Thomas Flies a Kite

Thomas Flies a Kite is a magazine story.

Plot
One day, Thomas is on a return journey from his branch line when he spies something rise into the air then drop down, which he is very surprised about. The item turns out to be a kite belonging to Stephen and Bridget Hatt, who are on holiday on Sodor.

The children are disappointed as their kite will not stay in the air for too long as there is little wind today. Thomas' driver thinks it could be possible for Thomas to fly the kite.

The driver ties the kite's string to Thomas' cab and the children ask if they can travel with Thomas during his run. The driver asks The Fat Controller and he agrees, along with deciding to travel with his grandchildren. Sure enough, as Thomas picks up speed, the kite flies higher and higher. The children are delighted and praise Thomas for being a very clever engine.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Stephen Hatt
 * Bridget Hatt
 * Clarabel
 * Sir Topham Hatt

Goofs

 * Thomas is only pulling Clarabel with no mention of Annie. In addition, she is facing the wrong way and has a red bufferbeam and running board.