Part 2 of our Thomas double feature is my own version of the Season 2 story "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree" Enjoy and comment.

THOMAS AND THE MISSING CHRISTMAS TREE

My Version

It was two days before Christmas. Many people were expected on the Island of Sodor for the annual Christmas party, and this year, Sir Topham Hatt wanted the party to be an extra special success. In fact, he was very pleased when he saw that Tidmouth Sheds was all ready for the party.

"Tonight is our annual Christmas party. This year, I want this to be the best party ever. Henry, you will take the Christmas cards and presents to the party. Gordon, you will collect the mayor and the children."

Then, he turned to Thomas.

Thomas, you have the most important job of all, collecting the Christmas tree. Duck will look after Annie and Clarabel while you are away.

"Will we be able to sing carols like we did last year?" asked Thomas

"We'll see." promised Sir Topham Hatt.

"It would be nice to sing carols again." said Thomas as he set off to collect the tree.

Thomas collected the tree safely, but on his way back, large snowdrifts covered the track! Thomas, not looking where he was going, crashed right into the drift!

"I mustn't be late, I mustn't be late!"

He tried to move, but he couldn't! He was stuck.

Worse was to follow. Heavy winds brought a large avalanche of snow down! Poor Thomas was snowed under.

Back at the sheds, the other engines waited and waited for Thomas.

"Perhaps he got stuck in a tunnel." said Gordon.

"He must have got turned onto the branch line." said Henry.

"Or he must have run into a cow!" laughed Donald.

"Silence!" said Sir Topham Hatt. "We all know Thomas collected the tree safely, but the snow has brought down the telephone wires, so we must assume he is stranded near Edward's station."

The engines all felt sorry for Thomas.

"I will need two engines to help rescue Thomas."

All the engines whistled. They all wanted to help rescue Thomas, but the twins, Donald and Douglas were selected.

Snowplows were attached onto Donald and Douglas, and they soon set off to rescue Thomas.

Donald and Douglas charged through the snow. Most times it was easy, but other times it was hard. They then came to the largest snowdrift of them all.

"Help!"

"Hush!" said Donald. "I can hear something."

"Probably the wind!" said Douglas.

"Help!"

"No, listen!" insisted Donald.

"Over here!"

Then, they noticed something under the snow.

"It's Thomas! Come on, the poor wee engine is frozen under there!"

The workmen, along with Thomas' driver and firemen, worked their hardest to dig away the heavy snow. It took a while, but Thomas and the Christmas tree were rescued! They then set off to finish their long journey.

When they arrived back at the station with the tree, everyone clapped and cheered. Sir Topham Hatt was very pleased

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. I give you three cheers for Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, for saving the Christmas tree, and making this occasion possible!"

"Hooray!" cheered the people.

Suddenly, there was a strange whirring sound. It was Harold the Helicopter! With landing lights shining bright, he touched down, bringing the greatest gift of all, Santa Claus!

All the children cheered! Santa presented each child with a candy cane and present, then, the party began!

"It wasn't fun getting stuck in the snow." said Thomas, "but it was worth it for this party! Merry Christmas everyone!"