1 Thomas found The Fat Controller and suggested that an engine from Sodor be upgraded so it could win races at the show That is an excellent idea The Fat Controller said Once he's been streamlined Gordon will be faster than ever Gordon That was not what Thomas had in mind
The next day a railway ferry made a very exciting delivery to Brendam Docks Thomas watched as engines from all over the world rolled ashore Where are you going the Dock Manager asked The Great Railway Show puffed a streamlined Belgian engine That's not here it's happening on the Mainland the Manager replied Everybody back on the ship shouted an Italian shunter The engines jostled and pushed past Thomas as they returned to the ferry 1
A brightly painted engine named Ashima rushed for the departing ferry and bumped into Thomas Whoa he peeped as he teetered on the edge of the quay Dockworkers quickly wrapped a chain around Thomas coupling hook With Ashima's help they pulled him back from the edge Ashima apologised for bumping Thomas and asked if there was another way to the Mainland since she'd now missed her ferry But Thomas didn't answer He just chugged away in a huff
