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The story is in the style of the yearly Thomas specials. However, it is much, MUCH DarkerAndEdgier compared to them, as well as having a main character who ISN'T Thomas! When some international Railway criminals known as The Rail Bandits come to the island, they frame the Fat Controller for their crimes and he is put in lock-up. Thomas strives to prove his innocence, although his excessive taking the law into his own hands may get him into trouble! However, Rosie discovers conclusive evidence to their identity and tries to help Thomas, but she ends up having to do things on her own. In addition, there a number of subplots involving Samson pulling expensive artwork to the Mainland, Oliver losing Toad to the Bandits' clutches, new character Roy learning about innocence and guilt, and Lucian (from ''Thomas and Friends: Original Episodes'' also by Chase, finding a mysterious horse in the woods.

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The story is in the style of the yearly Thomas specials. However, it is much, MUCH DarkerAndEdgier compared to them, as well as having a main character who ISN'T Thomas! When some international Railway criminals known as The Rail Bandits come to the island, they frame the Fat Controller for their crimes and he is put in lock-up. Thomas strives to prove his innocence, although his excessive taking the law into his own hands may get him into trouble! However, Rosie discovers conclusive evidence to their identity and tries to help Thomas, but she ends up having to do things on her own. In addition, there a number of subplots involving Samson pulling expensive artwork to the Mainland, Oliver losing Toad to the Bandits' clutches, new character Roy learning about innocence and guilt, and Lucian (from ''Thomas and Friends: Original Episodes'' also by Chase, Chase) finding a mysterious horse in the woods.



* TheStarscream: [[spoiler:Jeb. He fails]]

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* TheStarscream: [[spoiler:Jeb. He fails]]fails.]]
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* NoYou:
--> '''Harvey:''' Are ye crying, Samson?
--> '''Samson:''' I'm not crying, you're crying!

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* AccidentalMisnaming: Sidney at one point calls Harvey and Samson "Horace" and "Neil", and then "Harry" and "Simon", respectively.

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* AccidentalMisnaming: AccidentalMisnaming:
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Sidney at one point calls Harvey and Samson "Horace" and "Neil", and then "Harry" and "Simon", respectively.respectively.
** The police chief calls Jim "James".
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--> ''Oliver:'' Yes I could've! I have [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS3E22OliverOwnsUp resource, and sagacity]]![[note]]''Resource and Sagacity'' is the name of the [[Literature/TheRailwaySeries Railway Series]] story the episode ''Oliver Owns Up'' is adapted from.[[/note]]

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--> ''Oliver:'' '''Oliver:''' Yes I could've! I have [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS3E22OliverOwnsUp resource, and sagacity]]![[note]]''Resource and Sagacity'' is the name of the [[Literature/TheRailwaySeries Railway Series]] story the episode ''Oliver Owns Up'' is adapted from.[[/note]]
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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: Slim Jim and his thugs very frequently ''punch'' engines and rolling stock, yet never seem to experience any pain or injury from hitting metal with their closed bare fists.
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* ChekhovsGun: In Chapter 2, Jeb's whistle pin comes loose, making a loud noise. He forces it loose in Chapter 13 to alert a passing engine (Rosie) of his presence.


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* DistantDuet: Actually ''four'' singers (two of them grouped together) in ''No Friends Like Those on Sodor''. Oliver sings about missing Toad, Rosie sings about wanting to be on good terms with Thomas, and Harvey and Samson sing about their own friendship when the former cheers up the latter.


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* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Harvey gives this to Samson through the song ''No Friends Like Those on Sodor''.
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* AssholeVictim: [[spoiler:Jeb in Chapter 10 when Slim Jim shoots him and leaves him for dead in the riverbank.]]

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* AsYouKnow: Slim Jim recounts Jeb's origin story to him before [[spoiler:shooting him in Chapter 10.]] [[spoiler:It doesn't work.]]



* DeathByOriginStory: Slim Jim recounts Jeb's origin story to him before [[spoiler:shooting him in Chapter 10.]] [[spoiler:It doesn't work.]]
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* UnusualEuphemism: Jeb's "No shunt, Sherlock!",
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* LostFoodGrievance: Played with. The Fat Controller purchases an iced bun and throws it into the air in surprise when Roy suddenly appears. He manages to catch it, then yells, "I'll have you know I ''paid'' for this!"
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--> Oliver: Yes I could've! I have [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS3E22OliverOwnsUp resource, and sagacity]]![[note]]''Resource and Sagacity'' is the name of the [[Literature/TheRailwaySeries Railway Series]] story the episode ''Oliver Owns Up'' is adapted from.[[/note]]

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--> Oliver: ''Oliver:'' Yes I could've! I have [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS3E22OliverOwnsUp resource, and sagacity]]![[note]]''Resource and Sagacity'' is the name of the [[Literature/TheRailwaySeries Railway Series]] story the episode ''Oliver Owns Up'' is adapted from.[[/note]]
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* MythologyGag:
--> Oliver: Yes I could've! I have [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS3E22OliverOwnsUp resource, and sagacity]]![[note]]''Resource and Sagacity'' is the name of the [[Literature/TheRailwaySeries Railway Series]] story the episode ''Oliver Owns Up'' is adapted from.[[/note]]
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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: Lampshaded:
--> Rosie: I heard Bonnie talking to my trucks the other day about 'prices', and this was the day before Edward was attacked.
--> Arthur: Well, the reason I think they're odd isn't nearly as sinister. My driver bought a snowglobe from them and it broke after a few shakes!

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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: Lampshaded:
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--> Rosie: '''Rosie:''' I heard Bonnie talking to my trucks the other day about 'prices', and this was the day before Edward was attacked.
--> Arthur: '''Arthur:''' Well, the reason I think they're odd isn't nearly as sinister. My driver bought a snowglobe from them and it broke after a few shakes!

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''Rampage of the Rail Bandits'' is a ''WesternAnimation/ThomasTheTankEngine'' fanfiction written by writer Chase the Ferroequinologist.

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''Rampage [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12087254/1/Rampage-of-the-Rail-Bandits Rampage of the Rail Bandits'' Bandits]] is a ''WesternAnimation/ThomasTheTankEngine'' fanfiction written by writer Chase the Ferroequinologist.




The story can be read here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12087254/1/Rampage-of-the-Rail-Bandits


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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: Lampshaded:
--> Rosie: I heard Bonnie talking to my trucks the other day about 'prices', and this was the day before Edward was attacked.
--> Arthur: Well, the reason I think they're odd isn't nearly as sinister. My driver bought a snowglobe from them and it broke after a few shakes!
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* AccidentalMisnaming: Sidney at one point calls Harvey and Samson "Harry" and "Simon", respectively.

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* AccidentalMisnaming: Sidney at one point calls Harvey and Samson "Horace" and "Neil", and then "Harry" and "Simon", respectively.
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* AccidentalMisnaming: Sidney at one point calls Harvey and Samson "Harry" and "Simon", respectively.

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* FatBastard: "Slim" Jim, ironically. In Chapter 2 it's mentioned that the name used to
fit better though.

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* FatBastard: "Slim" Jim, ironically. In Chapter 2 it's mentioned that the name used to
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* ClearMyName/ClearTheirName: The Fat Controller to himself and Thomas to the Fat Controller respectively. Rosie also applies to ClearMyName.

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* ClearMyName/ClearTheirName: ClearMyName / ClearTheirName: The Fat Controller to himself and Thomas to the Fat Controller respectively. Rosie also applies to ClearMyName.
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* LadyInRed: Bonnie purposely invokes this to get the trucks to do her will.

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* LadyInRed: Bonnie purposely invokes [[InvokedTrope invokes]] this to get the trucks to do her will.



* Pride: Thomas and Jeb. Samson too, although it's PlayedForLaughs.

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* Pride: {{Pride}}: Thomas and Jeb. Samson too, although it's PlayedForLaughs.

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The story is in the style of the yearly Thomas specials released every year. However, it is much, MUCH DarkerAndEdgier compared to them, as well as having a main character who ISN'T Thomas! When some international Railway criminals known as The Rail Bandits come to the island, they frame the Fat Controller for their crimes and he is put in lock-up. Thomas strives to prove his innocence, although his excessive taking the law into his own hands may get him into trouble! However, Rosie discovers conclusive evidence to their identity and tries to help Thomas, but she ends up having to do things on her own. In addition, there a number of subplots involving Samson pulling expensive artwork to the Mainland, Oliver losing Toad to the Bandits' clutches, new character Roy learning about innocence and guilt, and Lucian (from ''Thomas and Friends: Original Episodes'' also by Chase, finding a mysterious horse in the woods.

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The story is in the style of the yearly Thomas specials released every year.specials. However, it is much, MUCH DarkerAndEdgier compared to them, as well as having a main character who ISN'T Thomas! When some international Railway criminals known as The Rail Bandits come to the island, they frame the Fat Controller for their crimes and he is put in lock-up. Thomas strives to prove his innocence, although his excessive taking the law into his own hands may get him into trouble! However, Rosie discovers conclusive evidence to their identity and tries to help Thomas, but she ends up having to do things on her own. In addition, there a number of subplots involving Samson pulling expensive artwork to the Mainland, Oliver losing Toad to the Bandits' clutches, new character Roy learning about innocence and guilt, and Lucian (from ''Thomas and Friends: Original Episodes'' also by Chase, finding a mysterious horse in the woods.


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* PoorCommunicationKills: Rosie tries to tell Thomas that she heard the trucks and Bonnie talking with each other, but Thomas cuts her off and tells her they have to focus on work. The trucks soon cause Edward to crash as a result.

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* CallBack: [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS1E20WhistlesAndSneezes Jeb knocks his whistle valve out of place in Chapter 2, and Gordon unhappily comments on it.]]



* FatBastard: "Slim" Jim, ironically. In Chapter 2 it's mentioned that the name used to fit better though.

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* FatBastard: "Slim" Jim, ironically. In Chapter 2 it's mentioned that the name used to to
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* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Rosie in the beginning when she causes a bridge to be knocked over, which closes Thomas' branch line.
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* AmericanAccents: Jeb, Bonnie, and Slim Jim all have them. Rosie was written with this in mind too.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: For one thing, the BigBad uses guns.



* IronWoobie: Rosie.
* JerkassWoobie: Jeb.



* TheWoobie: Rosie especially, although Oliver and Samson have it pretty rough too.
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* Cowboy: Slim Jim, although in a villainous way.

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* Cowboy: {{Cowboy}}: Slim Jim, although in a villainous way.
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It's also a musical, and has four original songs. These will be on Chase's SoundCloud account soon.

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It's also a musical, and has four original songs. These will be on Chase's SoundCloud Sound Cloud account soon.



* SheepInSheep'sClothing: Roy discovers this about the Fat Controller.

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* SheepInSheep'sClothing: SheepInSheepsClothing: Roy discovers this about the Fat Controller.
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It's also a musical, and has four original songs. These will be on Chase's SoundCloud account soon.
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[[caption-width-right:226:The cover of the story.]]

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[[caption-width-right:226:The cover of the story.]]]]

''Rampage of the Rail Bandits'' is a ''WesternAnimation/ThomasTheTankEngine'' fanfiction written by writer Chase the Ferroequinologist.

The story is in the style of the yearly Thomas specials released every year. However, it is much, MUCH DarkerAndEdgier compared to them, as well as having a main character who ISN'T Thomas! When some international Railway criminals known as The Rail Bandits come to the island, they frame the Fat Controller for their crimes and he is put in lock-up. Thomas strives to prove his innocence, although his excessive taking the law into his own hands may get him into trouble! However, Rosie discovers conclusive evidence to their identity and tries to help Thomas, but she ends up having to do things on her own. In addition, there a number of subplots involving Samson pulling expensive artwork to the Mainland, Oliver losing Toad to the Bandits' clutches, new character Roy learning about innocence and guilt, and Lucian (from ''Thomas and Friends: Original Episodes'' also by Chase, finding a mysterious horse in the woods.

The story can be read here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12087254/1/Rampage-of-the-Rail-Bandits
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!!The story contains examples of:

*AbhorrentAdmirer: Thomas views Rosie as this throughout most of story, [[spoiler:although she manages to win his respect by the end.]]
*AmericanAccents: Jeb, Bonnie, and Slim Jim all have them. Rosie was written with this in mind too.
*ArcVillain: [[spoiler:Jeb from Chapters 4-10.]]
*BadBoss: Slim Jim from Jeb's point of view. The chief motivation for Jeb's subplot.
*BigBad: Slim Jim Langley. [[spoiler:That doesn't mean Jeb doesn't try.]]
*BitchInSheepsClothing: The Rail Bandits; they market themselves as railway peddlers who run a novelty shop!
*ButtMonkey: In-universe, Rosie, although out she is TheWoobie. [[spoiler:Jeb]], The Fat Controller, and ''especially'' Samson apply.
*CharacterDevelopment: Rosie is the most stark example, going from GenkiGirl to ActionGirl over the course of the story. Roy and Jeb also apply.
*ClearMyName/ClearTheirName: The Fat Controller to himself and Thomas to the Fat Controller respectively. Rosie also applies to ClearMyName.
*CrushFilter: Although she is never explicitly stated to have a crush on Thomas (as much as it is implied), Rosie's song "Rosie's Blues" is ''very'' much this trope in song form.
*Cowboy: Slim Jim, although in a villainous way.
*CuteAndPsycho: Bonnie. Dear ''lord'' Bonnie.
*DeadpanSnarker: Jeb. Diesel gets a few gems too.
*DeathByOriginStory: Slim Jim recounts Jeb's origin story to him before [[spoiler:shooting him in Chapter 10.]] [[spoiler:It doesn't work.]]
*TheDitz: Sidney.
*TheDragon: Jeb and Bonnie to Slim Jim. Bonnie completely devoted, [[spoiler:Jeb not so much.]]
*DumbMuscle: Jeb according to Bonnie.
*EntitledBastard: Jeb.
*FatBastard: "Slim" Jim, ironically. In Chapter 2 it's mentioned that the name used to fit better though.
*GenkiGirl: Rosie. Bonnie is a villainous example.
*HardboiledDetective: Detective Miles Regan.
*HijackedByGanon: [[spoiler: Throughout the first two thirds, Jeb is built up to betray Slim Jim and take his spot as the main antagonist. He tries, but fails and Slim Jim keeps his reins as the villain]].
*IronWoobie: Rosie.
*JerkassWoobie: Jeb.
*TheKnightsWhoSaySquee: Rosie to Thomas earlier in the story. Roy is also this to Detective Regan.
*LadyInRed: Bonnie purposely invokes this to get the trucks to do her will.
*ManipulativeBastard: Jeb was written with this trope in mind, although Slim Jim isn't very good either.
*MiseryBuildsCharacter: Most of Rosie's development is based on how Thomas treats her like crap due to her closing his branch line by knocking over a bridge.
*MustMakeAmends: Rosie trying to repair her friendship with Thomas.
*NoodleIncident: The Rail Bandits interacted with Oliver and Toad before they were attacked, but this is never seen and only referenced by Bonnie and Jeb in the tunnel scene in Chapter 8.
*OldCopYoungCop: Detective Regan and Roy respectively.
*PaperTiger: Jeb, according to Slim Jim.
*PerkyFemaleMinion: Bonnie.
*PluckyGirl: Rosie. Bonnie is a villainous example.
*Pride: Thomas and Jeb. Samson too, although it's PlayedForLaughs.
*TheResenter: Jeb to Slim Jim.
*SheepInSheep'sClothing: Roy discovers this about the Fat Controller.
*SmugSnake: Jeb was also written with this trope in mind.
*TheSociopath: Jeb.
*StaticCharacter:
**Bonnie the Boxcar, in start contrast with the other original characters, does not change a bit and is only there to look maniacal. According to WordOfGod, this will change when she appears in Set 2 of ''Thomas & Friends: Original Episodes''.
**Harvey also does not change much, although he didn't really need to.
*TheStarscream: [[spoiler:Jeb. He fails]]
*SuicideMission: How Jeb views Rosie chasing after Slim Jim.
*WhatTheHellHero: Thomas throughout the special, although the focus isn't on him.
*TheWoobie: Rosie especially, although Oliver and Samson have it pretty rough too.
*UnexplainedAccent: Bonnie, for some reason, speaks in a New Jersey accent.
*VillainSong: The Travelin' Railwayman, although it does not sound villainous at all.
**Jeb was due to receive one on his clifftop scene in Chapter 6, but it was cut due to ''Rosie's Blues'' already being in the chapter and it being viewed as a much more important song.
*YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: [[spoiler:Why Slim Jim shoots Jeb after he turns traitor.]]
*YoungAndInCharge: Roy thinks he is this, and will shove it down anyone's throat.
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