Sir Topham Hatt (From "Thomas Reorchestrated: Sodor Symphony")

[@Aberyyyy]

I noticed how later on in the CGI series they turned Sir Topham into this jokey comic relief character that not that many people take seriously, but this song really shows that he is someone that you do not want to cross over on the wrong side of the tracks with and is a respected and important professional who everyone on his Railway cares about.

[@TED_Frames]

I actually think they did still make him a strong authoritative figure despite his more prominent comical moments. I still feel his anger when he’s about to scold one or more of his engines, especially in Legend of the Lost Treasure.

[@davidguthary8147]

I'd say the shift towards comic relief started in season 5, specifically the episode "Lady Hatt's Birthday Party".

[@articusramos808]

@@davidguthary8147 shows he's a caring husband too. The man's suit got ruined and I think he even lost one of his hats. But man. Does he spring into action to just get to his Wife's birthday. Edit correction: it got ruined. Pulled up a clip. Damn he's a dedicated Husband.

[@Soundwave413]

I for one like that they made him more comedic but not to the point where it becomes his defining character trait. We rarely see him be stern or even annoyed, the scene where he loses it at thomas in SLOTLT was much needed a shame it was mostly a one time thing.

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@davidguthary8147 I don't mind a strong authoritative figure with a sense of humor. That's why I like Robotnik from AoStH and Sonic Adventure 1 & 2.

[@bandicootsauce4569]

I like how the theme starts out ominous, then transitions to whimsical and finally triumphant.

[@brianrunyon266]

Same. Also like how it starts out almost like a march.

[@SouthJerseySam]

Original theme: Cute but still comes off as stern Reorchestrated: Well, I guess I'll die...

[@Jintysarecool]

This theme plays when Gordon pushes himself too far and Gordon kills all of his passengers in a horrifying crash, and he was sent packing.

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

Or when he shuts up Henry in the tunnel and leaves him there

[@themissinghopper]

@@Jintysarecool Tobias and the half parara

[@Jintysarecool]

@@themissinghopper tobiasion and the quarterly banana.

[@worfsonofmogh1154]

Everyone performed. But the Fat Controller wouldn't dance. My doctor has forbidden me to partake in musical numbers.

[@aJunctionMalfunctionProduction]

May God have mercy on the poor engine who has screwed up and has to listen to the Fat Controller arriving to scold them by this tune. 9/30/2022 Edit: Wow, over 300 likes?! Thanks!

[@georgeoliver8300]

The final boss music of sodor

[@WelshGiraffa]

So you have decided to cause confusion and delay

[@kylethedestroyer1117]

So you have chosen ....... *CONFUSION AND DELAY!?!*

[@Karagianis]

This is the theme of the fat controller that once had Henry bricked up inside a railway tunnel.

[@Schmoey0]

Probably James as He Crashes The Most

[@cainthetrainmoment]

"I'm banishing you to the shadow realm!" "NOOOOoOOOooooooo..." "Much better."

[@st4r658]

Unlucky tug is funny

[@cainthetrainmoment]

@@st4r658 Couldn't agree more.

[@qui-gontimtherandomraptor1072]

The fat controller was *very* displeased. "Sir Handel," he said, "you have caused confusion and delay for the last time. I'm banishing you to the shadow realm. Maybe there you will learn to pretend you are ill." "NoooOOOOoooo!" Wailed Sir Handel, but it was _toooo_ late. His wheels wobbled and his axles quaked. A great wind rattled his frames and shook his funnel. Then, with a great woosh, he was gone. "Much better," said the fat controller. **sir topham hatt theme intensifies**

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

Let's banish Mattel to the shadow realm.

[@cainthetrainmoment]

@@TheLazyFusspot_3428 Agreed.

[@kronosaur417]

“Why do I hear boss music?” - Thomas, when this music starts playing.

[@thetechnocrat4979]

Literally, ' boss ' music.

[@TrainsCatsOtherStories]

James in the US dub of The Adventure Begins: "Here comes the boss!" Edward: "Sir Topham Hatt."

[@IceLuigiStarPictures]

“You will do as you are told” -Sir Topham Hatt to every engine who refuses to do work.

[@andysnoopy9137]

I thought it was "Really Useful Engines don't Argue."

[@Ffarquhar]

@@andysnoopy9137 both were used, actually.

[@Nightwing9597]

I think he only says that to Gordon in “A Better View For Gordon” Gordon: “Why can’t Henry do it? He likes idling in stations.” Sir Topham Hatt: “You will do as you are told.” Narrator: So Gordon did.

[@TED_Frames]

This covers the Fat Controller’s sometimes harsh firmness but also how great of a railway controller he is and how much he cares for his engines.

[@jlaws8740]

I guess this could also mean how much he cares for his family as well. I mean, look at the S5 episode where he's the central character. He's a devoted husband too.

[@teaoftraffic]

@@jlaws8740man literally went through HELL just to get to his wife’s birthday party

[@becdoesyoutube]

1:26 SING WITH ME NOW! Sir-Top, Sir Topham Haaaatt! He's the head of the railway, There isn't a doubt about thaaaat! Controller of the line! It's plain as plain can be, for everyone to see, that it's the Fat Controller's raaaaailwaaaaay!

[@Kuriboh1008]

Those children were spitting bars in that choir

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

1:44 He's so proud of his engines, each and every one. And though he's strict and meticulous, favorites, he has none. If ever there is trouble, you know who will be there. If there's ever a crash, a smash or a muddle, he's there on the double. No trouble, 'cause it's the Fat Controller's railway!

[@ieuanbriers]

You lead, I'll join in!

[@jimbodeek]

@@ThomasLover-fr8nh When Henry stayed in the tunnel, Everyone tried to push. But Sir Topham Hatt would have none of that, "My doctor has forbidden me to push!" And one day the wind blew his hat off, A goat in the field saw his chance... He just picked up the hat, said "Thank you for that!" And ate... it up... for lunch!

[@TheCatCouncils]

This should be the top song of all man kind!

[@firehawk0]

The Man, The Hat, The Myth, The Legend... Sir Topham Hatt 😁🎩

[@ryanangelastro504]

The Fat Controller.

[@henriquefernandesbreves6003]

Sir Derek Topham Hatt

[@cudak888]

I never cared for the STH sing-along - until now. Fantastic work. P.S.: KZbin's algorithm seems to believe Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 is a suitable "next video" to watch. All things considered, this is probably the most accurate the algorithm has been in the last five years.

[@blueberrytigerfox7699]

Yep suit Sir Topham Hatt just well the right tone to energy and the feeling

[@laurathecool6381]

Gravitas at the beginning, and throughout, but the Fat Controller's more genial side pokes through in places

[@trainlover16]

“You have caused confusion and delay!”

[@bandicootsauce4569]

"Really useful engines don't argue."

[@alexarroliga284]

“Yes sir, sorry sir”

[@J4M1FY]

“and severe damage to my trousers!”

[@rafiux4814]

I love how this started showing the importance and superiority of the fat controller. Then it hits with no matter what, everyone loves him. I did catch that small piece of the Skarloey Railway :D

[@Jothomas214]

“I do not like engines popping through my walls!” fumed the Barber - a Close Shave

[@Jothomas214]

“Oh!” said the Barber. “Oh, excuse me!” He filled a basin of water to wash Duck’s face “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were being a brave engine”

[@TopHat2375]

Engine: *Messes up* Also Engine: “Why do I hear boss music?!”

[@GeneralHeavy]

"Ehem, My doctor has forbidden me to pull."

[@J4M1FY]

“I do not like engines puffing through my walls!” *fumed the Barber.* “I appreciate your concern.” *said The Fat Controller.* “But you must know that this engine and it’s crew prevented a serious accident! It was a very close, uhm…shave.”

[@TopHat2375]

Say it with me: “What a Chad”

[@globin3477]

I don't know the whole story, but I'm pretty sure that a train crashing through a barber's walls itself counts as a serious accident.

[@TopHat2375]

@@globin3477 “A Close Shave” Duck episode season 2

[@J4M1FY]

@Chris Alex He filled a basin with water to wash Duck's face.

[@hazyhope._.]

@@globin3477 Well yes, but it's an extremely better circumstance than, say, ramming into a passenger train (with hundreds of people) at a crowded station.

[@juango500]

I think The Adventure Begins is the only occasion Sir Topham Hatt is actually shown as the strict railway manager he's supposed to be (in the modern era)

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

And Legend of the Lost Treasure. He was legit kind of scary in that XD

[@buzzytrombone4353]

@@s.p.d.magentaranger1822 I would've liked him better in that if he and Thomas were at odds with each other over Thomas having more dedication to his branch line instead of being on an even plain field with his work, with him being sent to work at the construction site being his punishment.

[@GeneralHeavy]

Also Day of the Diesels. "DIESEL 10! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!!!"

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

Lost Treasure was really the token one. Best time he was ever taken seriously, and the one where he got the most infuriated with Thomas ever, since Thomas deserved it for shifting the blame from his own carelessness

[@Reading3412Studios]

This is the last song Henry mark 1 ever heard

[@BrentSudric]

Dark comedy

[@jacob2954]

still the same loco.... just most of the original was discarded.

[@teetrimino]

HOLY SHIT YOU CANT JUST DROP THAT ON US LMAO

[@Kuriboh1008]

I'm pretty sure all they did is replace the firebox and mended his parts

[@pilky7]

@@Kuriboh1008 if it’s TVs then ye but not in RWS

[@J4CK50N.]

This is by far THE BEST REBOOT OF SIR TOPHAM HAT!!! It really shows how he is one man you don’t wanna mess with on a busy day.

[@templar_1138]

This is the theme from Sir Topham Hatt's deleted cameo scene in Mary Poppins. (In the most delightful way...)

[@LowkeyJouta]

Wait was he gonna be a cameo? If so link me proof I gotta see it

[@templar_1138]

@@LowkeyJouta ... That was a joke. One based on the composer's choice of how to end particular lines.

[@superstefanmaker2483]

That would be cool to see

[@motorwayt-s628]

1:45 this part is perfect for the part of Thomas and the special letter when the engines all head into London

[@halcroenstation]

yo thanks for this awesome idea i used it in my latest video :D

[@motorwayt-s628]

@@halcroenstation I’m glad someone liked it, I’ll have to check your video out

[@halcroenstation]

@@motorwayt-s628 :D

[@stutterysteamerproductions875]

This is almost perfect, like 99.9999999% I would've liked more of a tuba (deeper) hit throughout though, but again, that is a TINY, INSIGNIFICANT nitpick. Still perfect!

[@ltchugacast131]

Sir Topham hat is firm because he cares. He wants the best for his engines and his workers because what’s best for them is best for business. Sir Topemhat gets to see a perspective the trains don’t. He gets to see the kids pouring into the station after school. He gets to see all the fairgrounds and festival grounds the trains help build. He sees houses built for families supplied by his railway company possibly even paid by its wages. As he hangs his hat in his office over Knapford he can look out and know he helped build Sodor into what it is today. But he knows he couldn’t do any of it without the help of his Useful Engines.

[@adamwalkervfx]

This song is the epitome of the phrase "You've done fucked up now".

[@BlissfulEnspirit]

its like "You fucked up hard, but i still forgive you, just not right now."

[@bluesbranchline]

Imma play this whenever im in trouble or my parents just wanna talk to me about something

[@thetrainzwithfaces8848]

Bother that telephone

[@stuartbarclay7940]

1:27 🎶Sir Top - Sir Topham Hatt! He's the head of the railway! There is no doubt about that, Controller of the line! It's as plain as plain can be, For everyone to see, That it's the Fat Controller's railway! He's so proud of his engines! Each and everyone! And though he's strict and meticulous. Favourites he has none. If ever there is trouble, You know who will be there... If there's ever a crash, a smash or a muddle, He's there on the double, no trouble! 'Cause it's the Fat Controller's railway! Sir Top - Sir Topham Hatt! He's the head of the railway! There is no doubt about that, Controller of the line! It's as plain as plain can be, For everyone to see, That it's the Fat Controller's railway! The Fat Controller's railway! Sir Top...ham...Hatt!🎶

[@taronwilliams4044]

The opening gave me chills, then the rest was a emotional roller coaster 😂

[@chandlerbranchrailfanprodu5928]

WHO IN THE BLAZES APPLIED THAT EMERGENCY BRAKE!!! HE DID! You...... In case you didn't know, that cord is for emergency purposes only! A in case you weren't aware, tonight is Christmas Eve and in case you hadn't noticed, this train is on a very tight schedule! Now, young man, Christmas may not be important to some people. But, it is very important to the rest of us! But but He was just trying to stop the train, so that kid could get on! I see, young man is that what happened? Well... Let me remind you: we are on a very tight schedule. And I've never been late before and I am certainly not going to be late tonight! Now, everybody, take your seats! Please! Thank you!

[@SuperDavidBrothers]

Nice, I really love how you welded both seasons 1-4 and season 5 together that is very creative of you to do that man props to you on that (as well as the Sir Topham Hatt song with lyrics from season 5 as well)!

[@partyup210productions7]

This should have been used in SLOTLT when The Fat Controller appears

[@Josephcavagnaro]

"THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE what are you playing at now. I thought you would be more responsible if i sent you to work here" Sir topham hatt, 2015

[@Josephcavagnaro]

@Tyco Zer0 sodors legend of the lost treasure. Mr ryan's favorite movie

[@weirdunknownperson2916]

@Tyco Zer0 *no*

[@GeneralHeavy]

Nah, Day of the Diesel. Especially when he shouts "DIESEL 10! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!!!"

[@MaybeTom941]

‘Than there was trouble’

[@GeneralHeavy]

Sir Topham Hatt was cross.

[@Schmoey0]

the 2 dislikes are from sir topham hatts assistants cuz they have to follow him everywhere

[@advay100]

It has dislikes?

[@EVADEFAN101]

No diesel and diesel 10

[@amentheaiengine5166]

Me when hearing it: Please, sir! I won’t do it again! Please!

[@tomthetenderengine663]

0:00, Thomas has saved the Docks from a fire caused by Billy, who screwed up for the 3rd time. Now, Billy is in huge trouble.

[@myspot8579]

If I ever have kids, I’m going to play this song every time they’re in trouble

[@FrisktheFurret]

This shows both a standard day for ol' fat hat... And shows both his stern and caring sides

[@MuderDrones-FanJunkie]

"If you can't behave I will have them take away your red paint and have you painted blue!" Boomed the fat controller as he spoke severly to James. - Sir Topham Hatt season 1 This theme slaps. You really make all of the themes from the show movie grade epic!

[@ItsCarlos563]

Love the inclusion of the Season 5 song plus his Season 5 theme.

[@hrishikeshchobe6146]

I'm grateful for this new addition to my favourite music list! Thank you!

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

Theory: Sir Topham Hatt is meant to represent the Judeo-Christian God. He’s incredibly loving and gracious towards his deeply flawed but repentant servants, he’s just in dealing with fools, he saves many from a fate so that they can do good works, and he rewards his good and faithful servants. It’s a theory I’ve held for some time, and it’s scary how accurately this fits the RWS. This opens up the implications of the steam engines being representative of Israel and the diesel engines being Gentiles, but that’s a theory for another day.

[@teprepublicstudios4425]

Sir Topham Hatt: *breathes* The Soundtrack:

[@altermike3197]

OOH, THE SEASON 5 THEME! That's gotta be my favorite version!

[@alicyjinx8923]

Sir Toppam Hatt is actually a very kind and merciful character considering the fact that most of these stories take place in the early 1940s to the early to mid 1970s, a time when the United Kingdom as a whole were scrapping their old steam engines on their country's railways and replacing them with diesels. In The Railway Series books that Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends is based on, the Hatt family stands firm on being against scrapping engines, especially steam engines. Theres a book that takes place in the 1970s where Sir Toppam Hatt's son Charles Hatt has taken control of the Railway on Sodor, and he buys 2 high speed diesel electric BR Class 42s named Pip and Emma and all of the steam engines (some of which are based on locomotive classes that date back to the late 1800s) are still working alongside these new modern high speed diesels. Stuff like that would have been unheard of on real world British Railways at that time.

[@lyokianhitchhiker]

Since none of the engines were from there initially, Sodor's rail system operated independently from the rest of the Uk, despite being registered as part of BR.

[@brianrunyon266]

Nice idea to combine both his themes into one.

[@OddHunter5504]

Followed by the words “You have caused Confusion and Delay”

[@juango500]

the last thing Diesel heard

[@cheukyinglau8011]

So true

[@allys744]

When you hear this theme, you know s**t is gonna go down. Brace yourselves

[@thecartoonmanist956]

0:20 Why does that always remind me of that one part of The Owl House theme song?

[@Hercules658]

ok out of the works of art you made in sodor symphony,this is the best one

[@OldIron2188]

I couldn't help it after the 1:30 mark, I belted out the lyrics to the song instinctively.

[@LegendaryCaptain]

Same I was like "HE'S SO PROUD OF HIS ENGINES EACH AND EVERYONE..."

[@Stepney21]

they are truly masterpices

[@monacruz4072]

“You have caused confusion and delay!” -Sir Topham Hatt 🎩 Owner of the NorthWestern Railway.

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

Image if we heard the first 13 seconds of this every time Thomas angered Topham in Lost Treasure. Oh I’d be all in.

[@mikesbricks9214]

Donald! Why do you have Douglas’s tender!

[@mikesbricks9214]

@Ethan Schmid yeah

[@pantherdeville]

2:30 “In a most delightful way!” 🥰

[@TheAutisticGeek206]

When you're in that principals office.

[@screane5739]

Everybody gangsta till this starts playing.

[@juliusparantar7044]

Sounds like a song put in a TTTE Disney movie if only they made one

[@Koopa126]

"I do not like engines playing music through my walls!" fumed the barber.

[@fortimusprime]

Now this… AMAZING AGAIN!!!👏👏👏

[@marcogentile3392]

every engine that hears this knows that it is going to be sent to the shadow realm real soon

[@GtBlueMonke]

CGI sir topham hat: hohoh now little boy Sir topham hat in the model series after someone causes confusion and delay:

[@mdalsted]

When this theme plays, all engines and staff present would be wise to listen.

[@greenturtlgaming2554]

STH III (Stephen): “Thomas!” STH II (Charles): “Tahmiss!” STH I: (Topham): *chumish intensifies*

[@TheGuestsStuff]

The theme that plays when I’m in trouble with my parents:

[@FelixFox1978]

"His Name Is Sir Topham Hatt. Some People Say He's"

[@WelshGiraffa]

The Fat Controllers theme will never not be toe tapping

[@BackerHall62]

When the railroad calls me to work this is the song I hear

[@NolanBarford]

I was looking through boss music orchestra because I needed it for a video, and I came across this and remembered everything from when I was 4, and I know damn well if someone has a theme song like this then they are not to be fucked with. May God have mercy whoever took this man’s beer and is going to scold them.

[@edward_nwr_2800]

POV: the music that plays when the principal calls you to the office

[@bradleyhauertheedtruncanfa5020]

Slow this video down to 0.5 speed and the opening sounds even more intense.

[@gordonthebigenginenwr4]

"Gordon what were you thinking over take the express and jump a red signal i say..." Gordon (me) :but i-i-i am sorry sir.... "I hope your learn your lesson gordon and now were down with other engine..."

[@ZJ-B312]

Good Engines follow Orders

[@yaboi5932]

Good engines follow orders

[@alexfaulkner6275]

Good Engines follow Orders.

[@firehawk0]

Good Engines follow Orders

[@danielrules-espinal]

POV: You know you f*cked up and know for a fact that you're about to be scrapped.

[@DevonMopiedmont1143]

Why do I hear boss music?

[@AureusYoutube]

Oh no... Here we go again!

[@ReddyToAnimate]

“Tunnels are not dance floors and you are not a popstar! If it happens again, I’ll beat the (Bleep) out of you! Need I say more?”

[@littlebon4365]

"You have Caused Confusion and Delay!"

[@DarthVader-sz2um]

What’s plays when your dad is finna beat you

[@hightidekraken]

Sir Topham Hatt banishing Sir Handel to the Shadow Realm

[@voidvoidvoi]

Engines when they screw up their work: “why do I hear boss music?”

[@chandlerbranchrailfanprodu5928]

I’m banishing you to the shadow realm!

[@GeneralHeavy]

Nooooooo! (Fades)

[@marcusyoutubegamineer]

​@@GeneralHeavy Much better.

[@jack812]

Am I the only one that's ever played this theme in my head whenever I got chewed out by My Mom or Dad for doing or saying something dumb as a kid? Lol, Great Reproduction of everyone's favorite firm, but fair Fat Controller's theme!

[@legominecraftrailway7404]

Sir Topham hat more like sir Topham superhero

[@henrytheriverengine8234]

Super Topham Hatt!

[@Your_Casual_Fan]

0:00 "You have caused confusion and delay." 0:30 *Sir Topham Hatt's song/theme from the model era* 0:59 theres a strike at the engine sheds. 1:04 _The Queen visits:_ 2:13 *_you have a celebration at the big station for the little girl who wrote the letter:_*

[@TheGuestsStuff]

That actually fits

[@AyaTeam785]

One of the sir’s the thopham’s one of the biggest hat’s, Sir Thopham Hat 🎩!

[@sitharc]

When work calls.

[@harryforsyth9980]

SILENCE!!!

[@allison122477]

Not a dictator, or fascist, he’s Sir Toppham Hatt

[@HEBBY03gaming-k1x]

Really useful engines don't argue

[@captainoppai4539]

*S I L E N C E*

[@GeneralHeavy]

Snapped the Fat Controller

[@turkburk2371]

Me when i finally get to scold my parrents XD

[@FLonYT326]

This tune: *plays* Me, FL the New Engine: goddamnit

[@setheatontheautobot4586]

Really useful engines don't complain

[@ImageneMC]

I’m the 9k subscriber!!!!

[@chandlerbranchrailfanprodu5928]

Sounds like the Polar Express

[@zombieperk4807]

This should be Sodor's national anthem