In the first story, Thomas the Tank Engine breaks his whistle and borrows the local school's bell as a replacement. When he irresponsibly uses it, he is asked by a sick Fat Controller to use it when the time is right. In the second story, Thomas and his friends prepare for a big parade with some rather large special guests. When Percy derails after hearing what seems to be an elephant, could that be the clue as to why James' special parade load has gone missing?—LTPHarry