Sodor the Modern Years: Doncaster Drawn

[@DarthWill3]

16 coaches? Way to go, Tornado! Alright! Gordon's finally back!

[@ivangenov6782]

Prince of wales will be proud (No.2007, not to confuse with the King George V class Battleship

[@numberjacksoctonauts7138]

I love little touches like the one at 7:41. Toby's passing by and he's smiling as if to say, "welcome back, Gordon!" It's moments like that which really showcases the engines as a family.

[@Soundwave3591]

I must say, you really treated Gordon well here. it shows how well he's matured over the years. the Old Gordon would likely have been jealous of the "interloper" or mistrustful of a "new build" who knew nothing about his heritage.

[@TobyandMavisforever]

I just love Gordon and Tornado's interactions at Wellsworth. I was sort of expecting a rivalry to start up, but no, the 2 seem to get on 1st rate. And I have to say, the montage of Tornado being told about his LNER heritage, was probably one of the most heartwarming things I've seen from any Thomas series. Great episode, Dan. Keep it up.

[@VestedUTuber]

I mean, it makes sense that he'd get along with Tornado. While Tornado is a Peppercorn A1, not a Gresley A1, they're both of the same lineage. Arthur Peppercorn, the designer of the Peppercorn A1s (also sometimes referred to as A10s) was one of Gresley's understudies. In a sense, that kinda makes Tornado Gordon's nephew. A rivalry would have been more likely if the visiting locomotive was Britannia or Oliver Chromwell, which are 7MTs originating from Crewe, the former works location for the LMS, the primary rival to the LNER.

[@TIMELORD327]

A stunning re-introducing of Gordon and some thrilling camera angles! A true RWS story. Absolutely Greeet!

[@directedbydave9798]

4:45 HOORAY I like the fact gordon has a LNER A3 whistle,like the engines in my series:)

[@spencerwendel3644]

8:09 How did I miss that!? One of the Scottish twins hauling Olivia to the Arlesdale railway!

[@Stormrider019]

@@jamescarr1340 Ditto!

[@jacobcave1587]

@@Stormrider019 its douglas the number 10 is on the tender

[@DambustaAnimations]

i like how at 0:45 you can just see Gordon emerging from the works before tornado and James shoot by, that's a nice touch :)

[@donkeykongbrawlsmash4745]

This has to be my favorite episode from your series. Gordon and Tornado are like the best.

[@xandardorf6365]

Very touching story. Gordon and Tornado make an excellent double-heading team.

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

The scenes with Gordon and Tornado, combined with the music, was beautifully shot.

[@ChrisTomson]

A great way to bring Tornado's story to an end. I also liked that the small engine on the twin's well wagon will be the source of a future episode (which I'm looking forward to). Fantastic work

[@stephenfarthing485]

It's not a story that's over. Chris! I have definitely done some shoving on that point!

[@harryjohnson9215]

I noticed that as well

[@OlanKenny]

I nearly cried when Gordon said that the Heritage was in safe buffers. Great episode as usual!

[@connorflaherty175]

What I like about this episode is Tornado's single-handed effort up Gordon's Hill, hauling a heavy passenger train. I don't believe, at least in a railway series perspective, that anyone was able to put in quite an effort up the hill without mishap.

[@caprivenky]

You see Gordon at 0:48 emerging out of the worjs

[@WildNorWester]

Yep. Foreshadowing.

[@A.i.r_K]

@@WildNorWester took you long enough

[@justahillbilly7777]

@@A.i.r_K Better late then never.

[@WildNorWester]

@SEVASTIAN VALDEZ Oh, back in the early days of railways, different railway companies competed to see who could get trains from England to Scotland quickest.

[@ivangenov6782]

@@WildNorWester and back south to england right?

[@dragonzilla6482]

You know Flying Scotsman is returning next year, I hope we will see both Tornado and Scotsman together! :)

[@elainelethborg2550]

Scotsman's fame is legendary but Tornado is a different story. Perhaps it's the novelty of having a newly built steamie. He is a pretty nice engine.

[@ChimpManZ1264]

The Prototype, The Record Breakers and the Peppercorn Replica. That would be a marvellous sight. If only poor Mallard could be restored.

[@21stHedgehogFilms]

I have loved everyone one of the episode this season! This and Ode to George Carlin are two of my favorites thus far! Also, I love the voice of Gordon. He makes him sound just right!

[@garnethello6283]

Did anyone else see Olivia on Donald/Douglas' train?

[@thatguyapb9008]

Yes I did

[@yaboi5932]

Talk about foreshadowing

[@derekheeps8012]

Me

[@jakobnorman315]

It was Douglas I know I saw the 10 on the tender

[@NathanLee-oe5rm]

Yes

[@TheBlueE2]

Loved the shot at 7:33, it really shows the power and bond between the two Gresleys. Have to say it was a pity realizing at the end Tornado's stay is over but it was a truly brilliantly written(and filmed as well) episode to give Tornado's visit a great closure :) As Damocles said on your previous episode, being able to keep older fans interested is a huge trait about your series, ( sorry CGI fans but this series is where I actually go and re-watch the episodes due to the appeal suiting me better ;) )

[@OliverEngine11]

But if there was no CGI, then they would be no Thomas the tank engine.

[@CassandraPantaristi]

Tornado isn't a Gresley, Tornado is a Peppercorn :P.

[@Thomastrainboy]

I love all the continuity. Like Watching Gordon Leaving the works in the very beginning. A++ Work man.

[@limeddasch382]

I once tried to get a 24 coach long train up the incline from Exeter St.Davis with Scotsman in Train Sim 2016. It was hard but I managed. Even more so it was one of my first runs where I fired myself.

[@ivangenov6782]

The fact that you fired yourself... You just know you are not up for the task

[@Thomas1Edward2Henry3]

Great episode! May I ask who made that arrangement of Gordon's theme at 4:33? I really love it!

[@WildNorWester]

That's Thomas the Bachmann Model Music - Gordon and Henry Return by Captain Punjab.

[@jonasbelon845]

I was happy when I saw Gordon return! I was like "Gordon!" as soon as the big blue engine had pulled up alongside Tornado!

[@Coffee_Rail1112]

8 years later this is still one of the best episodes made

[@cjbalke8691]

A nice return for Gordon. I too expected a rivalry between the old and new, especially given Gordon's.. ah... distaste for any engine that pulls the express or any other special train. But it does seem to me Gordon has an entirely new whistle sound, a higher tone than it used to be.

[@BlueEngine99]

Welcome back Gordon and yet another good episode

[@TheBlueSunil]

Great video!! I always love your stories!

[@TKSP4449]

I've said it once, and I'll say it again, great episode! And I like how you have Gordon, the first Doncaster eastern region Pacific, and Tornado, the newest Doncaster eastern region Pacific, both pulling that train after Tornado managed to battle Gordon's hill. Quoting from Sir Topham Hatt in Old Iron, "A fine piece of work."

[@TobyandMavisforever]

And I didn't notice that new engine until I looked in the comments. I can't wait to see him/her in a later episode.

[@JamesJAKAZeldaboy14]

Quite literally AMAZING *****! This episode screams more episode. Sodor the Modern years is getting really interesting!

[@percythelittlegreenengine1507]

Why do I love the line “you man those to little terrors are in charge of the container terminal now?” Like it’s just so realistic

[@SavageSaboteur01]

Great to see Gordon back, and his return was EPIC!

[@SuperJames526]

Once again you've approved my standers for a "well written story". I was actually upset about the fact that Tornado has to go, but as always; there are some characters that stay and others have to go. Keep up the AWESOME work, and I can't wait for your next STMY episode.

[@chris200179]

What a brilliant end. I'm glad Gordon is back again thank you WnW.

[@neilsomers9046]

Gordon's Return? AT LAST! Welcome Back,Gordon!

[@directedbydave9798]

I'm at my sisters tennis tournament,my school had a half day for the end of the 1st 9 weeks,and I had to come.you brightened up my day a lot thanks WNW!

[@limeddasch382]

Somehow Gordon always makes a great entrance

[@dragonzilla6482]

You never fail to amaze me, although when Gordon and Alice told Tornado about the LNER I would have preferred it if we could see the Eastern Pacific's clearly. but I still enjoyed it.

[@directedbydave9798]

In my series,a A1 new build named John tailor(Johnny as called by everyone) after the first manager of crovans gate works.He will be painted LNER Apple green,and later BR express blue:).

[@Kanefan701]

I think Gordon and Tornado will get one super well.

[@directedbydave9798]

8:11 HOLD THE PHONE. Cool,is that a new aresdale engine? Looks like the engine on the river and eskdale railway tank engine.

[@jackfletcher8866]

Gordon's new whistle threw me a bit but a really good episode.

[@BenScrimgeour]

Another great episode Wildnorwester. Keep up the good work

[@directedbydave9798]

When gordon said he's a rebuild,I thought about my series:in my tornado episodes,the rebuilds are sometimes teased by diesels by being"mock ups" due to there modern day modifications,but most steam engines done tease them:)

[@BramGroatFilms]

I'm glad to see Gordon back. :)

[@OlanKenny]

Just watched this again and nearly cried. I love this episode so much.

[@thatumbreonlover8620]

Great video I can't wait for episode 7!!!

[@joyce9ish]

Welcome back, Gordon!

[@mihirborahanimal]

Amazing as always! Keep up the great work!

[@dosbrosgaming490]

well done wildnorwester great episode

[@epic_dudew1977]

8:06. About how WNW said he teased Olivia’s first appearance, you can see her on Douglas’ train in this scene.

[@PeterJKnight]

This episode always gives me moist eyes.

[@CNRSports]

Nice to see Gordon back. Although, I'm wondering how did he end up in the works in the first place I've seem to forgotten.

[@Harrison1010]

Welcome back Gordon :D

[@shadowblitz103]

I like Thomas said Welcome back Gordon

[@ryanbelcher25rb]

2 things: 1) YAY GORDON'S BACK!!! 2) that engine looks like one of ivo hughs brothers or sisters but will find out next week.

[@NWR1914]

Hey WildNorWester, I downloaded trainz simulator 12 and now I watched your video and it is great!!! Nice episode, can't wait till next week for the next episode!!!;)

[@EpicThe112]

Nice video and for Tornado he's featured in Top Gear where he has to race a 1949 Jaguar XK and 1949 Vincent Black shadow motorcycle really enjoyed the part where LNER/GNR A0/A1 Gordon and LNER/GNR C1 Alice told tornado their stories on the LNER East Coast Main Line (London King's Cross-Peterbrough-Doncaster-Newcastle-Edinburgh) before the original A1 peppercorn engine's were scrapped and to be replaced by Deltics (Class 55) Pip and Emma (Class 43 hst Intercity 125) & Class 91 Intercity 225s from the 1955 modernization plan

[@wesleyhymbaugh1450]

This Is Great I Love Sodor The Modern Years

[@thegermanofsodor]

another great episode

[@HA1LILPALAZZO]

loved seeing Gordon and Tornado together :-) when Scotsman is back in steam next year (hopefully) any chance of all 3 being in an episode together :-D

[@penkagenova7073]

And don't forget union of South Africa and sir Nigel gresley if someone makes a model of them with faces and Bitter as well

[@phamchau4320]

my mom : why do you like to watch this me : because its a masterpiece

[@thegreatwaluigi647]

I'm guessing the little green engine will be revealed on next week, correct?. and also well done on this episode wildnorwester, you are making excellent progress, keep up the amazing work

[@harryjohnson9215]

I never noticed that in my watch in 2014 I'm currently rewatching the series from the beginning and you do see some hits to future episodes Example, in sodor the early years thomas is telling duck about lily and Brian is in the background. And when you see a flash back to old engines being taken to the scap yard lily is not there.

[@wellsloreynmusicallysvlogs2729]

3:37 the longest express train. I ever seen .😱😱

[@SheffieldNo14Productions]

This story really reminds me of Part 4 of Locomotives and Legends. I just found out about it today and read it after finishing the entirety of STEY and STMY in the last month.

[@montagueduck4845]

Awesome episode! :D

[@Loudmouth1934]

Gordon! He's back and better than ever!!!!!!!!!!!

[@transportdave5008]

I think I know who that little green engine is, but I'm not saying anything. Looking at the comments, it reminds me of Blue Mountain Mystery: "What is that little green engine?" I guess I feel like Skarloey :P Anyway, great story, and I LOVED the use of Captain Punjab's Gordon theme used when we first see him return, it really marks the moment! Can't wait for next week!

[@TheDefiantPirate]

Great to see gordon back oh man just the thought of eventually getting Tornado Gordon and Flying Scottsman together would be epic another great episode my friend and this episode is an example of you having the spirit of the original stories from the Awdrys (Father and son) in safe hands i wish the actual show was being written by you i dont necessarily mind the CGI (though i would also prefer the models) however the writing is horrible

[@fishpop]

8:14 Wut...? Never expected a Top Gear reference in a Thomas & Friends video. Also: #TheGrandTour

[@elijahstevenson2546]

4:39 Me: GORDON, YOUR BACK FROM THE WORKS, WELCOME BACK, A0.

[@PercyandDuckfan94]

Glad to see Gordon's back, and really like the interaction between the two. Is Tornado still be in a few more episodes now Gordon's back on service again?

[@WildNorWester]

Um, he leaves for Darlington at the end of the episode. Now that Gordon's back, Tornado is gone.

[@PercyandDuckfan94]

Oh, okay. I was a bit confused at the end. Will he still be mentioned in later episodes?

[@WildNorWester]

rarename133 Maybe, but not in this season or the next. Tornado is done in the series for now.

[@directedbydave9798]

In my series he visits the 2nd time dureing the NWR 100,wearing exspress blue!

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I must admit that I liked the faced version of ' Tornado' a great deal. I wonder if anyone will modify the existing model of him with this face.. Love to see it! Silver Band would be pleased to do that in his series. In his stories which match yours and Carson Marenka, Victor Tanzig and one or two others.

[@connorflaherty175]

If I understand correctly, Thomas has never been directly seen with Tornado in this case. The closest would have to be when Tornado passes Thomas at the viaduct and when Gordon and Tornado arrive at Knapford Station as Thomas and Alice welcome the train.

[@RWSfan2025]

Someone must’ve told him about James’ case with Tornado

[@brentedmiston9325]

Finally, Gordon's back. He's one of those charcters that has grown on me for a while now, and its great to see him back. Will you fully cover Alice's backstory at some point? She seems to know a hell of alot about the GNR and LNER, but we've never really seen anything about it before.

[@zacharylegaspi7594]

I want to see an episode including Gordon, Flying Scotsman, Tornado, Flying thistle, Green Arrow, Spencer, and Mallard

[@DocterGeko]

4:38 and i though gordons theme couldnt get any cooler who made it

[@Percyfan1998]

Great Story mate! I must say Dan (can I call you that?), you did a great job with the Gordon and Tornado conversations, and they are well done. I also love the directoring, like some of the camera shots of the two Pacific's, especially on a certain season 1 location, and the minor appearance of a narrow gauge engine, hhmm, good looking fellow though.

[@michaelharless6026]

Wahoo Gordon's back

[@shadowblitz103]

***** welcome back Gordon

[@LouisPhung999]

Welcome back gordon.

[@mellowboym]

who was the engine on the flatbed t 8:09?

[@donkeykongbrawlsmash4745]

The adventure theme from Bowled Out is another music that works well with the scene where Gordon and Tornado thunder across the island with the train.

[@SodorRailwaysProductions]

Great Episode

[@elainelethborg2550]

It's January 2021 as I write this. Next month Scotsman will turn 98. Happy birthday and many more to a special special locomotive.

[@TheBlueWind3941]

Who was that small narrow gauge engine Douglas was pull on the flat bed ?

[@Nictrain123]

Another lovely piece of work once again WNW! Magnificent job you've done here! Just one thing puzzles me, what's with the narrow-gauge engine on Donald/Douglas' flatbed? Could that be Andreas, the Mid-Sodor engine you plan to introduce in STMY Season 2?

[@WildNorWester]

Well, the Mid-Sodor Railway closed in 1947. This is set in 2009.

[@Nictrain123]

True...Still, I am curious as to who this little engine is. Guess we'll find out sooner or later...

[@WildNorWester]

Golden Eagle Studios & Productions Next week, in fact. I just put her in there as a hint at what's to come.

[@MrCSisley]

***** That is evil to do that, but brilliant XD. And here I was about to ask about the green engine XD

[@anindrapratama]

the branch line is electrified, is that the Peel Godard Branch?

[@thelonebanjo4393]

That variation of gordon's theme is epic

[@NorthernUlvenKi]

Mabye in future stories one of the A4's could visit sodor.

[@oscillation9814]

Where did you get the crossing gates at 7:53? I only ask because it's detailed and well, much like your Tornado, I do love detail!

[@WildNorWester]

+X 9 It would have been one of the dependencies for SI3D's 'IOS Complete' route. I'm not sure which one exactly.

[@mikeytrains1]

Dang... Just got tornado on TANE! The main engine won't work but the tender does! The faces are "Faulty" and theres a missing asset. Please help! Also great job!

[@Sebastian.A_Castro.B_16]

4:39 and The Music Theme is my favorite

[@TheConradAJ]

So...Gordon's back

[@loganBolfcraft64]

Gordan is an A3, that means he isn't the most design by sir Nigel Gresley because there's the A4's like Mallard and Spencer.

[@tresandmyclass3494]

Can't wait for next Friday

[@stephenfarthing485]

And Carson has brought out another big express tender engine called Richard. I wonder what Tornado would make of him ?

[@jcgl4life402]

Does anyone remember blue peter the A2 peppercorn pacific he should be in an episode with flying scotsman, mallard, tornado, some other A4 pacifics to, and gordon

[@joaointegralista7243]

another a4 shounld be spencer

[@FlyingScott]

I did heared Silverdragon's "Gordon".

[@WildNorWester]

Yep. I used a few variants of Gordon's theme in this one.

[@FlyingScott]

***** best Thomas componist ever.

[@OliverDuck267]

8:10 what engine was that? and very nicely done liked what you did with tornado.

[@WildNorWester]

That engine is someone we'll be meeting in next week's episode. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.

[@kae4466]

you mean to tell me that those 2 little terrors are in charge of the container yard?