How I Would Adapt James And The Diesel Engines For Thomas & Friends

[@Glitcheonwriter]

Daisy replacing Old Stuck-Up makes so much sense! I can't believe I've never thought of that! :0

[@samlovatt6966]

I can always remember how James would be like when it comes to diesel trains back in the day, so this will be fun.

[@thomasfanstudios280]

I find it so hilarious that the number 5 engine was being saved by the other number 5 engine

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

You call it hilarious, I call it poetic.

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

Here’s how I’d’ve done it (set in the CGI timeline): “Old Stuck-Up” starts with the arrival of twin Class 08s Paxton and Sidney. While the two are friendly, James reminds everyone of what happened with Diesel- perhaps they’re putting on an act. As he’s ranting about how much trouble diesels cause, he forgets to notice how one of his flatbeds’ bogies has slipped onto another set of tracks. The flatbed knocks over a signal. Surprise, this is also half “Crossed Lines”! “Mixed Signals” is about Sidney’s forgetfulness and his driver’s naïveté regarding Sodor’s railways causing much confusion and delay. James oversees Sidney’s bumbling and makes a rude comment- something that earns him the rebuke of Edward. “Paxton’s Little Friends” acts as Paxton’s first introduction to the Skarloey Railway crew. Unfortunately, Sir Handel and Peter Sam are in no mood to make friends with him due to James having spread rumors about him. This results in Duncan, in a rare moment of being the voice of reason, having to sort things out and give Paxton a proper chance. “James Runs Dry” takes the place of both “Deep Freeze” and “Gordon Runs Dry”. A pebble punctures James’s boiler and, despite Paxton’s concerns, he puffs on until the leak renders him unable to steam. Paxton comes by, and James assumes the worst- only to be surprised by how kind Paxton is about the matter. The two have a chat on their way to the Steamworks, and James decides to put his distaste for diesels aside.

[@amitysluzara2022]

Lovely adaptation! I love the concept of James prejudice ending in S7

[@harrisonallen651]

Some RWS in a Hit era episode would be quite the site

[@no.1machopfan503]

I for one liked how Christopher Awdry addressed the serious real-life issue of racism in this book. Speaking of serious issues, the books The Twin Engines and Enterprising Engines also addressed the issue of asylum seekers, in a way that makes it clear that the Rev W Awdry stands with them, and supports helping them. Douglas and Oliver are both asylum seekers who fled to Sodor to escape scrap, and reading and thinking about both their backstories helped shape my own view on asylum seekers in the real world. I would love to see you make a video on this once you're done with TUGS month!

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Cool idea!

[@jacobjcb8883]

This book also shows that Thomas ISN'T racist despite a lot of left wing parents overanalysing it to hell And I never knew about some of the metaphorical messages the Awdries put in their stories

[@NewController01]

Would it have made more sense, to have Fire Engine in Henry and the Express, swapping it out with Sliding Scales and vice versa?...OR...have made Henry and the Express a second book to include 5 stories?

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Perhaps, who knows?

[@kevin-2.1]

I love the idea of James being a fire engine.

[@dougsfilmtv9810]

Good video! If I was adapting this for CGI, I would introduce Bear in this story and bring back other diesels like Boco, Derek and Bowler aka Class 40.

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

I had "DEJA VU" playing in my soul when you imagined Daisy drifting between 2 tracks... 😂🎶

[@Damocles178]

That is a nice idea. James never had to really answer for what he said about Rusty to Duncan in "rock 'n roll". It certainly makes sense that Duncan would later defend Rusty as by then Rusty had earned his respect and gratitude; Duncan would not be impressed by James' attitude the next time he badmouthed diesels. It is perhaps fitting that Rusty would be the one to help James out and finally resolve James issue with Diesels in the TV Series. As for the railway series a random Diesel (The Works Diesel) James barely knew to finally change his mind just doesn't seem right but then again it can still serve as a bit of an eye opener for how James would feel about Diesels from the other railway in general. James barely knew Old Stuck Up and he displayed the typical attitude James seemed to expect from Diesels from the other railway. By contrast the Diesel that won him over may have been able to change James outlook purely on the merit that he was the first Diesel who presumably still belonged to British Rail to be nice to James. Sure James liked Boco and Bear but they belonged to the fat controller. Though one could argue Bear should have won James over already as he did try to defend the railway from D199's hostility; after all when he and D199 came they both still belonged to British Rail initially.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks, and I agree. While I get that a stranger diesel can show that good people can come from anywhere, doing that just wastes opportunities to flesh out already established RWS characters that haven't had much time in the spotlight (Rusty & Bear etc). Plus James liking Boco and Bear never made sense to me since the only time prior to this book that he interacted with either of them was when he belittled Boco to Duck. How did Boco win him over? Just seems like a throw away line and wasted story potential. Thanks again! :)

[@Damocles178]

@@cindersandashesuk5744 Absolutely. Before even being bought by the Fat Controller Bear defended the Fat Controllers engines. He alone should've had the power to change James attitude despite being under British Railways at the time. At the very least in the Railway Series illustration of Super Rescue it's implied James was there for the argument between D199 and the others. Still would be nice to have seen proper interaction between James, Boco and Bear.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

I honestly deeply hate this book because James' hatred against diesels ends and I hate that. It should never end.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

👍

[@thetttefanwithlegos2992]

Another logical but impressive interpretation on the Railway Series book, nice work Cinder. Allow me to share my own spin on the story arc. My interpretation is the stories would take place around Season 4 (acknowledging James and Duncan’s interaction in Rock n Roll). But I would move Fire Engine to Season 5 because it will be a fitting episode in a series about disasters and horrors. My take on the three other stories build off the character conflict from Season 3’s Buzz Buzz. In that episode, James has a dislike towards BoCo and it was never resolved afterwards. I think he will overcome his diesel prejudice with developing a friendship with a diesel he knows, and it will also give BoCo some characterization. In Crossed Lines, James badmouths about BoCo to the others before getting his comeuppance with the signal. In Deep Freeze, BoCo is the one to rescue James and change his mind about diesels. Finally, I would use Old Stuck Up as the last chapter of the story arc, as a way to flesh out James’ newfound friendship with BoCo. Class 40 will be in place of the visiting diesel whom BoCo showed around. Instead of Henry cracking a joke, James will be the one to have a laugh with BoCo. And that’s my version of James and the Diesel Engines. Again, good work on your part Cinder.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks dude! Love your idea! Very simple, yet effective!

[@thetttefanwithlegos2992]

@@cindersandashesuk5744 thanks man, I thought this saga would make a good James and BoCo arc. Note: I could also use Devious Diesel as Old Stuck Up.

[@MrTCG90]

An excellent video brother. I especially liked the vignette about Rusty

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks bro 🙏

[@sodorrailwaystudios2006]

What a fantastic video! It definitely was worth the wait. I quite like your take on the stories, especially of Deep Freeze. I couldn't agree more that your version would be a great moment of character growth for Duncan! Personally I'd prefer for the stories to be in Season 4 or 5, with the exception of maybe Fire Engine because I'm personally not a huge fan of grumpy Henry, and much prefer his Season 6 or so onwards portrayal (yes, even CGI Henry, please don't shoot me). But otherwise, great video! And I really look forward to TUGS month!

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks! ☺Fire Engine would definetly be a good episode in CGI!

[@raptorrixx99-wv2hl]

*Sinister smile* Imma shoot regardless 🥴

[@thesudriana016]

James & the Diesel Engines is a fun concept that's not executed well. I would've liked it if this were Bear instead of a random Works diesel because the latter feels sorta on the Mainland as if he still belongs to British Railways. Also, Henry's story is fun but why this book? The same issue I had is also w/ Percy & the Trousers being in Henry the Green Engine when it should've been in Percy's book to give a prologue to Percy's arc. Fire Engine could've easily taken place within the events of Out of Puff and Overhaul to give a build up for Henry's overhaul. What do you think?

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

It's possible the Diesel did belong to BR at the time since they obviously weren't prepared for James breaking down. It's possible no one else was available to help him.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Agreed. Switching some of the stories around would have certainly helped with the flow of the books. Bear would have been a great fit for the books version! He got little to no acknowledgment after his debut!

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

@cindersandashesuk5744 Yeah but I do have a better plan for Bear. If I adapted "Rusty to the Rescue" for the RWS, he would take Rusty's role. (Didn't realize this wasn't my comment)

[@thesudriana016]

@@pizzaplanettruck9761 That's good, though I've already done a similar take on RTTR with Bear as the main character in Great Sodor Engines.

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

@thesudriana016 Just saw it. My version would use Rosie in Stepney's role. I originally used BoCo for Rusty till I realized the truth about Bear.

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Personally I'd have these stories set in Season 5 with Old Stuck Up being Class 40's model covered in vinyl sheets like how they did Smudger.

[@saulgodinez3667]

Grand video

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks :)

[@bernarda1247]

Haven’t watched yet but I already know it’s going to be fire.

[@stuartbarclay7940]

Really cool ideas!😄👍 How I Would Adapt James and the Diesel Engines: Crossed Lines is adapted during Season 2 and takes place after Edward's Exploit. Fire Engine and Deep Freeze are both adapted during Season 5 (With James in Edward's role and Derek in the Works Diesel's role). As for Old-Stuck-Up....well, I have many ideas! 1. Adapt it during Season 2 and have Diesel in Old-Stuck-Up's role (By giving him a second chance) and Daisy in Bear's role. 2. Adapt it during Season 5 and have D261 in Old-Stuck-Up's role (Again, by giving him a second chance) 3. Adapt it as a short prequel film to Thomas and the Magic Railroad and have Diesel 10 in Old-Stuck-Up's role and Toby in BoCo's role (Only instead of crashing into the back wall of the shed, Diesel 10 derails and, in a attempt to stop himself, swings his claw (Pinchy) wildly around, only for his claw to smash into the side of the shed making a hole in it, hence why there's scaffolding in the film). 4. Adapt it during Season 21 and have it take place after Super Rescue (With D199/Spamcam in Old-Stuck-Up's role).

[@12Snowpeach]

Here's how I would've done it. Old Stuck Up replaces some nothing episode like Baa! in Season 5 and will give Douglas a role who was totally absent anywhere that season with Old Stuck Up being a repaint of Class 40 much like how Bertram is a repaint of Duke, Crossed Lines would take place in Season 6 replacing some unlikable episode like Thomas, Percy and the Squeak or hell even ax Dunkin' Duncan another weak episode that season which showcases Duncan stepping into boundaries, Fire Engine and Deep Freeze replace What's the Matter with Henry? and James and the Queen of Sodor's placements in Season 7, but instead of Edward rescuing the express it's an existing diesel character like Salty as we've seen smaller diesels move heavy coaches. Look at Emily and the Special Cars from the HiT era, and it would end with Henry making a cheeky remark to James "See James diesels are alright and trustworthy after all." with James' comeback being "You should've controlled your temper. You would've been better off. Ah well as least you're not willing to make a rude remark about the color of fire engines now." Which in turn would make the story relevant to diesels and in Deep Freeze it's Salty that replaces the Works Diesel and James admits to Henry that Salty really is a handyman like after all which can speak for all diesels which puts a conclusive end to James in the classic series much better than some rehash of his attitude in Dirty Objects, but his karma being nowhere near as sympathetic. What do you think?

[@stuartbarclay7940]

@@12Snowpeach Not bad (I respect your opinion on those episodes).

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks Stuart! Love your ideas!

[@Matts_Creations]

Number 2. I do like that. Number 3, I had the exact idea with D10 Being old stuck up.

[@imrandarr1094]

Crossed Lines can easily be adapted during S2 after Edward’s Exploit. Suddery Station Master did something like this and I highly recommend checking it out! Not sure about the other three stories tbh.

[@jacobjcb8883]

If I were to adapt "Old Stuck Up" It would be a flashback story told by James and Class 40 would be repainted BR Blue Daisy traveling 2 ways at once in "Crossed Lines" is an ingenious idea so I'd keep that, maybe as well as a signal, Daisy could also collide with a small building or even better, a support for a bridge and have it be a half adaption of TUGS's High Tide. Of course, I prefer to keep things faithful as possible to the RWS so I'd have the "Crossed Lines" adaption as a separate story to the real one with the real one being mentioned by James in the episode

[@FictionalADDON]

Just replace Trusty Rusty with your deep freeze then it works.

[@rmgilyard]

Salty can help James too, he’s very jolly and loves to tell a lot of stories. Plus James loves hearing action stories, so he can work.

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

James did interact with Salty in "James goes too far".

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

While I can understand why some may look down upon the Works Diesel, I do see why he/she was needed. If that had been BoCo or Bear, James may not have changed as he already knew them. What makes the Works Diesel different from other good diesels, except Pip and Emma, is he/she is a good Diesel despite being part of the most numerous and one of the most successful mainline Diesel classes in the UK. However, I would probably end the book with James rescuing a Diesel from scrap, much like T1E2H3 did with Oliver and Paxton, but with James and Old Stuck-Up, allowing OSU to redeem himself, making him different from D261 or D199. Also, I would probably move the book to Season 4 so we would've seen Bowler. His model could be repainted to make Old Stuck Up since they're both Class 40s.

[@Keaness]

Yes exactly.. he’d just be reminded how good BoCo or Bear really are If they rescued him… nothing else would change

[@karenfan010]

tbh I’d replace old stuck up with diesel 10 because in thomas and the magic railroad it established that diesel 10 has been on the island before but he has never been seen until now so this could be diesel 10’s origin story or something.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Solid idea, Karen.

[@thomasegcouplesandships1956]

This is gonna be so exciting! Funny thing is, I'm gonna start How I would adapt "Insert Railway Series Book or Story here* tonight! 😆

[@thomasegcouplesandships1956]

Man! Your adaption ideas are very clever! Here is how I would adapt James and the Diesel Engines Old Stuck-Up The story is part of Season 4 in my version, but Spamcan from Super Rescue takes the role of Old Stuck-Up as I don't want him to be a one time character. Crossed Lines Crossed Lines is part of Season 2 in my version, but it takes place after Edward's Exploit whereas James' hatred towards Diesels is still very present. Fire-Engine Fire-Engine is part of Season 4 in my version, but it's adapted quite beat for beat and the fire starts to roar like crazy in order to add a bit more impact. Deep Freeze Deep Freeze is also part of Season 2 in my version, but it's set before Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree and it will explain why it's snowing in the aforementioned Christmas episode. But Boco is the one who helps out James here. For your next Railway Series adaption, I still think it could be Great Little Engines.

[@dylanlyles9453]

This is genius! You are a genius!

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Appreciate the kind words! Love your ideas! :)

[@thomasegcouplesandships1956]

@@cindersandashesuk5744 thx and NP

[@Matts_Creations]

This great can I try to adapt these because this is great my guy

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks dude! ☺️ good ahead

[@Toysonicandfriends2]

I actually, like these stories

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

👍

[@TheSpongeBobGuy01]

I would adapt the book in the CGI series, and would take place after Day Of The Diesels. James was still angry at the diesels after they took over the Steamworks. But after he took on too much water during the winter, and Norman had to rescue him, he realized that not all diesels are not that bad.

[@harrishyatt6283]

middle engine should have ended with sir topham hatt scolding at james being a middle engine but percy informs james about arry and bert doing this to him and percy, sir topham hatt would give arry and bert a peace of his mind along with making them say sorry to percy and james and karma would get arry and bert

[@buzzytrombone4353]

I would've adapted elements of it in the story of Day of the Diesels with James taking Percy's role because he would want to give some lip to Diesel 10, only following his requests about the Dieselworks as a way of getting him in trouble for the disgusting stuff he did to The Fat Controller, who he had a bad run in with, with the crashes from Old Stuck Up and Crossed Lines being the inciting incident for the story and the second act break respectively.

[@LukeOfSodor22]

TBH, if I were to write fire engines, I would replace Edward with either BoCo or Bear. Don't get me wrong, i love Edward he is my favourite character, but think about it if James hears that a diesel engine is taking a steam engines train that will give James alot more amo for his hate for diesels believing that a diesel is replacing a proper engine until deep freeze when he realises that the sodor diesels aren't here to replace any steam engines, maybe you could have the works diesel take Henry to the works and James thinks the works diesel is taking Henry to be scrapped and then the works diesel brings James to the works and then James sees Henry in the works and realises that Henry wasn't scrapped.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Cool idea 👍

[@rhyschambers7829]

Every time I see this book discussed I see the point of 'Deep Freeze' missed. The works diesel is deliberately an unknown. He is a representation of every diesel and could be anyone. James knows and accepts Boco and Bear, they cannot change his opinion on 'other' diesels as James knows and accepts them as individuals already. The works diesel has to be new, he has to be unknown, he has to be a character james does not initially accept and has to make that effort to win him around. If it had been Boco or Bear then James would have no character development as he has no prejudice against them to overcome. Otherwise great video and great interpretation of the stories. Tying in with the original intent of the story, I do like your idea of using Rusty as that diesel. It still works as the two have had no interaction prior to this

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

The same thing could have easily been achieved by using a diesel that James has never been known to interact with (Rusty/Bear). James liking Boco and Bear doesn't even make sense since he's never interacted with the latter and only ever been rude to the former. How did they win him over? Wasted opportunity. It is always better to flesh out underused characters than needlessly introduced randos for the purpose of a single story. Even if we were to accept that James likes Boco & Bear, then there's no reason to say that we can't use someone like Rusty, who is just as much of a stranger to James as is the works diesel. There was no need to introduce a stranger over giving more depth to already existing character that deserve more than they got.

[@zacharyspinks6207]

This is a fantastic video at That.👍🏽

[@Zanderguard]

You could include Bears name and introduce him and the reason for his name in the conversation on the way to the works.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

These adaptations are made within the limits of the show. Beat wasn't introduced because of those limitations, wether that be financial or technical. Hence why I never included him

[@Zanderguard]

@@cindersandashesuk5744 Ah I see, well if you're sticking to the limitations of the show then yeah fair enough. My point though, is you could have a conversation between James and the works diesel that brings him around. A Diesel who's entire existence is dedicated to helping other engines both Diesel and steam can't be a bad egg and that final scene/conversation would be an awesome way to end the episode. I really enjoyed the vid, first one i've seen of yours and you gained a subscriber. Cheers =)

[@Mr.toasterandclay]

Amazing job man

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks Toaster!

[@dolphincrescent54]

For my own version, I think Bear would be the diesel who helps James during the deep freeze, then form a friendship. Bear and James could bond over their paintwork. Bear could bring James down to earth, while James teaches Bear to embrace his individuality. Then maybe have the THEBURIEDTRUCK's story "Rescue and Redemption" as a proper closing, and to give viewers a backstory to Bear's name. Then, when Dudley the Vagrant Engine arrives, James becomes conflicted about whether to stay loyal to Bear or Dudley, and ultimately does the right thing. I wrote a small story titled "False Friends" that explores that. If anyone's interested in reading or helping me improve it, I could upload it to Google Docs.

[@CD-bj5qh]

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[@dolphincrescent54]

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[@CD-bj5qh]

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[@dolphincrescent54]

@@CD-bj5qh I uploaded the story! Check out my community post!

[@dolphincrescent54]

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[@HolleyWindle]

I think that old stuck up will be boco’s model with blue paint and a yellow backside and bulstrode’s faces with different nose and eyebrows

[@nathanarrington9651]

5:40 That’s the point, it’s supposed to be a nobody to show that kind diesels can come from anywhere.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

A point that was already proven by multiple diesels that were already introduced. Using a stranger only neglects the fleshing out of characters that deserve it.

[@Keaness]

Does does work better with a stranger diesel, as James has the prejudice to all unknown diesels. Him being saved by a diesel he knows doesn’t really change that much, he mentions that BoCo and Bear are good diesels. So him being saved by a complete stranger would be a shock. I don’t get how people cant seem to see that!

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

James liking Boco and Bear never made sense since his only interaction with either of them was him being a dick to Boco in Buzz Buzz. How did he learn to like these 2 diesels in particular? It is better to flesh out under used characters (Bear/Rusty) than needlessly introduce another face for the purpose of a single story. James has never interacted with either Bear or Rusty, hence they would have worked just as well as a stranger.

[@ciarangleeson2880]

Maybe The Works Diesel could arrive on Sodor on trial, along with Old Stuck-Up, and could have his character expanded upon during his stay, and after helping James at the end, he could officially become a Sodor engine, and, if he does not already have one, receive an official name.

[@ciarangleeson2880]

I know it sounds like a redo of what Wilbert did with Bear and Spamcan, but it could work, if done right.

[@Keaness]

@@cindersandashesuk5744 well, no “documented” interactions 😏

[@Keaness]

@@cindersandashesuk5744 if you have a prejudice for a certain group, you wouldn’t trust anyone of that group you don’t know. You might trust those who have proven to you based on other people in your groups good word/experiences. But then experiencing a complete stranger to everyone, coming to your aid and making an effort to get along with you. Would be more of a ideal changing moment than if your mate who you know would just come to your aid.

[@kevin-2.1]

I like your first three ideas of James and the diesel stories. That last one, I like that Duncan is defending Rusty but 🤔 I was going with someone else. Like what about Derek, James hasn’t met the guy and it could change James perspective on diesels. Or maybe Bear, just my opinion the rest is good.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Derek would also work really well for the TVS and Bear is an easy go to for the book version. Thanks Kevin ☺️

[@tdasmal3622]

@@cindersandashesuk574414:22 instead of calling it Tugs Month you should call it OcTugber

[@Ryder-a-Blaze]

Who looks more disgusted in the thumbnail? James or Daisy?

[@bernarda1247]

Daisy

[@crewseruk1]

“Diesels-in the 1980s at this point in time were the main form of transportation on British Rail”; said over footage of electric locomotives…….

[@bernarda1247]

It’s the only footage he can find give some slack

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

5:26 I like to think this Diesel's name is Basil since the Class 47's were nicknamed Brushes get the reference?

[@teaoftraffic]

it’s andy

[@loganBolfcraft64]

But the initial reason why Duncan was presides was because of James bosting about supposedly being the one to get rid of diesel

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Not really, he was already calling Rusty names before James boasted about Diesel. "I don't need smelly diesels to tell me what to do". "It's that smelly diesel's fault". Duncan was already prejudice, James just enflamed it. Duncan defending Rusty would be his way of telling James that he was/is wrong about diesels.

[@gregkiteos1936]

This is a good video, but I can't help but point out something: the real life locos from 0:56-1:08 are actually electric, not diesel.

[@gregkiteos1936]

I meant it in the nicest way possible. I didn't mean any disrespect.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

It's alright Greg, appreciate the feedback :)

[@Pinkiepie-2022]

Hey you should make what if vid or theory about it .

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

About what?

[@noahbell9585]

What if Deep Freaze took place S7 but Boco return from the Works Meet at the Sheds but Boco Pulls James to Croven gates Works

[@mikeyandfriends7356]

That was a good one Will you do mountain engines next please and I’ll like and subscribeTo your channel please❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

Thanks Mikey, and yes I will absolutely do Mountain Engines in the future!

[@sidneyadnopoz3427]

13:50 what about derek?

[@joshuaW5621]

Well that take on the book was completely unexpected. Anyways, if this book was adapted in the traditional way, I’d imagine it being in season 3 or 4, or if you’re willing to go further, 5 or 6. They’d probably do it similar to Srmcd1’s versions of the stories. And while I don’t see the works diesel being in the tv series, I would like to see a Class 47 in the show, but with a name as well as a different livery.

[@michaelbenitez539]

If feel like you should consider thinking of adapting stories with the characters like Out Stuck Up, while I like you adding Daisy, it feels very lazy, but that's just my opinion

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

It's called worming within the limitations of what the show could do at the time. If they had the budget to make one some of the one off characters, then they likely would of. If anything, adding a stranger as opposed to fleshing out an already existing character is lazy.

[@BLUEMOUNTEN22]

do a adaptation of thomas and the fat controller's engines

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

I will at some point! I aim to cover every book/story that wasn't adapted into the show :)

[@jamesfracasse8178]

October is my birthday month too 😊😮🎉 14:54

[@bernarda1247]

I was born October as well

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

All hail the October Kings & Queens!

[@bernarda1247]

Today’s my birthday!

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

@@bernarda1247 Happy birthday!

[@Kobsty86]

Pleas do we need another engine

[@D261-Class40]

Hmmm, not bad, scene worst, at least ITS all clean 😉

[@bernarda1247]

Your class is the most superior? Let’s see: You broke down D199 became a spamcan That stuck up diesel rammed into a wall Ah, yes, totally the greatest class out there……

[@D261-Class40]

@@bernarda1247 first off, 199 is not the same class as me, and second off, Roderick is just dumb, I'm the greatest one! AND THE ONLY REASON I BROKE DOWN IS BECAUSE OF A DAMN HAT

[@bernarda1247]

⁠@@D261-Class40”Engines spoil our image” 🤓 Oh course they do! Why? Here’s how: They show what frauds you are! Source: duck makes diesel look like a total jerk on his first day You care nothing for your trains! Source: incident where a diesel left their coaches and passenger behind You just moan for a fitter! Source: A spamcan broke down and was whining for a fitter when flying Scotsman came to visit Sodor Engines bring it home! Only with one cylinder! Source: Edward broke down but got passengers to vicarston when boco was on his second day on the NWR, heard it was because awndrys books about the NWR engines, they like engines more than diesels! THIS IS 100% FACTS AND NOT DEBETABLE, LEAVE YOUR THOUGHTS TO BR.

[@D261-Class40]

​@@bernarda1247(Tʖ̯T)

[@bernarda1247]

⁠@@D261-Class40perfect, looks like I won 😈

[@catherinefan32]

I can’t get behind the Criticism of Chris Awdry I think he is a better writer than any of TV writers from the CGI era to now. I will say that Thomas and the fat controllers engines was a boring book but James and the diesel engine is a childhood classic for me.

[@cindersandashesuk5744]

He certainly isn't the worst Thomas writer out there, and certainly kept the books in spirit with his Father's work. I think it's execution of certain stories, as opposed to the stories themselves that falls a little flat from time to time.

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@@cindersandashesuk5744 that’s fair. I guess I remember enjoying those stories at younger age and it’s like nostalgia really hits for me