Stubborn Diesel

Stubborn Diesel is a magazine story.

Plot
One day, James arrives at the harbour to help move trucks. He is not happy about it but knows he will be Really Useful if he does. Diesel is also there and begins to tease James by calling him slow and saying diesels are more efficient.

In his attempt to prove himself, Diesel bumps his trucks too hard which leads to one derailing. The trucks are upset but Diesel tries to place the blame on them. James knows the truth but Diesel tells him to mind his own business. The Fat Controller comes to watch the rescue of the truck and warns Diesel about taking care.

James then moves his trucks alongside a ship so a crane can load them. Once a truck is loaded, James moves forward slightly so the crane can reach each truck. Diesel pulls up behind with more trucks to be loaded and impatiently tells James to get a move on. Diesel ends up shooting forward before the next load can be positioned over James' last truck and ends up hitting Diesel. Nothing is damaged but Diesel is still shaken. James reprimands Diesel and The Fat Controller reminds him that slow engines are safe ones.

Characters

 * James
 * Diesel
 * Troublesome Trucks
 * Sir Topham Hatt