Steaming to Legacy | Original Version | Chapter 7 - End of an Era

[@nathandioza7821]

I can't believe I grew up with calling all engines, I feel so dirty..... :(

[@nathandioza7821]

@a_person_124 no... calling all engines was LEAGUES worse then anything Sharon Miller could do...

[@nathandioza7821]

@a_person_124 if Arthur drowns....

[@cinnamonmantrainsareawesom7224]

Felix_The_ThomasFan I grew up with tatmr the great discovery hero of the rails and uhh... misty Island rescue and day of the diesels

[@CW56]

That’s alright. I like Magic Railroad.

[@toadbreakvan0138]

Same

[@HANDEL_03]

This has to be the best Thomas documentary I have ever seen, my nostalgia levels are literally going through the roof!

[@MisterDirectorStanleyEngine]

Chapter 8: The rise of CGI

[@MSwolfdog158]

David Mitton 1938-2008

[@BeegChonkBehr]

More like "the nightmare begins"

[@GeorgeLowther2000]

Chapter 8 Start Of A New Era

[@MGTF74]

How about "Chapter 8 The CGI Catastrophe".

[@bananacarlin]

CGI stands for: Cartoons Turned Bad Because Corporation

[@frostboy1263]

Seasons 1-11 will always be my favorites.

[@exempligratia101]

It’s so good to watch these documentaries since the first episode in this series. I’ve essentially grew up to witness the shift in the programming and, while I had mixed feelings, it was necessary to cater it to the audience and to make an economical choice (while there could’ve been much different approaches as well).

[@pengoobanana5848]

I know that this will make people question me having a working brain, but I REALLY enjoyed the Great Discovery. For me, this is the best Thomas production, period. It was just so well made.

[@2SINISTER57]

What are you talking about that movie was amazing

[@MrWolfSnack]

Many Thomas fans call it the worst ever and encourage everyone not to ever watch it. I don;t care about any of that, if I want to watch a show I'll watch it. I watched "A Car's Life Sparky's Tale" in 2015 beginning to end. It wasn't great, but I did watch it. @@2SINISTER57

[@abdielgomez492]

R.I.P David Mitton R.I.P George Carlin and my favorite illustrator is Mr and Mrs Peter Edwards

[@williamandphillipsparents8651]

R.I.P Michael Angelis

[@CW56]

May I insert R.I.P Wilbert Awdry?

[@xavierocasio9036]

At least we still have ringo starr

[@ironhorsehistorian9871]

I remember so much of this from when I was little!

[@thethompsons115]

Same

[@TheAwesomeBrickMaster]

This was the generation of Thomas I grew up with. Thanks for the nostalgia.

[@buddtubeyt7536]

Rest In Peace HiT Entertianment thank you for what you did for US

[@usualblokeluke]

Rest in peace David Mitton and George Carlin Thank you for what you did for the franchise.

[@KingKuron_]

**WELCOME, STANLEY**

[@thesodorsamurai2002]

Sorry, but I started to feel emotional near the end. Some of the props didn't deserve their aftermath. As for favourite illustrator though, I'm going with Owan Bell, I grew up with him the most.

[@WhitehouseFilms]

A very good instalment to the documentary. I really enjoy seeing and hearing behind the scenes related items regarding the model series. In answer to your question at the end of the video, my favourite illustrator is John T Kenny for his uses of bold colours but also the way he shows the workings of the railway around the characters and settings. In each of his illustrations, there is a little cameo of something to make the pictures more interesting to look at and to show more life in them too. Good work as always with the documentary and I look forward to the next instalment.

[@jamesvanderlin7525]

This made me feel really upset about the present state of the show. To me, the show is now a shell of it once was that is stupid and political incorrect. It all feels as the people running the show lost the heart of it despite the good content a person like you would bring. Still, this new format angers me for past year and a half.

[@bdavis24fan]

I had no idea Pierce Bronsnan did narration for Thomas. My mind is blown.

[@matthewweatherford6566]

That's where I discovered him. Same with all the other narrators.

[@DSWappropriate]

My favorite Thomas narrator!

[@uranus007]

I remember seeing this series months ago Never thought it would take this long for chapter 7

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

This made my day

[@Stevensux3]

This made my night xD

[@starwave8228]

Brilliant documentary!! I grew up near the Nene Valley Railway and i loved days out there because i could always get a new Thomas Die Cast as back then the Die Cast Thomas in the highstreet were just the common characters, Thomas, Bertie, Toby, Percy .. ones like Duck and BoCo were usually harder to find in shops back then...

[@thesudriana016]

Another amazing chapter! So that explains it for the end of the model era. And everything you said is wonderfully done perfectly, including a few events and original plans I didn't know until now. Also, for favorite illustrator, it's hard to choose which one really because they all did very good and beautiful illustrations throughout the RWS, but if I had to pick at least 2 or one, it would be either the Edwards couple or Clive Spong.

[@JoshProductions07]

Best chapter ever

[@dannythehipster5644]

38:52, One of the most emotional parts of Thomas history.

[@jackmarrowmapping1176]

I've loved every bit of this series. Watched Thomas since I was a toddler in the early 2000s and it brings nostalgia back. Despite my comparable youth to most fans, I do prefer the live action of Britt Alcroft. Keep up the good work, man!

[@dylanvo6394]

That was Amazing Dan Everything brings so many memories Great Job

[@currentlyonhiatus1859]

Wow! Can't believe Chapter 7 is out already!

[@julianmartinez8414]

With the Model era about to come to a conclusion with season 12(even though it's technically the first season with CGI), Thomas has lots of new adventures for him with the CGI era on it's way

[@aertnadle2466]

So, when's the next part (where you talk about the start of the CGI era) coming?

[@kylebulger4240]

amazing

[@TankEngine97]

I think my favourite illustrator would have to be a tie between John T Kenny and Peter Edwards. I find their illustrations to have a sort of realistic and old painting style in terms of colour and look.

[@Percyfan1998]

Ah yes, one of Thomas' biggest stirrups. Just yikes, I remember waking up Sunday mornings to go and watch S8-11 with enthusiasm, and whilst admittedly the whole era was bad, compared to what came after, these works were saints. As for your QOTD: I enjoy Kenny's work, real vibrant and gritty looking worlds, with nice attention to scale, maybe not as gritty as the Edward's, but still my favorite to look at.

[@buddtubeyt7536]

thoughts the era ?

[@matthewweatherford6566]

@@buddtubeyt7536 I never had a particular problem with it but I understand why others would. It wasn't until Journey Beyond Sodor that I started getting upset over how the new productions were done. The non static body movements made me realize Thomas was no longer doing it's own thing and the way Frankie cries gave me the idea that Mattel doesn't care about the autistic community because they're not the target audience. Then again, it's possible that Frankie crying (or at least the way she cried) was improvised and her actress didn't have autistic fans in mind. But what upsets me most is All Engines Go. I hate that Mattel thinks everything aimed at little kids today has to be exactly the same as everything else and talk down to them and that the main characters have to move like Casey Junior and Tayo the little bus and be voiced by actual kids in order for today's preschoolers to enjoy the show. I think little kids are smarter than that. Mattel took away everything that made Thomas unique and special in favor of copying every other generic preschool show on the market. I hope it gets lost in the big shuffle and I hope there are enough parents out there willing to show their little ones the old Thomas. I certainly would. I don't wanna speak down to them.

[@CraneProductions27]

After a few weeks, I have finally managed to see this video and I am very amazed with it. So much happened during the times between 'Calling All Engines' and 'The Great Discovery'. It was very sad that we lost both David Mitton and George Carlin in 2007, they were both magnificent people. I am disappointed that a lot of the good characters from the Miller era re not in the new series now. I think Mighty Mac, Molly, Neville, Dennis, Jeremy, Fearless Freddie, Billy and Colin should deserve to come back. I'm not sure why Angelis and Brandon were brought back after Brosnon's guest narrator after he was contracted for 3 specials and 3 seasons. But I guess we will find out next time. As for the favourite illustrator question, I would have to say Clive Spong. This is because his drawings have more of a realistic look and he is clever with the faces and the detail is spot on :) .

[@TobyTheTramEngineStudios]

CraneProductions27 2008 we lost them.

[@fgyu4]

Another excellent chapter, as always! 👏👏💯

[@AlexTrain5249]

6:56 I went to one of those 40. I still remember that deep whistle that Thomas had.

[@westernengine11]

Why is that Lego Duplo set there at 47:20 cause it's not mentioned nor is it related to the great Discovery

[@SmurfyDan1991]

dale earnhardt jr fan nr 8 ricky bobby Truth be told there is some existence of LEGO Duplo sets to mark the release of The Great Discovery (e.g. James Celebrates Sodor Day).

[@westernengine11]

@@SmurfyDan1991 oh ok

[@westernengine11]

@@SmurfyDan1991 but then why wasn't it mentioned?

[@SmurfyDan1991]

It is shown as part of the Great Discovery product lineup as you can see. They were all toys after all.

[@matthewsoares9880]

9:04 The reason why the events of Thomas and the Magic Railroad were not mentioned in Calling All Engines was because the Hit era episodes for some reason ignore the events of the episodes from season 1 -7 which is part of the classic series, and Thomas and the Magic Railroad is part of the classic series.

[@zackpoling9662]

This video is a beautiful work of art!

[@tomahallen1990]

Sorry this is late! But Happy Easter and Happy Belated Birthday Dan! :) You and Enterprising Engines have done another great job with this latest chapter! I especially got emotional when it came to talking about the passings of David Mitton and George Carlin. I'm really excited for the new chapter, especially with Thomas and Friends transitioning to CGI! Well done again and I hope you had a great birthday and Easter Bank holiday weekend with plenty of chocolate! P.S. My favourite illustrator has to be C. Reginald Dalby, I just think that his illustrations are gorgeous. :)

[@bogdanserban3792]

Happy birthday lad.

[@alexanderjarvis2008]

What would Calling All Engines be like without learning segments?

[@blueraccoon1088]

A good thomas movie

[@TUGSFAN]

0:46 what was that promo from channel 5 roary with thomas the tank enigne and two cat and one dog, what the promo name called

[@DogeGamer2015]

47:37: Very well said, although season 12 continued to use models, the great discovery ended the full model animation in the series, a big landmark.

[@UsefulEngine11]

Now this was pretty awesome I pretty much loved every moment ee93 was explaining about everything that was going through the seasons 9 10 11 and even calling all engines and the Great Discovery it's pretty obvious that the next steaming into Legacy is going to be at all about the CGI series

[@IsaacWhittakerDakin]

This was worth the wait! As always these videos should be made to be shown on TV and as for favouriite illustrator i'd go with John T Kenny mainly because the engines looked real enough but the colour and visuals weren't lost on page. Bring on chapter eight!

[@Josh85-jmh]

5:54 I started getting nervous because the fact that they did Thomas that dirty with a cardboard cut out made me shiver.

[@thesodorsamurai2002]

Title ideas for future chapters of Steaming to Legacy: Chapter 8 - A Whole New World Chapter 9 - Back of Track Chapter 10 - A Special Year for Thomas Chapter 11 - A Turn for the Worse Chapter 12 - The Legacy of Thomas

[@Charliejashworth]

TankEngineProductions1 those a wonderful title idea I love your thinking

[@cinnamonmantrainsareawesom7224]

Chapter 8 the new era begins Chapter 9 back on track Chapter 10 A special year for Thomas Chapter 11 here we go again Chapter 12 the legacy lives on

[@burneyboys02]

Maybe the reason why Gwyneth Paltrow turned down the narrator role for TGD is because Iron Man was probably still in production at the time until it's release in 2008.

[@ZstackZip]

When you mentioned engines and escapades and showed the intro it brought back my nostalgia of when I rented it from my local library

[@phesel1141]

23:47 In what episode or segment did this large scale George model appear?

[@emandaley]

We’ve been waiting almost a full year for this

[@Jamestheredengineproductionshe]

That's great job

[@CW56]

Molly and Neville are the most underrated characters in the franchise.

[@PhysicalMedia3]

23:30: The models of Thomas and Percy weren't built for the pack, but they were originally built to test whether using larger-scale models would be better for Then Magic Railroad and were ultimately scrapped but were eventually reused for the pack. It's also why only Thomas and Percy interact with the pack, no other characters like James and Edward do.

[@vsacion]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING ANOTHER ONE

[@IslandofSodorflimssndchannel]

26:51 Where is this from?

[@tailsluigiplushbros]

This is so amazing I can’t wait for more this should be on tv

[@ryanoliver7082]

I can't find the intro music. Can someone please help me I love the intro music. And I love these videos.

[@eddiethefriendlytenderengine]

20:05 Me:*Hears over 9000* Also me:IT’S OVER 9000!

[@NorthWesternRailwayProductions]

WE NEED CGI LADY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@javielalvarez1724]

At 19:06,I see Ron Weasley!

[@UltraEntertainment_Plush]

7:11 hey look tomy back when they ACTUALLY PUT IN EFFORT

[@Blader_Ev11]

For some reason the Australian version of a few of the Thomas DVD's had a handle for some reason why is that?

[@eslm-studios2996]

Clive Sponge is my favourite illustrator, because his illustrations are almost realistic with the engine designs, and I love the water coloured paintings. Let me guess, Chapter 8 is about the New CGI Series? Seriously though, this was a great documentary chapter. Maybe, you should take the job of documentarian.

[@gameoholic1994]

Oh yeah. “End of an Era.” As in “Model Era.” I get it now. I should’ve known that.

[@MSwolfdog158]

That is a Cool cut Cardboard of the large Model of the Steam Engine of Thomas in Late 2004/Early 2005. So what happened To 60th Anniversary party in June 2005?

[@SmurfyDan1991]

WolfDogFan 86 Truth be told the cardboard cut out of Thomas was actually from the All Aboard Live tour in 2001, not 2005, hence I placed the note to avoid confusion.

[@Leonardo-cw1dd]

damn that was AMAZING

[@gordonpacific04]

You know before I even start watching the video can I just say that the opening is fantastic? Ok, just checking.

[@bladeobrian2144]

Man I remember the 60th anniversary, I was 10, almost 11. I remember getting to go to the day out event that year, at age 11, I was probably the oldest kid there who wasn’t there because of a younger sibling, lol

[@thethompsons115]

I was like five

[@thomasfan1233]

I feel very Old by thinking about the 60th anniversary because i was 2 at the time and now i'm 16 as of today with the 74th annivesary Coming up on sunday

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

I grew up with those Day Out With Thomas events at Illinois Railway Museum.

[@declancarey3337]

Next thing you know, things are going to get much worse when we leave the Thomas Bronze Age and into the Dark/Nitrogen/Miller era. But on the plus side, you might mention Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt's cameos in the Children in Need medley.

[@bettycarn5162]

which date chapter 8 coming out ?

[@Ethan-en2ij]

Yay, finally another Chapter

[@sodorsteamstudios]

Brilliant

[@broaisland9003]

Oh God. It's now I realize that we've been too harsh on HIT for all these years!

[@buddtubeyt7536]

so you thanked HiT For what they did

[@alexanderjarvis2008]

Will Thomas ever win BAFTA nominations

[@ScuderiaInspire]

Honestly I miss the classic era so much.

[@Charmaster04]

"Mark Seal was asked to write additional material for the special. These interactive learning segments involve helping Thomas inadvertently sabotage the reconstruction of Tidmoth Sheds, saddling the audience with the guilt of making their favorite engines homeless."

[@bonbonandpalsroleplays1588]

i honestly wish they kept the voices from the magic railway

[@dylanmay3335]

My two favorite Thomas illustrators are C. Reginald Dalby and Reginald Payne.

[@mrkylesfilms1]

Oddly enough, The Great Discovery Trackmaster set and the film itself were the last things I ever got in relation to Thomas and Friends. I find it oddly Fitting that my love for the show as a kid ended with the model era.

[@bulatao195]

Honestly, I would Love to see Pepper Potts Tell us a Story with Thomas.

[@JuanGomez-ke5py]

42:27 originally they wanted Pepper Pot did you know voice acting got that information

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

William D Middleton, not only because he was an illustrator for RWS, also because he wrote a books about interurbans and streetcars. Which I own.

[@Thatguybob5]

I remember when the great discovery came out when I was little but I never got to watch the movie.

[@alexanderjarvis2008]

when’s ep 8 coming out?

[@totallytidmouth]

If Christopher Awdry was running the brand right now, the franchise would be totally different

[@mack_r-s]

26:30 "Jack jumps in" was not shown on ANY of the US DVD's. I know because I have them all and used to watch them a lot.

[@dannythehipster5644]

It was on New Friends for Thomas

[@patriciathomas3040]

It would be a dream come true to work at the production companies of Thomas and friends

[@elijahhicks5000]

Whats the song in the beginning?

[@dogeytrain340]

the intro itself kinda touched my heart

[@alexanderjarvis2008]

Chapter 8: CGI Train Wreck

[@BoyTrain872]

Britt Allcroft did another show called the adventures of captain pugwash in her production at the time.

[@Skarloey1865]

11:27 EMILY WAS delighted

[@extrahistory8956]

Hey Dan, where did you get all the background music for this series?

[@XleeHS]

Where’d you get the music?

[@009jtooley]

The Reverend Awdry and Christopher Awdry for whom the Railway Series got its start

[@sirmugman]

just goes to show woolworths was a good shop, sadly like blockbuster and toys r us its gone from the uk,

[@oldwarriorproductions8411]

sirmugman but it's still alive in Australia

[@stitchunderground626]

This was awesome!

[@moviegamelover9882]

They actually got rid of that error for Henry needing Special Coal in King Of The Railway. Because only Hero Of The Rails-Season 16 had that.

[@aguy17]

28:18 Lavender is a shade of purple, not pink.

[@dukethenarrowgaugeengine1685]

Was Christopher awdry alive the same year as Thomas & Friends series 9