Sir Topham Hatt scolds the... James is pulling a line of trucks when suddenly they derail him. Soon Thomas arrives with the Breakdown Crane and James is rescued. I am glad, too, to tell you that the Fat Director, who understands our friends' ways, is still in charge, but is now the Fat Controller. We are nationalised now, but the same engines still work the Region. James the Red Engine is a board book. James is pulling a line of trucks when suddenly they derail him. James was introduced in the second book of "The Railway Series", but we get to know him a little better in this one. Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, Annie & Clarabel are back, as is Sir Topham Hatt (who was called The Fat Director in No. I hope you will enjoy this book too. 1 and No. James, who crashed into the story of Thomas, the Tank Engine, settles down and becomes a useful engine. TRSR JAMES THE RED ENGINE BOOK 3 PART 2 'James And The Boot lace'