Line #72 Fanfic/RampageOfTheRailBandits


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4	[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12087254/1/Rampage-of-the-Rail-Bandits Rampage of the Rail Bandits]] is a ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' fanfiction written by writer Chase the Ferroequinologist. It's the second special set within the same universe as ''Fanfic/ThomasAndFriendsOriginalEpisodes''.
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6	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 are 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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8	It's also a musical, and has four original songs. These will be on Chase's Sound Cloud account soon.
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11	!!The story contains examples of:
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13	* AbhorrentAdmirer: Thomas views Rosie as this throughout most of story, [[spoiler:although she manages to win his respect by the end.]]
14	* AccidentalMisnaming:
15	** Sidney at one point calls Harvey and Samson "Horace" and "Neil", and then "Harry" and "Simon", respectively.
16	** The police chief calls Jim "James".
17	%%* ArcVillain: [[spoiler:Jeb from Chapters 4-10.]]
18	* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]]:
19	--> '''Rosie:''' I heard Bonnie talking to my trucks the other day about 'prices', and this was the day before Edward was attacked.
20	--> '''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!
21	* 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.
22	%%* AssholeVictim: [[spoiler:Jeb in Chapter 10 when Slim Jim shoots him and leaves him for dead in the riverbank.]]
23	* AsYouKnow: Slim Jim recounts Jeb's origin story to him before [[spoiler:shooting him in Chapter 10.]] [[spoiler:It doesn't work.]]
24	* BadBoss: The chief motivation for Jeb's subplot? [[spoiler:Jeb deems Slim Jim as a bad, abusive leader and tries to take over as leader of the bandits because of that]].
25	* BigBad: Slim Jim Langley turns out to be the leader of the Rail Bandits seeking to plunder Sodor's railway of its engines. [[spoiler:That doesn't mean Jeb doesn't try usurping his position.]]
26	* BitchInSheepsClothing: Slim Jim and his team market themselves as railway peddlers who run a novelty shop, [[spoiler:but behind this facade, they're the ruthless Rail Bandits.]]
27	%%* ButtMonkey: In-universe, Rosie, although out she is TheWoobie. [[spoiler:Jeb]], The Fat Controller, and ''especially'' Samson apply.
28	%%* CallBack: [[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS1E20WhistlesAndSneezes Jeb knocks his whistle valve out of place in Chapter 2, and Gordon unhappily comments on it.]]
29	* CharacterDevelopment: Rosie is the most stark example, going from GenkiGirl to ActionGirl over the course of the story. Roy and Jeb also apply.
30	* 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.
31	* ClearMyName: The Fat Controller tries to prove his innocence and Thomas also tries to reveal the Fat Controller is not the Bandit. Rosie also applies.
32	* 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.
33	* {{Cowboy}}: Slim Jim dresses like a cowboy, along with having a horse to go along with it.
34	* CuteAndPsycho: Bonnie. Dear ''lord'' Bonnie. Her cute pink paint job belies the villainous, near psychopathic bandit personality underneath it all.
35	%%* DarkerAndEdgier: For one thing, the BigBad uses guns.
36	%%* DeadpanSnarker: Jeb. Diesel gets a few gems too.
37	* 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.
38	%%* TheDitz: Sidney.
39	* TheDragon: Jeb and Bonnie are Slim Jim's henchmen who do all the heavy work. Bonnie's completely devoted to the job, [[spoiler:Jeb not so much.]]
40	%%* DumbMuscle: Jeb according to Bonnie.
41	* EntitledBastard: Jeb thinks assisting Rosie will help him get his freedom and get re-railed. [[spoiler:He does get re-railed, only to get repurposed into a gift shop with Bonnie sharing his fate.]]
42	* FatBastard: "Slim" Jim is ironically fat and is the BigBad of the story. In Chapter 2 it's mentioned that the name used to fit better though.
43	* GenkiGirl: Rosie is nothing but cheerful and tries to get Thomas' attention. Bonnie is a villainous example as the Bandits' only energetic female engine.
44	%%* HardboiledDetective: Detective Miles Regan.
45	* 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]].
46	* TheKnightsWhoSaySquee: Rosie is a massive fan of Thomas earlier in the story and is delighted to see him. Roy also admires Detective Regan.
47	* LadyInRed: Bonnie, despite being pink, purposely [[InvokedTrope invokes]] being seductive to get the trucks to do her will.
48	* 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!"
49	%%* ManipulativeBastard: Jeb was written with this trope in mind, although Slim Jim isn't very good either.
50	* 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.
51	* MustMakeAmends: Rosie tries to repair her friendship with Thomas for breaking a part of his branch line. [[spoiler:She manages to rescue him from Slim Jim, re-earning his respect.]]
52	* MythologyGag: '''Oliver:''' Yes I could've! I have [[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS3E22OliverOwnsUp 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]]
53	* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Rosie in the beginning when she causes a bridge to be knocked over, which closes Thomas' branch line.
54	* 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.
55	* NoYou:
56	--> '''Harvey:''' Are ye crying, Samson?
57	--> '''Samson:''' I'm not crying, you're crying!
58	%%* OldCopYoungCop: Detective Regan is the old cop and Roy is the young cop respectively.
59	%%* PaperTiger: Jeb, according to Slim Jim, is a smug engine, but inside, he's a nervous wreck and an incompetent, weak engine.
60	%%* PerkyFemaleMinion: Bonnie.
61	%%* PluckyGirl: Rosie. Bonnie is a villainous example.
62	* 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.
63	%%* {{Pride}}: Thomas and Jeb. Samson too, although it's PlayedForLaughs.
64	* TheResenter: Jeb doesn't like Slim Jim, deeming him to be a bad master.
65	* SheepInSheepsClothing: Roy initially accuses the Fat Controller for being a Rail Bandit, [[spoiler:but he eventually discovers despite his borderline-bossy attitude and stern exterior, the Fat Controller is innocent and just very busy with running his railway.]]
66	%%* SmugSnake: Jeb was also written with this trope in mind.
67	%%* TheSociopath: Jeb.
68	* TheStarscream: [[spoiler:Jeb tries to usurp Slim Jim as leader of the bandits. He fails.]]
69	%%* SuicideMission: How Jeb views Rosie chasing after Slim Jim.
70	%%* UnexplainedAccent: Bonnie, for some reason, speaks in a New Jersey accent.
71	* UnusualEuphemism: Jeb's "No shunt, Sherlock!" is basically his way of saying "No shit, Sherlock!" with shunt probably used to keep it more appropriate for all ages.
72	* VillainSong: The Travelin' Railwayman, although it does not sound villainous at all.
73	** 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.
74	* WhatTheHellHero: Thomas keeps calling out other engines for their mistakes, including Rosie for causing his branch line to close.
75	* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Harvey reassures Samson about having friends to back him up and he's stronger than he thinks he is through the song ''No Friends Like Those on Sodor''.
76	* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: [[spoiler:Why does Slim Jim shoots Jeb after he turns traitor? Jeb reveals to Rosie he botched Slim Jim's operation on Sodor, causing him to leave him alone after he crashes, especially for trying to usurp his leadership.]]

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