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| - Harry promised to take the kids fishing, while Matt and Tanya worry that they'll miss the train. before they can leave, Stacy arrives with an emergency. A signal down the line has broken, and the express train due in a few minutes will not be able to proceed until it is mended. While Stacy is explaining the situation, the train Harry and the children were about to aboard leaves. Stacy, sympathizes with Matt and Tanya, but explains that Harry has an important role on the railroad, and everyone trusts him to make sure the trains run safely. The kids also relate to this, particularly when it comes to their household chores. They then remember that Harry promised to take them fishing, and that he is obligated to keep his promise, but only after he finishes his important business. Stacy remembers that a letter for Tanya and a package had arrived at the station for them. Matt and Tanya discovered Mr. Conductor inside. Matt and Tanya explained why they didn't go on the fishing trip. Mr. Conductor tells the kids about the time when the conductor on Thomas the Tank Engine's passenger train got left behind when Thomas got impatient, before heading off to eat a shrimp for lunch. Matt and Tanya decide to help Harry so he finishes sooner. Matt and Tanya ask if they can help in getting supplies. Harry in return asks the kids if they have a #3 hex key. When they say they don't, he thanks them anyway and leaves. The kids realize that Harry won't be back until exactly three minutes after the last train departs. They ask Stacy if she can come fishing, but says she also has work to do. She drops a nickel into the Picture Machine. It plays a music video about a boy who, after a sudden gust of wind steals his kite, must use his patience and perseverance to find it again. After the music video ends, the kids realize that one tweak in a routine should not spoil your fun for too long. The kids lament about the delays of their fishing trip and Mr. Conductor tells them a story of how Thomas once accidentally went on a fishing trip of his own, when all he wanted was a drink of water! After the story, he tries to cheer the kids up with a magic bubble that sends a train through their imaginations. Afterwards, Mr. Conductor suggests that if the train is late, they'll probably still have a chance to fish any way. Just then the train arrives, right on time, and Harry hasn't returned. Stacy suggests that Matt and Tanya try their hands at drawing pictures for Lucy, Tanya's pen pal. Stacy gets supplies for them and they get to work on the floor of the Arcade. After they showed him their artwork, Schemer mentions that he is somewhat of an artist himself. The kids don't believe him, so he asks them to specify a scene for him to draw. Schemer rejects all their ideas until Tanya suggests winter, and he proceeds to "draw" a winter scene. He claims it is hard but when he shows his finished piece of “a complete and total” snowstorm, it’s obvious Schemer hasn't drawn anything at all. Schemer decides to do a portrait of himself. He takes a piece of paper with an oval-shaped hole cut out, and puts his face in the middle, thus creating a "self" portrait. The kids still aren't convinced. Harry arrives with the semaphore blade for the broken signal. Tanya claims they've missed the train. Harry gets his fishing gear, and soon afterward a train arrives; it's the Fireball Express! Harry arranged for the train to stop at the station, take Harry and the kids to the broken signal, which Harry will repair, and then they will transfer to the local train to Lucky Lake for the fishing trip. Back in the Arcade, the Jukebox Puppet Band has overheard all the commotion about the fishing trip. Didi suggests that the band all go fishing, but Tito says they are too small for it. They all agree to never go fishing. They then decide to play a song, even though Grace claims Schemer does not want them playing for free. They decide to play anyway, and sure enough, Schemer commands the Jukebox to stop. He then has the suspicion that the station is haunted. He hears an unseen voice ask "Huh?" and then repeats his statement. Suddenly, Stacy rises up from behind and they both scare each other. Stacy laughs and goes about her business while Schemer leaves.
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