Big is Beautiful

"Out you come, little chap!" "Sorry I was so cheeky, Harvey. And you're quite right, big is beautiful!"

- Harvey lifting Thomas back onto the rails

Big is Beautiful is a magazine story.

Plot
Thomas enjoys teasing Harvey about his size. Harvey is a large engine and cannot fit through some of the island's tunnels. One hot summer's day, Harvey runs out of water and has to fetch some out of a river. Thomas warns Harvey about his bad experiences with fishing in the river. Thomas chuckles so hard he forgets to slow down around a sharp corner and lands in a ditch. The Fat Controller orders Harvey to lift Thomas back onto the rails and Thomas has to admit that big can be beautiful!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Harvey
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Harold

Trivia

 * A reference to the first series episode, Thomas Goes Fishing, is made.

Goofs

 * It is said that Harvey's engine makes a "hissing" noise but Harvey is the engine.
 * In some illustrations, the yellow lining around Thomas' cab windows is missing.
 * In two illustrations, Thomas is missing his back couplings.
 * In one illustration, Harvey's side rods are separated.
 * Harvey's buffers are black instead of brown.
 * Harvey's siderods are silver when they should be red.
 * Harvey's running board is white when it should be black.