Diesel and the Snow

Diesel and the Snow is a magazine story.

Plot
One winter's morning, a fresh layer of snow lays on the ground. Thomas has his snowplow fitted and makes his way down the main line. He eventually sees Percy clearing the opposite line and the two friends share a mutual dislike for the snow.

Thomas soon clears the line to the harbour. Diesel is unhappy to see him as this now means he will have to work. Thomas admits he is only following orders but Diesel just thinks snowplows look silly and that diesel engines can manage without them.

Later, the winter wind blows the snow into a tall drift by the sidings. Diesel charges at the drift but never comes out on the other side. Thomas begins to clear what he can of the drift with his snowplow and soon he can see Diesel with a miserable look on his face poking through. Diesel is far too cold to start up again and has to wait for the workmen to help dig him out with shovels. He does not think snowplows are that silly anymore.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Diesel
 * Sir Topham Hatt