Gordon Slows Down

Gordon Slows Down is a read and colour magazine story.

Plot
Gordon is always in a hurry. So much so that he never has time to look at his surroundings, like when Thomas and James ask him if he saw some newborn lambs in the fields or a freshly blossomed tree. This upsets his friends but Gordon retorts that the Express must be fast.

A few days later, Gordon is returning from taking passengers to the harbour when a red signal causes him to stop. Minutes pass but the signal never changes. Gordon's driver decides to telephone ahead to find out what is wrong. Gordon sighs and looks around. This time he does notice the lambs and the blossoms as well as Terence the Tractor cheerfully ploughing. Terence is surprised to see Gordon not in motion for once! Next, Gordon sees a mother duck leading her ducklings to the pond for their first swim.

Gordon's driver returns and explains the signal is broken and awaiting repairs so they can carry on with their journey. Gordon is sad to leave his beautiful surroundings but is proud to tell his friends about what he saw, much to their delight and surprise!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Terence