Thomas the train engine thinks that all the other engines are too busy to help him celebrate his birthday, but he is in for a surprise.

Thomas is getting a brand new train to carry passengers.

Here is the original collection of stories about Thomas in a friendly, new, larger size! First published in 1946, and continuously in print since then, these are the first four of Thomas' many adventures. He cheekily tries to upset Gordon, accidentally leaves his coaches behind, and has a lot of trouble with the Troublesome Trucks, but in the end he learns many lessons about being a Really Useful Engine.