The Best Band is a magazine story.
Plot
James will not stop boasting about being chosen to collect the Brass Band. Then Thomas is sent to collect a special steel band from the West Indies who have arrived at the airport. After their performance at the Main Station, Thomas has to take them back to the airport. They play one last time, accompanied by a workman hitting Thomas' wheels to check for cracks. Now, even James is jealous.
Characters
- Thomas
- James
- Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
- Sodor Brass Band (do not speak)
- Harold (cameo)