01x19 - The Flying Kipper

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Henry's driver said, "We've got to take
the Flying Kipper.

"lf we do well, the Fat Controller
may let us pull the express.

"Your special coal is working well."
"Hurrah!" cried Henry.

(Gulls cawing, ship's horn)

All kinds of ships use the harbour -
passenger and cargo ships

and fishing boats unload on the quay.

Some fish goes in a special train
to places far away.

This train is called the Flying Kipper.

Henry was ready at five. There was snow.
Men loaded the vans with fish.

The last door banged
and the Flying Kipper was ready to go.

(Grinding metal, whistle)

"Come on, don't be silly," puffed Henry.

The vans shuddered and groaned.
"Trop-trick. All right."

"That is better," puffed Henry.

Clouds of steam poured from his funnel

and the fire's light shone brightly.
"Hurry!" panted Henry.

They were going well. Signal lights
shone green as they passed.

His driver prepared to stop at a yellow
signal but the home signal was down.

"All clear, Henry. Away we go!"

But the points to a siding were frozen.

The home signal should have said
"danger" but snow had forced it down.

A goods train was waiting in the siding.

lts crew were drinking cocoa.

"The Kipper is due."
"Who cares?"

"Come on, fireman. Back to our engine."
They got out just in time.

(Puffing steam and whistling)

(Crunching and booming)

Henry's driver and fireman had jumped
clear but Henry was dazed.

"The signal was down, sir,"
Henry told the Fat Controller.

"Cheer up. Snow caused the accident."
l'm sending you to Crewe.

"They'll give you a larger firebox
so you won't need special coal."

Henry was doubtful.

(Whistle)

Henry liked Crewe
but was glad to come home.

A crowd of people waited to see him.

He looked so splendid, they cheered.

"Peep-peep! Thank you very much."

Children are often late for school
because they wait for Henry.

He's often pulling the express.

Gordon is jealous.
But that's another story.