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Vicarstown. November 11, 1918.

The Chairman stood to address the engines, the workers, the crew and the soldiers at Vicarstown. All were there to attend.

"This morning, we had received news from London," he began, "that Germany has signed the armistice in agreement with the governments of Great Britain, France and the United States of America, finally ending the "Great War" that we fought so hard, with the help of our strong men and women, and our railways."

He paused for a moment.

"Over 6 million brave soldiers went overseas to battle with the German Empire and their allies. Many of them never made it home... It has been estimated that we have lost over 700,000 soldiers to this war, with 18,829 of British citizens on our soil and foreign. We all did our part to aid the war effort, we fought bravely and worked so hard to bring us this victory, but may we never forget those who sacrificed their lives to bring us to where we are now, those brave men who fought for our rights, and brought peace to our empire, and ultimately, the world..."

Everyone stood in silence there for a while, remembering and praying for those who fell during the war. No one said a word, or flinched as the chilling autumn wind blew around them. It had been a hard fought battle, and whilst there was mourning for the lost ones, relief was also felt amongst them knowing that it was finally over.

At last after 4 long years, the Great War was all over....

....

The Chairman broke the silence. "We still have our duty to remain as a coastal defense railway for the British Isles, as we're still keeping an eye on Ireland. Our soldiers will be returning home on the ships in a few days time, so I expect you all to work your best and continue on as you have before, and give our men a good welcome home when they arrive."

The engines and workmen agreed. The war may have been over, but they still had their part to do for their people and country.

DISCLAIMER:
Thomas & Friends/The Railway Series (C) The Awdry Family and Mattel.

Description
Vicarstown. November 11, 1918.

The Chairman stood to address the engines, the workers, the crew and the soldiers at Vicarstown. All were there to attend.

"This morning, we had received news from London," he began, "that Germany has signed the armistice in agreement with the governments of Great Britain, France and the United States of America, finally ending the "Great War" that we fought so hard, with the help of our strong men and women, and our railways."

He paused for a moment.

"Over 6 million brave soldiers went overseas to battle with the German Empire and their allies. Many of them never made it home... It has been estimated that we have lost over 700,000 soldiers to this war, with 18,829 of British citizens on our soil and foreign. We all did our part to aid the war effort, we fought bravely and worked so hard to bring us this victory, but may we never forget those who sacrificed their lives to bring us to where we are now, those brave men who fought for our rights, and brought peace to our empire, and ultimately, the world..."

Everyone stood in silence there for a while, remembering and praying for those who fell during the war. No one said a word, or flinched as the chilling autumn wind blew around them. It had been a hard fought battle, and whilst there was mourning for the lost ones, relief was also felt amongst them knowing that it was finally over.

At last after 4 long years, the Great War was all over....

....

The Chairman broke the silence. "We still have our duty to remain as a coastal defense railway for the British Isles, as we're still keeping an eye on Ireland. Our soldiers will be returning home on the ships in a few days time, so I expect you all to work your best and continue on as you have before, and give our men a good welcome home when they arrive."

The engines and workmen agreed. The war may have been over, but they still had their part to do for their people and country.

DISCLAIMER:
Thomas & Friends/The Railway Series (C) The Awdry Family and Mattel.