San Juan Branch Line: Crummy Luck Part 1

Moving freight has always been hard work, especially for the strong mainline engines like Kent, Wes and Ellis. When it seems like they are approaching their limits, the appearance of a mysterious, "bobber," caboose changes the outcome of their jobs. As cabooses themselves are falling from mainstream use, how will the superpowered machines treat their newfound lucky charm?
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[@TheTrainChasingPoet1999]

"SERIOUSLY!... You lucky son of a bit**!" And that, ladies and gentlemen, is where I died.

[@railgun222]

When is that

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

@@railgun222 17:34

[@maxc9133]

I AM CRYING LMAO

[@mattypad777]

Matthew Hudson: Alright, clear track ahead to-

[@GABYTRAINIAC28]

I LAUGHED SO HARD AND DIED I CAN'T THAT IS BEAUTIFULL

[@TheNoogaRailfan]

The lighting and shadows at 16:00 was super impressive. Railroad simulation software has evolved in development quite a bit. Great episode!

[@Idkjustgothere]

Can we just take a second on how Legendary that transformers reference was.

[@darkchaotix1productions326]

Boxcars in disquise

[@npk765fan]

Ya

[@Kanefan701]

I really thought Kent was hauling transformers in his train LOL

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

What?

[@TheContinuousRail]

Yes

[@KorraDaTrainBuff]

I'm getting the impression we'll be seeing more two parters in the future... XD And for those who are commenting on how fast it came out, I'm pretty sure it's because of quarantine. Quite a few of us who are staying home during COVID have been able to get videos done a lot faster, so I'm not as surprised. We gotta find something to do, after all.

[@eriktrainzfan9429]

I was thinking that "Three Mountains Outside of Trinidad" would be next.

[@prairierailproductions6737]

Me to!

[@railgun222]

Same here

[@ajaxengineco]

8:43 *Oh Susanna Intensifies*

[@runawaysmudger7181]

I'm still wondering what was the version in Paint It Back and now this

[@kitchenjail3546]

@@runawaysmudger7181 yeah, High Iron should add a song list in the credits.

[@Kanefan701]

you know something... I think that Oh Susanna is Wes' theme

[@engineerskalinera]

@@Kanefan701 Huh. Now that's a theory.

[@therago-xm7lg]

Wow two episodes in one year good on ya mate. And why not a San Juan trainz movie

[@NSWSteamFan]

Because my idea was as big of a joke as my channel.

[@_keck_]

Wes: What advice would you have for someone being stuck for six hours until their next assignment? Kent: I don’t know, count ties? Wes: -Speaks Gibberish Confusingly-

[@RailsofMichigan]

Really loved this episode and that bobber caboose in my world a train is not complete without a caboose I love them as much as steam locomotives. Really loved the "Oh Susana" with Wes as he highballs for Trinidad.

[@mindlessshark946]

"Hey guys" What are your thoughts on Santa Fe 3751 coming into service this year?

[@RailsofMichigan]

I would love to see her as well.

[@therago-xm7lg]

Mindless Shark I live an hour out from where she is based and we don’t know how far her progress is since SBRHS is keeping a tight lip on the matter. But if I’m available when it returns I’ll prob take the drive out to see it

[@TheGoodpilot]

PRR J1 Texas?

[@warbabyproductions]

Hey guys what were you’re first thoughts on San Juan branch line when it first launched? Hey guys what to you feel about the series from the first ever episode till now

[@NSWSteamFan]

Ellis: GIVE... Kent: ...THAT... Wes: ...BACK!!! Like the comment if you get which Cartoon Network series I was referencing.

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

Hey Jon what inspired you to make the San Juan branch line series?

[@BMMEC6000]

Did Amtrack Guy voice the Santa Fe unit because if so I’m curious why he broke saying “thingy thingy”

[@Upguy-tj3gv]

No doesn’t sound lien him

[@Upguy-tj3gv]

But I see what you mean

[@thatd59ladlarry]

Wait what? Well that came out of nowhere... And here are my questions for the Q&A Hey guys! Whats your opinion on Reading 1187 being acquired by the Age Of Steam Roundhouse? Hey Brain! Is down to the minute cancelled or put on the shelve for the time being?

[@paulmishler402]

WHOOOOOOO

[@thatd59ladlarry]

Yup and here is proof kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYq3k6yAmr9qg7s

[@NorfolkAndWestern611]

I love how the Reading T-1 is and American locomotive but his voice is Australian mixed with British

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

Hey guys what is your favorite whistle and why? Can you make a history video on the Northern Pacific Railway send it turned 150 years old this year? How did you get Luke Iverson from the Full Bucket line series in your videos? I thought he left KZbin?

[@Kanefan701]

this is just awesome and more funnier! you guys always know how to make my day. I'm so excited for the next part as to how this will play out.

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

A new San Juan Branch Line episode! I've been waiting for some time.

[@chafanonash3418]

Hey Brian, What happened to the old MILW and UP Coaches that were used for the San Juan Limited back then when Craig, Frank And Nathan used to pull it? By the Way Great Episode (So Far......)

[@tylergreen4843]

Wes really reminds me of the 4-8-2s on the florida east coast railway numbers 401 - 452, all were scrapped, but there are still photos of them in real life and as Ho brass models

[@Jaidyn228]

It’s highly unlikely for Wes to get mad or yell 5 6 or 7 times in a episode let alone at all considering how he usually behaves

[@hartjdr.agustin9745]

H@ey Guys! What is your favorite American locomotive of the 19th century? And do you wish they were in-game?

[@Jaidyn228]

You lucky son of a BI-(jump cut) That got me good

[@maxnash8450]

Man it seemed like the last episode came out just 1 month ago!

[@therago-xm7lg]

Max Nash same man I thought it would take mother year >D

[@richardyao4110]

# Ellis for life he finally got a episode in his full body and a small appearance.

[@844SteamFan]

The first full episode, he was in the end of last episode.

[@HWRR12]

Hey guys what is the smallest railroad you've visited (miles or how well know its) ps. Love the videos.

[@TweetsieRailroader]

Hey Guys! 1. Out of all the videos to work on for "High Iron", which one has been your favorite? 2. What is y'all's favorite steam locomotives?

[@docphillips5153]

Guys, just a great video, everything in sync on the locomotives. The detail on the headlight shots unbelievable good. I found myself looking to see if this was a hybrid video. The detail of everything about a close to live as possible. I am a train buff, modeler, and classic animation fan and you did well.

[@jhoshuathomas6899]

Hey guys! I was thinking that you should make San Juan Branch Line Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, St. Patrick, Easter, and Independence Day Specials with Annie, Sidney, Grant, Dan, Ellis, Ben, Wes, Kent, and Antony.

[@frankf.addison1522]

I loved this! Bravo to all who participated!

[@strasburgproductions8643]

I would agree with you Frank. I wonder when they will add the original engines Craig, Nathan, and Frank back into the series?

[@CarolinaRailfan]

Will Frank be returning in this one? So far Nathan and Crag has.

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

I think Nathan and Frank will in the episode 3 mountains outside Trinidad

[@eriktrainzfan9429]

Craig returns in Knokov and Loqwalitee, which is supposed to take place after Frank and Nathan's return.

[@mattstrains416]

So far, in this series, Nathan was the only one to return. Frank and Craig are still away.

[@844SteamFan]

Nope

[@boosteraxledoesstuff2769]

Imagine introducing a Rebuilt NYC Niagara or a Potomac J1 with smoooooooth rollerbearing rods?

[@TheAB-xv3ec]

“Hey guys” What are your thoughts on precision scheduled railroading, what are the positives, and the negatives

[@RailerTheRailwayDog]

Hey guys! Will you make another animation video like "High Iron" someday? I love the way that you made the characters move with the train, and I wanted to see if you're gonna do that same animation, but with San Juan Branch Line.

[@jackhollandthe3800]

1. Hey guys have you been to train mountain? 2. Hey guys what are your thoughts on the fictional AWVR? (Are you interested? Dont care?)

[@godzillakingofthemonsters54]

6:41, that music reminds me of Pixar music

[@traintraveler5413]

HEY GUYS! What would be the main thing that started san juan? Or the entire thing?

[@nathanw7114]

Great work Brian! Can’t wait for this one!

[@Trainman-cw1zl]

I love the Bluegrass

[@NMW_Productions]

Hey guys! Do you know why the original creator of The Full Bucketniers closed his account?

[@reesochacon1448]

Lucky #13. I can’t stop laughing right now because of that.

[@therago-xm7lg]

Hey Brian hey John whats your favorite food and what do you like other than trains

[@NMCAR2006]

Hey guys, a little question I’d like to ask. What was the place Nathan was sent to after the events of Moonrailer? I know Frank and Craig’s places, but not Nathan’s. Could you add a little confirmation to that as unnecessary as this question might be.

[@NMCAR2006]

Oh yeah, and fantastic episode.

[@choochoodino5200]

Hey Guys! What had to be your favorite Episode of San Juan Branch Line to work on?

[@jackhollandthe3800]

Keep em rolling!

[@deejayy4279]

Hey guys! Did you guys expect San Juan Trainz to get a lot of attention when it first started?

[@Hiawatha_Productions]

I just want to ask, don’t you think that the disclaimer at the beginning of these videos has become redundant for some things in this series like some of the characters? I know that characters like Ben, Annie, and Sydney are reskins that you guys have done

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

AWESOME Footage, I Liked & Just Subscribed 👍😎

[@haegenbyrne]

Nice music choices y’all went with

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

Hey guys, How much do you enjoy doing the San Juan Branch Line series?

[@GWR-tw5qw]

6:53 to 9:52 What are these two pieces of music called?

[@eriktrainzfan9429]

Hey Guys 1. What do you think would've happened if the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe merged successfully? 2. If you could bring back a discontinued Amtrak train name, which one would it be? 3. If you could bring back a passenger train that never lived to see Amtrak, which one would it be? 4. What is your favorite early and modern diesel from EMD, GE, Alco, Fairbanks Morse, etc?

[@engineerskalinera]

Hey guys! What was the main motivation behind starting San Juan Branchline, and what got you to start making new episodes?

[@Mascot_Mike01]

Hey Guys. who's your favorite of the original trio? Craig, Frank, or Nathan?

[@maxnash8450]

I’m going to say Nathan.

[@chafanonash3418]

Craig

[@mattypad777]

Frank the Frisco 1522!

[@Michael-eg3rs]

alright then. Q&A time "hey guys. How did you two meet and what gave you two the idea and inspiration to make the Saun Jaun Branchline series?"

[@daveshockwave8098]

Hey guys, Is the route you use to film San Juan all one route, or multiple routes?

[@BallisticBudda]

"Hey guys! I just wanted to know how long have y'all been doing this type of thing? I enjoy the content that the you two roll out, and thank you taking the time to read this. -A teen in Texas."

[@PRROcto1361]

i think western pacific 173 was first build for FEC till it was buy from WP and brought to WP track but sadly scraped it was not scraped USSC would of restored it but it was scraped

[@battle604]

Hey guys what is you favorite excursion steam locomotive

[@awvr777cpAC44]

Hey guys will Nathan Creg and Frank return soon just wondering ? (Edit 10-25-21, well I guess my question was answered then idk)

[@Gabriel-he6ih]

Man im so glad yall made another SJB episode. I almost forgot bout the both channels

[@warbabyproductions]

He the time of the video is Elis road number

[@Somerandompokemon]

Now i have to ask.. is michelle still voicing sydney? She hasn’t been around much

[@Kanefan701]

does anyone know what music that's playing at 18:19?

[@richardyao4110]

Q&A how do you choose what locomotive get to be included like Ellis

[@GWR-tw5qw]

"Hay guys" will you do anything with the knokov and loqwalitee thing ever again?

[@ajaxengineco]

I like the thought but most of what's there couldn't make a plot point beyond the scrap metal. Unless crazy trainmaster bought and ran it because why not.

[@DVR01]

Well done. You could have Sidney and Annie to be the main engines to take a long late-night Amtrak train to Los Angeles at the next episode where they can assist the female Amtrak diesel because I want to see more of Annie and Sidney. #GiveFemaleCharactersAChance

[@lhsboyproductions3446]

Hey Guys! Any plans for another "Full Steam Ahead" episode?

[@jackboerner1901]

Hey guys, what about a video editorial about the Commuter Railroads in the SF Bay Area, like with the Surf Line?

[@onetrackmind3558]

17:08-17:39 best scene yet. That part with the Transformer thing was hilarious. I thought he was carrying Transformers toys not a boxcar that had a symbol of the Autobot logo.

[@trainfan-ks5hk]

Ah yes Transformers the best kind of load

[@VRDenshaOtaku]

Hey Guys, what is your process on creating a character, is it like would XXX be good or I can see XXX fitting into the motive power, and if so how do you choose locomotives?

[@lnproductions3227]

Hey Guys: How did Ellis a Reading 4-8-4 Northern no.2100 end up on the San Juan Railroad?

[@davidmcgillveray146]

I would not mind having a Flashing Rear End Device on the back of my train but it would look better on the cuppler of my red caboose Also I'm not interested in what others say about their opinion. Cause I'm do not want to look for an argument.

[@jakeandzack5763]

Hey Guys! TheLegend5550 is coming out with a B&O C16 on his website Greencoast Studios. Do you plan to give Ben an overhaul so you can transition to the new model or are you still not ready to transfer to TRS19 yet?

[@jhoshuathomas6899]

Hey Guys! I have a video ideas: The legacy of the European Orient Express. Railroads in New Mexico between Belen and Santa Fe. Railroads between Denver and Salt Lake City. Railroads in Chicago. Passenger and freight crossing into Canada. The rail route from New Orleans to Jacksonville, FL. Legacy of the American Orient Express. Wonderful history for the Surf Line, I want to ride on this route soon. PS: with the ideas above, can you include Alaska’s Railroad, Railroads in the Civil War, Russia Trans-Siberia Railroad, Railroads in Canada, Colorado’s Narrow Gauge History, and the History of High-Speed Rail; please?

[@cmlira7716]

hey guys I got a question for both of you how can you pick the right voice actors on your Siri not the actors actors but quote on quote your actors for your series and does this map can be downloadable for Train Simulator 2010 to 2020

[@SouthernOhioGaming]

4076 is in the Kansas river

[@SouthernOhioGaming]

Damn

[@potatohead5910]

Hey guys! How are you doing? I bet nobody's gonna actually *ask* this and instead just beg for something from SJBL, but I hope you are all doing fine and well on your end.

[@maeganweathers5938]

Just wondering, are Ben and Annie reskinned to look like more modern models in this? If so, are the reskins available for download?

[@Mrfrenchy6883]

Hey guys what inspired you to do this series and what happened to the original voices of the characters

[@Comeng_]

Hey guys

[@Alerrecks]

Hey guys! Who is your favorite character that you created for the San Juan series?

[@HO_Scale_Modeler]

Hey guys, are there any plans on bringing back the Big Three - Nathan, Frank, and Craig?

[@CarolinaRailfan]

Hey guys, what are your thoughts on the East Broad Top returning?

[@zackbobby5550]

On the real railroad we always use military time to solve the 12am and 12pm problem lol but still pretty funny sometimes guys say 12 when they mean 0000 and it makes for a good laugh.

[@adogeatingapieceofbread9335]

HEY GUYS! what was the most difficult to make episode

[@baconburgerboy1583]

I'm only gonna run a line of steam locomotives in derail valley when I unlock the license for the sh-262. Which not gonna lie. That'll take alot money to run em and to have them around.

[@oakrail8100]

Hey Jon,Do You Have Any Model Trains,And If So What Scales?

[@jetstorm2532]

Hey Guys, I have a number of questions: Will there ever be a plan for any visiting steam engines (not counting the Marysville crossover of course)? What was the reason you chose to use Prowler901's old San Juan West route for the series? Aside from the Age of Steam Roundhouse, what was the primary inspiration for the series? How did you and Brian end up working together? How did the idea of the the SJBL/Marysville RR crossover come about? Will in-universe stories about railroads outside of the SJBL ever be explored? Will there ever be SJT/SJBL Merch?

[@maxnash8450]

Oh I would love to wear a San Juan trainz sweatshirt!

[@oregonwesternrailroadprodu5239]

Hey brain what are your thoughts on mt rainier scenic railroad shutting down and the possibility of the engines being left to rust again

[@oregonrailfan7046]

its not closing forever you should know that name

[@Cwilliam1999]

Hey Guys How did you get Dawillstator to voice train expert???

[@necjerseyrailfan7500]

Hey guys will you ever do anything on the NEC

[@ryansrailfanningproductions]

Anyone else gonna say that the video length is the exact number of Ellis

[@RailsofMichigan]

If there was any other steam locomotive I would love to see the San Juan roster I would love to see A&WP 290, Santa fe 3751, or a B&O EM-1 although I wonder if an articulate locomotive would be too big.

[@雪者]

This a amazing! Can't wait for Part 2!

[@TimThatTrainGuy]

Hey guy's lionel or American flyer

[@ks_56]

YAYAYAY

[@maxnash8450]

Where did you get the song at 8:44?

[@RailsofMichigan]

"Oh Susana" is the song