Keeping up with James



Keeping up with James is a Season 9 Christmas special of Thomas and Friends. narrates this special.

Plot
James is teamed with Edward to clear a path through the snow to Knapford. Edward can't go fast and James is afraid he'll delay him, but cheers up when he finds he can slide at high speeds on the icy rails. James and Edward later collect coal from the coaling plant, and Edward warns James to take care on the icy rails, to no avail. James slides too fast down Gordon's Hill, loses control and derails into a snowdrift. The Fat Controller is cross and tells James he won't be able to pull the presents train, the reason why James wanted to go so fast, and gives the train to Edward. James offers to be Edward's back engine, and the Fat Controller agrees but tells him to be careful. The presents train arrives on time, and James feels proud.