Gale Warning

"Well done, Henry. Perhaps it's useful to be able to stick when you need to, after all"

- James conceding to Henry

Gale Warning is the sixth story in the 1985 Annual. It was illustrated by using images from the television series.

Plot
A strong gale is sweeping across the island, blowing some slates off the Fat Controller's roof. Later, Henry is taking a stopping train. His first stop is at the station before the viaduct. Luckily, when crossing the viaduct, the wind temporarily drops and Henry manages to cross safely. The next station is in an exposed place too, but Henry is so pleased at crossing the viaduct safely that he forgets. As he rattles through the next station, he sees a tree being uprooted by the gale and then falling onto the tracks. Henry applies his brakes and shuts his eyes tight. He opens them and finds he has stopped six inches from the tree. He pushes the train back to the station, and all the passengers congratulate Henry.

Characters

 * Henry
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * James
 * Lady Hatt
 * Edward
 * Gordon
 * Märklin Engine

Locations

 * Topham Hall
 * Lower Tidmouth
 * Wellsworth
 * Knapford
 * The Viaduct

Trivia

 * This story uses pictures from the first series episodes, Edward, Gordon and Henry, Thomas' Train, Thomas in Trouble and Whistles and Sneezes.
 * References to The Sad Story of Henry and Tenders and Turntables are made.

Goofs

 * In the last picture, several passengers have blu-tack on their shoes.
 * Because of the pictures used, Henry is shown in his new shape in the second picture but is in his old shape for the remainder of the story.