Harold and the Fallen Tree

Harold and the Fallen Tree is a magazine story.

Plot
It has been very windy and stormy on the Island of Sodor. Harold is kept very busy patrolling the island. Thomas thinks he must get very tired, but Henry scoffs and says that the engines work just as hard.

The Fat Controller is busy too and is kept taking precautions due to the weather. Before Henry sets off with his next train, the Fat Controller reminds him to take care. Henry makes good time, but as he travels through the forest, a loud crashing sound is heard. Just ahead, a large tree has fallen on to both Henry's track and the line next to him.

The Fat Controller is called, and it is not long before Harold arrives with some workmen who will cut up the tree. Then, Thomas arrives with trucks to carry the logs in. The workmen wonder about a crane to load the logs, but Harold's pilot assures them there is no need, and Harold soon begins lifting and loading. Once the line is clear, Henry sighs and admits Thomas was right about how hard Harold has to work in this weather.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Harold
 * Sir Topham Hatt