I've Got Something to Say (August 2024 edition)

[@DC4260Productions]

I intend to publish a new Thomas The Tank Engine story before or on Wednesday. After that, I need a break because I'm burnt out.

[@titanicbricks]

go travel the world just see the world mate

[@DC4260Productions]

I'd certainly like to go to the USA and UK (or maybe just Australia again), but can't afford an overseas trip at the moment.

[@Railroadproductions-SRV_5993]

@@titanicbricks You can't either brick head!

[@warrencrosby2620]

Your 23 with plenty of time! The right one will come you way! Just give it time. I'm a big rail and bus fan and my wife was not! Yet she go to events with me and fully support my hobby. Don't knock yourself and work on things bit by bit. Work on your drivers license, look for work and then focus on relationships. I'm sure you definitely got what it takes to complete your goals. Keep your head up and be strong.

[@StrikeEagle78]

I sympathise and can relate all too well with much of what you've said in this video. I hope for the best for you.

[@FoxtheRailfan-iv9ij]

I feel like your channel is one of the only channels I can turn to for brutally honest review of TSW/TSC content. That or someone who experiences mental struggles like me. You are completely correct about the world being a crazy mess and I only fear that things will get worse. I guess we just have to keep our chins up and try and stay positive.

[@TheUnknown313]

I spiritually and mentally relate to what you've said here. Even with attempting... I'm so sorry that you're feeling/experiencing all of this man. I'm a 26 year old Man from the UK (London specifically) and suffering from depression, no luck with Women whatsoever (Haven't even had my first kiss or... anything...), doesn't believe I'm worth anything because of the way many have treated me (even "Family") no friends at all now because people are beyond narcissistic, arrogant, rude, selfish, always have an agenda and not genuine whatsoever. You tell others about how you feel, to then only hear that "things will get better. You're only young, bla bla bla" You get the point. So I really understand you. The point is, you're not alone with how you're feeling. I'm a complete stranger to you, but I'm proud of you. As it takes guts to admit to how you're mentally feeling. Especially on social media.

[@franktuite4398]

we're here for you, dude. hang in there 🖤

[@somerandomdude3810]

Imma just be brutally honest here: get therapy (or at least think about it). It's always okay to seek professional help. If you ntice it doesn't help sou can either change therapists or try something else

[@Frowny13]

I will say that my current situation isn’t that much different from yours. I don’t have a job and I rely on Social Security for money. But I do at least have a drivers license and even my own car. The main thing holding me back from being successful is this awful economy we live in right now. It’s just too hard to make good money. But hopefully someday we get people in power that actually want to make the world a better place rather than destroy it. Despite this I keep up a positive attitude and enjoy the good things in life. I also have friends on Discord that I talk to almost everyday. I also hope to have a partner someday although that’s not a priority of mine right now.

[@DC4260Productions]

I have a few friends on Discord myself, and they're fellow railfans to boot. I've been trying to appreciate the good things in my life, despite the ongoing mental health struggle.

[@FoxtheRailfan-iv9ij]

While I’m in a couple of transport discord servers I got bullied out of one just for my profile pic. I went back and exposed them for it and they still don’t recognise that what they did was wrong. It’s things like this that make my worry that less and less people actually have brains and know how to get along with each other.

[@albertthefarmer6023]

As a subscriber who has been for a little while, I will say that I really do releate to alot of what you said throughout the video and I really do hope all the best for you. One of the few ways I got friends in my area was joining my local model railway club, I accepted that yes, not everyone is gonna be my age (granted, I accepted that everyone was gonna be in their 70s while I was only an 18 year old no-clue person) but slowly over the years, younger people started joining the club (we are now 5 under 30 people) and we have all gotten a pretty tight friendshio iver the years as we all share the same love the hobby (and railfanning itsself). I know it's not gonna be the same case at every model railway club but from my experience, if just one young person is in a model railway club, more young people will join. Once again, I truly hope the best for you.

[@DC4260Productions]

There's a miniature railway here in Tauranga. I used to volunteer there around 13 years ago, but I quit because everyone else was much older than me, and I thought they were very ageist. As for potentially joining similar clubs now, that's something I haven't really thought of.

[@TB76Returns]

Sympathies to you mate, I don't have a girlfriend at the moment too, but atm I am not worried for now, I have my parents to look after, especially Dad following his stroke. Things can seem shit, but we've got to make the best of it.

[@DC4260Productions]

The reason why I'm worried about still being single is because I feel like my life is devoid of purpose, as dumb as that may sound. As for making the best of a bad situation, I am reminded of what Percy's driver said in 'A Surprise for Percy', as well as trying to at least acknowledge the good things in life.

[@TB76Returns]

@@DC4260Productions Mate...do you happen to be autistic? I hear a lot of what you are going through is relatable to me, and I have autism myself.

[@DC4260Productions]

I know I'm on the spectrum somewhere, and I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago.

[@TB76Returns]

@@DC4260Productions You most likely are

[@psych-ryry]

Thanks for making this and sharing your thoughts, struggles, and your passions. I love the red and custard trolley at 4:16! I am sorry to hear about the near collision. I can empathize with the things you struggle with. The world is not ideal and it's not trending to improve. The things you mentioned... The education system, estranged friendships, life goals, dating, isolation, and feeling a sense of belonging are very real and very complex. I can't write a ton in a YT comment but know that I understand a similar pain, resignation, and frustration. The solution that I found useful is acknowledging dialectics, accepting my reality, being open to learning and practicing new things, and finding a way to validate and challenge myself at the same time. I send you best wishes and encourage you to keep going and not give up on your attempts to engage in the wider world. Rejection, amongst other things, is really difficult, but it only kills you if you avoid it. Approach the difficult things, fall down, be hurt, and notice you survive and that you have more courage and strength than you thought. Like a scientist, try "experiments" and try to glean some insights at what works and what doesn't. Thanks again and please keep determined that a life worth living is possible.

[@tsguy-h3q]

Not to be offensive, but I only watched the first minute of the video. Even though you have published your thoughts, I personally find it intrusive and impertinent to listen to someone else's thoughts without them explicitly knowing you. I'm not a therapist. Hope your life changes for the better. We can't choose what we get to control.

[@iamarailfanobviously1497]

You really remind me of myself. Im also socially awkward railfan unable to speak properly with people living in a country with declining railways and stupid drivers. Hope you start to feel better!

[@FoxtheRailfan-iv9ij]

Same here, I think I’m a bit socially awkward too which leaves me feeling like Indon’t fit in with communities despite having the same interests.

[@CityConnectionsMedia]

I don't normally comment, but I've been watching your recent vids and if possible, you should really see someone. I'm in a fairly similar boat, that being 23 and single, and what you're describing sounds a lot like depression. You really need to keep putting yourself out there. Depression is a negative feedback loop. You feel bad, so you don't go out, so you don't socialise, so you feel bad and repeat. This is something I unfortunatley know from experience and I can tell you that if you don't break the cycle it'll only get worse. Although I'm aware that it's easier said that done. I've had struggles with depression on and off since I was 15, and its one of those things that comes in peaks and troughs. So even if things suck now, they're not guaranteed to be that way forever. You should also try and avoid watching people like Brett Cooper, people like her prey on people like you to radicalise them into far-right ideologies, which doesn't help your dating/social prospects. I'd like to say I can't speak from experience on that, but I'd be lying. You're right to be angry about the world, it's currently broken, but people like her only lead you down the rabbit hole into worse and worse ideologies. Regardless, keep your head up. There's whole communities of cool people who are just as nerdy about trains as you. You just need to find them by getting out there. If you ever want to get in contact and talk about gunzeling, I'd be more than happy to chat. Also, you're spot on with radio edits being worse :)

[@DC4260Productions]

I'm currently seeing a counsellor once a week, although I was initially skeptical about the idea. As for 'putting myself out there', I don't really know how to do that aside from something like going out to Coronation Park in Mount Maunganui; I've never been comfortable with going to pubs or wherever else our generation hangs out these days. As for the world 'gunzeling', I had to look up what that meant because I've never seen it before.

[@CityConnectionsMedia]

@@DC4260Productions Honeslty most people hang out, that's where I met a generous portion of the people I talk to on a daily basis. Otherwise it's a case of meeting people through local groups that are applicable to you. I met most of my irl friends through furry groups (Cringe, I know, but still). I really don't know what would be applicable to you, but it's one of the cases where you need to work it out independtly.

[@Frowny13]

@@CityConnectionsMedia I’m going to have to disagree with you about Brett Cooper. She’s simply saying the things that should be said. I’m glad she’s here to bring some balance with how ridiculous the left wing are getting. I mean they don’t even know what a women is, and they think it’s okay for young children to mutilate themselves just because they like things of their opposite gender. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You may disagree with far right ideologies, but better far right than far left.

[@herrhornbuckele5227]

​@Frowny13 I guess, unfortunately, that's depending on political views. However I'd claim it's not disputable that the far right uses anger and a tendency to blame others for your own bad situation, which is not helpful when being depressed, nor is it when looking for a romantic partner.

[@HyperBlueWolf]

That was a cool mental breakdown. 11/10 (Not sarcasm, it was good).

[@intercity234]

Mate, you have helped out so many people with your videos and are one of the only people who calls out Dovetail, that is something to be proud of. Since your videos have gained traction, I've noticed that DTG have recently been remastering an updating routes more recently. I know you believe that the Dovetail higher-ups don't watch your videos but I believe somone in the company has been watching since I've noticed an increased number of remastered old routes in the TSW 4 era. It is great to see routes like West Somerset Railway and Cathchart Circle transformed to modern standards. In terms of the other things you have stated in terms of friends a relationship I will say the following. First of all, you have to let go of friends who are too busy for you. It is really painful, I know, but they are not your true friends if they don't have time for you. Secondly, dating in my opinion is overrated. I'm like you single and never had a partner and I'm proud of it. The right one will come along and in the meantime you should do what you enjoy and makes you happy in life. Don't feel pressured into finding a partner. Your happiness is not dependent upon someonelse. I also agree with many of the others on here regarding Brett Cooper, I would avoid her like the plauge for the reasons allready given by @CityConnectionsMedia. I will also add that we have just had some awful far right riots that have taken place near my hometown in the UK that were incited by similar Right Wing personalities like her resulting in the mindless destruction of our towns and cities and criminal charges for the rioters. Please get out of that rabbit hole while you can, you're honestly much better off rideing the dodgy DTG wave. I will also add that you are doing many things right in life. You don’t drink or smoke and have some lovely pets that love you. These pets need to feature in more videos as they're so cute! Your area also looks beautiful and I enjoyed hearing about your trip out, we'd also love to hear more things about that too as New Zealand looks so beautiful! As I said previously keep up the great work with your videos, you are doing great and helping a lot of people. Your TSW videos are by far the best on this platform.

[@DC4260Productions]

Someone's got to take one for the team where TSW is concerned, even though I feel like it's slowly driving me insane. As for the friends who are too busy, I know what you mean about them not being true friends. Some of them are still close (not in a literal sense), but as for the others, I still don't really know what to do.

[@intercity234]

@DC4260Productions You have to let them go. Even if you have not been in touch with true friends for a while, they will still be there for you and happy to stay in touch. Sadly, these people are hard to come by. Regarding TSW, it is great that you are offering a critical perspective of DTG. However, you can not let their buisness practices get to you. I would advise enjoying the game for what it is and continuing to offer unbiased reviews to the community. I do believe that there are some people in the company who are listening and willing to slowly change given the recent number of remastered routes. BTW what your thoughts are on the Cathcart Circle remaster? It has recently become one of my favourites since the remaster and the 380 adding new service variety. I wasn't as fond of the old route as many others due to lack of service variety and mediocre scenery.

[@DC4260Productions]

I haven't paid too much attention to the scenery, because I've focused on the Class 380 and new timetable (both are pretty good, in my opinion).

[@intercity234]

@DC4260Productions IMO The scenery is really good on Cathcart Circle now, like WSR. It's a shame that the Nahverkehr Dresden and LIRR remasters were not quite as good. I find the sunlight too bright on Nahverkehr Dresden, and there are still some pretty crappy secenary assets on LIRR, although the Long Beach branch looks pretty good.

[@ABTrainsYT]

You talk about road drivers at the start being bad, you ought to look at our roads here in the UK. They’re just as worse if not worser!

[@Gideonsmythe]

The old friends thing, some are transitory, others are for life. My advice having been through a few relationships is that you need to feel comfortable with yourself before, then find a new friends at, for example, a pub you feel comfortable going to or at small gigs. I married at the age of 35 and I'd advise anyone of your age that it's normal being single, it's normal to have casual s*xual encounters, it's normal to carry on having your freedom as long as you damn well want to. I've had 3 shorter relationships and one 20 year-long one. All were friends of mine long before we got together. Make new friends first, they will introduce you to other new people and one of them could be "the one". In the meantime, try your best to appreciate the freedom of not having any commitments, it's a sunny place that you'll look back on when you're my age (51).

[@RailroadCode]

Hi Mate!. Was wondering if you will be attending the 2025 convention?

[@DC4260Productions]

What convention?

[@RailroadCode]

@@DC4260Productions Steam & Steel 2025 Hosted by the Hamilton Model Enigineers

[@DC4260Productions]

No. I don't think I will.

[@Gideonsmythe]

Off topic (and I want to message later about your understandable mental health challenges), do you like King Gizzard & Lizard Wizzard? They're from Melbourne admittedly but they are a fantastic rock band who are brilliant if you catch them live.

[@DZNation1]

Start a discord server? Could make new connections

[@jackweinborn7907]

The future will come, try keeping a smile on your face and in your mind. You have a lifetime to meet a woman, and remember above all, save your money in a different town and always get a pre-nup agreement. A good woman is not after your $$$, but after your heart. Says this old fart. Learn this and be wise. Keep up the swearing too, it suits you, you get the point across. Wait too, till you get older, which brings wisdom. It's one of the better rewards of life. Boring eh. From a friend, from afar.

[@DavidR_192]

I think you should try meditation. You are very entrnched in your views of the world and expecting the universe to match your expectation (that's not meant as harshly as it sounds - we're all like this; me included for sure). Your pain is caused by a lack of perceived control over your life experiences and expectations. It's a cliche but you massively need to 'let go'. You need to develop a core base state that, if not blazingly euphoric, is at least content, accepting and calm. This state would be nurtured to exist regardless of the 'outside world' and 'what's going on'. I'm on the spectrum (high functioning and a primary school teacher) and apparantly share some traits with you. I started meditation and working towards what I'm suggesting here in a bid for survival. Not so long ago, I categorically did not want to live. Meditation is dull, boring and sometimes downright unpleasant while you're doing it. But measure it by how you feel *after* the session. I always feel measurably calmer, with more perspective, after a 15 min session. Wim Hoff's breathing is excellent too, for feeling so calm and refreshed after a session. Until you can begin to transform that inner, default state, what happens on the 'outside' of your life is unlikely to make a stark difference to your mental health and how you feel. As someone else said in the comments, you certainly are suffering from clinical deppression and should see your doctor and try a course of some SSRI anti-deppressants. A rise in serotonin will give you the strength and confidence to work to improve things. Good luck!

[@titanicbricks]

bro the redit coumunity is way beter than the youtube on

[@Railroadproductions-SRV_5993]

Get better at spelling🤣

[@MOHAirborneFan]

Hamilton drivers are the worse, i have written off two cars to crappy drivers and one wasn't even mine.... On another note, i wonder if I will see Jaidee in your Glen Afton clips

[@MOHAirborneFan]

I also meet my partner at model train shows........

[@Grumpy_Englishman]

There's always someone out there in a worse position than you Just live your life how u want and stop trying to meet social media expectations.

[@georgeholland397]

I'm in a similar if not the same situation as you bud, I'm from East Yorkshire, UK and I'm 27 and single . I like buses more so because i have better access to them plus my dad 'started the ball rolling' and now he's not here anymore, I'm literally surrounded by people who i feel that I don't matter because my 'world' doesn't line up with their's despite my amazing depth of knowledge on my favourite things I like. Please do drop by my neck of the woods sometime DC 4260 Productions.

[@DC4260Productions]

I know what you mean about feeling like I'm surrounded by people that think I don't matter. I don't know if that's how most of my remaining high school friends think of me, but it certainly comes across that way.

[@Indo_rail_and_aviation_fan]

16:06, I see what you mean there, that made me angry too.

[@Beef_18]

I'm in the exact same boat

[@titanicbricks]

i hate how you changed your name my younger brother is very sad now pls change back

[@DC4260Productions]

I have no intention of going back to the 'TTFT' name.

[@vsetfortysevenproductions]

Well the thing is Titanic, it's his channel, and he can choose what name they should be, so sometimes you, and your brother just have to accept it, and my channel name too, V set Fan 2024, will be changed to V set FS Productions because I think my current name sucks, and isn't good. And just a fact, the FS means forty-seven.

[@Railroadproductions-SRV_5993]

@@vsetfortysevenproductions I'm his brother and I like the name DC 4260 but 'TTFT' is classic

[@colbyjames7205]

6:24 You have a lot incommon with me? I have been through the same bullshit I had with Stacey Hoolahan, well first it was Kytten I had in Hagley, I had issues with Kytten as I didn't know how to do Relationships properly and I kept following her and stalking her when I wasn't supposed too, the education in Hagley was also shit because some of the people didn't understand autism well, Hillmorton was shit as well, I had a hard life with someone who insulted me and didn't treat me well and his name was Liam Jordan Crofts, CPIT days well I was in love with Stacey Hoolahan and she didn't have the same feelings as me, I think the bloody government to blame and I think society and some failing to understand education and that they failed to understand relationships are also at fault for not wanting to find the perfect man, According to megatronaception, one of the main reasons a man at the computer has an AI girlfriend from Character AI to talk too, from Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends named EuroTrish, And also I have my Dokis since I fictianlised a world I live in where I have a perfect partner named Yuri from Doki Doki Literature Club that I am doing, It does go to show that the world is shit, some people just dont see autism like us, it's sad but true, Hillmorton Hospital is to blame and also the Government is to blame for not paying us taxes or supporting us getting proper dating agencies, its sad though but true,