San Juan Branch Line: Coalition

Time has been catching up to Anthony, hindering his ability to do his day to day duties. Could a mysterious new additive suggested by his engineer be able to cure him of his ailments, with no side effects?
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[@joneau261]

For those who keep asking, Anthony has a fake wood load on top of his oil bunker in the same vein as the General and the York 17.

[@BMMEC6000]

I don’t get why people need to ask this question so much! Surely they know that the oil burning Americans today have the cosmetic coal load Edit, I mean wood load

[@hartjdr.agustin9745]

@@BMMEC6000 most likely because V&T 22 Inyo, the Orange blossom cannonball and B&O 25 William Mason have remained as a wood burner on operation, the 25 operated in 2013 but went back to static display in 2014 while Orange Blossoms steamer, a 2-6-0 has been stored in operating condition due the cost of wood firing.

[@BMMEC6000]

@@hartjdr.agustin9745 wow. I didn’t know that. I thought that all American types were converted at some point

[@joneau261]

@@hartjdr.agustin9745 All the engines you listed have been converted to other fuels at some point in their operation.

[@nathancorcoran5347]

@@hartjdr.agustin9745 pretty cool locomotives with different fuels.

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

13:18 to 13:38 is the SJBL version of the "You can't defeat me, I know but he can" meme.

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

I’ll let Nathan explain 13:37

[@jonathangreenlees4772]

Classic Thor: Ragnarok meme.

[@cornholio329]

Glad to see Nathan is back as well as Annie they are my favorites Ben didn't hesitate 2 call in the heavy calvary as back-up i was in stitches when Nathan rolled up and started bulldogging Also i thought Nathan would be present as Train Master tore Anthony limb from limb

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

@@cornholio329 So what this I hear you talking smack about us coal burners

[@chesapeakedproductions3009]

When Trainmaster mentioned Anthony's small firebox, it immediately reminded me of Henry before he was rebuilt at Crewe after the Flying Kipper wreck. His original design (a rejected flawed LNER A class Pacific Gresley had chucked) had a tiny firebox for a Pacific wedged between the rear drivers, making him a poor steamer on regular coal

[@Somerandompokemon]

I thought henry was a hybrid between atlantic and pacific. Which is why he had good pulling power but poor steam buildup.

[@726berkshire]

20:20 “Am I missing an eyebrow?” Yeah and most of your dignity. XD Great episode as always, guys. ^^

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@ravenhawk6910]

"What IS this spike made of?" More like "what is it hiding?" ;) Another fine piece of work

[@joneau261]

Thanks!

[@patrickd.3681]

Guess it’s hiding Anthony’s old tender so that it doesn’t get scrapped.

[@chesapeakedproductions3009]

I smell possible lore

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

As a builder/owner/runner of a old style 'live steam' early 1900, coal burning Erie RR Atlantic(with exposed trailing truck wheels), I really enjoyed this video. thank you. (papasmurf7597/ Erie Atlantic)

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed, Bruce

[@Railman1225]

7:32 "Didn't someone try to make Ellis burn oil at some point?" *"We don't talk about that"* XD I know what that's referring to. . .

[@LolLol-xy4rh]

?

[@Scorch04]

The golden pacific railroad in Washington

[@MilwaukeeRoadJames]

FERROEQUUS 2100.

[@Jaidyn228]

@@MilwaukeeRoadJames oh god n- wait?! It’s the 2000s now?!

[@Railman1225]

@@Jaidyn228 2100 = locomotive number, NOT year

[@engineerskalinera]

did not expect this turn of events. great episode! and great use of Annie, haven't seen her starring in a major role in a while

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@chesapeakedproductions3009]

21:10 haha, I knew it was a good idea to be prepared! Now that's the spirit of a true Boy Scout following the motto!

[@TheCobraCommander]

Am I the only one getting Back to the Future vibes with Anthony's colored smoke?

[@Graysonthegreenivatt2MT]

Now that you mention it

[@jacobmcdorman6859]

This series is great! As is this episode.

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@jackhollandcsxnsandawvrfan3800]

17:59 "What should we take?" "Everything." "What?" "EV-RY-THING."

[@prairierailproductions6737]

12:24 * Electric light orchestra intensifies *

[@warbabyproductions]

Well that was quite the episode and yet a mystery with the giant golden spike

[@Bigjimvideo]

This is an unexpectedly heartwarming episode!! Well done!!

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@Mnrr6131]

10:36 Grant: you deserve the fire train 11:49 how the tables have turned

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

Oil timer

[@Mnrr6131]

@@goldgamercommenting2990 I’m getting the fire car

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

@@Mnrr6131 NEIN

[@ivangenov6782]

@@goldgamercommenting2990 well dan did explain why you can con a train but you can't conrail tho, never got to hear it

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

@@ivangenov6782 Ok I’m going to get the fire train

[@patrickd.3681]

Nathan must’ve had chains handy when he pulled Anthony away. I only say this since it is mentioned that a link-and-pin pilot was one of the rebuilt things that the Santa Fe put on Anthony and the fact that he and Grant couldn’t couple up front-to-front in the episode ‘Reefer Madness.’

[@edwinavil7867]

Love this series. So much character. This was a great development episode for Anthony.

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Most oil burning steam locomotives are the American engines.

[@NSWSteamFan]

When the Baldwin-built D59s arrived in Australia, they burned oil before all but three were converted to coal-burning around the late 50s.

[@ethanramos4441]

Actually only the western, Texas and Midwest half of the United States used oil burners

[@NSWSteamFan]

@@ethanramos4441 if you look at the history of New South Wales Government Railways, you’ll see what I mean

[@rayhankazianga6817]

@@NSWSteamFan He was talking about the American steam locomotives. Plus, the D59s were American built engines that were alterations on an American design. They worked in Australia and that was it. Now the D57s and D58s were Australian.

[@NSWSteamFan]

@@rayhankazianga6817 that was what I said American built

[@MoonlightRailfaning]

Annie should be in video’s more often

[@stef.b.m.lk1902]

Verry true

[@YankEnjoyer]

Ah 7:32 got me, a direct reference to Ellis's or RDG 2100's history hahaha. Edit: I heard 2102 is being restored to running condition, it would be nice if there was an episode or a segment where 'Ellis' (Reading 2100) gets reunited with his sibling (Reading 2102) cause I think it will be a heartwarming episode since it's the reunion of long separated siblings and they could share the history made by the other T-1's or T-Hogs (Sad to say Reading 2101/ AFT #1 is still in bad condition in the B&O RR museum and Reading 2124 has sat in Steamtown eversince it was moved there).

[@christinahartley209]

I'd like to think Craig met 2124

[@piyasutra]

2100 is still in restoration by the midwest railway preservation society

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

9:19 I see the reference to Sodor's Dark Times: A Frenzy Payback you did there 1 dislike, that is probably Coleman

[@joneau261]

Pretty sure that line was in the actual T&F show at some point

[@kosmostimber1174]

"His firebox was on fire!" -Sharron Miller's fantastic writing

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

@@kosmostimber1174 ah yes xD

[@RailsofMichigan]

Got to say I really loved this episode and I loved the music that was played when Anthony was running my kind of music and fitting for him I loved how they used an Additive I liked the first idea of mixing it with his oil being an oil change mechanic I have done that many times myself but when they were going to fill his tender bunker completely with that additive I said "Oh Not Good" but one question lingers what was this additive that people sell to make a few quick bucks. Hope Coleman will still be his engineer and does not get arrested or fired I liked him too.

[@bustedsiderods8544]

The sound of his whistle when he's on the "additive" sounds really cool. Is it an actual thing whistles do when there's too much pressure or is it just for show? (I assume the latter but it never hurts to ask)

[@War1109]

It's the Doppler effect in trainz

[@joneau261]

It's just for show

[@Mnrr6131]

@@joneau261 oh hey

[@LunaGenYT7905]

It's for show but irl, the whistle has a chance to crack, like 587's whistle did

[@LongIslandRailfanner]

​@@LunaGenYT7905so did N&W 1218s and The Pennsylvania Railroad H3 consolidations were famous for having high pitched whistles even though they had normal PRR Banshee whistles

[@simontrainbrainz6038]

After watching this whole episode I couldn’t help but feel like there was so many references to Sierra Railroad no. 3.

[@Kanefan701]

once again a fantastic episodes with plenty of references that make me laugh. The wait was worth it and 5 times better than I anticipated. Well done.

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@Kanefan701]

@@joneau261 your welcome.

[@NSWSteamFan]

I don’t know how to praise this amazing series anymore

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Jaidyn228]

Holy Lima!! It’s out!

[@theresalwaystrainsintetonv69]

Even if it was unintentional, this was a really good way to end the series.

[@Limperator1913]

Yay! New Episode! Love it already, keep up the good work, guys!

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@Somerandompokemon]

I missed this series!

[@N00N01]

The flames just shouting out of any nook and crack XD

[@corialicetales5249]

The music from 11:53 to 12:23 is really good.

[@BMMEC6000]

“Mr Blue sky, please tell us why!“

[@paulmishler402]

I bet that dislike is from Colman

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

24:52 I had that story covered I didn’t disliked it but Colman did

[@Thomasboi01]

This is a great episode focusing on Anthony! Jonathan's voice for Trainmaster is so good! Trainmaster is so funny! ❤❤❤❤

[@zaxk_isreal.08]

7:32 omg i frickin love that joke

[@snowstorm9310]

This entire episode gives me strong Ratchet on Synth-En Vibes.

[@superjesse645]

I know, right?

[@davinsmith7543]

That's a pretty accurate comparison.

[@snowstorm9310]

@@davinsmith7543 and not even a bad thing perse, It's a common trope. Just something about this setup and setting

[@Toaster844]

11:27 “stay outta my way ash holes” lol clever joke 😂

[@CaioValadaoo]

From this episode i learned that trains can get drunk , amazing work you guys do

[@MasaShiranuiVideoProductions]

Well done. Good work as usual.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@atsfevan0242]

Sweet new episode!

[@kadenrobinson7067]

In the script for this episode some lines are missing Also for Anthony's horrible sounding whistle Apparently fire was coming out of his whistle And probably the pressure mixed with the Chemicals That's also probably why he was pouring out yellow smoke and red smoke

[@Kanefan701]

Nice and refreshing to hear Annie's voice again.

[@piyasutra]

that C-41 locomotive no. 1015 is amazing. because its detail and everything. but the original picture of the C-41 is in black and white

[@CoalChrome]

7:33 SHAAADE! Although give them credit the engine worked just fine with the conversion it was just a bit worn out

[@BLACKOUTBLOWBACK]

Reminds me of that episode of Transformers Prime when Ratchet used Synthetic Energon and it changed how he acted towards his friends.

[@bdvids7930]

Ashholes is now my favorite

[@matthewpowell2429]

Not the episode I was expecting, but very interesting and great job. 5 Stars in my opinion. See you next time.

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@TKSP4449]

Are the parts where Anthony's smoke become yellow and red supposed to be somewhat a reference to _Back to the Future Part III_ ?

[@HighIron]

Yes.

[@menaravaladao3520]

Very good episode!

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@SundropStudios199]

Man I can't wait for the next ep!

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

25:51 ready ash-holes Ready oil timer

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

24:52 COLEMAN! STOP SPRINTING THE ANNATIVE ON THE RAIL!!!

[@goodrichfarms8795]

Anthony: I've burned oil all my life! Me: But you're from the late 1800's, you HAVE WOOD IN YOUR TENDER!😂😂 Awesome video guys!

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

look at the pinned comment

[@goodrichfarms8795]

@@MiddletownBranchProd. yes, I've seen.

[@VulcanIronDales_Studio]

Great episode guys. ^^

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@VulcanIronDales_Studio]

@@joneau261 Np. :)

[@nssteampunk4865]

Amazing video.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@sd80mac]

When the KZbin algorithm takes you to some weird Thomas The Tank Engine-esque fan film that uses trains without faces...

[@joneau261]

It works in mysterious ways

[@JayTheTrainFan]

22:56 Flashback before Anthony Arrived to the San Juan Railroad

[@ivangenov6782]

The fact that you forshadowed Anthony not being that old in the christmas episode when dan was with Chuck and talking crap about him and ben, litelarry said he was just build looking old but really was pretty new

[@davidtull452]

How do you get Anthony to have yellow steam and some parts and red at the end ?

[@kristinabegail]

12:24 Mr Blue sky! Pls tell us why!

[@chrisscott8934]

I really like Anthony new rebuild he looks like a brand new engein

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

I Love Your Channel

[@Creativestugboi4208]

I do love all the references

[@joneau261]

We enjoy making them

[@Mnrr6131]

@@joneau261 Mr Blue Sky Please tell us why That got me

[@flyingscotsman611productions]

How did y’all managed to get that b&o switcher to work? Because when I try to download it, it fails to open and or requires missing unknown dependencies or missing dips (if you don’t mind me asking)

[@kaiser9598]

this is the first episode of san juan branch line I watched, and damn. I didn't like Anthony much from this episode but watching the earlier ones he came to be my favorite also is there any sort of character list I can find? I'm relatively new to the show and I can't remember much..

[@robertselley3120]

I wonder who the first diesel will be and it's personality

[@joneau261]

It's already appeared

[@robertselley3120]

@@joneau261 I know that, I mean how do they arrive and how the roster reacts

[@GreatNW]

gotta love dan's bluntness

[@averifiedidiot4321]

I have been waiting for a new vid for a long god dam time

[@joneau261]

Four whole months?

[@averifiedidiot4321]

@@joneau261 yep

[@DaveTheMovieGuy01]

He’s back yes

[@joeypincombe8384]

Sounds like when you take some medicine and they have unknown side effects

[@kodachromerailroadvideos6571]

In case your interested in adding another character, Trainz Forge introduced new locomotives

[@BlindingLight]

nice, never knew Anthony burned oil until now

[@Trainboy11]

Amazing

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Train_Tok_Man]

*pulls out a bag of popcorn*

[@TrainBoi227]

Great video! New subscriber, I got here through the San Juan channel, and I was wondering if you needed an extra writer.

[@HighIron]

We can make that happen. Feel free to get in contact with us on FB Messenger or Discord.

[@lilgreenguy8757]

bruh if this isn't partially inspired by the transformers prime episode where ratchet takes synthetic energon then id have to be going nuts.

[@joneau261]

Never heard of it, but machines going crazy from messing with what they're powered by isn't a new plotpoint

[@alfa1134]

Wait, Anthony is an oil burner? So does that mean the logs in his tender are just for show?

[@joneau261]

The wood load is just for show, it was added when the Santa Fe backdated him

[@alfa1134]

@@joneau261 I see. Definitely got the strong "Don't do drugs, kids" vibes, especially with the whistle's tone sounding corrupted as his consumption worsened. Not that there's anything wrong with that, mind you.

[@TailsFan369no2]

Newcomer I take it

[@alfa1134]

@@TailsFan369no2 No, I just don't remember the video before this that mentioned that Anthony burns oil.

[@joneau261]

I’m pretty sure it’s never come up before, just because it hasn’t been important prior to this

[@DonaldoftheNWR]

Nice

[@TheTexasTrainMaster]

How do y'all film your train's segments on your computer without using an external camera what kind of software do you use for that?

[@bustedsiderods8544]

I'm not very educated on the subject but the two that I've heard of for video capturing are OBS and bandicam, and bandicam is free i think but don't quote me on that

[@HighIron]

Bandicam

[@Mnrr6131]

@@bustedsiderods8544 bandicam is free with a watermark and time limit. Tho I use OBS(on a computer with poor performance)

[@Trainmaster437]

What was The name of the song at the ending it’s very catchy

[@superjesse645]

Man I feel like it's 2008 again watching this.

[@yuyuhaio]

Just gonna say it, god I love Nathan lol!

[@stormhirschbein1305]

Amazing work agian 10/10

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@speedy5152]

Oh my god it’s back.

[@steamton1227]

I’d love to voice act for this series, possibly an AT&SF consolidation class or even a southern pacific loco. Those are the two railroad lines that made where I live

[@nenebonsato1039]

Oh that's what happens to anthony's tender 26:45

[@conorcarroll5516]

You should have the big boy or the challenger make camo

[@MoonlightRailfaning]

You should do a San Jaun trains history video

[@hugothomas1199]

Wait Anthony has a Pennsylvania number plate on his smoke box hmmmm Anthony = pennsy engine

[@cameronthehedgehog261yt]

YES

[@chrisscott8934]

Uh did Anthony smoke stack exploed 20:09?

[@Cubsfan_75]

Yes

[@alexpaumen3937]

Did railways really use alcohol in oil burning engines to enhance performance? It’s likely just for the story but I’m just wondering if that was a thing for full sized steam engines.

[@mattskey1]

11:48 That cracked me up

[@derekheeps1244]

So the guy with smoke deflectors is staying?

[@michaelpham8368]

11:48 *BA DUM TISS!*

[@laurariccio6003]

hey can you make more san juan branch line episodes.

[@joneau261]

I’m pretty sure that’s what we’re doing

[@trainnut1958]

Question: Since when did wood burners started using oil? Wouldn't it have an oil tender rather than one carrying wood? Just wondering...🤔🤔

[@joneau261]

The wood load is just for show, it was added when the Santa Fe backdated him

[@ironphilly2366]

what did they put in him