Shining Time Station is a railroad station that is owned and operated by Stacy Jones, though she is assisted by several other employees. However, the station has a secret that permits it to be unique: Mister Conductor, a tiny man who lives in a painting, can spring to life at any moment in order to tell those interested in hearing him a story about Thomas the Tank Engine. Three children often visit the station in order to spend time there, though whenever Mister Conductor comes alive, they’re always interested in taking the time to hear one of his stories.