Thomas Sends a Message

Thomas Sends a Message is a magazine story.

Plot
One day, Thomas is instructed to take a special train to the paper mill. On his way, Thomas passes a footbridge that has a banner draped over the side. The banner informs Thomas and his crew that Terence's driver's new cap had blown away onto the line. Thomas decides to keep a look out for the cap on his journey.

Further down the line, Thomas' driver spots a mysterious object on the line. Thomas stops and his driver goes to inspect. The object is indeed the cap they were informed about earlier. Thomas is very pleased to have found it. He later notices Terence over on the hillside but Terence is too far away to hear shouts and whistles. Thomas decides to continue on his journey as he is begining to run late.

At the paper mill, Thomas' driver gets an idea. A wide sheet of paper is then painted on and strung across Thomas' side. Thomas tries whistling to Terence on the hillside once again and this time Terence and his driver notice and see Thomas' banner, which informs them the cap is safe and will be waiting at the main station. Later, Terence's driver arrives at the main station, puts his cap securely on his head and thanks Thomas.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Farmer Finney
 * Terence