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Fairyland Train.

The Fairy Queen herself has asked me to modernise Fairyland.

A train to carry passengers and goods would be just grand.

The idea she got from the old train set in my dusty old attic.

To build tracks and bridges, roads and level crossings automatic.

I would have to draw out a large plan for such an event.

Timetables to see where we are going and where we have went.

I bought from my local toyshop all the rails the man had.

Took them home, now the Leprechauns are all working like mad.

I also bought some new railway stations four altogether.

The man said they were waterproof and could be out in any weather.

I bought signals and coloured electric wire by the coil.

For the trains, wagons, and crossings I bought some tins of oil.

Now all of Fairyland is joining in building the roads and rails.

The earth removal is being carried out by some strong old snails.

My mice are busy helping to build the new railroad tracks.

They have even fitted carriers on the middle of their backs.

Rail fever has hit Fairyland today; it is sunny and very warm.

The little folk are all busy working; most of them are in form.

One bright red Station I built outside of my kitchen window.

Next to the flowerbeds where the chrysanthemums wildly grow.

I was very busy doing all of the electric wiring for the rails.

Some new engines and carriages I bought in the weekend sales.

I placed a station at the main points along the Fairyland route.

The station Masters were Leprechauns all dressed each in a new suit.

Soon we were finished the signals and level crossings were all laid,

The new rails, engines and coaches, from Leprechaun gold I had paid.

To open the railway I invited Her Royal Majesty The Fairy Queen.

She opened the ceremony she was calm and collected and very serene.

One of the four new stations now bears the name of Bernard Shaw.

I feel so terribly honoured and humble and that is for sure.

Now we have trains going regularly to the four points of Fairyland.

All of the little folk have a seat, no one, but no one has ever to stand.

There are no tickets to be bought the rides are all for free.

Why there is even a coach with my name that is reserved for just me.

Any of the little folk may drive the trains when and as they please.

It is a pleasure to watch them all as the trains slow for the trees.

Now I sometimes wake up with a start in the middle of the night.

The Fairy train has broke down and I have no electricity for light.