In Trouble Again

In Trouble Again is a magazine story.

Plot
Bill and Ben love causing mischief for the other engines. One day, when Percy brings a load of slate from the quarry to the harbour, Bill and Ben decide to play a trick on him. As Percy is being turned around before going to collect another load of slate, Bill and Ben tell him to stay behind and wait for the coal ship to come in and then bring coal to the main station, as it's coal supply has run out.

Percy knows how serious the issue is and goes to wait. However, it is a long time before the coal ship arrives. Percy returns to the station very late and The Fat Controller is cross. Percy's driver explains what had happened and The Fat Controller reminds Percy he should not always believe the mischievous twins.

The next day, Percy brings more slate to the harbour. Bill and Ben can not help but tease Percy about what happened. Percy informs the twins that, because of their mischief, The Fat Controller is going to send them away. Bill and Ben are very distraught at the idea and later plead to The Fat Controller, saying they will not play tricks anymore. The Fat Controller is pleased to see the twins being apologetic but informs them that, this time, Percy was tricking them.

Characters

 * Percy
 * Bill and Ben
 * Sir Topham Hatt

Goofs

 * In the first illustration, Bill and Ben's right (viewer's left) sandboxes are coloured red.