Trevor to the Rescue!

Trevor to the Rescue! is a magazine story.

Plot
One snowy morning, early in the New Year, Thomas rolls out of the sheds. His driver says that he's made a New Year's Resolution. Thomas doesn't know what a New Year's Resolution is and his driver has to explain it to him. The driver's resolution is to keep his garden shed tidier. Thomas sets off along his branch line and soon puffs past the Vicarage Orchard. Trevor was pleased to see Thomas; the traction engine hadn't seen anyone in days. Thomas always enjoys Trevor's company, but today he cannot stop to chat as the mail needs delivering.

That night, Thomas tells the other engines about New Year Resolutions. James makes a resolution to be even more efficient, but Thomas thinks that all the engines should have the same resolution; to visit lonely Trevor more often. All the engines agree.

Next day, Thomas is fitted with a snowplough and sent out to clear the lines. He spots Bertie and Terence at a level crossing. Bertie was stuck in a snowdrift and Terence had pulled him out. Terence boasts about his caterpillar tracks working well in the snow. Later, Thomas tells Trevor about Terence's rescue. Trevor is sure he wouldn't get stuck in the snow and would like to help Terence by rescuing cars.

Back at the yard, Thomas speaks to the Fat Controller who telephones Jem Cole. It is arranged for Trevor to get his wish and he is delighted to hear that he will be rescuing some vehicles. A van had skid into a ditch by the engine sheds and Trevor is sent to help. Trevor's big wheels crush the snow until it was firm. As predicted, he didn't get stuck at all. After towing the van back to the road, Trevor embarks on his next mission to deliver food for people who are cut off by snow. Trevor isn't lonely any more and he meets plenty of people to talk to during his rescues. He even gives some children a lift to school. The engines needn't bother with their resolution to talk to Trevor more for he is so busy with his rescue work that he hasn't got any time to talk any more!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Terence
 * Trevor
 * Bertie (does not speak)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
 * Jem Cole (does not speak)
 * Percy (cameo)