The engines were happily telling Rebecca about their railway. Henry was there too as he had to take the Flying Kipper that night.

"So, Edward lives at Wellsworth now?" Rebecca asked.

"That's right," replied Henry, "and I'll be living at Vicarstown from now on."

"You didn't move because of me, did you?"

"Of course not. I chose to move, just like Edward."

"Why?" asked Nia.

"Well," said Henry, "there were many reasons for it. Actually, it's quite a story."

"Please tell us," said Rebecca.

And this is the story Henry told them.

It was summertime on the Island of Sodor. The reopening of Ulfstead Castle had been a great success. Connor and Caitlin were kept very busy bringing passengers to and from the Mainland and the other engines were busier too.

One morning, the Fat Controller came to Tidmouth Sheds. "I have made an agreement with the Mainland Controller. We will be speeding up goods services by delivering them directly by rail and I have asked Murdoch, Hank and Hiro to help. Henry, I want you to collect a goods train from the Shunting Yards. Then, you are to fetch some more from Brendam Docks before delivering them to Vicarstown."

"Yes, Sir," whistled Henry and he set off at once; he was excited. More passengers and goods meant the engines would be busier than ever.

The months past and moving goods to and from the Mainland had been a success, but one evening, there was trouble.

Henry arrived at Vicarstown Yard with some more heavy goods when the Yard Manager appeared. "One of Merdoch's cylinders is leaking," he said. "The Fat Controller wants you to take his train to the Mainland. Can you do it?"

Henry felt sorry for Murdoch, but he wanted to help his friend. "I'll certainly try," he puffed, and he marshaled some of his trucks to the front of Murdoch's train.

On the other side of the island, the Fat Controller had just arrived at Tidmouth Sheds. "Ah, there you are, James; don't settle down. I need you to pull the Flying Kipper tonight and deliver fresh fish for the morning."

James was sulky. "But that's Henry's job!"

"Henry has taken a heavy goods train to the Mainland. He won't be back before tomorrow."

James was cross as he left the Sheds. He didn't like pulling trucks and he especially didn't like the smell of fish.

That night, Henry stayed on the Mainland and he was very tired after pulling Murdoch's train. As he made his way back home the next morning, he heard that James had been frightened by a visiting engine named Gator and had fallen into the Fenland. When Henry returned to Knapford, even he couldn't help teasing James. "Thank you for taking the Flying Kipper for me, James, only, you're meant to deliver the fish, not throw them back in the water." And everyone laughed, except for James.

The Fat Controller was very pleased with Henry and decided to have him help with the goods deliveries too. Hank, Hiro and Murdoch were grateful for the help and having another engine working with them allowed them to take it in turns to help the other engines on Sodor.

One day, Henry was taking an important goods train from Knapford to Bridlington on the Mainland, but a faulty signal had caused him to crash into Hiro's train outside Vicarstown Station. James had been asked to take the train the next day. He was very excited, but Thomas was jealous, so he woke up very early and took the train himself. Unfortunately, Thomas had run into trouble, but James managed to find him again and they came back together.

Then one night, Henry had collected another heavy train from the Mainland and arrived at Knapford Yard. He was tired.

"Henry," said the Yard Master, "please leave these trucks here and make your way to Tidmouth. The 'Kipper' is due out soon." Henry yawned. He was a strong engine who liked being busy, but even he had his limits.

Henry soon arrived at Tidmouth Harbour where Duck was getting his train ready. "Good evening, Henry," he said. "You look tired."

"I am," yawned Henry. "I just got back from the Mainland with another heavy train."

"Are you sure you can pull the Flying Kipper tonight?"

"I might need a banker on Gordon's Hill, but I'll manage." But when everyone was ready to leave and the Guard blew his whistle, Henry didn't feel so sure.

Henry was making good time, but he felt more and more tired as he traveled along. When he arrived at Wellsworth, Edward was there. "Hullo, Henry. Oh, are you alright."

"I'm just tired," Henry yawned again, "but I'll make it to Vicarstown."

Edward was anxious about his friend. "Henry, I'm worried. I've never seen you this tired. Maybe you should spend the night in Vicarstown instead of struggling back to Tidmouth."

Henry had spent the night at Vicarstown before. Sometimes, he was up so late and was so tired, it was the best place for him to rest. He gave another big yawn. "I think you're right. Thank you, Edward."

"No problem, Henry. Now, let's get you moving again."

Edward buffered up behind Henry's train and the two engines had an easy job crossing Gordon's Hill. When Henry reached Vicarstown, he felt as tired as he had ever been and when he reached the Shed, he fell asleep almost before his tender touched the buffers.

Murdoch, Hiro and Rosie were surprised to see Henry the next morning. The Firelighter and his Crew were surprised as well. Henry wouldn't wake up and his fire would not light.

The Fireman scratched his head. "No wonder after working so hard yesterday."

"I'll tell the Fat Controller," said the Yard Manager. "Hiro, can you take Henry's local train for him?"

"Of course, Sir. Anything for a friend."

It was almost noon when Henry woke up with a big yawn. "Where am I," he blinked.

"You're in Vicarstown Sheds."

Henry opened his eyes and saw the Fat Controller. "Oh! am I late, Sir?!"

"Calm down, Henry. I'm not cross with you, but you have slept-in quite late. Hiro had to take your first train."

Henry sighed. "I'm sorry, Sir. I was so tired from working so hard, I suppose I couldn't wake up."

"There's nothing to be sorry about," said the Fat Controller kindly. "Even the most reliable engines have their limits. When James arrives, you can take your next train."

"Right away, Sir."

As the day went on, Henry felt better than he had been that night, but he couldn't stop thinking about it. Later, he met Percy at Elsbridge Junction.

"Hullo, Henry. I heard what happened. Are you feeling better after last night?"

"Much better, thank you," Henry replied, "but I keep thinking about it. I feel I've been working harder than ever lately, and it wouldn't be Really Useful of me to push myself too hard."

"It's a good thing you stayed in Vicarstown then. There might have been trouble if you fell asleep on the Main Line."

Then, an idea flew into Henry's funnel. "Percy, I think you just gave me an idea."

"What?"

"You know how I've slept at Vicarstown when I've been too tired after delivering the Flying Kipper? Well, with how hard I've been working with my heavy goods trains to the Mainland…maybe it would be easier if I slept there every night."

Percy was surprised. "Are you sure, Henry? You know how bothered Gordon has been since Edward left Tidmouth Sheds."

"Yes, but Edward moved to Wellsworth to make his work easier. Maybe I should do the same, but I'll have to speak with the Fat Controller first."

That evening, Henry spoke to the Fat Controller about his idea and the next morning, Percy and Philip met up with Henry at Knapford Station.

"Did you ask him, Henry?"

"What did he say?"

Henry smiled. "He said 'yes;' he thinks it's a good idea."

"Enough of this chitter-chattering," grumbled Gordon. "Aren't one of you little engines supposed to bring me my coaches?"

Percy and Philip only chuckled quietly to each other.

"Gordon was very upset after that," said Henry, "but I understand why."

"And now, I understand why you chose to move," added Gordon. "Did I...make you feel bad about your choice?"

"Don't worry, Gordon. We live and learn, remember?" Henry and James both chuckled. Even Gordon managed to smile.

"Come along, Henry," said his Driver. "It's time we were off to the Harbour."

"Goodnight, Henry," called Rebecca. "Thank you for the story."

"Goodnight, Rebecca. I hope you enjoy living here just as much as I have."

All the engines watched until Henry was out of sight, and it wasn't long until they were all asleep.