A Home for Henry

[@loggior.speedweed4345]

This is what I love about the fandom; we create(necessary) stories the official company wouldn't bother make, sometimes even better than them.

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

Henry has one of the most compelling character arcs in the franchise. Also his theme is one of, if not the most majestic themes.

[@kaydenthescottishwebbtankn9882]

I have to say, Henry was quite right in my opinion. Edward leaving was quite sudden. I'm not one for change, I need time to handle it. This episode captures that perfectly!

[@alfa1134]

Far more complete and dignified than what was shown in Season 22. I especially like how you didn't make Percy into some naive and childish character like what was done in the past series, and Henry wasn't reduced to a "scaredy engine".

[@woodenrailwayedward9507]

Dude, I highly agree with your thought that the whole, Henry goes to Vicarstown thing was brushed over. Can’t wait!

[@ThomasTnPProductions]

The plot of this story is just amazing. I’ve enjoyed a lot this episode, well done!

[@wackytrainswithfaces5920]

Truely a great Henry story! This really highlights Henry's true colors! Can we consider this canon if the engines have to move out of the sheds... Congrats on 5000 subs!

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

I was definitely breaking into tears...

[@thefredsolesboss3442]

0:12 “But I think the question you’re wondering is does the real life Henry still exist “. 0:24 “ that’s right ! the real life Henry still exist” Thanks GWR Studios for coming into my life!

[@thecherisefamily4327]

That’s te same music

[@cookiestarlight8181]

I never seen an steam locomotive before :( My Life Was Just Following Orders Trapped In An House ;(

[@marcasmacdhiarmaid7735]

@@cookiestarlight8181 well, glad you're out and about.

[@cookiestarlight8181]

@@marcasmacdhiarmaid7735 *.....* *I'm Trapped In An House -_-*

[@marcasmacdhiarmaid7735]

@@cookiestarlight8181 oof, right...sorry man

[@kacs2409]

All the original engines (1-5) lived at vicarstown before relocating to tidmouth and ffarquahr. Gordon fell in a ditch there, James span like a top on the turntable, and the big engines went on strike here. It was around the 1930s that they relocated.

[@Danthe25Man]

This truly is the best explanation for Henry’s departure from Tidmouth Sheds and The Steam Team! Excellent job mate! Mattel knows the solution to make things right with the adult Thomas fans but they just don’t want to: expand Tidmouth Sheds to 10 engine births instead of 7 and that way, Edward, Henry and Toby can be welcomed back to The Steam Team!

[@thesudriana016]

Excellent story! I love the idea of Henry moving to Vicarstown as well, but I agree about it being a bit rushed, even when it's unexplained in Confusion Without Delay.

[@Sam_Brunt]

Yeah, they should’ve shown Henry moving to Vicarstown Sheds and him staying with Rosie.

[@jazzykingjack2846]

This is really good. This video shows that change isn't all bad it just depends on if you want change to happen. Also, Henry's true colors show clear in this well done. 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FLAME4564]

Amen to that :3. Indeed theres nothing wrong with changes as long as anyone is willing to embrace it in a posative and innovative way

[@eslm-studios2996]

This is Forever and Ever done right. Good form, mate, good form. Well done. You should be proud.

[@connorlynch1874]

This is pretty good and should be made in CGI, but I hope this isn’t the last time we see Henry grumpy. Even if it defeats the purpose of him moving to Vicarstown, it’s still a big core of his character that made him classic.

[@Sam_Brunt]

Very well worked, this is how the story should’ve been, somewhere along these lines anyway.

[@gregwetzel2580]

An excellent story! As I think about it, the engines moving to other sheds is definitely like an engine being reallocated to a different part of a railway network. Plus, this story makes Henry moving to Vicarstown makes much more sense than it being quick like in "Forever and Ever."

[@DieselofAlrest]

Amazing story. :) The narration was pretty weak in some areas, and I feel like in some scenes, especially during the first scene with Henry and Rosie, there should've been more faces used, but other than that, I'd give this an 8.5/10. :)

[@The_Autistic_Prime]

So much emotion was put into this I can tell. Absolutely amazing! Great work!

[@damonsonnier34]

After 16:10 “What?! *echos 3 times* When did this happen? Nobody told me! Y-you can’t move Henry as well, sir. Why don’t you just go ahead and ju-just change everything!”

[@comicfan1324]

Nice job. This should be canon. #MakeItHappenMattel

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

#MakeItHappenMattel

[@buzz21121]

I usually never watch homemade Thomas the Tank Engine stories but this this really brought a tear to my eye because James Edward and Gordon have been in the same shed ever since shining Time Station but now Edward has a new home and he's happy and I'm happy that he's happy

[@sudrianrailwaystudios676]

That was an Outstanding Story!

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

Indeed!

[@sudrianrailwaystudios676]

Matthew B Yes

[@CraneProductions27]

This was a wicked story for Henry and it shows how it works so well with the timeline. Well done on this mate :) .

[@gameoholic1994]

This was a well-written story. It really gives a legitimate reason for Henry to move to Vicarstown. And congratulations on 5,000 subscribers.

[@carsonwiggle]

Congrats on 5000 subscribers Peel Godred Branch 💛💜❤️💙

[@benray9071]

This was amazing! That ending was so heartwarming.. It nearly had me in tears Btw congrats on 5k subs!

[@jimwahl5003]

Good luck henry

[@silverdrake3353]

Excellent work! Can’t wait for what you got next

[@KameronCousin]

You've done such an awesome job on this! :D

[@angelicaortiz5320]

This is just amazing I can't say anything but great job the music the story the plot of the story every thing great work.

[@JojoCat2008]

I must say, this is great. And shows why Rosie, Percy & Henry are 3 of my 15 favorite TTTE Characters.

[@crossbonesjr3605]

Henry is a legend!! Anyone elsa agree or is it just me?

[@TB76Returns]

Very nice take on this, although I don't personally consider Edward and Henry moving out of Tidmouth Sheds canon, in my headcanon, Rebecca sleeps with Pip and Emma as there are besties, while Nia is besties with Roise. But I like how you took it as if it was a CGI episode

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Nia doesn't exist in my canon. Rebecca lives at Knapford Sheds. Thomas, Percy and Toby remained at the branch line sheds.

[@nicholetheotter1957]

ThomasSirHandel I do agree. My possible universe has Gordon, Henry and James remain at Tidmouth while Edward, Thomas, Percy and Toby remain near their branch lines. Henry would rotate between Tidmouth and Vicarstown, based on plot and/or what jobs he has to do.

[@bradythepokemaniac3675]

In my canon, Gordon, Henry, James and Emily are permanent residents at Tidmouth Sheds. While Thomas, Percy and Edward sleep in the sheds on their branch lines. Rebecca would originally sleep at Knapford, but would relocate to tidmouth later on. While Nia sleeps at welsworth with Edward

[@capeck1993]

And of course Edward moved to Wellsworth because he has a branch line to look after as well as banking duties to attend to.

[@hksproductions8507]

Life is all ways changing some time you have to change with it and I have to say you’re way of doing it is the best way so far

[@eliotreader8220]

this is a nice episode which explains way Henry left the main engine sheds and i like how he and Rosie are the first to Well come Rebecca to Sodor.

[@usualblokeluke]

Fantastic story. How can fans do better with the modern material than the show runners can

[@thealienboi479]

Because unlike mattel we actually about thomas and how the show runs. 😊 Unlike mattel who only cares about money.😒

[@DaveMan1K]

Now that was truly a wonderful tale. It's rare to find someone who looks at the show's changes in an objective light like I do. My theory was that because Henry was being sent to the Mainland more frequently since perhaps "Tale of the Brave", he opted to move to Vicarstown to save on travel time and to potentially avoid any accidents like in "Journey Beyond Sodor". But this honestly makes MUCH more sense than mine does. While I was slightly disappointed that S22 didn't provide a reason for Henry leaving, I was glad they wisely chose to show how the others would react to it, especially Gordon, who's been shown plenty of times to be the most pessimistic about change in any form. Plus there's always a chance they'll have an episode in S23 that gives us something. The ending was very heartwarming and seeing the other engines still keeping in close touch with Henry was more than welcoming. The little moment with Rebecca was a surprise, but in a good way; acting as a precursor to her debut episode. The only glaring error throughout was that Tidmouth Sheds has six berths instead of the correct seven. So in conclusion, where I normally find bashing and complaining about these specific changes to the show, it's extremely refreshing and comforting to find things like this that capture the spirit of the show to the point where they can be considered canon, while still providing a well executed story and keeping the characters consistent with their TV counterparts. Keep up the great work.

[@TheTWRModeller]

One thing that often has been overlooked at the end of A Shed for Edward and that was James not being punished for destroying the sheds and being reckless. I think he should've been kicked out of Tidmouth pernamently!

[@stirlingno.1296]

TheTWRModeller Mate, legit, shut up about this.

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@stirlingno.1296 I'm sorry.

[@flatfourluka1306]

Congrats on 5000 subscribers!

[@jakemiketta3868]

I guess when Henry went to Vicarstown, he never encountered Rebecca before and neither did Edward, have they?

[@amitysluzara2022]

Love how you handled Henry leaving Tidmouth

[@AlongPreservedLines]

Truly great story love the aspect it gives to henry still leaves the question of why vicarstown had to be Henry’s new home despite the fact he had to travel over the island

[@Ty-yt3lj]

TheImperialDiamondSpinosaurus Vicarstown is on the east coast of Sodor, and where the Flying kipper terminates. Henry’s run starts at Knapford harbour on the west coast

[@nicholetheotter1957]

TheImperialDiamondSpinosaurus Vicarstown is closer to the Mainland, where a lot of his jobs seem to be based as he has to take all those goods. I would see this fanmade story as if Henry realised that the Mainland is full of new places, and that he realises that he should live closer to not just fulfil his jobs, but also explore it, as if he had “big adventures” of his own.

[@Woytek101]

I knew it, I knew Henry moving to Vicarstown had something to do with the Flying Kipper.

[@showblasters2373]

I had the same prediction too

[@Trainboy55]

So did I

[@nicholetheotter1957]

Woytek101 It would also be to do with his regular Mainland goods duties. By living closer to the Mainland, he knows that there’s always a big adventure. Because he knows that none of the other Sodor engines get the chance to see what’s beyond Sodor as much as he does. By moving closer to the Mainland, Henry knew it was another big chapter for him, because he knows that the Mainland is full of adventures. He knew that if Thomas was able to see the world, it was time that he himself saw the world too. STH feels proud of Henry for making such a grown-up decision, knowing that while he may not spend as much time on Sodor as he used to, he knew that Henry was always willing to try something new. Leaving Tidmouth Sheds behind and breaking another barrier may have been the hardest decision yet, but Henry knows that Rosie is a good friend who he always gets to share his stories with. Rosie knew that Henry had grown so much as an engine, and that there’s always new things to discover.

[@jeremiahcombs237]

Because Henry always finishes the flying kipper at the last station at the end of the line

[@Woytek101]

Jeremiah Combs exactly, which makes it easier for him mentally and physically. Afterall, a change is as good as a rest.

[@ChrisLShack1998]

I feel like Henry should've been moved Tidmouth so he could take over goods trains coming from the Mainland.

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

Thank you for making the Thomas Community Happy

[@bluebellsfan8704]

This was amazing! Keep posting and keep up the good work my friend, words can't describe how awesome this is 👍🏽👏🏽

[@Ripoff_Productions]

This nearly made me cry. What a nice story, well done!

[@todddavis2041]

If only the tv series could explain changes like this again!

[@NewController01]

...they brought this up in the series.....and yet no one made any complaints when Thomas, Percy and Toby were in their own shed in Season 2

[@NWR1991]

NewController01 - Because the sheds were never established as their home until S4, the series was following the RWS and many of the fans back in the 1980’s/90’s were very young back. This is pretty much a weak argument to make and I liked ‘A Shed For Edward’ and being all good with the idea of them moving :P

[@Joey15811]

I think it should go back to series 1-7 where any engine stays in any shed. I liked When Duck returned to Tidmouth in one of the episodes in CGI will be nice to see characters like Donald Douglas Oliver and others back staying there from time to time

[@NWR1991]

Joseph Gillott - As much as I prefer that, that will never happened.

[@Joey15811]

NWR1991 in know. It’s why I hate this core steam team. If anything it should be Thomas-Oliver as it and even then only 7 berths in the Shed. However half the time it feels like the steam team is just Thomas, Gordon, James and Percy

[@ThomasSirHandel]

The branch line sheds were still technically Tidmouth in the TV Series. But the Steam Team concept needs to die and should have never existed. I can understand Edward, but I personally think it would have made more sense for James to be relocated as a punishment for destroying the sheds. Thomas, Percy and Toby should have remained at the branch line sheds for Season 3 onward.

[@cadenceauntarcticfan6238]

Congratulations on getting 5000 subscribers.

[@RudhlyD]

It Henry look of "a shed for Edward" "big world big adventure" and "forever and ever"

[@roxaclock]

FINALLY WE NEEDED THIS, ITS A CONNECTION TO HENRY'S MOVE

[@jeffreyzheng8875]

Can I just point out that this theme is so good?

[@nbizz710]

SEASON 22 DONE RIGHT

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

That was well done! I do think that this is more what should have happened, give a proper reason for Henry to move, and not remove him from the plot, just have him sleep somewhere else.

[@ConductorBrenner4768]

This shows great skill and story followups

[@milkvanman104]

Beautifully made story!

[@ronandrewmanimtim4148]

Why can’t STH give Henry his jobs after he get some rest and have another engine take care of his other jobs, right?

[@FlyingScotsman-ks8iy]

Great explanation and love the aquarium cars.

[@TheTWRModeller]

Well, that was quite a story.

[@adamk.8511]

*Y U RANT ABOUT JAMES IN THE CHAT!*

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@adamk.8511I don't know, maybe there's something wrong with me. A lot of pent-up rage, frustation and angst inside me boiling, churning and bubbling up inside me. I'm really sorry. :(

[@adamk.8511]

That’s ok. I tried to make it a joke. I’m clearly not good at it:)

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@adamk.8511 Of course you are. Mind you, I would have my uppance coming sooner or later, anyway.

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@adamk.8511 So what if I did? What's the big deal?!

[@horridlorry4233]

This is the kind of stuff TV show need. Good stuff

[@duckthegreatwesternengine1515]

Despite this not being in the show it is my favourite out of every episode I've seen

[@roboticenby]

This was great, this could work as a tv special

[@nicholetheotter1957]

Henry reflecting on his decision be like: “I know it was hard leaving my friends behind at Tidmouth, including Gordon. But as I learned, if Edward made a change that was best for him, then I knew that I needed a change too. I went through a big change myself. I saw myself change as an engine, transitioning from an experimental failure into one of Sodor’s strongest, bravest and most reliable engines, because I never gave up. Moving to Vicarstown permanently is another new chapter in my life. Just like my big overhaul at Crewe, changing sheds is another new beginning. My goods trains take me to and from the Mainland every day, and I’m happy that I get to travel beyond Sodor and stretch my wheels. Living at Vicarstown has opened me up to new experiences I never got to have at Tidmouth. I have a new friend in Rosie, and I get to meet other visiting Mainland engines. Because I now live at Vicarstown, I also now live closer to the Mainland where my jobs take me to. I love going to the Mainland as it’s always fun to go on adventures and see exciting new places. I’m a grown up engine now, and even the Fat Controller is proud at how I made such a mature decision. Moving to the other side of Sodor after spending almost my whole life at Tidmouth was a hard choice, but I’m a strong engine both physically and emotionally. As a certain blue tank engine told me, it’s time that I go out and see the world too. Rosie always loves hearing stories about my amazing adventures on the Mainland and how busy it is. Change can be a good thing, and I’m happy that I made a decision that would be for the better. Also, I wish Rebecca the best of luck taking my place at Tidmouth.”

[@aJunctionMalfunction]

Wow, this was marvelous!

[@TyTheThomasFan]

This is way better than what Mattel gave us!! 😁😁👏👏

[@DOTD-Ko7382]

This makes perfect sense, but sad as well. This actually put a year top my eye!

[@TheSodorCaterpillar]

Nice and congrats on 5k

[@retrowings]

CONGRATS ON 5,000 SUBSCRIBERS MAN

[@FlyingScotFilms]

You sir, have just earned a subscriber,

[@emilianosolis326]

Now this is a proper send off to Henry and a good intro to Rebecca

[@thinaphonpetsiri9907]

You have done a far better job than Mattel in sending Henry off. And for Mattel, I am most frustrated with the fact that they can but they just being sloth and wants to squeeze money rather than investing. I mean, they don’t even have to write Henry and Edward off. Instead, they could have the shed rebuild which could easily hosted even more new characters, the Tidmouth shed in later RWS books is already a good references as it is LMS style roundhouse with around 12-15 berths.

[@dragonzilla6482]

This reminded me of when I left a drama college, I too was going back and forth wether stay or not.

[@elirosen1391]

At 12:41, did Henry say he was "fired" from the flying kipper?

[@chrisrichardson1091]

Actually He Said He Was Tired. 😕

[@thecpmr6276]

My question is, does he still take a morning train at Knapford?

[@Leonardo-cw1dd]

i never saw henry or edward leave tidmouth in canon. and while im with gordon and dont like change this was a fantastic adaptation of how henry moved to vicarstown sheds

[@StevenGarcia118]

Beautiful work mate! This is just lovely! You're very creative and I just love it a lot! Keep it up! :)

[@ThePeelGodredBranch]

Steven Garcia118 Thank you so much! It means a lot :)

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@ThePeelGodredBranch So, how will the follow-up play out exactly? Do we get to see James redeem himself in the eyes of the Fat Controller and his former 'friends' after his 'accident'?

[@ThePeelGodredBranch]

TheTWRModeller everyone seems obsessed with James but I don’t see him as an integral part of this story. Whilst he was the cause of Edward having to move to begin with, at the end of the day it was Edward’s own decision to move, and was that sparked Henry’s. The sequel would focus more on Henry and Gordon.

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@ThePeelGodredBranch I see. Nobody cares about James, anyway. Henry has always been my top-fave character because I can totally relate to him.

[@jakemiketta3868]

Is this like a Shed for Edward when James crashes into the sheds and Edward slept 🛏 at different places and he ended up sleeping 😴 at Wellsworth and Henry is at Vicarstown?

[@ThePeelGodredBranch]

Jake Miketta Yes! This episode takes place before, during and after the events of a Shed for Edward, including the one scene where I recreated it (Edward and Philip at Tidmouth).

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

The Peel Godred Branch Nice Job With The Video. 🙂❤️👍🏻

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@ThePeelGodredBranch What about James? He never gets punished for wrecking the sheds! I don't care how sorry he is and I don't care how Really Useful he wants to be!

[@ajbhuiyan4589]

Henry is one of the most beloved engines on the NWR

[@DoncasterResonance]

Can you do Gordon's history when he was in his old shape and when he was in the gnr and lner pls?

[@MrDankEngine1999]

100th comment! This is a very interesting story of Henry moving out of Tidmouth.

[@DanielChannel57]

Why couldn't Forever and Ever be like this?

[@TheSharkKing45]

Amazing work

[@hamishcameron1082]

First Edward and now Henry

[@prideoftheline2009]

At the beginning, what was the music called? I know it’s Henry’s theme but, it’s more jazzy like James’.

[@prideoftheline2009]

Oh, okay

[@scottishlad4485]

This made me cry Cry more 😭😭😭😭😭

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

Same! After what Mattel did to kick Henry without any further explanation, this fanmade episode had the answer. The starts with Henry. It starts with *ALL* of us.

[@bogdanserban3792]

You are wrong. In the third book of the railway series when Edward and James are pulling Express firstly they passed Henry's tunnel and then Gordon's hill so that means they start from the east (and Tidmouth is in the west) but James has a shed at Knapford Harbour most likely and Henry slept there once but he wasn't sleeping at Tidmouth Sheds in the first couple of books ( because nearly everyone slept at Vicarstown).

[@samanli-tw3id]

Nice to see that Gordon accepts Henry's move to Vickerstown.

[@hackenbeckproductions2683]

Can this be an episode in season 23? It's the perfect length, the new specials are going to be around the same time length. It was also fantastic!!

[@905canadianmuscle6]

Can you do one for Thomas with the music like this. Very triumphant

[@ThePeelGodredBranch]

Vintage sabre26 That’s unfortunately not my music. Be sure to check out Upsidenow and Adam Gurzik - they both composed the epic orchestral themes heard in the video!

[@joeythecat7482]

It was awesome and also when's the next Sodor at War episode?

[@silverdrake3353]

I’m proud of you Henry

[@TheTWRModeller]

When Tidmouth Sheds was repaired (as well as James on a bland note), what was the red engine's punishment?

[@traindude456]

This is such a great idea

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

Before Rebecca arrives on Sodor, this is what a fan made story of how Henry moves to Vicarstown footage shows us.

[@Shawey06]

This is a wonderful story, Henry moving to Vicarstown is an actual plot instead of him moving because Mattel couldn’t care anymore, but I wanna know one thing, where does that Gordon model come from?

[@locomotivefanproductions2090]

Sodor workshops but it’s no longer available.

[@Shawey06]

@@locomotivefanproductions2090 damn, thank you tho

[@Matts_Creations]

I thought Henry was scrapped from the show or gone and I was upset. But Thank goodness Henry is still Here. We love U Henry the Green Engine

[@Blistiana5437]

Silly

[@siennazancanaro2289]

I love it well done 👍

[@chrisrichardson1091]

Since Henry Moved To Vicarstown With Rosie, I Really Miss Him So Much.

[@WickedFizz999]

Hey. Just watched this video and I loved it! I was wondering if you wanted to voice in a trainz 19 movie of mine. I have already filmed and edited so all I need it a voice cast. If you say no it’s ok, I was just wondering. 👍

[@Neiltheboxengine]

Keep up the great job