The Railway Open Day

The Railway Open Day is a magazine story.

Plot
One morning, The Fat Controller informs his engines that there is to be a railway open day that day. Thomas asks what that is and The Fat Controller explains it is when people from all over come to learn about the railway. Before long, all the engines are given a good clean and the main station is decorated with flags, a big banner and a long table full of refreshments.

As the visitors arrive, some engines begin to boast about what would attract visitors to them. Gordon thinks about his strength, James thinks about his bright red paint, Diesel and Daisy think about being modern engines and Bill and Ben think about being twins. Thomas, however, feels disapointed as he is in the farthest part of the yard and sees more people enjoying refreshments instead of him.

Soon, The Fat Controller realises that the refreshments table is running low. He makes a telephone call and then asks Thomas to go to Wellsworth for more. Thomas is sure this will get people to notice him and, sure enough, a big crowd cheers for him when he returns. This makes Thomas very happy.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Bill and Ben
 * Diesel
 * Daisy
 * Sir Topham Hatt