Coal (Thomas and Friends episode)

Coal, retitled Henry's Special Coal for American releases, is the eighteenth episode of the first season. In the US, this episode aired on Shining Time Station episodes Happy Accidents and Dan's Big Race. In this episode, Henry was sick and needs special Welsh coal.

Plot
One morning, Henry wakes up feeling very ill and complains about it to James, who simply shrugs it off as Henry being lazy. The Fat Controller is also unhappy about this, given this is the latest in a long line of problems with Henry, and not even new parts or paint seem to help.

Later, as Henry prepares to take his first train, the Fat Controller, determined to get to the bottom of Henry's problems, decides to ride along in the cab. Henry manages to start, but the fireman isn't pleased and notes that Henry's fire doesn't give enough heat. As a result, Henry quickly loses steam, and has to rest when he reaches Wellsworth. Henry's crew and the Fat Controller continue to discuss what the problem is. They then discover the root of the problem; the coal provided is unsuitable for him. While the other engines have nice big fireboxes, Henry's is too small. But if Henry had Welsh coal, he would easily improve, so though it will be expensive, the Fat Controller agrees to send for some Welsh coal.

When the coal arrives, the fireman carefully stokes up Henry's fire to give the best possible results. Henry has his doubts, but his mood changes as he comes into the platform. The Fat Controller was happy to see that Henry was feeling well, and warns the driver not to push him. The driver assures him not to worry, in fact, he'll have to hold him back.

For the first time, Henry makes it to the junction before Thomas. When Thomas arrives, Henry calls him "lazybones" before quickly running off. Thomas, too surprised to be cross reacts with disbelief, and Annie and Clarabel concur with him.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * James
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Edward (does not speak)
 * Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)

Locations

 * Tidmouth Sheds
 * Wellsworth
 * Knapford
 * The Bus Yard
 * Elsbridge