The turntable at Tidmouth Sheds freezes in one position and the engines argue about who should get the one accessible berth. It is eventually agreed that Percy should get to use it as he will need someplace to rest after pulling the mail train. The other engines search for other places to sleep, but Gordon turns every shed down.

Edward is due to take a train from the docks to vicarstown, but is delayed. Harvey is the only engine available, but he is not sure if he can do it as it is the first time he has pulled a long train until Porter encourages him. However, he finds the task more difficult than he first thought.