The New Building

"What sort of building is it? Tell me, do! A school? A shop? A hospital? Oh, do give me a clue!"

- Thomas to his driver

The New Building is a rhyming magazine story.

Plot
Thomas' driver tells his engine that Sir Topham Hatt is arriving soon to open a new building. Thomas wants to know what the new building will be and asks his driver for a clue. The driver tells Thomas that the building will be really useful and that Thomas sees one everyday. Thomas guesses a cinema, library and a house, to which the driver shakes his head.

Thomas is still trying to guess when he pulls into the station. A voice asks him to join the celebration for the new building. The voice turns out to be the Fat Controller's. He asks Thomas what he thinks of his new engine shed.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Sir Topham Hatt