William-J-Benstead

Every summer, all the children on Sodor are invited to a special summer party. There is always a brass band playing, party games and even ice-cream and cake for everyone. The party is in a different place every year and every engine always wants to be chosen to take the children to it. Today was the day of the party, and the Fat Controller came to see Thomas, Percy, Toby and Daisy at Ffarquhar. “This year, the summer party will be taking place at Elsbridge station” he announced. Thomas was hoping he’d be chosen to take the children to the party, but the Fat Controller chose Daisy. Thomas wasn’t too worried, as his jobs involved the party too. “First, you must go to the dairy and collect milk to make the ice-cream” the Fat Controller told Thomas “then you must collect butter from the farm and take it to the junction for the bakery there to make cakes, all in time for the party.” “Yes sir” said Thomas eagerly, and raced out of the shed. When Thomas arrived at the dairy, the milk-churns