Cold Christmas

Cold Christmas is a magazine story.

Plot
The weather on Sodor has become very cold and soon, snow begins to fall. The Fat Controller tells his engines to put on their snowplows on. Thomas is reluctant at first but soon accepts it. It takes a while for Thomas to warm up and when he arrives at the coal hopper, it is only half full. Henry informs Thomas he will be collecting a shipment of coal at the harbour later.

When Thomas takes empty trucks to the clay pits, he surprised to find Bill and Ben with a larger amount of coal then usual. In the shed that night, Henry sadly informs the other engines that the ship was caught in a snow storm and had to turn back. Duck fears a fuel shortage for the steam engines will occur this winter.

Next morning, Thomas passes the orchard and finds Trevor looking sad. Trevor explains that the Christmas Pantomime has been cancelled due to no coal to warm the church hall. Thomas suddenly remembers about the large amount of coal at the clay pits and speaks to The Fat Controller. The Fat Controller appreciates Thomas' idea and the twins gladly let Thomas have a share of the coal. The Christmas Pantomime goes on to great success and the engines are very greatful when the coal shipment gets through the next day.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Duck
 * Bill and Ben
 * Trevor
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Vicar of Wellsworth
 * Percy
 * Annie and Clarabel

Goofs

 * In the final illustration, Thomas' snowplow is coloured black.