Thomas and the Umbrella

Thomas and the Umbrella is a magazine story.

Plot
The Fat Controller was going to give an important speech at the Town Hall. He had with him an umbrella which he explained was an anniversary present from his wife. The Fat Controller boarded Thomas who took him to the station where he was to catch Bertie.

On the return journey, Thomas was surprised to see something lying on the bank at the side of the rails. It was the Fat Controller's precious umbrella. The driver applied the brakes and jumped down to collect the umbrella. Suddenly, Thomas spied something moving in the bushes. The driver went to investigate and found it was a large, scruffy, lost-looking dog. They decided to take him with them, too.

At the next station, the Fat Controller was looking very cross. He explained that he had tripped whilst running to catch Bertie and dropped it. A dog then picked it up and ran off with it. The Fat Controller was very pleased when the driver handed back his umbrella. Then, the driver showed him the dog. They agreed that they should take him to the dog's home until his owner could be found. Just then, raindrops plopped onto the platform and the Fat Controller was very pleased to have his umbrella back!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Annie and Clarabel (mentioned)
 * Bertie (mentioned)
 * Lady Hatt (not named; mentioned)

Goofs

 * It is said that Sir Topham's umbrella bears the initials "F. C.", presumably standing for "Fat Controller", but that's his nickname given to him by the engines. It's unlikely his wife would have used it.