In the middle of England and the Isle of Man, there is an island between them. It's called Sodor and on Sodor there are rivers, streams, and lot's of trees were bird sang. There also a windmill, a coal mine, and a dock where people can vist there. There also something else that is unique about the island. It has lot's and lot's of railway lines where on the island has many different engines old or new. The island is very populer for the engines on the railway which is known as the North Western Railway. There are many differenet stations and other destinations to visit there. The railway is currently run by Sir Stephen Topham Hatt who is also known as the Fat Controller. He makes sure everything runs like clockwork. The island is also very populer thanks to a man known as Reverend Wilbert Vere Awdry. He wrote the railway series which was originally bedtime stories for his sick two year son who had the measles. Then he publish his stories and since then, they help made the Island of Sodor very populer. And when Reverend W. Awdry died, his son Christopher Awdry continue writing and publishing the railway series. And since then, the island became a very famous place to visit. Also the island became so busy, that the Fat Controller purchase many more engines to help out with the work. The Fat Controller would even go visit other railways to have the manger of each different railway let him borrow engines to help out with the extra work. There are also many other kinds of vehicles that help out like road vehicles, cranes, boats, and flying vehicles. Each of them are very useful just like the engines. And each of them is important to the island. Because without one of them, the island would be in a bad state instead of how it is now.
One day, the Fat Controller gather as many engines as he can at Knapford station. " I know you all are wondering why I gather you here." he started. " I have an important annoucement. We will start work on a new station that will also housed the history of this railway and to honor the man and his son that made this railway populer which is none other than Reverend W Awdry and his son Christopher Awdry for the 70th Anniversary of the Railway Series." The engines were surprised and excited. " Now this will be a big project to do, so we need everyones help as much as we can, so I've arrange other engines from the other railways to work hard for the celebration that will come in two months. And when that day comes, I will have Thomas, Edward, Gordon, and Wilbert pull me, the mayor, and the party guest to the new station." Gordon and Thomas were delighted, but Edward seemed unsure. " Oh I don't know sir. I'm very honored, but do you really want an old engine like me to help take the guests to the party?" Edward questioned him. The Fat Controller replied kindly back to him. " Yes Edward. I want you to help take the guests the mayor, and me to the new station. The reason why is becuase you're actully important to the Awdry family. You were one of the first engines to appear in W. Awdry's first book that he wrote. So your important too." But Edward was still unsure. " Oh come on Edward." said Percy excitedly " You can do it." " Percy is right Edward." said Thomas." You're very important to this railway. Your the first engine to have their own story in the Railway Series, so please Edward do it for us, for the Fat Controller, and for this Railway?" Edward thought about it. Then he replied back. " Very well then. It will be my pleasure to help take the guests to the new station." " Then it's settled then." answered the Fat Controller. " Now will start constrution tomarrow, so be prepared." And with that, the Fat Controller went into his office while the engines went back to work. The engines were excited. They're going to see many different engines, road vehicles, and so on.
All the engines were happy. All but James. He was feeling sad. There's gotta be lots and lots of visitors like the Flying Scotsman and Mallard. He had a twin that appeared in the first book of the Railway series. He only appeared one time and was never again mentioned. He came to the island for a spare engine for the extra work. He was one the engines who tried to push Henry out of the tunnel the other was Thomas. He soon left after all the hard work was done. He was never heard of again and James was worried something bad happened to him. He wanted to tell the other engines and the Fat Controller, but all of them were so excited about the celebration that he didn't want wanna spoil their excitement about the 70th anniversary of the Railway Series because he thinks it will cause the others to be worry about the red engine and he wasn't sure if the Fat Controller will help with this problem. He was very worried that the Fat Controller would just ignore this and that he only cares for the characters that are only well know to people. He was scared about this thought. Edward noticed James' feelings. He was curious about this. " Hm James looks sad. I'll talk to him sometime soon." he said to himself as he went back to work. Soon the engines were back at Tidmouth Sheds talking happily about the celebration. " This is gonna so exciting." Percy told Thomas. " I agree Percy." repied Thomas excitedly "This will be an exciting celebration. To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Railway Series." And all the engines agreed without noticing a very sad James in the sheds.