Tank Engine Thomas Again

Tank Engine Thomas Again was first published in 1949. It was written by the Reverend W. Awdry and illustrated by C. Reginald Dalby.

=Stories=

Thomas and the Guard
One day, Henry is late at the junction and Thomas is impatient. As the Guard blows the whistle and goes to his van, he trips on an umbrella and, by the tie he's gotten up, Thomas and the train has left. Annie and Clarabel try to convince Thomas to stop, but he pays no attention. They soon reach a signal and stop. The Guard doesn't come to tell them what the matter is, but they soon find out - he's not on the train! Luckily, the Guard runs up a few minutes later and Thomas reaches the Top Station in record time.

Thomas goes Fishing
One day at Elsbridge, the water tower is out of order, so Thomas' crew fill him up with river-water. Thomas experiences pains at the Top station, and an Inspector and the Fat Controller soon discover some fish have been boiled in Thomas' boiler. They fish them out and have a lunch of fish and chips.

Thomas, Terence, and the Snow
One autumn day, Thomas meets a tractor, Terence, and makes fun of his caterpillar tracks. But, when winter comes, Thomas treats his snowplough awfully and it has to be repaired. They can't fix it in time for his next train, and Thomas runs into a snowdrift outside a tunnel. He can't get out, so Bertie takes his passengers and Terence pulls him, Annie and Clarabel out. Thomas, grateful, apologises, and returns home.

Thomas and Bertie
Bertie, a bus, teases Thomas about being lsow, so they decide to have a race. Thomas, although lagging behind at first, gains the lead at the level crossing. Bertie then gets in front after Thomas has to stop to collect passengers, and Bertie stops only to rub it in. However, Thomas gains at Elsbridge after Bertie stops for a traffic light, and although Bertie creeps in front, Thomas, with a burst of speed, rushes into the Top Station in style. Bertie congratulates him when he comes in, and the two become friends.

=Featured Characters=
 * Thomas
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Henry
 * Terence
 * Bertie
 * James (mentioned only)