The Little Engine That Could

    By Tomber Tomb

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    27 Jun, 2024

    a painting of a train yard with trains on the tracks and smoke stacks in the background and a sky with clouds, maximalism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, detailed illustration

    In the hustle and bustle of the train yard, there was a small, blue engine. Unlike the larger, more powerful engines, it was used for smaller tasks around the yard.

    a painting of a train station with a train and a train engine on the tracks and people standing on the platform, sots art, a comic book panel, Bob Thompson, official art

    The big engines would often carry heavy loads over the mountain. They laughed at the Little Engine, doubting its ability to handle such a big task.

    a train traveling through a lush green countryside next to mountains and trees with a sky background and clouds above, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Charles Ginner, highly detailed digital painting

    One day, a train full of toys and food for the children broke down. The Little Engine, despite the big engines' mockery, decided to help.

    a train traveling through a snowy mountain landscape with mountains in the background and clouds in the sky above it, american scene painting, a detailed matte painting, Cliff Childs, official art

    "I think I can, I think I can," the Little Engine chanted as it began its journey. Despite its wheels slipping, it did not give up.

    a train traveling through a lush green forest filled with trees and rocks, with a mountain in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, promotional image

    The journey was difficult, the climb steep. But the Little Engine continued, repeating its mantra, "I think I can, I think I can."

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    The big engines watched in amazement as the Little Engine climbed higher and higher, inching closer to the top of the mountain.

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    With a final burst of energy, the Little Engine reached the peak. It looked down at the valley below, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

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    "I knew I could, I knew I could," the Little Engine sang triumphantly. It began its descent, carrying the load of toys and food.

    a painting of a train traveling through a town with people walking around it and a train on the tracks, naive art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, detailed illustration

    As the Little Engine reached the town, it was greeted with cheers and laughter. The children were delighted to see their awaited toys and food.

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    The Little Engine felt a sense of joy and fulfillment. It had not only proved the big engines wrong but also brought happiness to the children.

    a cartoon train with a man standing next to it on the tracks and a train engine with a man standing next to it, sots art, a digital rendering, Donald Roller Wilson, official art

    Back at the train yard, the big engines were in awe. They had underestimated the Little Engine. From that day, they never mocked it again.

    a cartoon train traveling down train tracks next to a crowd of people on a city street with buildings and trees, american scene painting, a digital rendering, Donald Roller Wilson, official art

    The Little Engine, with its determination and positive attitude, had overcome a great challenge. It taught everyone a valuable lesson: Believe in yourself, even when others doubt you.