Gale Warning

"Well done, Henry. Perhaps it's useful to be able to stick when you need to, after all."

- James conceding to Henry. Gale Warning is a 1984 annual story.

Plot
A strong gale is sweeping across the island, blowing some slates off the Fat Controller's roof. Later, Henry is taking a stopping train. His first stop is at the station before the viaduct. Luckily, when crossing the viaduct, the wind temporarily drops and Henry manages to cross safely. The next station is in an exposed place too, but Henry is so pleased at crossing the viaduct safely he forgot. As he rattles through the next station, he sees a tree being uprooted by the gale and then falling onto the tracks! Henry applies his brakes and shuts his eyes tight. He opens them, and finds he has stopped six inches from the tree. He pushes the train back to the station, and all the passengers congratulate Henry.

Characters

 * Henry
 * James
 * [[The Fat Controller]
 * Lady Hatt
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Edward (cameo)

Goofs

 * In the last picture, several passengers have Blu-Tack on their shoes.