Laid Back Shane (magazine story)

"Nobody listens to us coaches."

- Aubrey and Aiden

Laid Back Shane is a magazine story illustrated using images from the CGI television series.

Plot
One day, Shane and Thomas are travelling to Australia's Red Centre. Aiden, one of Shane's coaches, advises both engines to fill up with water and coal when they get a chance as it is a long way to the Red Centre.

When they reach the first station, Thomas refuels, but Shane doesn't. He says tender engines like him do not need to refuel as often. Aubrey and Aiden both keep reminding Shane to refuel at every station they come to on their journey. When Shane eventually agrees to take on more coal at the next station, the station is all out. Shane carries on his way, but soon ends up running out of steam in the middle of nowhere.

Shane asks Thomas to deliver his coaches to the Red Centre and bring back some coal for him while he stays with Thomas' trucks. It doesn't take too long for Thomas to deliver the passengers and return with the coal. Shane is sorry for not listening to his coaches sooner.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Shane
 * Aiden
 * Aubrey

Trivia

 * This story is based on the twenty-third series episode of the same name.