Rivals

Rivals is the 4th story of The Miniature Railway Adventures. It was written in 2010 by Michael White

Synopsis
Casey and Whitehouse are introduced to Grinder and Gears, the young trouble makers of the Motor Car Society. They inform them that Bernard is back in office and is ready to get his revenge on the railway for their involvement in his petrol scheme. Trouble soon comes to the railway which results in Casey and Whitehouse resign. It's up to Cars, Corps and Jane to sort out the issue.

Audiobook
Rivals was adapted into an audiobook read by Michael White. Part 1 was released on 11th July 2021

Trivia

 * The title went through numerous names before the current title was chosen. The plot as well was heavily rewritten to suit the current theme of the series.
 * References to Search of the Lost Engine & Casey Whitehouse and the Toy Cars are made in this story.
 * A reference to a scene in Episode 22 of the Anime 'Dragon Ball ' is used near the end of the story.
 * This story also provides a brief info about Grinder and Gears' parents.