Connor has to take passengers home from the mainland, but some get left behind that want to return home in time for Christmas. Connor promises to come back for them, but the clock is ticking as all the other engines are starting to struggle to clear the tracks for him.

Whilst the rest of the island is being decorated for Christmas, the scrapyard still looks the same. Percy feels Reg is missing out on the holiday, so he tries to find a gift for him. However, every gift he gets doesn't seem to suit Reg's fancy.