Thomas & Henry (A T:ANE Story)

Summary

Thomas the Tank Engine learns valuable lessons about patience and responsibility when he's assigned to work with trucks in the yard. After a mistake, the Fat Controller keeps him in the yard to learn from Edward. Thomas also helps Henry face his fear of rain when he encourages him to pull the morning express, showing that only water won't ruin his paint. By the end, Thomas is eager to continue learning and becoming a truly useful engine, gaining experience with trucks and coaches along the way.

Takeaways

• 😀 Thomas struggles with learning about trucks and his duties in the yard.
• 😀 The Fat Controller scolds Thomas for not being patient and prepared enough to work with trucks.
• 😀 Thomas pleads with The Fat Controller, wanting to become a really useful engine and learn more.
• 😀 The Fat Controller asks Edward to teach Thomas how to properly manage the trucks.
• 😀 Gordan mocks Thomas, calling him ‘little Thomas’ and warns him to be careful with the trucks.
• 😀 Edward gives Thomas advice about handling trucks and warns him that they can cause trouble if mishandled.
• 😀 Thomas gets better at shunting and learns to handle trucks and passenger trains more carefully.
• 😀 On a rainy day, Thomas is tasked with pulling the morning express, but Henry is late.
• 😀 Henry avoids his train due to fear of getting his paint ruined by the rain, but Thomas encourages him to face his fears.
• 😀 Henry conquers his fear of the rain, realizing that it doesn’t ruin his paint, and delivers the passengers to the station.
• 😀 The Fat Controller praises Thomas for his work in the yard and tells him to continue learning until he’s fully prepared to handle all tasks.

Q & A

Why was the Fat Controller cross with Thomas?

The Fat Controller was cross with Thomas because he had a lot to learn about handling trucks, and he was not being patient or doing things properly.

What was Thomas's reaction to the Fat Controller's warning?

Thomas pleaded with the Fat Controller, saying he wanted to learn and be a really useful engine, and begged not to be kept in the shed.

What advice did the Fat Controller give to Thomas and Edward?

The Fat Controller advised Thomas and Edward to stay in the yard and focus on learning about trucks, as Thomas needed to gain more experience.

How did Gordon tease Thomas?

Gordon teased Thomas by calling him 'little Thomas' and warning him to be careful with the trucks, laughing as he rushed through the station.

What lesson did Edward teach Thomas about handling trucks?

Edward taught Thomas to be careful with trucks because they could become cross if bumped, which would result in them trying to cause trouble.

How did Thomas feel after being reprimanded and working with Edward?

Thomas felt guilty and apologized to Edward, but Edward reassured him that it was okay, and they worked together as a team.

What happened when Henry was late to pull his train?

Thomas, despite being told to stay in the yard, took the initiative to check on Henry and discovered that Henry was afraid of the rain ruining his paint.

What was Henry's fear, and how did Thomas help him overcome it?

Henry was afraid of the rain because he thought it would ruin his paint. Thomas encouraged him, explaining that rain was just water and wouldn’t harm his paint, which helped Henry gain the courage to go out into the rain.

How did Henry react after overcoming his fear of the rain?

After overcoming his fear, Henry laughed and realized that the rain didn’t damage his paint at all. He felt more confident and continued his journey to the station.

What did the Fat Controller decide about Thomas's work after the events in the yard?

The Fat Controller decided that Thomas had worked well in the yard, but he needed to stay there alone to continue learning, while Edward could return to his regular tasks.