A Close Shave

[@Oscar-xj1nd]

I like how the change of engine taking the runaway is changed to Henry so it makes more sense than Edward teleporting and taking 20 trucks

[@harwickbranch]

There was no indication that it was Edward in the original book tbf

[@Oscar-xj1nd]

@@harwickbranch they said it was edwards train

[@Oscar-xj1nd]

@@harwickbranch wait your right never mind I just remember the tv version and someone mistakingly saying that Edward had been the one pulling it

[@ChimpManZ1264]

In the book he was helping a foreign engine over the he hill and the passenger engine leaving Crosby was never named either.

[@charimew3745]

Neville was pulling the train, but the runaway was a different train pulled by Henry

[@locomotivefanproductions2090]

“Oh the indignity of The Great Western!” Duck using Gordon’s line I see?? ;)

[@m90sanimations56]

He says " Ohhhh the indignity of a Great Western machineeeee!-"

[@TheBritFromOz008]

The way that line is delivered reminds of Jeremy Clarkson. Specifically how he says “what a machiiiiine!”

[@topwarrior6462]

Now THIS (in my opinion) is what Awdry would've liked for the TVS

[@TobysTramway]

Literally nobody else has captured the runaway sequence more perfectly, I actually felt ducks struggle with handling the runaway! 10/10

[@robrice7246]

3:36 If you notice, you can see that the last 5 trucks (and brakevan) are the ones from the T.V. adaptation of "A Close Shave".

[@IndianaNorthWestern]

I've always thought "what a waste of shaving cream" ever since I first saw this as on VHS as a little kid lol

[@lukechristmas3951]

This is the best version of A Close Shave I have ever seen! I like the little TVS references that have been thrown in and being mixed with the astounding RWS accurate items and the other creative liberties like how Duck did help a foreign engine up the hill but was chased by Henry's train. I always thought the it was the foreign engine who lost their train.

[@ThePolarWorks9101214]

*"OH! OH! WHAT'S GOING ON?! OH! OH!"* I bursted out laughing at that line. Ok but in seriously, you did an AMAZING job like always, keep up the good work!

[@bogdaneq]

,, its only an engine'' *sighs and continues on shaving the customer*

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

@@bogdaneq ONLY an engine?? What would be bad enough? A plane?

[@Meisdino]

Tiger moth: AIGHT BET-@@TheBrickGuy7939

[@Van_of_Trouble]

@@bogdaneq typical Monday 🙄

[@TrainzBoy_1678]

I’m speechless the Cinematography plus the brand new Rws models are just amazing! You really outdone yourself mate Keep it up

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

The fact you used the chase theme from one of my favorite Disney movies, the realistic Sfx, the SPECTACULAR Visuals! And the realistic and iconic feel of the rws and tvs mixed is just amazing

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

What Song Was It?

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

@@jamestheredenginefan5268 Cab chase

[@Damocles178]

A solid adaption. It's wonderfully captivating to see originality in these RWS adaptions. Gives a sense of personal touch. The crash was well done too.

[@ChimpManZ1264]

So glad you said Diesel got sent away for telling lies about Henry. The TV series was a bit weak when they only said Sir Topham never believed Diesel. Kind of defeated the reason for sending Duck to Edwards station which he only did to catch Diesel out next time he tried the same trick again.

[@q.h.s5051]

The chase with Who Framed Roger Rabbit OST? And BTTF music too… Brilliant

[@BANANAsuit231_eggs]

What does bttf stand for?

[@bluetraxdax2001]

@@BANANAsuit231_eggs Back to the Future

[@JohnBachofer]

"A Close Shave" with Star Trek The Motion Picture's music? I never would've imagined that. Surprisingly fitting. I will admit, even with just the music alone I still see the Enterprise in my mind.

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

It’s with music from Who Framed Roger Rabbit

[@PeachLover94]

@@funtimestationstudios3680 It's actually both, I believe. Duck being lifted back to the rails is Ilia's Theme by Jerry Goldsmith with some of Silvestri's _Back to the Future_ score as well.

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

@@PeachLover94 oh, well I wouldn’t know lol 😅

[@TrainEnjoyer]

Mattel; help I can’t make good blue tank engine This guy; *I will recreate the whole entire book series and the fandom likes it*

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

That Was The Greatest Trainz Studios Crash I Have Ever Seen

[@theceoofhumankind8649]

This is absolutely stellar! I loved the choice of Star Trek music towards the end, also!

[@jamiebullock2023]

Once again, another remake spot on! It kind of felt like a live action episode out of nowhere, or should I say an episode from the brenner era with the background voices. Loved the crash too really good camera angles as well. Well done.

[@hughmunford7297]

Absolutely brilliant and incredible: this has to be one of the best RWS styled videos I’ve ever seen, and I’m a sucker for these gorgeous realistic models.

[@macdoeman4560]

I love the sound design, and pacing, of Duck's rescue from the barbershop. Your conveying of weight and scale, would make David Mitton proud!

[@DarthWill3]

The different angles as you go up and down Gordon's hill weren't half bad. Plus, that's some catchy jazz music you've selected for the chase scene. And you really did a number on Duck as well as the lathering. _"Oh, the indignity of the Western MACHIIIIIIIINE!!!"_ ROFL So what do you plan to have next? "The Flying Kipper"? "Down the Mine"? "Percy's Promise"? "Percy Takes the Plunge"? Any stories with major accidents that will test your skills?

[@auraknight1004]

What music was used for the beginning of this story?

[@lowfurts]

The trucks for being simple minded rolling stock are some how extremely smart to the point where they know how many of them it takes to over power an engine and their crew PLUS the brakevan

[@sudrianrailwaystudios676]

Beautiful Work! I especially like how the Narration, Music and Camera Work was done on this one!

[@docterwu_]

3:48 "don't ever buy no weed from the gas station"

[@sodorflubbs5000]

I love this. The story was well told. The graphics were amazing. Especially the faces. (They remind me of the illustrations from the books) They had a great deal of emotion in them. And, as a Thomas & a Star Trek fan hearing that music at the end had me in 7th Heaven. Well done.

[@ronanvave560]

Outstanding work! I wish Wilbert Awdry was still alive, he would've loved this.

[@trainfan-ks5hk]

His son might

[@ronanvave560]

@@trainfan-ks5hk Yes. Christopher as well.

[@Oscar-xj1nd]

I love how the barber seems like this is something that happens weekly

[@a.z.pantera5577]

To be fair, accidents and mishaps occur near constantly on Sodor. The inhabitants probably grew numb to it after a while XD

[@russellgxy2905]

Well what would you expect when you set up your shop at the end of a siding?

[@launcesmechanist9578]

@@russellgxy2905 Probably expecting an engine to want a shave, apparently.

[@lsc_chonkers]

I don't know what to say, all I can say that this was marvoulous! This did really feel RWS accurate, it had so much FEELING into it. Great job as always!

[@loganwirth4146]

Oh my lord my dude that was incredible I've never seen so much detail out of a simulator its emaculate truly beyond words I love the banter too especially when duck crashes and the customer jumps like I almost just died and the barbers like sit your ass down its only an engine then you here duck as he lathered so funny plus all isn't lost in the background noise either just awesome

[@joshuaacosta8105]

This was my favorite episode as a kid and still is. Thank you for making it even better!!

[@jerrycoob4750]

An absolutely awesome video, 4F! It all had a wonderful cinematic feel to it.

[@TheHappyTruckShunter]

The originality of this take on A Close Shave is really well-made! I really enjoyed the cinematographic feel of this adaptation! Splendid work!

[@PrettyDecentCreations]

My god, dude. This looks fascinating! Nice job!

[@awp2902]

this is the most incredible thing I've ever watched great job. Feels like you're watching a live action RSW fantastic job.

[@SheffieldNo14Productions]

Oh my god, I swear if an RWS movie is ever made I want you to be the filmmaker. This was incredible!!

[@mr.sunken2111]

This felt so real, the mix of cartoonish music and realistic models, this feels like a movie - w - (Mainland has certainly out done himself) keep it up!

[@jockdouglass3824]

Do you know how much of a master piece you've made!?

[@gwrstudios5181]

Amazing truly feels like RWS

[@elih.3093]

Incredible, simply Incredible! 👏😊👍

[@M_96668]

I just got to say I love the way that engine tilted to its side. It remends me of the hits era gordons hill.

[@Nightmare_52]

now this, this is quality lovely remake of one of my favourite episodes the only point id like to address is the ambient noises sometimes make it a little hard to hear the voices

[@NorthWesternRailway4]

I don't know how to expressive my self after viewing this, I guess I would say if you ever feel down 4F Productions I hope you remember you have brought so much joy to me and I am sure many others, may that same joy amplified be returned to you in times of need. -Sincerely, Harrison

[@blairtimusprime8770]

This has got to be one of my favourite stories so far 😃 I love the animation

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

Even a star trek crossover with the music. Awesome. 👍🏻

[@foteandotransportes]

The background music , the real models of all locomotives and narration. This adaption is marvelous ; keep going

[@ShortPuff]

wow, the visuals from this is absolutely phenomenal ! If i wasn't aware this a job done by trainz i would've confused it for an official product. Well down ! The only nitpick i have is that the background audio can overwhelm the narration at certain points.

[@TankEngine97]

I absolutely love the sound editing on this. :)

[@TrackMaster844]

A fantastic film! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@dmancluster2631]

I really like the goods trains in this, they’re so long. Very well done! Nice to see a take where the train slows down more towards the barber shop, unique touch. Also really like the flatbed in the beginning that Duck is shunting. Love the music, especially the Trek credits. The Castle in the Sky music from your intro has gotten me thinking about where to put ghibli tracks in Thomas stories

[@vmeroblox]

I really love the models,visuals,and lines in this! But I really wish those sadistic trucks got a punishment but besides that this is a amazing video

[@willemdakevin1681]

This was one of the best recreations of show/books I've every seen, the music, engines, and faces were perfect. One piece of advice I'd give is to adjust the volume levels for the narration as it is a little hard to hear over the background audio

[@LunaIsOnYoutube]

i absolutely LOVE the use of, what i assume is, the sound of the engines in The Train ( 1964 ) because they suit the style so well

[@Dat-Mudkip]

Another smasher! Grand work as always!

[@MrLegoman86]

An epic retelling of an epic story. I however have some notes that would have made it even better that you could try next time. Firstly the audio mix, sound effects throughout where way too loud drowning out the voices making them sound muffled. The aspect ratio was great as it made it feel more epic, but next time if you export the video with the resolution of that frame it would playback without the black bars on KZbin which would make for a better viewing experience. Also perhaps the pacing at the end was bit too slow imo. Besides those things I really enjoyed it, the way you used the route, staging, camera angles and music choices where excellent! I can't wait to see whatever comes next from you.

[@4fproductions637]

Ah, thank you Curtis. I'll take the audio mix into account on my next video. As for the aspect ratio, the bars were actually added in-game using ReShade, and the purpose of them was to try and match the look of the Cinemascope films from the late 50s and early-late 60s. (David Lean's films from that era come to mind here.)

[@MrLegoman86]

@@4fproductions637 Ah ye I got ya. What I'd recommend is to crop them out by exporting out at a resolution fitting a 2:35:1 aspect ratio. just something that would make watching it better on display's of non standard aspect ratios.

[@4fproductions637]

@@MrLegoman86 I'll see if there's an option for that in Resolve.

[@codywilliams8251]

@@4fproductions637 are those new railway series models for 2021?

[@Jacy-dx6dx]

​@@4fproductions637 may I ask where you got your music?

[@doctorprofessoroblivious1282]

I love these models! personally i like when YT creators use more realistic models for the engines over the TVS stuff. not to say i dont like the TVS stuff. i just like the realism.

[@SodorTrain1225]

Great work! By the way, when looking back, I find it funny that when Thomas is pulling Duck onto the rails, he has a similar crash three years later.

[@thomassimpson95]

You mean ''Thomas Comes To Breakfast''?

[@SodorTrain1225]

@@thomassimpson95 Yup!

[@Meisdino]

@@SodorTrain1225 look on the bright side, thomas got some pancakes.

[@samuelfarris1949]

A superb recreation video in every aspect. Nothing felt underplayed; it all felt right. I love especially how weighted the chase sequence is; you easily could have exaggerated the speed for dramatic effect, but you cling the feeling right back to the point that these are heavily-laden goods trucks with a momentum that is fast but controlled by a sense of weight; exactly as it should be in accordance with physics. Regards, Samuel Farris.

[@ilikecheeseilikecheese727]

Holy *welsh coal* this was a great video and so was the models :0

[@AlecWheelweld]

I missed the premiere, but it was too good to not watch! Good job!

[@evanclarke5561]

This is good Mark. Now we need an episode where Duck gives the trucks a lesson for shoving him into the barber's shop.

[@jamesdaredpandaoffical]

The realistic models combined with the faces makes this even better

[@techcraft869]

I love love LOVE these RWS models in this video

[@FeatherWings78]

Love the cameo appearance by Neville

[@chavopatyduckoliverfanstud4149]

Love how you used the who framed Roger rabbit music

[@overly7997]

Dude it’s soo good, I just really wish the narration and the general audio wasn’t so muffled and it was clear

[@jakeevloggs9432]

I need to see more videos with these models!!!!

[@mixedtrafficengine2067]

Fantastic. Simply fantastic.

[@Slyarno2795]

Whoa this looks amazing.

[@rivertownproductions]

Digging the use of Star Trek music in the video!

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Amazing work! Each one is better than the last! But I do have a question, will you ever release a sfx folder?

[@Biggtout]

This dynamic of the story is very original and fitting in the Thomas series, the music is perfect for it

[@wildwind413]

I love how the last five trucks on the runaway are the same that were used in the tv series episode

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

More Of This Would Be Greatly Appreciated

[@trainfan0144]

I would like to see more with the RWS models, and use the actual themes from Thomas

[@jacksalvin364]

3:03 *Suddenly the coupling snaps* 3:08 Herny: Oh no, my goods train. 6:13

[@e_of_2]

Can’t wait for it to start!

[@RustyRail-Productions]

Brilliant work!

[@s.r5133]

La mejor adaptasíon de mi episodio favorito de la serie Classica 🎩😁👍👍👌👌👏👏💯💯🤩🤩😍😍😻😻✨✨🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉 No sé porque pero cuando Duck se estrello que do sumamente épico 🙀🙀🤩🤩

[@rilyboothe832]

Does else anyone notice that the last 5 trucks are the same ones from the TV Series version? Nice reference!

[@Fmrfanster]

Feel like a whole movie

[@Mr_Romulus]

6:12 Don’t worry, *Its only an engine*

[@marcusarline1720]

A fine piece of work

[@charimew3745]

I love this. Maybe Edward's Exploit next?

[@wyattm6782]

OMG RUNAWAY WAS NO JOKE!!!!!!! SO GOOD

[@ThatA3Pacificv0]

Great work man! 👍 Mattel should take notes.

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

DANG The Stripes On The James Model Are Gorgeous

[@archermania9314]

Soooooo Gooood So Realistic

[@kadenrobinson7067]

I love how you use some of the sound effects from the train

[@anoxylitol]

what was the theme from 1:33 , does anyone know?

[@Bragbigfoot_2]

More animation in this style please

[@JamesTheRedEngineProductions]

Now i feel like getting a haircut...

[@macaronivr460]

this is amazing overall 1000/10

[@jackaudreitv9234]

I have to tell you. Thomas's side rods is in the wrong side on his wheels

[@Nuggie7]

im confused where did you get the models i mean henry and duck is there a download link or page?

[@turboemerald9228]

*groan* private trainz models are always the best

[@James_Rivett]

did i hear the Titfield Thunderbolt sound effects for the 14xx for duck and Star Trek the motion picture theme tune for the closing credits?

[@gwrduck7975]

This is amazing

[@evelynjiles22]

I love this in every way

[@Alarcj7]

Wow, just wow!

[@Enterprising11]

"it's only an engine" does this happen every week.