The Open Top Bus

"I've just seen a double-decker bus that's lost its roof!" "I hope Bulgy hasn't had another accident!"

- Caroline and Thomas

The Open Top Bus, also known as The Best Bus, is a magazine story.

Plot
Thomas is taking the Fat Controller around the island in Annie and Clarabel to plan a sightseeing trip. Caroline tells them about an open top double-decker bus who is on trial from the Mainland. One stormy night, the shed where Thomas, Annie and Clarabel are staying has a leak. Harvey pulls in the following morning with the open top double-decker bus; he explains the bus broke down and because he has no roof, he was soaked in the storm.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Harvey
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Caroline
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Open Top Double-Decker Bus
 * Cranky
 * Bulgy