The Weight of the World - Enterprising Engines

When Atlas takes on his last job, he feels like he has the weight of the world on his buffers.
turtlesandthomas as the Foreman
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GeniDude as Villager 1
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steakandcake as Villager 2
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Effects by TramEngineStudios
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Atlas Model by ArthurtheLMSEngine
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Music by ThomasEdwardHenry, Mavis M, and "Fix You" Cover by Epic Orchestra.
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[@RickVG02]

This is one of the finest pieces of storytelling I've seen in a long time. This is a perfect example of why I'll always have a soft spot for this fandom! This is such a wonderfully happy, yet sad en emotional story. Mid Sodor has always been a truly wonderful little place, with so much undiscovered potential, and this proves my point! Awesome work Matt! Give Watson a hug from me, will you?

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Rick V. G. I sure will! He’d love it. Thank you for the kind words as always Rick!

[@rockyfanatic6846]

Enterprisingengine93 do a episode called the rescue of the atlas the ancient engine he is left on a island in a abandoned shed then on his rescue day they took him on trucks to the steamworks for repairs

[@russellgxy2905]

Words... cannot describe how beautiful this was

[@lukechristmas3951]

Why do I suddenly feel that this is going to have a sequel or even start a mini-series? Those Green fireflies. Green for Glory. And yet I'm sure Jay Gatsby felt like Atlas getting closer and closer with a reward at the end of that Green light at the end of Daisy's dock. The difference being Atlas was following a meaningful reason of Green light with no intent on happiness for purely himself. Gatsby' s Green light chasing was empty in truth.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Luke Christmas oh the Great Gatsby reference gives me life

[@TTF1996]

3:52 Mr stark I don't feel so good

[@vinnyardvineses7205]

Wow, so, when engines die, that's where they're taken? And they go there for a certain reason pertaining to them? And the end has no end, very interesting indeed

[@JollyGoodIdeaFilms]

I think this is what everyone in the world needed right now. With all the sick patients and frontline workers, this episode really embodies the power of the human spirit. It shows us to never give up hope, even in the darkest times, and always give it our all, no matter what we do. Well done, Matt! You continue to emotionally satisfy me, this fandom and the world around you!

[@elsbridgeproductions]

That was a very Enterprising Engines story! Loved all the visuals and voice work, especially from you and Turtles of course. The Coldplay cover was very well placed and really added to the scene, and I love to see more of this intriguing 'afterlife' idea, really ties in the magical undertone of your series! Great work from everyone as always, can't wait to see what you do next!

[@FlyingScotFilms]

This was honestly one of the best stories you have made. I love the idea that you have created for proteus, and always will. It is, without a doubt, the single greatest theory of what happened to Proteus. Keep up the great work Matt!

[@TheTrainModeller]

This was awesome Matt. I loved the comedic notes, but damn did you hit right in the feels. Really cleverly crafted. :)

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

It's sad that the world is like this today, schools and businesses are closing, people are suffering cabin fever, and depression rates are increasing. We all need those green lights for glory in our lives right now.

[@liquidtompls5666]

I wish I could have those green lights as motivation to do my school work in this tough time.

[@jonathancoleman9062]

This comment deserves more recognition

[@user-hm1ij2uj9r]

Jonathan Coleman 、

[@AnnieCYouTube]

Heh.. you know.. When I saw this was a story written by you, even then I had a gut feeling that I wasn't going to make it through this video dry-eyed. The heart of this story and the heart of this little engine is unparalleled, and something I bet we all sorely needed, in this time more than ever. I'm not ashamed to say I cried hardest of all at his line about the lights shining green? This feels like a callback to the fearlessness, the optimism, the magnetic spirit that first drew me to your series back in 2015. It is a tribute to the old, and a blend of the new, and a beautiful awakening towards the future. The skill and artistry in this video.. absolute magic, from the heartfelt voice acting to the stunning custom modelling and those blue skies above the railway lines. I feel like you just poured your heart into this and had fun with it and that is the most beautiful thing of all. We all feel like the weight of the world is on us from time to time, but this is a testament, a look at the THINGS we can achieve, the beauty, even in our final moments. We are more than the sum of our parts, whether those parts are metal or the building blocks of humanity. The future is gleaming, you know? Anyway, I wax on too long. Thank you for this. Thank you

[@AnnieCYouTube]

The engine afterlife gets more and more intriguing..

[@steakandcake]

This was an amazing episode, Matt! I found it very inspiring! And thank you for letting me voice Villager 2!

[@TramEngineStudios]

This was a lovely story dude! Was a pleasure to help out with the VFX's in this!

[@Enterprisingengine93]

TramEngineStudios you’re a lovely story dude

[@TramEngineStudios]

@@Enterprisingengine93 This is a really useful comment

[@MainLineEngine112]

Ahhh I love these Mid Sodor Stories. Tim and Atlas are both given so much good personality in both of these short little stories, and seeing the little connections to Proteus, and “Dead End” has built my intrigue a lot! Definitely gonna have to break out the Speculative Spectacles to look into why Atlas’ afterlife seems to be ongoing while Patriot’s is just a dead end. Very curious indeed... 4:05 So that’s why Bertram’s a tank engine now...

[@infinitybal]

This gave me more emotion than I’ve felt all year, brilliant job!

[@TracksMadeEze]

Green for glory.... *cries in nostalgia* I really like the contrast between Atlas in the "limbo" versus Patriot in his limbo. I'm intrigued to see where all of this goes.

[@josephthemidland4f152]

this is a lovely birthday gift

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Joseph the 4f Fowler no.4541 happy birthday Joseph! I hope it’s awesome

[@WickedFizz999]

4:07 Atlas is connected to the flu network from Harry Potter

[@ToastTheThe]

Oh no.

[@tomyfanclub]

Well done. Keep making videos.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

thank you!

[@NickTF89]

This was a sad but beautiful story. I’ve seen quite a few Atlas customs pop up recently and I’m glad there’s now a good story to go along with him! I’m really liking these Mid Sodor episodes!

[@deantams8666]

So heartfelt, it reminds us of how things were before and how they can always get better if you keep following the green light of glory, just like Atlas.

[@mcbenman1793]

Nothing can describe how beautiful this Is

[@TheBlueSnowplow]

This is so awesome and begs so many fascinating and worthwhile questions. You have ascended beyond a normal Thomas series and have shown how these characters can be used in so many new and interesting ways. I am so excited for what’s next!

[@popularpaxton1827]

Very nice. This reminds me of a certain gallant old engine who might’ve had a similar experience. And thanks for including me in the credits. I was flattered to see my name listed under special thanks. It makes me happy to know that the chassis I sent to you helped make awesome customs that are in even more awesome videos/episodes. Have a great day and I look forward to the next episode. ;)

[@jonathancoleman9062]

This might be just me, but I wasn't even paying attention to the story by the end. I was thinking about how good it'll feel when we've all completed our "last run" and come out of this pandemic situation and restarted our lives. EE93, this was just what I needed right now to lift my spirits out of their slump. I just wanted to thank you for this beautifully emotional episode.

[@thesudriclegend3781]

I felt like the episode ended very abruptly, but then that after credits scene, man. I really enjoyed this. I love seeing more focus being put on the Mid Sodor engines who never got their time to shine. I also really appreciate that you acknowledged Alfred, he always seems to get the short end the stick. And that shot of Proteus' statue, I love it but you are just taunting me with those wellwagons.

[@Percyfan1998]

Marvelous work, dude! I like how you make a concrete end for Atlas who goes out on an exciting, but never the less depressing, end. The use of the Railway Heaven is great, infinite as opposed to the purgatory buffer to buffer of Patriot’s afterlife. Love the allusions to TATMR and the vague hints of what’s been happening on Mid Sodor’s last legs with Bertram’s tender at the bottom of a ravine.

[@calebc.2290]

A fine piece of work can really feel the magic railroad atmosphere in this one. Hope Atlas is not broken up and proteus saved another engine again green for glory indeed for how well this came out Ps adding to the sodor history playlist

[@JayTheFox99]

Wow, that was amazing! Great work!

[@norrambyhero7867]

Such a quaint, resonant story and one that's told beautifully. Really shows what fan stories and videos can offer in simplicity and emotion - wonderful :)

[@_zodiac_3010]

A way to keep high spirits when depression takes it's toll

[@woodenrailwayonly]

You old geezer, ya done it again!

[@sudriansignalman9387]

Such an amazing job Matt, loving the midsodor stories

[@Wheeljack214]

I love how you referenced the Magic Railroad. The whole thing had me in tears.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much!

[@jamesthomas5109]

Awesome video mate, best wishes from the UK as always. I look forward to doing a lines video for you in future. 🇬🇧 🙏 🇺🇸

[@TWA1945]

That was amazing Matt! It was sad, but was very enjoyable to watch at the same time. The story was great! Keep up the good work, TWA ;)

[@HANDEL_03]

Omg Matt this got me in the feels. The music, the flawless voice work, and the solid writing. Splendid work!

[@NolanTheTugboat]

Even though I didn’t shed any tears, this story left me feeling heavy hearted, in a joyful sort of way. You just keep doing it again, E. Time after time, you make some of the best stories in the fandom that just appear seemingly out of nowhere. If I could meet you in person, Matt, I would want to give you a big hug, and tell you just how much of an inspiration you really are to me and this fandom as a whole. Not to mention, how much better the official series would do in your hands... just saying.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Nolan Sheridan Nolan this one of the nicest comments I’ve ever received. Thank you! (Sends hug back as well as complimentary empanadas)

[@steelworksryan3285]

That was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.😭

[@carlmatthews8338]

Just that shot of Bertrams tender gives me a lot more respect for your Bertram. The music was beautiful and the fact that Atlas practically went mad trying to get his job done shows his dedication and care to his work. I'd love to make Mid sodor customs but I barely have a normal Thomas so I'm gonna have to wait a while:) And I know it's not but it's sounds a lot like you voicing Atlas. Anyway, keep up the fantastic work.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

it is ME voicing Atlas. xD the credits were a slight joke hahaha. Thank you for the kind words

[@carlmatthews8338]

Oh and by the way, if you haven't done it already or if you have another method I suggest for your Bertram use the old design and put the new face on it. Don't want to seem like I'm telling you what to do but I just thought I'd suggest it

[@douggietheepiccaledonian1232]

I find it ironic that he feels weight on his buffers when he has none. Never the less, this was great.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Douglas thank you! And you’re right, shoot I didn’t even think of that. I do love the expression. Do you think it would still work if the line was “atlas felt like he had the weight of the world on his buffer-beam?”

[@douggietheepiccaledonian1232]

@@Enterprisingengine93 Ay, no problem! Yeah, that would've been way better. I mean, I love the expression but when you use wooden railway you can't really say stuff like buffer because they lack that feature. They have imaginary buffers I guess.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Douglas thank you so much! :) Maybe if I do a compilation of the videos I’ve done recently I’ll adjust the line then.

[@douggietheepiccaledonian1232]

@@Enterprisingengine93 Epic.

[@BrentSudric]

@@Enterprisingengine93 what about the weight of the world on his coupling(s)?

[@reallyusefulengine5594]

This was wonderful. Thank you for shining a light in these dark times

[@aaron_m_04]

Seeing Atlas on the end line gave me flash backs to BCE and now I’m crying even harder 🙃🙃

[@TerencetheTractor525]

This was extremely touching, Matt! Great job! I especially love how clusters of fireflies added to the overall impression of the plot.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Thank you so much man!!

[@gabrielmoreau96]

I can certainly tell you that this episode lit a fire inside me. Well figuratively speaking of course. One of your finest pieces yet Matt! Well which of your stories haven't been your finest. A pleasure watching as always! Looking forward to the next story! Another one next week I hope?

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Gabriel Moreau thank you so much Gabe! If we play our cards right, I think we will. ;)

[@EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE2EEEEEE]

This is the most happiest story I ever heard

[@hightidekraken]

Stay safe (Great job as always)!

[@George-pq1uw]

Well done Matt another amazing episode this was really beautiful really gave a true Season 4 feeling

[@kaipu3197]

Lights will guide you home this is the best cover

[@benjconstant2838]

beautiful EE93, simply stunning

[@penninefilms4714]

Very thought provoking story especially at this time of great change and uncertainty.

[@UsefulEngine11]

I've seen many videos before but this is a video that will change the course of the way I see Atlas forever this was a truly wonderful story it's nice to see that Atlas what's a hero I think this is better than Tim's story excellent job Matt

[@karseniberra]

once again Matt, you’ve created a masterpiece that was a beautiful bittersweet story with a beautiful bittersweet end

[@jf5805]

this was one good episode

[@Oliverfan2005]

This whole thing is really calming and beautiful to watch. You just keep upping yourself Matt, great job

[@warbabyproductions]

I bet patriot will be so jealous of atlas to have a longer stretch of track then he does

[@MrDuckAndZatara]

Atlas reminds me of the "Mine Engine with no name" from Cactus 190706 "Sodor's long forgotten secret" special.

[@onetrackmind3558]

Thus is amazing and honestly beautiful.

[@jamestheshinyredengine4350]

I always tear up watching this

[@Pyrotrainthing]

Surprised to see a story about Atlas, but a welcome surprise indeed!

[@joshuadunn3198]

Excellent Work & Keep Up The Amazing Work EnterprisingEngine93. ^~^

[@thomasandharry5199]

That was honesty wonderful, what we need right now (:

[@SouthEastRailfan]

That was another amazing story Matt! I wish that the old school tv series would have taken some pointers from you and incorporated more of these characters but nonetheless you do a fantastic job. I always felt that the Mid-Sodor didn’t get as many episodes in the tv series that I felt that it should. But I’m glad this amazing fandom has taken up the slack and you and everyone else has done a fantastic job! - Will

[@growler25]

And your channel is like glory to me😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍Hope the best wishes and prayers to stay safe of this pandemic

[@Enterprisingengine93]

THANK YOU FOR 100K VIEWS

[@alejandronavarro2571]

how excited I got, I almost started crying

[@loganwirth4146]

Simply awesome

[@TrainMania19]

This is amazing! Really this is beautiful

[@bluebellsfan8704]

On time 😎👍

[@visionarylocomotiveworks9703]

I'm seriously digging the community doing all these stories on the Mid-Sodor, since it's a literal gold mine for untapped stories. Joe Exotic sounds like the next rising star in Hollywood! This was definitely a story we needed to hear in a very dark time. And I love the little Easter eggs from the engine purgatory we saw in Dead End and Fortune Teller, as well as the reference to that Bertram story in the works we talked about in January.

[@MisterDanielTofu]

This is as splendid as James' coat of paint!

[@jjmurdock99]

This is awesome

[@morgzs_steamengines1654]

This story is amazing, I love it!

[@meandtheboysproductions657]

This was my favorite of the stories you have made so far! Amazing cinematography! Keep up the good work!

[@mul389]

This is art! You did an amazing job on this!!!

[@stardudeproductions2692]

This is an absolutely outstanding piece of work done by enterprising engine 93 I haven’t seen any thing like this since well maybe yesterday anyways this is amazing a rough and as Bertrum or scruff would say “seize the day everyone“

[@thegreatwesterntankengine2345]

Three words: Excellent Excellent and Excellent

[@lhair02]

a very fitting piece written for this time EE93 Well Done!

[@Enterprisingengine93]

BluebellsofEngland thank you very much!

[@marbles6229]

I really like these videos, I always wanted to see a whole series about the mid sodor engines this one has to be the best episode so far, can't wait for more!

[@graybias9060]

Well,that was beautiful I'm loving those can shots

[@graybias9060]

Sorry meant CAB shots

[@thekaibacorpexpress4043]

Awesome job! :D

[@tropicalrailroadproduction5028]

Dis was beautiful M8 👍👍👍👍👍

[@yodellingyoda9655]

Bro this almost got me crying

[@onetrackmind3558]

6:12 lovely statue of Proteus and very smart not having his lamp on his funnel. 6:37 why is this so beautiful ?

[@NeilFan18]

Very good story I enjoyed it!

[@yanski-sc6vc]

this the most beafutiful peaces of work you did in a lifetime 1000/10

[@Muddydoormat]

This guy should apply for a job at Mattel, writing for the tv series.

[@BrentSudric]

4:00 almost made me shed a tear 😄 EDIT: NEVERMIND, I'M CRYING 😭😢

[@JustinFrazier_360]

That is amazing

[@YoutubeChannel-dh7tb]

Im speechless I've watched you for so many years i love the places you film at outside. Phenomenal work matt!!!!!

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Thank you so much!

[@YoutubeChannel-dh7tb]

@@Enterprisingengine93 your welcome thanks for the reply man :)

[@DonaldTheScottishTwin57646]

Two words... Good job.

[@skarloeyfan01adventures]

That was a awesome episode and I like Atlas 😍😍😍

[@billyjordan8588]

finally one about The Mid Sodor

[@NSB463]

Nice video Enterprising! Absolutely fantabulus EE93

[@thomasfune3383]

Great story

[@bluebellsfan8704]

Amazing video you made today mate and keep up the good work 😎👍😊

[@victorhalliwell2750]

Just gave this its thousandth like. It deserves it. Brava!

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Thank you Victor. This was such a special episode for me. It means the world!

[@victorhalliwell2750]

@@Enterprisingengine93 No problem, been a long time fan and glad my comment could bring you some level of happiness.

[@evanclarke5561]

Good effort, and that ending surely isn't sad.

[@woodenrailwayedward9507]

So to us this is very powerful,but to Atlas it’s just him entertaining himself.

[@I_like_planesandtrains860]

I hope we get more of atlas :o