Life on the island of Sodor is never boring. Sometimes when the engines are in trouble, they rely on their friends to Race to the Rescue. Watch what happens to Percy when some runaway freight cars cause a near disaster. Cheer on Harold as he comes to the aid of troubled Toby, and help Henry out of a "fishy" situation.

In Percy's Promise, Percy braves a storm to keep his promis to get the children home from the beach. In Percy Takes the Plunge, Percy disobeys a danger sign and is pushed into the sea. The stories are printed upside down from each other and the book must be flipped to read the alternate story.

Based on the Railway series by The Rev. W. Awdry.

In Cows!, Edward's train is broken by cows; Gordon and Henry are stopped by a cow on a bridge. In Saved from Scrap, Edward asks the Vicar to buy Trevor, a traction engine.

Being angry and impatient gets Gordon into trouble --- and James has ouble pulling some heavy freight cars up a steep hill.

Percy is involved with some runaway freight cars that cause a near disaster, Harold comes to the aid of troubled Toby, and Henry gets in a "fishy" situation.

This special collection of stories highlights friendship is stronger than fear.

Thomas and the other engines have various adventures as they learn more about getting along with each other.