Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas The Tank Engine was first published in 1946. It was written by the Reverend W. Awdry and illustrated by William Middlemore.

=Stories=

Thomas and Gordon
One day, Thomas, a shunting engine, surprises Gordon, who was resting on a siding, by sneaking up and teasing him. Gordon, furious, wonders how to pay Thomas out.

Next day, Thomas is late starting and forgets to get uncoupled after shunting Gordon's coaches. Gordon takes Thomas on a wild high-speed journey across the island. Thomas later resolves to never tease Gordon again.

Thomas' Train
One morning, Henry is ill and Thomas is the only one available to take his train. Thomas, impatient, leaves much too early and only stops when a signalman points out he is missing his coaches. Thomas goes back and is able to take the train that time, but is teased by the others for a long time afterwards.

Thomas and the Trucks
Thomas wants to see the world, but no one takes notice until Edward offers to give him his trucks. Thomas is excited but careless, and the trucks push him down Gordon's Hill. Thomas only manages to stop in time, and the Fat Controller tells him to start shunting trucks at Edward's station.

Thomas and The Breakdown Train
Thomas is shunting when some trucks pushing James into a field. Thomas comes to his rescue with the breakdown train, and is rewarded with two coaches and his own branch line.

=Featured Characters=
 * Thomas
 * Gordon
 * Edward
 * James
 * Henry (does not speak)
 * Annie and Clarabel (neither speak, and only Annie is seen)