On his way to deliver a goods train to Bridlington on the Mainland, Henry suffers a due to a faulty signal and has to be taken to the Steamworks for repairs. Thomas is upset that Sir Topham Hatt chooses James to take the train in Henry' place. Thomas collects the goods train before James so he can take it to Bridlington himself ("Somebody Has to be the Favorite"). However, the Troublesome Trucks disorient him and he arrives at a canal where Beresford, a crane, refuses to let Thomas pass. Thomas tricks Beresford into letting him pass through ("Who's Thomas?"). Thomas arrives at a rundown shunting yard where he meets Lexi and Theo, failed experimental engines who are no longer in service. They provide him with more coal and water but are unable to help him find his way to Bridlington.