Thomas and the Lighthouse! (magazine story)

"Oh, I hope I won't miss the fireworks! They are my favourite!"

- Thomas

Thomas and the Lighthouse! is a magazine story, illustrated using photographs from the television series

Plot
The Fat Controller has an important job for Thomas; he is to take a special light bulb to lighthouse. He was the told to travel very slowly in case the bulb smashes. Thomas hopes he will be back in time for the firework display and winter festivals that were to take place that night. After collecting the bulb, he meets Emily who is taking the Merry-Go-Round to the festival. Then, Thomas meets James who is hauling the fireworks. Thomas really hopes that he will not miss all the fun. Percy was helping with the preparations, too: he is taking two coach-loads of children in fancy-dress. Next, Thomas meets Edward transporting the Chinese Dragon. This proves too much for Thomas and he decides to go a bit faster. Soon, he was going so fast that he couldn't stop in time and he hits a barrier. The bulb was smashed! Thomas rushes back to the warehouse to collect another bulb, this time he goes slowly and carefully even if it means missing all the fun. As he chuffs towards the lighthouse, he notices the beautiful orange sky. When, the light in the lighthouse is switched on, the light reflects in the sea and Thomas thinks that this is even better than the fireworks!

Character

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Emily
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Edward (does not speak)
 * James (does not speak)
 * Rocky (cameo)
 * Cyril (cameo)
 * Harvey (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This story is based on the eleventh season episode, Thomas and the Lighthouse.

Goofs

 * The text reads, "Then he speeded up just a little bit more...", but it should have read "Then he sped up just a little bit more...".