Thomas in Trouble (magazine story)

Thomas in Trouble is a magazine story based upon the episode of the same name from the first series of the television series.

Plot
Thomas often travels down to the quarry on his branch line, this section of track runs near a road and a policeman is often nearby, Thomas was friends with the previous constable but the new policeman isn't very friendly towards him at all. He asks Thomas where are his cowcatcher and side plates, to which Thomas replies that he doesn't "catch cows". Meanwhile, The Fat Controller is having breakfast when the butler arrives with the telephone; he quickly finds out about Thomas' encounter with the policeman and decides to try and sort the issue. He argues with the policeman but to no avail, Thomas then says that the other engines will say he looks like a tram engine. The Fat Controller then remembers his holiday where he travelled on Toby and calls his manager and Toby along with his coach Henrietta arrive on the island. At first, Thomas is jealous of Toby but after Toby spooks the policeman both are now good friends.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Toby
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Ffarquhar Policeman
 * Henrietta

Locations

 * The Quarry Tramroad
 * Elsbridge
 * Lower Tidmouth

Trivia

 * This story is based on the first series episode of the same name.