Duncan is grumbling at Christmas time and the engines begin to lose their Christmas spirit. In an attempt to fix the issue, Mr. Percival says that Duncan can be first in line for a new coat of paint if he stays cheery all day. Duncan tries to do just that, but he finds it more difficult than he thought.

Emily is down as she feels she has never had a special delivery, while everyone else around her as. Due to this, she gets very excited when she is asked to deliver a globe to the Animal Park. The strap break off and the globe starts rolling across the railway.