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Thomas the tank engine and Bertie the bus agree to race to see who is faster.

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.

Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends celebrate Christmas on the island of Sodor.

"There is a volcano in the new Dinosaur Park. Some engines think it will erupt! What will Thomas do?"--Page 4 of cover.

Unable to fall asleep, Thomas the tank engine goes on a nighttime adventure in search of a shooting star.

Thomas the Tank Engine discovers mysteries of the past and may even find a treasure when a stranger comes to the Island of Sodor.

Collects twelve stories featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, including "On Misty Island," in which Thomas and Edward go to the logging station on Misty Island.

Introduces Toby the steam engine, relating how he and Henrietta came to run the quarry branch and how he became friends with Thomas and the other engines.