Henry the Sick Engine

"Henry the Sick Engine" is an episode of Ian and Wilhelmina's Sodor Adventures.

## ***Plot***

It is the end of another busy day on the Island of Sodor and all of the engines are happy, except Henry who is feeling ill once again. That night, he complains that his boiler is grumbling. Ian and Wilhelmina were worried for him, but Thomas and Roobear tease him about it, but Henry crossly moans that They does not care and leaves. Emily and Emily Elizabeth notice a puddle of water where Henry was standing.

The next morning, the Fat Controller tells Thomas, Roobear, Floppy, Percy and Henry to collect coal trucks and take them to the docks. The two tank engines and the little bear puff away quickly, but Henry is still feeling ill. Despite this, really useful engines do not complain, so this time, he tries to move anyway, worried that the Fat Controller will not care if he is ill again.

Henry is still leaving a trail of water behind him as he puffs along, which worries the two Emilys even more. Roobear, Percy, Floppy and Thomas continue to tease Henry, thinking he is just being lazy. When they arrive at the coaling plant before Henry, they make a plan. Thomas lies to the manager that Henry wants to take more trucks, with Percy adding that Henry is bigger and Roobear finishing with how strong Henry is. The manager agrees. Meanwhile, the two Emily and Emily Elizabeth tell the Fat Controller about Henry's problem and he sends them to find him.

Henry, Ian and Wilhelmina arrive at the coaling plant and Henry was horrified to see a long line of trucks left by Thomas, Roobear, Floppy and Percy. But he still has to take them, so he sets off and pulls with all his might. However, the trucks prove too much and Henry grinds to a halt in the middle of the line. Emily and Emily Elizabeth pull up alongside and sees that Henry, Ian and Wilhelmina needed help. So the two girls change tracks and couples up to Henry while Henry's fireman uncouples the trucks. They set off towards the docks.

When they arrive, the Fat Controller praises the two Emilys and commends Henry on his bravery in taking the trucks despite being ill. Thomas, Roobear, Floppy and Percy are ashamed and apologize to Henry for not believing he was sick. The Fat Controller sends them to pick up Henry's train.

Soon, Henry is mended and back at work, much to Ian and Wilhelmina's delight. But the latter complains and claims that the workmen did not look at his brakes, gauges, or wheels. Emily and Emily Elizabeth assure him that he is back in good condition again but Henry is still unhappy with the Workmen's work.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Henry
* Roobear
* Percy
* Ian Sweeney
* Wilhemina Witch
* Emily
* Floppy
* Emily Elizabeth
* Sir Topham Hatt
* The Coaling Plant Manager (*does not speak*)
* Gordon (*cameo*)
* James (*cameo*)
* Duck (*cameo*)
* Salty (*cameo*)
* Annie and Clarabel (*cameo*)
* Big Mickey (*faceless, cameo*)
* Troublesome Trucks (*deleted scene*)

## Locations

* Tidmouth Sheds
* The Coaling Plant
* Brendam Docks
* Wellsworth
* Henry's Tunnel
* Tidmouth Beach
* The Lighthouse

## Trivia

* The New Series instrumental is used in this episode.
* This story is based on the Thomas & Friends seventh series episode, "What's the Matter With Henry?"