Henry's Forest (magazine story)

Henry's Forest is a magazine story.

Plot
Henry has seen many things change on Sodor. He remembers how there were no diesel engines before the Big Harbour was built. One of Henry's favourite places is the forest of pine trees which he passes when he pulls the express. He can remember when the forest was being planted. Terence and Trevor had helped with the heavy work. When first built, the forest looked a little peculiar seeing the straight rows over the rolling hills. As time passed, the trees grew and now there is a fine forest of magnificent, strong trees.

One day, Henry was passing through the forest when he heard a terrible noise. His driver explains that someone is cutting down the trees. Henry was horrified. His driver continues to explain that the wood is used for making furniture and railway sleepers. The next day, Henry was sent out to the forest with a train of flatbeds to help the workers clear away the timber. Henry felt sad. Where there had been tall trees now looked bare. Henry took the huge logs to the lumbermill to be cut into planks. Henry was glad the wood was being put to good use, but was still sad to loose part of his forest.

The next day, as Henry went through the forest, he was men working there again. They were clearing the stumps away and the branches from the trees. Terence and Trevor were helping. His driver explained that they were going to plant more trees. Henry was now very happy - he hadn't lost his lovely forest after all!

Characters

 * Henry
 * Trevor (does not speak)
 * Terence (does not speak)
 * Gordon (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This story was adapted into the third season episode, Henry's Forest.
 * This story was written by the current head writer of the television series, Andrew Brenner.