"It's mostly fish and tourists on my Branch Line." Arthur explained "It's rather quiet, but still nice especially the beach and the sea."

"That does sound nice. Uh, what did you do before you came here?"

"Oh, I was built for the LMS in 46, No. 1205, people nicknamed me Clarence back then, but I never liked it. During my time on the Mainland I had a spotless record. When nationalization came nothing really changed for years till diesels started becoming more common. I was put out of service in 64 but thankfully the Fat Controller bought me. When I came here I was repainted into the proper LMS colours instead of the boring black I had. My spotless record didn't last long here... Anyway what about you?". Arthur asked.

"Oh uh built in 1956, No.78062, in service for 11 years until 67 after which I was sent to Barry Scrapyard, was there for about 20 years, then came here. That's all." Barry replied.

"Barry Scrapyard? I heard two of my brothers were sent there, thankfully I've heard they've been saved, unlik-." The Fat Controller returned.

"I trust you two have gotten to know each other?" He asked.

"Yes, sir" the two engines replied.

"Good. Now Arthur time to go to work." He ordered "You'll only have to handle it by yourself for a few more months." Arthur began leaving the Steamworks.

"Goodbye, Barry" He called as he left.

Knowing that he would be working with a nice engine like Arthur made Barry look forward to the day his restoration would be complete even more.