The Best Band

The Best Band is a magazine story.

Plot
James won't stop boasting about being chosen to collect the Brass Band. Then, Thomas is sent to collect a special steel band from the West Indies who have arrived at the airport. After their performance at the Main Station, Thomas has to take them back to the airport. They play one last time, accompanied by a workman hitting Thomas' wheels to check for cracks. Now, even James is jealous.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
 * The Sodor Brass Band (does not speak)
 * Harold (cameo)

Goofs

 * Sodor didn't have an airport in 2003 when the story was published.