The night express whistles through the darkness toward its destination — the Land of Nod. The train must, above all, deliver its passengers by midnight so they can make it into children's dreams. The little ones eagerly await the heroes of their nocturnal fantasies: a clumsy yeti, a ballet dancer, a brilliant princess, and even a terrifying yet friendly monster. But suddenly, the train stops — a huge tree has fallen onto the tracks and blocked the way.
