Diesel and the Ducklings (magazine story)

Diesel and the Ducklings is a magazine story, illustrated using images from the CGI television series.

Plot
One day, as Thomas pulls into Brendam Docks, Diesels biffs into the back of him. Thomas isn't happy, but Diesel sneers and tells him that a diesel is hard as nails and always gruff. Thomas tells Diesel that he would have more friends if he were a nicer engine, but Diesel says his friends don't like him because he's nice, they like him because he's rough and tough. Diesel laughs and oils away.

Later that day, Thomas spots Diesel up ahead talking gently and sweetly to a group of fluffy ducklings. Thomas cannot believe what he is seeing. Diesel begs Thomas not to say anything to the other engines. In return, Diesel promises to be nice to everyone as long as Thomas keeps his secret about the ducklings.

But no matter how many times Thomas reminds Diesel of his promise, it is very hard for Diesel to change his ways. Then, Thomas sees 'Arry and Bert trundling along the tracks. Thomas decides to take 'Arry and Bert to see Diesel's ducklings. Diesel is horrified.

As Thomas races around a corner, he sees the ducklings on the tracks. Thomas applies his brakes and stops just in time. Diesel tells Thomas off for going too fast and the little tank engines apologises. Thomas goes on to explain to Diesel that it is okay to show his soft side and he doesn't have to be rough and tough all the time. For once, Diesel agrees. Then, rough and tough 'Arry and Bert see the little ducklings and instantly fall in love with them, too.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Diesel
 * 'Arry (speaks in speech bubble only)
 * Bert (does not speak)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)
 * Edward (incorrectly mentioned in speech bubble only)

Trivia

 * This magazine story is based on the twentieth season episode of the same name.

Goofs

 * One of Diesel's speech bubbles mentions Edward, but in the corresponding image, it is Gordon he is speaking to.