The Deputation (magazine story)

The Deputation is a magazine story.

Plot
Snow has come early to Sodor and Donald and Douglas are busy clearing the line. They soon come across Henry stuck in a drift and free him. The twins, however, are glum as they know the Fat Controller will be sending one of them away. Edward informs Percy that the engines need a deputation and it is decided that Percy will be the one to tell the Fat Controller, which he does and the Fat Controller ponders. Later, he informs the engines of his decision that both Donald and Douglas will stay on the Island and everyone is very delighted.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Spiteful Brake Van

Trivia

 * This story is based on the second series episode of the same name.

Goofs

 * Donald and Douglas are depicted with nameplates throughout the story when they had yet to receive them in the original story. They also are missing their snowploughs in this adaption.