Henry and the Bridge

Henry and the Bridge is a read and colour magazine story.

Plot
One morning, Thomas is feeling cross. Henry's connecting train is late. Five minutes later, Henry arrives and states he feels unwell. Thomas scoffs, claiming it is due to Henry being so heavy and hurries away to make up for lost time.

Later on, Henry crosses a bridge. Henry can feel the bridge rumble beneath him and the bricks and cement begin to crack. Henry is very startled and wonders if what Thomas said about his weight was true. Bertie is nearby and overhears the situation. He soon passes the word on to the other engines. In the shed that night, the engines tease Henry through song.

In the morning, The Fat Controller surprises the engines by saying Henry has actually prevented a serious accident by making a fuss. Repairs are soon carried out on the bridge and Henry is also inspected to see why he has been sluggish. It is discovered that Henry's pipes are clogged and they are cleaned right away. Once Henry and the bridge are put right, he is the first engine to cross it. Even Thomas appologises for what he had said about Henry's weight.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Bertie

Trivia

 * Gordon and James' song is based on "London Bridge".