Sound Around

Sound Around is a magazine story.

Plot
The Fat Controller had arranged a special sound tour for some local schoolchildren. They were very excited as they boarded Gordon's carriages. Every time Gordon blew his whistle throughout the journey, the children would hear a mystery noise and have to guess what it was. First up, Gordon passed a church where the children heard the bells ringing. Second came as they passed and police station and a siren replied to Gordon's whistle. Next up was the airport where they heard some planes. Finally, Gordon returned to the station where a tea had been prepared. Gordon dropped the children off and then raced away to do another job.

Later, as Gordon steamed through a small forest, a branch snapped from a tree and hit Gordon. Soon, Gordon returned to pick up the children. He blew his whistle loudly, but the children didn't recognise the sound. It becomes clear that the branch had broken the big engine's whistle. The children laughed; it was the only sound they had not been able to guess!

Characters

 * Gordon
 * Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
 * Lady Hatt (cameo)

Goofs

 * It is said that Gordon had to stop and his crew pulled the fallen branch clear, but the branch does not look big enough to cause a problem. It would have likely just landed beside the track.