Thomas and the Squeak!

Thomas and the Squeak! is a magazine story.

Plot
One morning, the engines were discussing the arrival of a famous opera sing, Alicia Botti. James thinks he will take her as he's the smartest. Gordon thinks he'll be chosen for the special job because he's the fastest, but one thing they all agree on is that it won't be dirty Percy that's chosen!

Next day, the Fat Controller chose Thomas and Annie to collect the Alicia Botti. At the wash-down, Thomas cuts in the queue ahead of Percy, who had to go without a wash-down. As Thomas was washed and polished, he heard a funny squeaking noise. The driver put oil on Thomas and Annie's wheels and they set off.

Soon, Thomas and Annie arrived at the harbour. Thomas could still hear the bothersome squeaking noise, but forgot all about it when he saw the Fat Controller hold open Annie's door for Alicia to board. Thomas and Annie felt very pleased until they heard a very, very loud scream! There turns out to be a mice inside Annie and the distressed opera singer orders that they summon another engine and carriage immediately. Just then, dirty Percy pulls up. Alicia is delighted to see the grubby-looking engine and she boards Percy's train. Percy felt very proud.

Later that day, Thomas and Percy meet at the wash-down. Thomas apologises for cutting the queue earlier and insists that Percy goes first. Percy then inquires about the mouse. Thomas tells Percy that the mouse is going to live in the engine shed and Annie has named her Alicia.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Alicia Botti
 * Annie (does not speak)
 * Clarabel (cameo)
 * Nancy (cameo)

Trivia

 * This story is based on the sixth season episode, Thomas, Percy and the Squeak.
 * Although she can briefly be seen in a couple of images, she is cut out of the story.