The Gravy Train

[@MKtheinstrumentalist]

I absolutely lost it at "Is anyone else thinking 'bootlace' ? Anyone?" That was just _perfect_. XD

[@steam-powered-cyborg]

Am I the only one who thinks James' voice fits his character perfectly?

[@yadiraandrade6113]

Yes & no

[@usualblokeluke]

I think so too

[@simple_spud7613]

Yup!

[@andybray9791]

He sounds a bit Scouse/Yorkshire and esp since he’s from L&YR

[@georgiamapping7803]

Yes

[@Enterprisingengine93]

"It's not called a de-railtour, James." XD

[@darkchaotix1productions326]

Enterprisingengine93 OMG LOL XD

[@charliesaulnier8870]

how DID james derail anyways?

[@oliverthegreatwesternengin8029]

Charlie Saulnier I think he derailed at the Points

[@mcbenman1793]

Enterprisingengine93 ba dum tss

[@derekheeps8012]

Jinty : uses jintyvision to re rail james James: EH?

[@Enterprisingengine93]

A fine piece of work! I can imagine scoring those passing shots were hard to capture but they were brilliantly executed. James finally gets a "named train" of his own, for a little while. ;) It was was great to see the ERS characters and stories come to life! The voice acting was great too. Brad has one of the best cadences of any fan-made character I've ever seen.

[@tardisrescue]

***** Thank you very much! It's been a long road, but definitely worth it for the response.

[@willsheppy]

The argument scene between James, Jinty, Henry and Sodor Castle is absolutely brilliant! Keep it up!

[@NWR1991]

You never disappoint me when it comes to your videos. Great job on the directing, the mixing everything! A great way to celebrate the Railway Series' 70th anniversary.

[@tardisrescue]

NWR1991 Thanks - it was great collaborating with so many people, so I'm glad it paid off :)

[@jimmymccartney2049]

@@tardisrescueWhich class engine is Brad?

[@tardisrescue]

@@jimmymccartney2049 Brad is a USA Dock Tank!

[@jimmymccartney2049]

@@tardisrescue Is Rosie a US Dock Shunter,too?

[@LiamBarlow-dw1xj]

If you had a model of sodor castle would you use it for a video

[@damnedman0455]

Jinty is the best... "Bootlaces anyone? Come on anyone... Right!"

[@Tank56Studios]

Awesome model

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

Thomas fan 1945 where did Jinty even come from

[@YELLOW_M2]

@@dillonohlemiller9027 Sorry for the most late reply but Jinty was introduced in the Railway Series aka the book series called "Sir Topham Hatts Engines"

[@timthetenderengine2495]

“If you hate to say it, then don’t say it.” - Edward, 2015

[@ajshell2]

I like the attention to detail with the head codes. When James is pulling the express in the first part, he has two lamps, which means "Class A: Express Passenger". Then, at 4:49, he only has a middle light, which means "Class G: No train". That's either REALLY good attention to detail or an insanely lucky coincidence. Also, I really like James's voice work here. Top quality acting.

[@Hackbeck_Stream]

16:20 the 80th anniversary is coming up! Will there be a Gravy Train part two? 👀

[@MilkTankerMedia]

I'm disappointed...not to have discovered this sooner! Absolutely wonderful, and a real credit to the Railway Series. I think you've earned yourself another fan!

[@Calebtrain]

Well you've done it again! Was absolutely giddy to see this in my subscriptions, and the video certainly delivered! Chock full of witty banter, humorous situations, and a story that blends these elements into an extremely pleasurable viewing experience. I'll also admit that when Edward pulled the train into the station, with his theme setting the tone of his triumph, I was grinning uncontrollably. Marvellous work Dan, Aaron, Sean, Lewis, and Ben!

[@tardisrescue]

***** Thanks Caleb - the Edward scene was one of my favourites to edit together :D

[@marcoheinzweckherlin5620]

***** What if you make timothy the number 0 engine pull the Gravy Train

[@tardisrescue]

Marco Heinz Weckherlin Or not. This is also an option :)

[@marcoheinzweckherlin5620]

***** I am Telling The truth

[@tardisrescue]

You were asking a question :)

[@unotheangel1134]

“YES! Express….expresss…train” You can tell the sheer frustration from just that phrase

[@Terrier55Stepney]

Loved it! Some brilliant work here, perfect commemoration for the anniversary. Hah, some nice puns there too... :)

[@tardisrescue]

Terrier55Stepney Thank you very much :)

[@TheBlueE2]

Finally able to leave a comment, better late than never, Brilliant production here. Not too familiar with all these SIF characters but letting them be and appear didn't detract me from the story. It was only til the end when I noticed how much James stands out from them all due to the bright red sticking out from all the realistic liveries! Heha, 'De-rail tour' was definetly the best line overall. Well done once again :)

[@officiallillucy]

Wow. It's almost been nine years since this first released, and I still love it.

[@tardisrescue]

It's a scary thought to realise it was so long ago!

[@samuelfarris1949]

The Extended Railway Series V2 represents a meticulous and rewarding effort of all concerned to provide a continuation of the Awdry family's stories. Some excellent characters - Brad included - compliment the established favourites wonderfully; I like what you did with expanding on Jinty. I am sure the Reverend would approve of you at SIF. I certainly do, and this tribute to the 70th Anniversary is an excellent continuation of it, and a Thomas-related video I enjoy coming back to when on KZbin.

[@tardisrescue]

Thank you very much :)

[@ArtBoy54Productions]

James was ENJOYING HIMSELF...

[@ciala51]

So many memories coming back to me over two years ago I last watched this

[@ciala51]

Yep over two years ago

[@DaveyWFC]

Absoulotely stunning piece of work! Massive well done to you and all those involved. :) Many thanks for casting me as James. Had a huge amount of fun with it and would jump at the chance to do so again. :)

[@tardisrescue]

David Gurney Thank you for your kind words, but let me thank you for playing James - it was a blast to have you on the cast :D

[@barbaramoran8690]

Gravy train is fabulous. I really like Sodor Castle

[@MagicRailRoadReload]

Absolutely marvellous, so far this has to be one of the absolute best 70th celebration videos yet. The visuals, voice acting, direction and most importantly the story were absolutely brilliant, I applaud everyone who worked and participated in the making of this wonderful story! ~Luke

[@tardisrescue]

Other Railway Productions Thank you very much :)

[@dmana3172]

I love riding the gravy train so I can live an easy life. I want to keep it that way forever!

[@flyingscotsmanstudios4472]

I love the extended railway series from western vanguard to this lovely story the gravy train I like it

[@S.C.RuffeyGuy]

I really admire the addition of the giants of steam music!

[@wellsworthjunction]

I saw trevor float. He is a wizard,... Excellent work.

[@GrantPlayz-w3x]

Welp, it's been 10 years. Ready to pull whatever train now James?

[@steamengineshooray]

Wow, absolutely enjoying it~ Clever use of score, I loved how the narration was shaped around bits of the TAB score to highlight the "original ditties". Also never thought I'd see Cudak888's pieces in other works again, great job~ :D I love the banter and conversations between the engines, it's just so natural and enjoyable to hear! The KZbin Home Guard approves~

[@tardisrescue]

BSM Iron (Panzer) Lawl Thanks. I'd never thought about the score like that - more serendipity than anything else! So much of the dialogue can be credited to Eric and Haydn, and improvisation from the excellent voice actors. They pulled it off incredibly well :)

[@MikeD57s]

Honestly Dan, I don't know what you can't do, because this was amazing, and I like how you tied it in with the 70th anniversary of the Railway Series/Thomas the Tank Engine! And yep, James is hilarious in this really! In my opinion, if anybody can portray James better, it's you! Keep it up Dan!

[@tardisrescue]

***** Thank you. Tying in with the 70th was an important part of the brief, and it was fun working out how to tie it in with the ERS team. Davey did an excellent job playing James in this - he just 'gets' James :D

[@averyhunt1890]

i LOVE James' Voice

[@chocice1000]

I was really impressed with how you pulled off James' derailment in that. Trainz physics are pretty awful when it comes to trying to film accidents (and yet I persisted back in the day...) but that looked really good - you struck the balance between making it dramatic yet comedic with the various reactions to the accident. :) As ever, the writing, voice acting and direction were all top notch. Massive well done to all who were involved in this!

[@tardisrescue]

chocice1000 The derailment was one of the things that I was a little worried about. I think I only just managed to get away with it, and that was mostly by showing the crash as little as possible :P Thank you very much - it's much appreciated!

[@spencerstender5900]

5 years later and I’m still watching this amazing piece of work.

[@NathanielPiscian]

Lol, so am i. I often use this as example of what a sensible modern thomas content could be like then just sticking with the classic Thomas

[@Damocles178]

Ah it's great to see the ERS getting an adaption; I was hoping someone would. I loved all the humor that was thrown in. As always well worth watching! The way Jame's derailment was handled was quite impressive. While it is true that trainz has terrible psychics; as you've proved; ingenuity goes a long way in to making something convincing. I know only so much can be done with a trainz crash but I hate it when a crash has no effort in it at all so I'm glad to see a great result. :)

[@DarthWill3]

This has to be the funniest Expanded Railway Series vid I've ever seen!

[@charlie3507]

It's not often I enjoy Trainz videos Dan, as I told you recently. But I absolutely loved this one - the direction, the witty writing, and the editing were all spot on and a cut above a lot of other videos I've seen in the Trainz format. Was a pleasure to see this shape up in the ERS boards, and the end product is just as enjoyable to watch. Top work! :)

[@carrotheadohmygod]

Arguably one of my favorite videos you've made.

[@SamTheTrainFan]

A stunning video! Well written, directed beautifully, and some superb voice acting! I always look forward to your videos.

[@tardisrescue]

SamTheTrainFan Thanks :)

[@datguymiller]

•"Do I look the the kind of engine to hog the spotlight" •"Yes" •"YOU WHAT"

[@KnapfordHarbour]

Hey tardisrescue, I really liked Brad, Sodor Castle, Jinty, and even cheerful Wendell, but I want to know more about these characters. Out of curiosity, Is there a place where I can learn more about them, and maybe read more stories about them? Splendid work to all involved, one of the best things I've seen for some time! ONWARDS, INTO THE NIGHT WHOOOHOOOOOO

[@KnapfordHarbour]

TheFatTroll Uuh...I only made that comment so Dan would post links to the ERS library for other people to enjoy. Wendell made his debut in the ERS Volume 64, 'Winter Engines', which was published in 2009 and written by Chris Sig. (Read the ERS, it's very good)

[@traianm2039]

y

[@NWR1914]

There was some lag here and there, but the shots and writing was excellent! You never fail to amaze me with your Trainz videos! Keep up the great work Dan!

[@FredTheThomasFan-dp6ev]

4:52 ‘Hey you know what other train has a name? THE FLYING KIPPER.”

[@MrQuackrz-gi6zs]

I love this video, and Trevor's reaction to the incoming black smoke. "Oh, thank goodness for that!" Also, whoever made Castle's model is a genius to give him a face. So, when is the next video on the Castle story?

[@jeremycrispo1993]

Awesome work :D

[@tardisrescue]

Jeremy Crispo Thank you.

[@derekheeps8012]

Can somebody link the song at 10:02

[@ryanlister1244]

@@tardisrescue Hello, tardisrescue, can I ask a question.

[@tardisrescue]

@@ryanlister1244 Sure :)

[@ryanlister1244]

@@tardisrescue Well, tardisrescue, I wonder where does the Gravy Train fit in the Extended Railway Series timeline as I enjoy the video and the site.

[@barbaramoran8690]

James’s face is PRICELESS when he is told he can’t go to the celebration .You would have thought he was told he was going to get his flues cleaned out and a washout .Engines faced those procedures back to back . In Wash Up and Brush Up 73020 was pouting when he was first shown in the shed.I would have loved to see his face when the washout was in progress!!!

[@HankAmericanEngine]

As entertaining as always, tardisrescue. Nothing short of fun, humourous, and ingenious. I'll keep any spoilers out of what I have to say, but here is what I do think of this new work of yours: "The Gravy Train" keeps to the Reverend W. Awdry's theme and characterizations of James, Edward, Henry, Jinty, and Trevor, as well as the Fatt Controller. It had lots of the expectations that the audience can expect from the characters they are familiar with, and introduction of other characters, as well as their development, is nothing short of wonderful and perfectly executed. The cinematography is simply breathtaking, as is the voice acting for all the characters involved. The emotions, ranging from happiness to sadness and everything in between, were captured perfectly, and only added to the brilliance of this work. tardisrescue, you have done another marvelous production, and I cannot help but enjoy it again and again without giving it the highest recommendations and praise.

[@tardisrescue]

HankAmericanEngine This has been more collaborative than a lot of my productions, and it's definitely all the stronger for it. Thank you very much for your lovely comment!

[@gigachad182]

***** yyu8

[@christophermercadante7477]

*****

[@calebc.2290]

Today Dan marks the 5 year anniversary since you’ve released this hybrid tv/ERS video also mean we’re halfway to see the sequel to this once the eighth anniversary comes. Looking forward to that, keep up the great work

[@adamburnes3655]

14:26 the music makes this so epic!

[@JamesJAKAZeldaboy14]

I must say, the part where Brad and Edward enter the station brought a few tears to my eye's. It fit in so perfect. Great episode as always *****

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

James! See? This is why Hughes designed the Lancashire and Yorkshire class 28 as an 0-6-0! Just an extra pair of wheels to derail.

[@shunt0141]

LOL!

[@connorflaherty175]

There is nothing worse than a mishap on an excursion. Well done, tardisrescue. Keep up the good work.

[@tardisrescue]

Connor Flaherty Thank you!

[@connorflaherty175]

@@tardisrescue have you heard that rhydyronen is adapting the ERS book Express Engines?

[@dylanmaltais441]

11:58 turn on the subtitles, apparently James' whistle is saying "mom" XD

[@shunt0141]

Absolute classic. Bootlaces and Flying Kippers, and a gravy train to boot. Loved it! I hate to the stubborn bugger, but will Brad and Castle ever be released (Here is where you say no.)

[@bean-h4g]

Still crazy to think this amazing episode came out 8 years ago😢🎉 I still think it's one of the best

[@SmurfyDan1991]

I'll just have to say that you, Sean, Louie, Eric, Haydn et al. had outdone yourselves yet again for the special celebration project! Everything else was also great to see including some amazing camera angles, choice of music and SFX and so much more. Keep up the good work!

[@tardisrescue]

BusterTheSteamroller Thanks very much :)

[@thesudriana016]

Without a doubt, this is a really funny production starring James and Sodor Castle, not to mention the bits and humor - and I like the Gravy Train idea (not to be mistaken with the American version that applies to pet food), especially to celebrate the books' platinum anniversary.

[@EzCuldee]

I love the score for this episode

[@tardisrescue]

Thanks - I think music contributes so much to telling a story!

[@EzCuldee]

+tardisrescue yes indeed

[@mikeytrains1]

I love the Castle model! First time watching your channel and I already love it!

[@tardisrescue]

Thanks so much!

[@r41lway329]

can't wait for the long-awaited sequel, "Gravy Train 2: This Time, It's Personal"

[@joshfriedman7099]

I think you and Davey have the best James voices I've ever heard. They just sound so natural compared to most others, including the CGI-era voice actors.

[@PrideOfTheFleet688]

We're getting pretty close to the 80th anniversary~

[@pulpsolstice]

This was a really entertaining watch! You're always able to put a smile on my face with your writing and videos. The angles, characters, story, voice acting, music, etc. were all done superbly in this! Especially loved the scene with Edward and Brad pulling into Tidmouth. Very excellent job, Daniel!

[@tardisrescue]

ZimKirby Thank you - very much a collaborative effort and I'm glad it paid off :)

[@pulpsolstice]

***** You're very welcome. Can't wait to see more from you in the future. c:

[@kadenrobinson7067]

What's the song 17:01

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

Giants Of Steam by Ron Grainer, it's quite overused now tho

[@TycoonGamer]

This has to be one of the best fan-fictions of Thomas yet - i really enjoyed the character development. Yes we all know james, but for a first appearance... I think i know Sodor Castle, as in his character is very recognisable. I actually like Jinty :D very great! I just love the camera angles, the use of the faces, to make it more 'cg' and of course - the story. Great all the way! Keep going

[@tardisrescue]

TycoonGamer Thank you very much :)

[@dmman33]

Wow, guys! This was simply fan freaking tastic!

[@tardisrescue]

dmman33 Cheers Dave :D

[@ZackAttackProductions]

Awesome video! I really liked how you have shown all the Thomas the Tank Engine fans the special truth about not being boastful about something that only comes once in a life time :)

[@DOWSOE]

Sweet ! Nice to see the Other Engines again, even Jinty !

[@tardisrescue]

DOWSOE Thanks :)

[@averyj5956]

I love this. It was truly amazing and well-written.

[@tardisrescue]

Avery Dillon Thank you very much. Haydn and Eric deserve so much of the credit for the script. It was very much a collaboration.

[@snipbits9551]

I loved this, but look at 15:55. Am I the only one that sees this? XD

[@tardisrescue]

Soulja Doe Are you looking at the faces on the back of the bodyguard's heads, the sea of Tony Blairs staring into your soul or the flickering light? Or have I missed something? :P

[@snipbits9551]

***** Yep.

[@troynelson7529]

Happy 75th Anniversary

[@TheTrainmaster97]

Love it, well done, very funny aswell, brilliant idea to have Edward on the gravy train that would have been my first choice!!!

[@tardisrescue]

***** Thanks :)

[@michaelneiltheuglyengine02n]

Best one yet

[@tardisrescue]

michael n Thanks :)

[@Shipwright1918]

The Gravy Train, eh? He who would pun would pick a pocket...Only joking, only joking! It's a good name for a dinner train, sort of hard to come up with a decent one since most of the of the great names have already been used. "The Yorkshire Pullman", "The Brighton Belle", "The Fair Maid", "The City of Los Angeles", on it goes. "The Sudrian Flyer" would be a good one, though on a dinner train you're not really in a hurry to get anywhere...oh well. It's sort of funny that James is fuming so much, technically the Express has a name, or at least it used to. I think I read somewhere that it was named "The Wild Nor' Wester", though I'm not sure if this was on any headboards, it might've been an unofficial name, sort of like the fast freight from the docks is known as the "Flying Kipper" to the railwaymen.

[@red5t653]

Yeah, it’s unofficial

[@timthetenderengine2495]

Now hang on a minute. Awdry himself called the express “The Wildnor’ Wester”. So that means that there is a named train

[@halfbaked8]

Wow oh wow! What a great video Daniel! Greatest one yet, so glad to have been a part of it, what with my voice being in it and also me having helped write it! HIGH-FIVES ALL AROUND PEOPLE (especially you strange children who replied to me with such... weird responses... oh well :3)

[@steamengineshooray]

halfbakedhex8 Hunger.

[@Calebtrain]

halfbakedhex8 Munchies.

[@DOWSOE]

halfbakedhex8 Gluttony

[@lulfuckk7099]

1920203030

[@FlyingPringleJJ]

Starvation.

[@ybmeatrider1201]

Sorry for changing the subject but the old video tetley can you tell the music at 0:26

[@Thomasfanvdgeest]

Imagine you have literally watched this video more than 200 times and you enjoy the story and most of all the dialogue. Which makes me wonder, will there ever be a sequel at the 80th anniversary

[@FluteGirl-jd2su]

Great job on the story and use of characters! :) Also, I liked the reference of "bootlaces" lol

[@tardisrescue]

FluteGirl2406 Thank you :)

[@Edward2Fan47]

Once again, you've out done yourself with brilliance just like you did with "Main Line Engines", "Gallant Old Engine" and "Bright Sparks" For James' derailment, that looked almost realistic, I hop we could see some more derailment edit like when we would see James derailed into a field on his first day or Henry crashes into a good train.

[@tardisrescue]

Edward2Fan47 Thank you :)

[@someweebfox6637]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant the thin clergymen would be proud

[@KorraDaTrainBuff]

This was entertaining. I suppose James will never learn from his mistake. (Also, being a LOK fan I approve of the Jeremy Zuckerman soundtrack!)

[@tardisrescue]

***** That was a suggestion by Haydn - he's a LOK fan too :D

[@KorraDaTrainBuff]

***** Kudos to him!

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

0:06 what is that version of James theme called?

[@kingorry7223]

That's not James Theme. That's called Giants of Steam

[@tsnm2081]

An absolutely splendid episode! I really enjoyed it!!

[@tardisrescue]

Trains, Sims, and More Thank you!

[@TinoCapelloMusic101]

This is the quality Fan made stuff I enjoy! Keep up the great work dude!

[@tardisrescue]

TinoCapelloMusic101 Thanks!

[@BlueShunter13]

What food was served on the gravy train? 10:50

[@yadiraandrade6113]

Gravy

[@FlyinBlaney]

Mashed potatoes with gravy.

[@terrier_productions]

He mentioned starters so.. I would say.. SOUP!

[@OneTramBand]

Really nice work on this, you can just tell by simply watching this took quite an amount of effort. :)

[@tardisrescue]

***** Thanks :)

[@Kashi-K]

so...what is the version of Giants of Steam used in this video? i found the orginial but im looking for the one used in this

[@eslm-studios2996]

If any engine is to pull any special train when it comes to the 80th anniversary, it should be either Edward, Henry, Gordon or Thomas.

[@suprememeowmix9613]

Euan Mort how could an E2 manage

[@eslm-studios2996]

Hey, tank engines are able to pull coaches to the platform, I don't see how they pulling a train would be any different.

[@lukebowerman6603]

because there are loads of people

[@eslm-studios2996]

Two points accepted.

[@sockshandle]

Euan Mort the big hill on the mainline perhaps could see Edward and Thomas out as for Gordon it's the express that rules him out its a regular service on the mainline

[@Percyfan1998]

Pats on the back to everyone involved here. I honestly found this quite amusing, especially when James skidded past Elsbridge, how'd you pull that maneuver off? A real spot on story. My only gripe is that it was never established what was wrong with Sodor Castle, and that Brad while a cool character, never been too fond of that attitude of his, but hey, to each his own right?

[@tardisrescue]

Percyfan1998 I'm assuming you mean the bouncing Pony truck. That was a special model for the occasion made by Sean. It was really helpful to have that prop when filming that scene. As for Sodor Castle, the shed scene establishes that he's due a washout, and doesn't receive one. He gets ill as a result, all clogged up in the smokebox. I hope that clarifies things, and I'm sorry if the video didn't make it clear :)

[@Percyfan1998]

I actually took a few rewatches after my initial comment to figure out Castle's problem. To be blunt, it was his fault for not taking his wash down earlier, instead he ran himself to the ground with all that hard work.

[@barbaramoran8690]

Castle needed a washout but he obviously avoided it . There is a video called Wash Up and Brush Up which shows a real engine getting what castle wanted to avoid A WASHOUT .Maintenance day also includes flue cleaning . If you see Wash Up and Brush Up you’d know why Castle wanted to avoid a washout.. I’d love to hear what you think after seeing the washout video .73020 hates every minute of it . They use a rod to clean the flues and high powered sprays of water on inner boiler surfaces .The flute nozzle is the worst.

[@rowangwrfan3228]

This is my favourite Thomas and friends video

[@dynamite6707]

Can u please help I tried looking for the gravy train theme that u used at the end

[@MrManPasty]

Ron Grainer : Giants of Steam (1963) 9:57 mins in

[@TheNewStoryteller]

hello Tardisrescue i haven't seen you for a few days great work.

[@DaylightTwinkle]

The gravy train reminds me of a dog food I see in stores with that very same name

[@callumw9809]

4:07 where is that work man sat

[@hamishcameron1082]

I would sure love it if you could upload the theme of the gravy train🇬🇧

[@DocterGeko]

10:49 #James and The Red Balloon. 14:27 "Cant you see I'm pulling coaches James. HA HA HA."

[@SoProton8]

Ok now were going to need a ytp called " sir topham hat needs gravy on his food and other stories" and sodor castle is called castle of sos

[@flyingscotsmanstudios4472]

I like and love this story the gravy train it's very good well done Daniel

[@tardisrescue]

+Joseph Graham Thanks :)

[@gwormeus4486]

Well done Trevor.

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

James didn’t do shit, the headboard smacked his eye, and he derailed

[@williamsexton970]

"Oh buggar" it sounds like sir Topham hatt knew it would end with months worth of headache for the others

[@ThePainTrain765]

Very nice piece of work! The ending made me laugh as well! 10/10

[@tardisrescue]

ThePainTrain765 Thank you very much :D

[@ThePainTrain765]

No Prob! ;)