13. Gathering the Town for a Grand Reveal
After days of work, the mechanic invited everyone for the engine’s first ignition. The whole town gathered in anticipation. Conversations buzzed, some skeptical but all hopeful that the car might roar to life. Mr. Langston held Lionel’s notebook close, a symbol of the town’s newfound pride. The mechanic took his place beside the engine, gave a nod, and, with a twist of the key, ignited the switch. There was a spark, a faint hum, and then…
13. Gathering The Town For A Grand Reveal
14. The Engine’s First Spark in Decades
To everyone’s surprise, the engine didn’t roar but hummed softly, unlike the loud rumbles typical of its era. It sounded more like a whisper, like the steady purr of modern hybrid engines. There was no cloud of smoke or dramatic backfire—just a quiet, efficient hum that took everyone by surprise. Some laughed in disbelief, while others applauded Lionel’s ingenuity. After all these years, his ideas still had life.
14. The Engine’s First Spark In Decades
