THE SPRING SPECIAL
Birds were singing one Spring day as Henry pulled the school train carriages. He steamed along, collecting children at each station.
When Henry dropped them off at the school, they waved goodbye.
"Bertie will be here shortly. He's taking some of us to the countryside on a special Spring tour!" smiled one little girl.
Henry's next job was to pull a freight train. "Troublesome Trucks won't be half as much fun." he wheeshed, as he left for the main station yard.
Henry hadn't gone far when he saw Bertie. He was parked in a lay-by. The bus driver shouted and waved. Henry stopped at a nearby signal to see what the problem was.
"What's wrong?" asked Henry. "I've broken down," said Bertie "I should be at the school!"
Henry had an idea. "Leave it to me!" he chuffed as he sped off. His first stop was a garage. Henry blew his whistle to alert the manager.
"Bertie needs a tow," he peeped "Will you rescue him with the breakdown lorry?"
"Tell Bertie we're on our way." said the manager. They soon arrived, but Bertie was worried.
"It will take time to repair me," he said "The children won't be able to go on their tour."
"Yes they will!" huffed the Steamie, who puffed off to the school. There, Henry collected the children to take them instead.
Henry was so excited to have such a nice job. He puffed past fields full with newborn lambs and colourful flowers.
Everyone drew lots of pictures before Henry headed back to school. Next morning, the children showed Henry their pictures before they were put up in the waiting room.
"These will make Spring extra special for the passengers!" hooted Henry, happily.
Subtitles by Alexander Kvitblik
