After leaving the yard, we drove to Sherman Hill. Our locomotive was doing 35
Kevin: anda may need to go a bit faster.
Pete: How much?
Kevin: Go 40.
Pete: *makes train go 40*
We started going up the hill. It was a long way up, and despite my being nervous, I was determined to get this train up the hill.
Pete: How are we doing now?
Kevin: Excellent. We've got a steep grade here, so why don't we keep this thing at 40, and talk?
Pete: About what?
Kevin: Do anda have a special somepony?
Pete: I do, my wife.
Kevin: How long have anda been married?
Pete: 6 months.
Kevin: That's nice.
Pete: What about you?...
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