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A PROMISE FROM THOMAS Based on ‘A Thomas Promise’ by Rick Suvalle Adapted by M. W. Gamble Thomas the Tank Engine was at the junction, resting in the siding and was feeling very pleased with himself. He had shunted all the trucks in the right place and was enjoying a long drink, when Gordon the Big Engine arrived, feeling very cross. Recently, he had been punished by the Fat Controller and had to pull trucks for a whole week. Thomas had arranged the trucks for Gordon and Henry to take to the other end of the line, but there was a problem. “I just got a call from the Fat Controller” the Stationmaster said. “Henry is delayed on the other railway and won’t be able to get back until tea time.” “Well, this is a fine how-do-you-do” said Gordon’s driver. “How are we to make the delivery now?” grumbled the fireman. “We can’t pull all of these trucks on our own.” Just then, Thomas whistled. “Don’t worry” he said. “I can help you with the train, and that’s a promise to the Fat