Wayfarers All

Wayfarers All is the fifth episode of the forth series of Miniature Railway Adventures. It was written in 2019 by Michael White.

Plot
The summer seasons are slowly approaching and so is the bypass. The Model Engineers Society has now joined forces with the Motor Car Society to work together to think of ways to save their businesses. Mean while Casey's traction project is just about ready to undergo it's steam tests. He asks if anyone would like to join him but is dismissed for his lack of input to helping the railway.

While carrying out the steam tests, Casey meets a fellow traction engine enthusiast, who is on his way to the port to embark on going to where the Dorst Steam Fair is taking place. He tells Casey stories about travelling with traction engines and fun events that happen in those journeys, all the while Casey begins to think about doing the same. The man offer's Casey the chance to go to Dorset and join in with the fun, which leaves him in a trance like state, thinking on what to do. He makes up his mind and goes to pack his things.

Meanwhile, the others are trying to get Whitehouse to make amens with Casey after their quarrel in the previous story. Whitehouse is still cross with Casey, but agrees with the others that they should support each other during the last few months they have left at the railway. But it is relayed by Charlie that Casey has already left and is heading for the port to board the next ferry to the south of England.

Will they be able to stop Casey from boarding the ferry?

Trivia

 * This story is heavily inspired by Chapter 9 of the classic novel The Wind in the Willows
 * The real Casey actually does take part in the Dorset Steam Fair with his engine.