San Juan Branch Line: Taken for Granted

Ellis is here!
Or at least most of him is. Because of a scheduling conflict, Grant offers to show, "him," around the railroad and how things are done. In return, Ellis mentors Grant on how to overcome his introverted personality.
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[@SanJuanBranchLineTrainzSeries]

Don’t spoil the reveal.

[@Lt.Foulke]

What reveal?

[@War1109]

Tankcrafter RingRing it’s after the first half of the credits

[@mikestudioz3390]

San Juan Branch Line Trainz Series Why aren’t u using TRS19?

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

25:23 wait is he talking about reading 2101?

[@madjames9365]

@@Nighttime-Challenger a train with a voice in it

[@jonathanaina7754]

29:09 “What we’re you expecting? A Pennsy K4?” That smacked me across the face. Well done you two (Brian McDonnel and Jonathan Eau Claire)

[@Comeng_]

Yes lol

[@maxnash8450]

Grant will have a decent amount of speaking rolls now!!

[@joneau261]

Nice

[@nathancorcoran5347]

@@joneau261 That’s Right.

[@presidentchicken1042]

3:29 I died when it showed he was talking to a hopper 😂😂

[@BalticFilms144]

I knew Ellis was gonna be that! His description was the best hint!

[@joneau261]

Nice

[@RailFoxMedia]

Everything you can imagine in a SJBLTS episode, all wrapped into one masterpiece. Beautiful y’all. Keep up the great work guys...........but that still doesn’t save you from another meme compilation 😉

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@nathancorcoran5347]

It is amazing.

[@RailsofMichigan]

Well I got to say I really like Ellis and his accent and I even love what type of locomotive he is very fitting and one I'm looking forward to to see running in the future. Fantastic job to everyone of San Juan West.

[@ProblemProductionsLD]

Thanks buddy! :D

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@thestarlightalchemist7333]

Taken for *GRANT*-ed XD Edit: wow 14 likes

[@westernwashingtonrailprodu6339]

Congratulations Lieutenant Obvious, you're getting a field promotion to Captain.

[@thestarlightalchemist7333]

@@westernwashingtonrailprodu6339 I know, I was just pointing it out and was showing how I found it funny.

[@kosmostimber1174]

yes. what else can i say though

[@joneau261]

Easiest title we've come up with, it was too obvious to ignore a Grant pun.

[@commandingofficerkanawha7546]

Amazing work and nice work on the “subtle hints” on what Ellis is.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@sawyerawr5783]

man I never realized the drivers on that 0-6-0 model spun out of sync with the speed its going lol. and man do I miss this game....like a lot

[@joneau261]

It was always an odd flaw with that model. We always liked that engine though.

[@railgun222]

Glad too see Grant has a new friend wherever he goes!

[@HorwichWren]

His work ethic is through the damn roof

[@alexanderpoirier3350]

Very nicely done! (Loved all the puns and jokes in there.) I thought Ellis would have been a USATC (United States Army Transportation Corps) locomotive, given his overseas accent and all the hints.

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

well what is ellis i have never seen that locomotive before

[@joneau261]

@@IndustrialParrot2816 Ellis is a T1

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@sirrliv]

Not gonna lie, did not see that coming. Thought for sure Ellis would turn out to be an S160.

[@maxnash8450]

I thought he would be a mallet locomotive!

[@dannyh.s.1936]

I thought he was going to British locomotive.

[@雪者]

@@maxnash8450 Yeah, same here! More of an articulated locomotive.

[@michaelkitching5102]

No he's a Reading t1

[@nathancorcoran5347]

@@michaelkitching5102 yeah. It is another beautiful locomotive.

[@1225polarexpress]

At 29:08 Ellis: What were you expecting the pennsy K4 I just love this line It’s the best

[@trainmaster90productions]

Bravo Brian and the rest of the SJT the ending was great I just caught the tail end but I'm looking forward to the rest anyways great job keep the good work

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Yeah, showing the revealing of Ellis.

[@Kanefan701]

Once again a wonderful episode and was so refreshing to see Grant have the spotlight for a change.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@SCL3618]

Great work guys!

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@NSWSteamFan]

Great+ to see Grant in the spotlight.

[@NSWSteamFan]

Plus, this is also the funniest. I know. I should’ve said that more than three months ago.

[@joneau261]

Thanks

[@Beoxb00ts]

*"WHAT WERE YOU EXPECTING? A PENZY K4?"*

[@joneau261]

Nice

[@brycehill6678]

Holy smoke. Was not expecting that. But looking at him comments about the fire, I feel really stupid not knowing exactly who Ellis was.

[@joneau261]

We figured it was time to show who he was

[@steamtrainguy8909]

I am so excited that a new episode is coming! Can’t wait!

[@joneau261]

Did you enjoy?

[@steamtrainguy8909]

@@joneau261 Yes

[@AllosaurFan]

Awsome, one of THE greatest episodes ever. I’ve been wondering what Ellis looks like.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@nathancorcoran5347]

29:08. Reading T1.

[@CoalChrome]

YOU SNEAKT SON OF A- I JUST GOT THE REFERENCE TO THE RED, AND THE ROUNDHOUSE FIRE! You sly ba-.

[@bluefoxy6478]

I don't get it. Please explain.

[@CoalChrome]

@@bluefoxy6478 red, redding, reading

[@bluefoxy6478]

OH WAIT I FINALLY GET IT!

[@NSWSteamFan]

Best......................................................................Episode......................................................................EVERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

[@NSWSteamFan]

1. God damn it, I missed the live chat. 2. Is was expecting Ellis to be a Great Western Engine. Not 90, just an engine of the same class. He turned out better than expected.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

28:00 the best name for a station ever Crikey I didn't realise till now Grant is from the railroad that suffered one of the worst avalanches in history which was exactly caused by wildfires 💀

[@TailsFan369no2]

That’s clever advertising And good those guys got the garble treatment

[@joneau261]

Nice

[@jonathangreenlees4772]

"Everybody loves British tank engines!" As a TTTE fan, I understood that reference. Btw, I really like High Iron's use of the tune Hooky with Sloane. P.S. High Iron, will you ever do/have you ever done a PRR 2-10-4 J-1? It's one of my faves.

[@4myauto]

His story about the roundhouse fire actually makes sense now.

[@joneau261]

That was always the goal

[@railgun222]

Am I the only one who noticed that Grant has 311’s whistle?

[@penkagenova7073]

No

[@traingirlmilly8026]

No

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

It’s actually up 0-6-0 brass chime whistle

[@joneau261]

It isn't

[@rivitedrailfan]

Great episode as always! I love the engine y’all selected for Ellis!

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Nr2003Guy]

Really nice episode guys hope to see more of Ellis in future episodes!

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@mihaelalaber2084]

I love the San Juan trainz series!

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@justscania5116]

YAAAAAY!

[@thatonetraindoge]

amazing episode

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@mattcastrains416]

I had a feeling that Ellis would be that locomotive. Loved it

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MattProtrains]

A great episode, and great to be part of the cast.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@eliotreader8220]

i found this episode interesting especially how Ellis was revealed and for a American engine that accent suits him

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@matthewpearson206]

i like how elis mentioned 2101's roundhouse fire story

[@crudecaboose8382]

I think that ellis brother death was a reference to reading T1 2101 being in an roundhouse fire

[@Jaidyn228]

It is the same thing not to sound rude

[@Jaidyn228]

But to be honest the way 2101 looks it looks more like a female

[@RailsofMichigan]

I love the roster of locomotives of the San Juan West all from great builders but there is one locomotive missing from the roster something from Lima and they are my number one favorite for locomotives especially Superpower I hope if another locomotive joins in the future I would love to see a Berkshire or a certain Greenbriar.

[@TyTytheTrainGuy]

As always great episode guys!

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MPT_Productions]

Great video!!

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@RailsAndContrails]

Grant is so relatable

[@shaunonlyplaysyt9879]

“I didnt learn alot when i was pretending to be turned off i just know you swear alot” - Mr Ellis (put date here)

[@IslandofSodorStudios]

Great job! Ellis’ personality fits the picture! Can’t wait to see the other three engines’ reaction! Plus one question, what font do you use for the intro and outro?

[@HighIron]

Railroad Roman

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@atsfevan0242]

Can you believe Christopher kovacs voices 2 characters in this series craig cn mikado 3254 and grant a 0-6-0 great northern switcher

[@joneau261]

Easy vocal filter there

[@nathancorcoran5347]

With Grants voice at one step higher pitch.

[@atsfevan0242]

Yep

[@nathancorcoran5347]

@@atsfevan0242 true.

[@maxnash8450]

I wonder what “Ellis” looks like!

[@bluefoxy6478]

Go to 29:08 and you will see.

[@yukonarizona2302]

A READING T1!!! :D

[@Thomasboi01]

Reading t1 class.

[@novastardom2689]

Reading T1 with a British accent? I would of hoped for a Furness K2

[@Thomasboi01]

Actually I was hoping for a pennsylvania railroad mikado l1.

[@josephchavez91]

OMG. We finally meet Ellis. But one question when does Frank, Nathan, and Craig come back

[@marblesjn]

We know Nathan returns before Craig

[@joneau261]

They'll be back

[@railgun222]

YES! YES! YES! THANKS SO MUCH BRIAN! Could you put the blue comet in an episode? Thanks if you can.

[@plushmaker2006]

How about 2-4-0

[@railgun222]

That works. I would just perfer G3 4-6-2s in blue livery.

[@bluefoxy6478]

Wasn't all the engines in that class scrapped?

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

@@bluefoxy6478 yes

[@jaydenferris8413]

I want Frank back

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

me too

[@DVR01]

Well done. I'll be looking forward to the Marysville Railroad-San Juan Branch Line Crossover.

[@joneau261]

That has been cancelled, Jared lost the route.

[@DVR01]

He did? Heavens. I was waiting for it to be released. I hope Jared will find a similar route for the crossover. "The Show Must Go On"

[@joneau261]

@@DVR01 He's doing other videos about Amtrak, he's doing pretty well.

[@DVR01]

Well let's hope a new route will be made and the crossover will finally happen. "There's Always A Light At The End Of The Tunnel"

[@joneau261]

We both moved on.

[@TheNoodleFriend4Ever]

* so hes dead now?.. * me > * dies of laughter *

[@bluefoxy6478]

He is now.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Mnrr6131]

“What were you expecting a pennsy k4” Me: No, I was expecting a Pere Marquette N1, NKP S-1 or NYC Hudson

[@joneau261]

It might have been much of anything

[@lostonessoul5154]

wait are there any Hudson's left?

[@joneau261]

@@lostonessoul5154 Yes

[@maxnash8450]

Who voiced Grant. He fits grants personality well.

[@joneau261]

Chris Kovacs, also the voice of Craig

[@maxnash8450]

Thanks

[@fiercetrains4052]

love it!

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@lostonessoul5154]

On a rather off topic from the video subject. Can I say I've always found locomotives, steam ones to be exact, to be so interesting. A mixture of metal, water, and coal all tied up with a loud as all get out whistle. It like seeing and hearing something from a whole other world. And that's without being in the cab of one. I should know, I rode in the cab of number 15, a oil burning steam engine, who belongs to the Chehalis-centralia railroad here in WA state. When in the cab of one of these iron horses it feels like a inferno in there, but one that needs to be kept alive so the engine can move. It's so interesting to me and I wondered if anyone else felt the same. Edit: THAT'S ELLIS BODY!? HOLY CROW THATS AWESOME BY IT'S LITERAL DEFINITION!!!!!!

[@oakrail8100]

IT BACCK

[@EmilyChaosDrivr]

tbh i expected something like a canadian pacific hudson or an LNER Gresley O2 but a reading design is never a bad idea

[@ZimzicHi]

The part where Alice says his lie was he talking about reading T1 2101

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

grant isn’t necessarily introverted, but everyone just forgets about/doesnt pay attention to him

[@kristinabegail]

One of my good songs in this video 4:58

[@railwaycityrails8552]

Fuck yeah! Great episode guys!

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Fort_Master]

Not really Spoiler I honestly thought he'd be a USATC S160

[@jackhollandthe3800]

Yes finally

[@collinblack8474]

This is something different.👌

[@cykablyatman6242]

Finally a new one :D

[@joneau261]

Hope you enjoyed

[@BurlingtonNorthernProductions]

I actually didn't notice Grant until this episode lol

[@joneau261]

He sort of blended into the background

[@nssteampunk4865]

11:42 heard in the film Wall E, 2001 A Space Odyssey, Vienna Philharmonic's New Years Day performance, the moment when the dentist gives you a filling and the number one synchronized swimming track of all time!!!

[@Bigjimvideo]

Sadly it took me two months to watch this - but I enjoyed it!! When's the next one??

[@Graysoneli2]

Who knows.

[@joneau261]

Only took four months

[@trainfan-ks5hk]

Ellis is a Canadian engine right?

[@Mnrr6131]

Finally you used K&L Trainz in an actual episode. Honestly why aren’t Craig Nathan and frank back

[@joneau261]

It's all part of the plan

[@ThunderboltSirenStudios]

2102 never came back from the round house fire 😢

[@DPU.proMN.IA.]

Somebody tell Ellis that his brother's actually going to get restored

[@LexusRXGuy]

I would like to see that voice in a LNER A4 or or Flying Scotsman

[@Trainman4014]

The two people No way about damn time. Alice what were you expecting a Penzey K4

[@kosmostimber1174]

Wait... If Ellis' sensors picked up something that wasn't there, and in the future episodes "a certain tank engine" becomes cannon, is it safe to assume that it was you know who that triggered Ellis' sensors?

[@joneau261]

It's all part of the plan

[@kosmostimber1174]

@@joneau261 oh boy, here we go

[@henrygarcia8516]

i wont spoil he became a UP BigBoy

[@godzillakingofthemonsters54]

Is that the tails side of a penny on the side of grant's smoke box?

[@evanf1293]

Someone mind giving me a new invite link to the SJBL discord server since the one in the description expired.

[@goldenarrowproduction8437]

noice a reading lines 4-8-4

[@freakyfridayyy2476]

Heh. Get it? Grant? Granted?

[@NSWSteamFan]

AbledBeast I get it.

[@marblesjn]

Figured it out mid episode

[@Kansasavation]

Nice I’m trying to do something like this but KZbin is glitched for me

[@northernlinefilms3213]

What trainz simulator do you guys use is it trains a new era

[@banaanappel3672]

Miss the old intro though

[@joneau261]

Only $500 in royalties. That money is better suited to Brian

[@phllyy]

talking box: train master

[@JOEMAMA_534]

"What were you expecting, a pensy K-4?"

[@Jaidyn228]

YES 🤣🤣

[@alanabyss9246]

No I was expecting a challenger

[@plushmaker2006]

How about a 2-4-0 instead those aee extrmily rare locomotives

[@jackhollandthe3800]

Next is Reefer madness corect?

[@Jaidyn228]

Who likes west from Florida (where I live)

[@maeganweathers5938]

What were ya expectin'? A Pennsy K4?

[@nenebonsato1039]

I laughed so hard at this part 20:30

[@atsfevan0242]

It sure is sad (In my opinion) that Craig aka CN 3254, Nathan aka New York Central 3435, and frank aka Frisco 1522 aren’t in the series anymore

[@joneau261]

It's all part of the plan

[@rainierbagatsing1073]

Yeah and Nathan's real number is 3135 not 3435.

[@atsfevan0242]

@@rainierbagatsing1073 oh, my bad

[@rainierbagatsing1073]

@@atsfevan0242 that's alright.

[@strasburgproductions8643]

15:53 Bolicks

[@justarandomf-4gphantom170]

A Reading T1? Weird....but I like it.

[@joneau261]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Scorch04]

23:57 he’s talking about 2101

[@robertroman2738]

When i first saw this video I thought Ellis was a Baldwin engine

[@matthewpearson206]

whats the song called at timestamp 27:52?

[@CPKCRAILROAD]

I didn’t know Elis is a reading t1