A big storm has rolled into Sodor right before the annual Magic Lantern Festival. The decorations have been ruined, and the lines are blocked. Thomas looks around at the damage. Once he leaves, Sir Topham Hatt arrives. His grandson Stephen has come to the sheds for the day. While Stephen learns about the railway, Percy comes out of his shed. After he leaves, Diesel comes out of his shed after overhearing what has been going on. The woman in charge of the Lantern Festival, Mrs. Martin, is worried about the situation. Diesel is eager to help, but Sir Topham Hatt is angry that he is late. He says that he will have to make up for lost time if he wants the reward of pulling the special truck, which has a surprise inside. Diesel admits that he hates surprises. Sir Topham Hatt says that the Islan