Part 3: The Molentary Express II

Puzzle Remix




3. From the last point mentioned in Hint Two, head east at the first available point, and then take the first road you hit that heads south. If you've gotten this far, the rest should be a breeze.

Alright, so at a glance this looks right. Which means it's probably wrong because whenever I think it's right it isn't and vice versa. I overthink things a lot, you see.






Mostly, this one's pretty easy since a lot of the paths you don't take are either obviously wrong or imposisble to use by the time you'd have to think about them. Even I find it hard to mess up one as straightforward as this.



While I'm no fan of ants in my sugar, you have to admire their craftiness and work ethic!
Maybe it's because even the sugar on the Molentary Express is extra fancy?
Haha, I'm sure those ants are genuine sugar connoisseurs.




On the one hand, the question here was asking for the answer in MM. On the other hand, 1cm is 10mm and putting "1" instead of "10" would be being a jerk for no reason.






It's really just not that big of a deal for something this simple.



I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for, misters!




Let's be honest, this one is so mind-numbingly simple it barely warrants mentioning. Only thing I can really point out here is that these "select one of these buttons" kinda things make it a bit harder to tell which is being picked. So it's the greyed out, indented one. Just keep that in mind for later puzzles.






Moving ever so swiftly on...






Logic puzzles like this are cool and I like them a lot. I don't think circling your answer works well here though; this one should have their letters be clickable buttons I think.






It wouldn't be a big change, but it'd be a more player friendly one in my opinion.



Now, uh, it's been kind of a while. Where were we...?

Suspense









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Alright, so we're about to go looking for the observation deck. It's obviously beyond the door on the right, but first we have two orders of business to deal with.



First, trying to see what her justificiation for being kind of super rude is.

Especially ladies of a certain class, like - aha ha ha - me.

I'm not sure if "class" is the word she meant to use there.

Well, that wasn't really useful. That leaves going through the obviously wrong door to see what we can find!



Yes, it seems that the Molentary Express is a first-class operation, right down to the kitchen.



Those dirty clothes of yours probably violate all sorts of health regulations, you know.
Why, I'll have you know that there's nothing at all dirty about our clothes!
Say what you like, short stuff, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm running a kitchen here.
Did you stop to think about what could happen if yucky outside germs made it in here because of you?
I see your point. Terribly sorry for the intrusion and any worry we may have caused you, good sir.
Oh... All right. I'm sorry too, sir. Wait, what's that?





How arrogant of him to lecture other people about germs!
Oh boy, I guess the cat's out the bag now. Listen, I know it's against the rules to keep a pet in the kitchen. But... He's my only friend, see?



My, he certainly is...generously proportioned, isn't he? He's a hamster, I presume?



Well, hypocrite or not Macaroon knows the score at least.

When I first started working here, I needed someone to keep me company, so I bought him.
Thing is, I feed him all the table scraps we take back, which makes for a diet that's a bit, erm, rich.
He's really piled on the pounds, and to be honest I'm starting to wonder if it isn't bad for his health...
The poor thing!
I wonder... Could I ask you a favour? Would you mind looking after my friend for a little while? When he's here with me, I can't help but feed him.
But those scraps of foie gras and pastry soon add up.



Erm, I mean, what do you think, Professor? Can we please keep him for a little while?
Well, I've always said that helping rodents in need is among the duties of every true gentleman. We'd be happy to take custody of this hamster until he sheds some of that excess baggage.
Oh, thank you so much! It's a real weight off my shoulders. And off his waist, hopefully!



And so it begins. Like with the first game, there are some minigames we can get aspects of at the end of a puzzle. Also like with the first game, the first one is a gimme and the rest are worth grabbing for obvious rewards and sometimes extra benefits.

Oh, and one more thing. Since I won't be seeing the little fellow for a while, could you give him this apple? He loves them so.



Oh, I'm going to miss my furry friend! Please look after him!
Don't worry, he's in good hands!

And now we give him a name. It has a ten character limit if you're into that sort of thing. But for the sake of just getting past it for the time being...



This'll do quite nicely.

OK, little chap. From now on, anywhere I go, you'll go too.



Ha ha! It appears that your way with animals has earned you a new friend, Luke!
I think so too, Professor!



Alright, so ordinarily I'd go into the minigame right now, give a brief overview and move on but we can't do much with it right now. The apple is a starting point but it's nowhere near enough to bother with it just yet, so we'll grab these two hint coins and finally head through the obvious correct path.



This lets us grab another single hint coint (yes, just the one here) and talk to this lady next.



Thank you, but I don't think we need any snacks right now.
Of course you don't. And I put on my best smile for nothing. Most passengers eat in the dining car. It's so ritzy, I can't say I blame them.
With competition like that, it's hard to sell so much as a cup of tea. I'm sooo bored. I've got a while until my shift finishes, so help me pass a little time with this puzzle, would you?

Puzzle Remix





1. This puzzle isn't a brain buster, so take a step back for a moment. One way to solve puzzles like these is just to experiment by moving the pancakes around.
2. If you can get the biggest pancake over to the red plate, you're within inches of solving the puzzle.
3. Shift the smallest pancake to the red plate, then place the medium-sized pancake on the middle plate. Next, place the smallest pancake on top of the medium pancake. This will free up the red plate for the biggest pancake.

Oh good, one of these. These are super easy. Almost not even worth pointing out the obvious best solution but...






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There's, like, nothing there. I wish we could stop somewhere more exciting for a change. But I guess that's working a job for you. Sometimes you just have to deal with crippling boredom.

Poor Sally... I think we should just leave her to complain in peace, and just squeeze past her to get towards the back of the train.



Just these two hints coins here and nothing else so we'll move further on to the ba-- hm, that open door... Let's peek!



No hint coins here, but I am getting a weird sense of deja vu for some reason.



Indeed. Unless I'm mistaken, this must be the residence of you-know-who.
I have a feeling she'll be a big help to us again.

Oh, that's right. Her. I wouldn't use the word "again," but you can if you want. I'm pretty thorough, all things considered.



Wow, this is the best! This breeze feels great!
Indeed, and the scenery is simply breathtaking. Look, Luke, you can see a lake over there.



All this talk of pristine scenery reminds me of a puzzle I once heard. Why don't you try it?

Um, yeah sorry but I got nothing there.

Hmm... I think you've stumped me this time, Professor.
Cheer up, Luke. It happens to the best of us. You can try again later if you like.
Oh, I'm already cheery. How could I not be with scenery like this to look at?



I can't say I blame you, Luke. But that box led poor Andrew to his death. Come what may, I will solve this mystery.
Of course.



It... it's a train. You had a good grasp of the layout before ever even seeing it. Because: it is a train.

It's high time we began our investigation proper.
OK, Professor, let's get to it!



As a small aside before we do the obvious puzzle here, if we click above the railing at the back we can redo the puzzle we just skipped from the professor. It's not a one time thing, at least.



Some people have got no manners!
Luke, a true gentleman cleans up after himself - and others, should the need arise. What do you say we take care of this mess?

Puzzle Remix

022 Cleaning Up 1





1. Give this method of starting the puzzle a shot. Stack the four blue blocks on top of each other, with the first one at the bottom of the trash can. Next, find a way to get one of those four blocks into the little indentation in the upper-right corner. Once it's in place, you'll never have to move that block again!
2. Here's a helpful hint. If you're feeling stumped, place a blue block in the uppermost, lowermost, and rightmost areas of the puzzle. Then try moving the other blocks around in the remaining space.
3. Removing the blue block at the bottom of the trash can will be your second-to-last move.

Oh, joy. I hate sliding puzzles. And this is the first of the far-too-many this game will be oh so kind enough to provide.






And much like with the previous game, I will probably breeze right through every single one of them.

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Wonderful, isn't it? Keeping a place tidy really brightens it up.

Now we'll just make our way back through the train until we reach... the dining car, I guess? Who knows, maybe it's open now.

But en route...

The Owner



I couldn't agree more. And there's no better way to do it than on a train as fine as yours, Mr Beluga.
Hm? So you know my name, do you?
But of course. This train and its owner have quite a reputation in London. I've seen your face in the papers more than a few times.
Ho ho, is that so now? I'm sorry, er...my friend, but I can't say I know you as well as you seem to know me.
The name is Hershel Layton. I'm a professor of archaeology by trade, but a train enthusiast on the side.



Well, isn't that something. It certainly is a pleasure to meet you, Mr ...Layton, was it?
Oh my, just look at how late it's gotten. I really have to run. Do enjoy your time aboard.



Let's go and do just that then.



Great! It's finally time to eat!
My sentiments exactly.
Wow, look at all these choices! It's enough to make my head spin!
Oh, look over there. There's some sort of commotion going on.



I call it slop! Are you telling me you serve this to our customers?
I-I'll make up some more right away, sir!
Feh! Get that mess out of my sight this instant!
But of course. I-I'm very sorry to have displeased you.
And another thing! Look at these vases and that picture! Talk about tacky! Replace them immediately!
But, sir, that piece is a quintessential work by the world-renowned-



O-of course, sir. I'll start making the arrangements immediately.



That was, indeed, Mr Beluga. It's a shame that picture wasn't to his taste. I think it's marvellous. Speaking of pictures, Luke, I have a most intriguing puzzle for you.

Uh, Layton are... are you sure this is the right time for this?



Hmm. I suppose you have a point. Come to think of it, after that lovely meal I could use a break too. Let's head back to our room.







Puzzle Remix





1. You'll want to separate any two trees of the same type that are adjacent to each other. Why not start by putting some lines down in any place that fits that description?
2. Let's see if we can't find a way to deal with those trees in the lower-left part of the picture. The lines you drew after reading Hint One should give you a little direction to go on. The group of trees you section off down here should take on a sideways L shape.





1. There's no trick here. You might have an easier time if you mark the drawing by using the Memo function.

And as a brief reminder, if you really want to rename the hamster you can and it's a ten character limit. If not, then don't worry too much about it!