A classic Thomas & Friends story from 1948 starring James the Red Engine for the youngest Thomas & Friends fans. Train-loving boys and girls will be captivated by the classic illustrations, which perfectly capture the personalities of James and the engines in this adventure.

A collection of four stories chronicling the adventures of James the red engine.

The Reverend Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine for his son, Christopher Awdry, who continued his father's work by writing a further 14 books. Thomas fans will be delighted to see all of Christopher Awdry's stories beautifully reproduced and printed for the first time since 1996. Christopher Awdry's first Thomas book for 10 years is also being published by Egmont in September 2007.

"Meet James! James is the number 5 red engine on the Island of Sodor. He has shiny red paint and a brass dome. James is a proud engine but lots of fun. This book is the perfect introduction for little fans of James!"--Back cover.

James boasts to the other engines that he is never late. Then one day Toby blocks the line when he tries to get through with the express.