The Express (magazine story)

The Express is a magazine story. The second part of this story is called A Passenger for James.

Plot
James can be a very prideful engine. One day, James is boasting about how fine he is. Gordon rebukes James by saying he is only a goods engine but James clarifies that he can pull passengers too.

Later, when James arrives in the yard, he sees Thomas pulling shiny new express coaches for Gordon. James gets an idea of how he can prove himself and tells Thomas about a change in plans that has allowed him to pull the express while Gordon takes goods.

After James leaves, Gordon arrives and is furious when Thomas explains what has happened. The Fat Controller is informed too and he is also very cross, stating James will be kept in his shed until he learns his lesson.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Henry

Trivia

 * This story - along with the second part of this story - was adapted for the third series episode, No Joke for James.