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.

James is telling ghost stories, which frightens Percy. James boasts about being brave, so Henry challenges him to take "The Flying Kipper". James backs down after he smells the stench of the fish, and tricks Henry into believing it was all a dream.