Kevin is called in to assist Cranky at Brendam Docks, but Cranky is insistent that he doesn't need any help - especially from a funny little crane like Kevin.
Gordon suffers a knock to his boiler which causes a leak. Pompous Gordon ignores a warning from Paxton and carries on, but soon comes to a complete stop.
There's nothing Charlie loves more than telling jokes, so when he spots an elephant on the tracks and tries to inform the other engines they all think it's just another one of Charlie's japes.
Following an accident at a water-tower, Paxton sets off to find Thomas' "lost puff". He doesn't realise that "puff" is just another word for "steam" and ends up looking foolish.
Thomas and Duck have to take Harold for repairs. Thomas thinks it would be nice show Harold some sights, but Duck is determined to carry out the job "the Great Western way" which means taking the most direct and prompt route.
After a bout of bad luck, Percy is given a lucky charm. Percy is impressed with the charm when his luck starts to change, but he had dropped the charm just after he was given in and hadn't noticed.
A team of railway inspectors question whether or not Sir Topham Hatt needs two fire engines. This causes panic for Flynn as Belle keeps getting to fires before him.
Thomas dislikes his snowplough and decides to hide it. He soon regrets it when he has to stay in the shed while the other engines are having fun in the snow.
Sir Topham Hatt is to stand-in for Santa Claus at Ulfstead Castle and the Earl gets him a real sleigh. Unfortunately, Thomas bumps into it, sending it hurtling down the hill with Sir Topham inside.
Bill and Ben tease Harvey about his hook and say he must be going fishing. However, Harvey knows being a crane has its advantages which he proves when he derails some flatbeds and is able to clear up his own mess.
Stephen is given the job of being the Afternoon Tea Express for Ulfstead Castle. He is not very fast and gets the other engines to give him a push to speed him up. Unfortunately, Spencer pushes him too fast.