The COMPLETE History of Donald & Douglas - Sodor's Finest

[@Wildcatt1999]

The fact you actually got Joe Mills, an official Thomas VA, to reprise his role as Douglas is nothing short of amazing!

[@cvgthedaydreamfairygirl8092]

I really like Joe miles :) he's a fun voice actor in the Thomas series!

[@becdoesyoutube]

I know right? Insane!

[@Avery_Productions]

Exactly

[@Skxdzyy]

Facts

[@JoTaylor-mackenzie]

I Honestly Can Not Believe It, It’s Just So Great

[@JPWrightVoiceActor]

I’m very proud to have voiced the role of Donald in this ! 🎙️ 😊

[@thesudriana016]

You and Joe Mills did a fabulous job as our favorite Caledonian Scots.😉

[@csquared84]

You did awesome JP. I know who to turn to if I want a Donald voice for a Thomas fan project

[@JPWrightVoiceActor]

@@thesudriana016Thank you !

[@JPWrightVoiceActor]

@@csquared84Thanks mate !

[@maureenyue1809]

😮

[@aidansmediadiscussions7088]

Can we just acknowledge the fact that Nic got DOUGLAS' VOICE ACTOR FROM THE SHOW AS A PART OF THIS?

[@joshuaW5621]

I still can’t believe it.

[@kingadam69]

They never got Rob for Donald, but at least we have Douglas' VA. He even calls Donald 'Donny' like in the CGI series.

[@coledakers6127]

2:22

[@JamieBoy-ij2ri]

It seems a few of the VA’s of the cgi era are now doing voice work for Fan-made projects which I like.. I mean Mattel horribly mistreated them towards the end.

[@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967]

It's like an CGI recreation or The Adventure Begins version of the Twin Engines with Joe Mills as Douglas

[@DanGamingFan2406]

These two are my favorites by far. Their Scottish jargon, brotherly bond, great origin story, and the best theme tune in the series all hold a special place in my heart.

[@watershipup7101]

Aye, I couldnae agree more.

[@genjis5155]

They've been through great hardships, especially Douglas, but that doesn't stop them from being some of the most upbeat engines on the railway.

[@thusnameddigital9397]

That bond is what I love most. They're family that stick together to the very end. Yet they don't fall into the common trope with twins and are still very much their own people.

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

@@DanGamingFan2406 When I was younger, I really liked how naturally distinctive their voices and theme were compared to the rest. It really adds some diversity to an already colourful cast of characters.

[@fanofeverything30465]

​@@watershipup7101I read that in Douglas's CGI voice

[@jku9936]

36:44 Duck screaming like the Scout from Team Fortress 2 RIGHT before abruptly disappearing is something I never knew I needed, but suffering stacks it made me chuckle!

[@jmredguppy2799]

Tug knows that hitting us with some great comedy effect of “Thanosing” away Engines combined with a scream or yell sound for like half a second, and it always worked XD

[@modestheliolisk]

​@@jmredguppy2799STH: I'm banishing you to the Shadow Realm Sir Handel: Nooooo-!

[@jmredguppy2799]

⁠@@modesthelioliskSTH: much better >:)

[@kirbykraftgames]

@@jmredguppy2799And thu-

[@pcb1175]

@@jmredguppy2799everyone else: “Much worse”

[@ernie7554]

I love how Donald and Douglas’s first interaction with sir Topham hat was trolling him with their numbers, the best twins in the entire series to be honest

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

Topham even does a little Sideshow Bob style grumble at 3:21.

[@karenfan010]

the fat controller was kind of harsh to the twins in breakvan as he immediately pins the blame on donald and douglas for accidents that were completely out of their control, though considering how they tried to foolishly deceive him in the missing coach I can’t say I entirely blame him. it’s a similar case with lost treasure where thomas causes two incidents due to his arrogance and carelessness and tries to lie his way out of them, but then when the third time it’s not entirely his fault he immediately is giving the blame and it’s because of his previous actions.

[@coledakers6127]

2:13

[@NitroIndigo]

@@ernie7554 Imagine if Donald and Douglas met Bill and Ben.

[@penginlord9396]

Twins in this series are always mischief (bill and Ben as another example)

[@StuartStudios5]

The fact you got one of the official VAs from the show is just mind-boggling!

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

Tug has ascended to the ultimate tier in the Thomas Fandom.

[@coledakers6127]

2:22

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Terrific work on this one. The emphasis on how Douglas was the one that wasn't meant to be there was very clear and added great context. Hearing Joe Mills again was a treat as well. Your edits are really good. I get sucked in and start thinking it's a lost episode appearing before my eyes

[@muchoexpresso]

Donald and Douglas are my most favorite characters in the entire series. They hold such a special place in heart.

[@brightonproductions8208]

Same here

[@robertian4625]

Same Here Bro They Are My Favorite Along With The Full Original Steam Team Im Not Including The New Ones Only The Old Ones

[@Edw.HaninditoAkbarRabbani.d]

Same, their personality as a twin character is unique

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

I actually learned to play the bagpipes because of Donald & Douglas, so that I could play both their model series (Both the Season 2 version and the Season 6 version) & CGI series themes.

[@85741Productions]

@muchoexpresso Same here, they just felt like very special characters. I want to play their season 2 theme on my Baritone.

[@GamerTTTEBrony]

32:41 Side note but I really gotta love Douglas' inclusion in Rusty to the Rescue. Not only does it tie back to Bluebells of England but also it sort of completes a multi-season 'arc' of sorts between Saved from Scrap, Escape and Rusty to the Rescue of Trevor being saved, which influences Douglas rescuing Oliver, and then him influencing Rusty (a diesel at that) to rescue Stepney.

[@karenfan010]

now if only we could get stepney to save an engine.

[@jmredguppy2799]

Oh my god I just realized that!! I can’t believe Nic didn’t bring that up!!

[@LegendaryCaptain]

I know Thomas1edward2henry3 did a story where it was Oliver's turn to rescue someone and this time it was a steaming rescuing a diesel in this case Paxton

[@fanofeverything30465]

​@@karenfan010That would be awesome

[@TankEngine97]

Hearing Joe Mills voice Douglas again was such a surprise. The skits (like with most of the Sodor's Finest installments) were the best part of this.

[@PurpleTrainPictures]

I’m impressed that you got JOE MILLS himself to voice Douglas in the intro

[@InkyBoiArts]

I love that in the RWS, Any scene regarding Donnie and Dougie has their accents written out rather than just plain English. Awdry wrote out the Scots slang words like ‘Cannae’, and writes the words like how a Scotsman would say it

[@jonathanadair6847]

No way! He got Joe Mills, Douglas’ CGI voice, to voice him here!

[@coledakers6127]

2:22

[@pervertedstoner69reborn70]

Rob Rackstraw and Joe Mills are from the same part of Scotland as Mel Gibson.

[@kareem2425]

Now do it for oliver

[@dwainsimmons3447]

@@kareem2425 yes and for rhneas.

[@angelplayz02]

I absolutely love the scene where Emily snaps at the twins. Almost like a big sister telling her little brothers to shut up

[@wyattm6782]

Fr

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

I prefer "Twin Trouble" and "Love me tender" than that episode.

[@TitanXecutor]

Well technically, she is older than the twins

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

Not to mention how Douglas really admires how, in “bluebells of England”, there are now heritage lines like the bluebell railway that help save steam locomotives from scrap

[@vanessasandoval96]

45:02 Michael Angelis voice same thing as Mark Moraghan 45:09 also when I watch King of the Railway of the US I thought it was like Michael Angelis but no it’s truly Mark Moraghan who truly sounded like Angelis

[@HatLovingGamer]

Oh boy, this episode was incredible. Felt like I was watching the missing episode, and seeing the model series D&D in blue!! 😍

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

Imagine if we had this in CGI by Epiclafiteau like he did with Jock or in Trampy's style... :) Trampy movie The Twin Engines: Twins Brakevan Deputation

[@Gingervitus126]

I was caught off guard when duck “disappeared” with that scream 😂

[@jku9936]

"AAAAA-"

[@sappymy]

Thomas: "Douglas stole my special coach and he get a sodor's finest" Edit thank you unlucky tug for allowing the fan to create our own application on your sodor finest and ive made an adaptation on the Edward saga

[@ryhi5]

Donald: You want your special coach back? Take it! Now Douglas can come back, right? Thomas: Wrong! This is not my special coach! Donald: Then have some more coaches! I got plenty of them! Thomas: You can't put a price on my special coach, and I won't forgive Douglas for losing it. Donald: Listen you useless blue puffball! James has been working on my part of the line driving me crazy, AND YOU'RE NOT GONNA LET MY TWIN BROTHER COME BACK ALL BECAUSE OF A STUPID COACH!?

[@sappymy]

@@ryhi5 I remember many big and small Thomas and friends creators making videos of it

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

@@ryhi5 *Special coach falls from the sky and lands with a loud metal thud*

[@caboose.20]

"What a sick joke! I should've stopped them when I had the chance!"

[@1v1_Empire]

The Unlucky Tug: I’m finally making a Sodor’s Finest on Donald and Douglas Donald and Douglas in unison: “Ock are ya?”

[@fanofeverything30465]

The Unlucky Tug: Yep

[@liladoodle]

So I'm part Scottish on my dad's side of the family, and seeing the Caledonian twins now get their spotlight has made me very happy.

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

I'm also part Scottish, but on my mom's side. What a wild world.

[@AmethystRoblox17]

I’m also Scottish on my dad’s side! Only a little bit, though.

[@kingadam69]

I'm actually Scottish, born and raised, but I'm an only child. My mum and her family's from Bute. The twins are probably oen of the best depictions pf Scottish people in modern media.

[@Koopalingfan]

That’s cool.

[@RossParker1877]

I'm actually Scottish as well. Oliver has also been my favourite but Donald and Douglas getting their spotlight from Tug is awesome

[@SecurityBreachShowFan98]

I obviously don't care if people say The Missing Coach is a confusing Railway Series story, I think your adaption of The Missing Coach is great, great editing and great voice acting, 10 out of 10.

[@SootyWill]

Thanks so much for the shoutout Tug! So glad you liked my episode. I've already got people commenting saying they were sent by you, so I really appreciate it! :) I really need to post comments more often, but this was another excellent installment in Sodor's Finest as usual! I've been following the series since the start - love the format, love your in-depth comparisons between the different eras, and especially the mini movies you've started making for each episode. The voices, music, and edits are top notch! Really enjoyed your analysis of the twins in the RWS in particular too. I never knew the twins mentioned their blue liveries in Chris' books! Easily one of my favorite Sodor's Finests, and thanks again!

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

Don't forget RhysIndividual. The whistle bit at the end was genius!

[@SodorCentral_]

The fact that you literally got Joe Mills to reprise Douglas is awesome, Tug!

[@rspbgaming8147]

As a proud Scotsman, I've always loved Donald and Douglas.

[@WatchVidsMakeLists]

I think an underrated aspect of this series is the thumbnails, always coming up with new ways to highlight the characters. I really love how this one has CGI Donald and Model Series Douglas sharing a cheeky grin with their blue RWS counterparts in the background (tho my favorite thumbnail would have to be the Toby one of course)

[@modelrailfan37]

Having Joe Wills on board was absolutely amazing!! Donald and Douglas are great characters and I enjoyed this episode so much!!

[@nickmohammadi454]

The fact that you got Joe Mills himself to voice-act in this legit blows my mind. Phenomenal work as always, Tug! 😁.

[@achez793]

“Did Loham put young up to this?” 😄 Maybe there was a hidden get in that era. Anyway, loved the analysis of how The Missing Coach was the missing gem. They are the best twins!

[@HugeGarnetFan]

I feel like Lowham could be worked into the model series

[@fanofeverything30465]

There definitely was

[@CTTE06]

52:00 Good, I’m not the only one who’s noticed this lol. I’m shocked how you actually got Joe to voice Douglas. Good job to everyone!!!!

[@Dripdagoat4life]

good to hear his voice again

[@EngineShedStudios]

I’m absolutely LOVING these skits you’re making. As much as I enjoy hearing you analyze these characters era by era, these skits are a great way to have multiple people collaborate and show what they’re capable of. From the voice acting, to the score, to the visual edits, just incredible work all around. Another fine installment, Tug! And congrats on reaching 100k subscribers once again!

[@LegendaryCaptain]

Rewatching this one other detail during their trial Donald 100% DELIBERATELY crashed into that signalbox to stall time for his brother to turn things around. Take note of the lines "donald didn't say what he was sorry for" and "anyone would think that Donald had his accident on purpose" proves that point. These two have such a brotherly love that they are willing to go through any means to support each other.

[@Trainsandanimationstv]

My jaw nearly hit the floor when I heard Joe Mills's voice, definitely wasn't expecting that but it certainly was a welcoming surprise. Needless to say this Sodor's Finest was definitely worth the wait!

[@cz.gazz.]

Donald and Douglas being the two cheery, loud Scottish blokes drinking pints with the lads down at the pub is EXACTLY how I see them, was delighted to see that comparison

[@fanofeverything30465]

That's would they would be if they were human

[@toomuchtoby1]

You’re telling me you got Joe Mills for this? That’s absolutely insane whilst amazing! I’m very glad the twins got their own Sodor’s Finest - They definitely deserve it, great work Nic

[@jinkwon8410]

Many twin characters have come and gone in fiction; but Donald and Douglas are the pioneers of the chaos twins trope Godspeed you magnificent Caledonians

[@adoichai]

twins come and twins go; BUT THE SCOTS LIVE ON FOREVER

[@ryanangelastro504]

@WorthyofThyLoveBritish media you mean?

[@eryhv]

Thank You SO much for finally doing Donald and Douglas! You've really pinned down all the unique intricasies that make these two so beloved, and though I accidentally spoiled myself on who it was ahead of time, it was still a fun opportunity to go through their book and episodes again in anticipation of this installment! Their original S2 2-Parter, despite being condensed, has always intrigued me with all the brakevan drama and how it affected their impressions on TFC. I'm glad you highlighted their banger themes too, that triumphant Scottish drumbeat lives rent-free in my head. Perfect timing too, I'm actually going on a trip to Scotland next month, so hopefully I'll be able to see the REAL Donald/Douglas too! Seriously Nic, you've absolutely killed it, working your way back up from all the KZbin kerfuffle with tried and true grit! That sort of perseverence is really inspiring, and I pray for all the best for you and your channel! Here's to 100k and beyond! (And maybe a SF on Daisy too; I think that'd be fun) Cheers!

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

My boys are finally home, and it feels so good! I do love the fact that Awdry had the twins speak a Romanized version of the Gaelic language in The Railway Series. So every time I read it, I have to figure out how to say their lines by reading them in a semi-bad Scottish accent.

[@liladoodle]

Now if only No. 828 himself was canon to the Railway Series, then Donald & Douglas wouldn't be the lone 812/652 class engines in preservation.

[@AbbeyYard]

​​@@liladoodleWhy _wouldn't_ he be?

[@fanofeverything30465]

It can't be that bad

[@fanofeverything30465]

​@@liladoodleWere they ever stated to be

[@MCstudio1274]

"Either we both will win, or we both will go down trying." Or as Gordon would say, "United we Stand, Together we Fall!"

[@ultra6671]

"Thomas is the cheeky one, James is vain but lots of fun, Percy pulls the mail on time, and Gordon, well, thunders down the line. So who are you supposed to be?" "WE'RE SCOTTISH!"

[@RibbonRailProfuctions]

Donald and Douglas are two of my favorite characters, when I was younger, i adored their theme, it sounded so grand, coupled with George Carlin's very impressive Scottish voice for both of them, made them stand out quite a bit. Long live the Scottish Twins

[@Voucher765]

Same here because I especially loved Douglas the most

[@JonathanAsiamah]

Hearing Joe Mills in the intro was amazing! I missed him very much!

[@amitysluzara2022]

The fact that you got Joe Mills in this is absolutely mind blowing! My favourite take on the Twins is definitely the RWS

[@ThwaryesTheIvattEngine]

Everyone's praising about how you got Mills on for Douglas, as am I, but I do want to give praise to you for how good you sound as The Fat Controller, I didn't even recognise you first time watching it, you and everyone involved did amazing work on this!

[@russellgxy2905]

Easily one of the best retrospectives! Edward’s always going to be a personal favorite, but this is Grade A. I love the introspective into the twins at their best and worst, and the interlude sections are one of my favorite additions to this series! The fact you actually got Douglas’ VA is astounding, and Donald’s feels a bit more appropriate, much as I love his Rackstraw voice. Props to you as well Nic, I actually didn’t realize YOU were voicing Topham at first!

[@mrobertjohnstoneboyce2084]

"Either we both will win...or we both will go down trying!" ... Well said, Tug...Well said, indeed.

[@callum110597]

Spectacular work, Nic! I've been waiting for Donald and Douglas for so long; they're my favourite set of twins in the Thomas franchise! 😄 Living in Britain all my life and getting lookouts to Scotland, I tend to look back with the Scottish twins, make me think how amazing Scotland is, with its scenery of lochs, the bagpipes, the folklore, etc. And the fact they were in danger of being scrapped makes another reference to real railways, that everyone should learn. Shame "The Missing Coach" had to be cancelled from the TV series, but at least the show paid it off nicely, as I do really enjoy seeing them on-screen. By the way, since I love the show that much, I'm more keen on them painted black, though I appreciate they're blue in later Railway Series books because their basis are. Also, thank you so much for pointing out they had never spoken to each other in series 3 of the show; I never realised that before! 😃 And as much as I loved seeing them in the rest of the show, I get it's frustrating Hit Entertainment decided to keep them inseparable, because they have worked apart so much before. I was at least happy they came back in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure after being pushed aside starting from series 8, with those few brief comebacks like in "Gordon and the Engineer"! 😃 I'm probably gonna get some arguments about this, but I'm fine with their only two starring roles in the CGI series having them arguing, since I really love those two. At least "Emily in the Middle" had them interact with Emily, like you said. Too bad that while Big World! Big Adventures! is average for me, Donald and Douglas barely appeared; it's like Mattel doesn't care for those we truly love... ☹ Now they're coming in the terrible All Engines Go! What?! 😠 But nevertheless, Donald and Douglas will always be two of my absolute favourite Thomas & Friends characters, and nothing will change that. I know their theme in the model era got into my head whenever I thought of them! Thank you so much, Wilbert Awdry! 😄 Also, brilliant you got Joe Mills to voice Douglas again for your recreation of the book The Twin Engines, Nic. It brings back good memories of how great he was on the CGI series of Thomas. 👍

[@marty6779]

What i find outstanding about their "Spotlight Book" is that Donald & Douglas got ALL the engines to agree that they should both be kept on Sodor. When did the "Big 3" and Percy ever agree on anything before?

[@Douglas57647]

YES!!! My two favorite characters in the franchise have finally gotten a Sodor's Finest, and it was amazing! I had a big grin on my face every time Donald & Douglas' theme began to play, and I love the analogy of the twins representing the hardened yet jovial common folk at the pub! Donald and Douglas are such lovable characters in so many ways, from their sympathetic backstory to their passionate and hardworking personalities, all down to the subtle differences that set each twin apart. I have loved these two since childhood, and despite how bumpy their TVS journey was at times, they'll always hold a special place in my heart. I also really enjoyed the scenes retelling "The Twin Engines", and the fact that you got Douglas' official VA from the show to voice him is amazing! This is undoubtedly my favorite installment of Sodor's Finest :)

[@SonicJrandSarah]

Getting Joe Mills to voice Douglas in this was unbelievable. It is so fantastic that you actually managed to get him, or any of the official VA's in one of your projects. I always liked the CGI Series Donald and Douglas theme. I can imagine it as music in a winter-themed level in a video game, such as in a Banjo-Kazooie rom-hack. I wonder if anybody will ever do a Banjo-Kazooie-styled version of this theme at some point.

[@therenamonstan]

Donald and Douglas are two of the best engines in the entire series. And it's incredible that you got Joe Mills to voice Douglas in this! I hope you'll get more official TTTE VAs on board in future!

[@SteamTeamRedubUK]

We never ask Unlucky Tug to go this hard on his videos, but the fact he does makes me appreciate the Thomas fandom and the lengths they’ll go just to make fellow fans happy.

[@robertrowley4929]

Agreed; like Duck the Great Western engine, Unlucky Tug is a symbol of unyielding QUALITY in the Thomas fandom through and through.

[@diabeticman2194]

Donald and Douglas’ faces being put on two men in a pub made me chuckle, a good edit. Can’t wait to watch the rest of the video!

[@connorflaherty175]

Donald and Douglas are fun characters together or by themselves. It’s why people like buried trunk enjoy writing stories centered around them. Them being originally numbered 57646 and 57647 makes us infer that, although their original Caledonian railway numbers are unknown, they would have originally been numbered 17646 and 17647 in lms days. Lastly, having Joe mills actually reprise Douglas for this is truly a welcome surprise. It’s on the level of Richard Melvin (retired member of the Fort Wayne railroad historical society (owners of nickel plate 765)) and Dave Drui (narrator of pentrex) guest narrating promo videos of content by K&L Trainz.

[@coopalooper1688]

57:50 I find the way that Percy's voice stays all high-pitched while he's nervous more amusing than I probably should

[@tgeiii3554]

I just realized that this could be an indirect to the Missing Coach, but in Love Me Tender, Donald LITERALLY goes away with Douglas’s tender; while Douglas is the tenderless one.

[@Planetkid32]

LETS GO!!! SCOTLAND!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

FOR SCOTLAND!!!

[@Anchovistic]

SCOTLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN FORRRRRRRRREVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@jordandorsett3106]

SCOTLAND FOREVER!!!!!!

[@Avery_Productions]

2:51 Donald and Douglas’ voices are perfect 🤩

[@Nic_2751]

That’s cause it IS Joe Mills

[@champ2stay920]

4:56 I'm flabbergasted you mentioned All Engines Go

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

Ditto. And the fact that it’s been 7 years since Donald and Douglas last appeared in CGI, the same time gap in between their last Model appearance and their CGI Debut, is kinda crazy.

[@TronicSSJ07]

I don’t give a shit since they’re likely gonna BE shit. AEG, baby.

[@karenfan010]

it’s funny how while he tends to talk about the hit era nitrogen era and bwba era he just simply pretends aeg doesn’t exist, he and the rest of hate so much we don’t even want to talk about how bad it is as it speaks for itself.

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

@@karenfan010 Probably because in the case of Nitrogen and BWBA, it’s a part of the same show as the classic era and Brenner Era, while AEG is it’s own separate show, so they don’t have to cover it.

[@mrobertjohnstoneboyce2084]

I love Trampy's impersonation of Henry in these videos. The way he just says' Bye-bye' just has me chuckling under my breath.

[@danishmorgan22]

Finally our Caledonian Twins themselves❤❤ also SO awesome that Joe Mills actually wanted to return as Douglas for this video, also considering he didn't voice him for that many years!

[@AmberDragonair]

As someone from scotland who keeps coming back to thomas as a safe space this was proper braw to watch, all the wee things between donald and douglass being proper scottish lads always feels just perfect

[@trainboy678]

After watching this video, I have a new appreciation for Donald and Douglas, and have honestly become one of my favourite characters. Also, having Joe Mills in the voice cast was amazing!

[@tommytrainsbauerawesome9082]

I’m just SO impressed that you were able to hire Joe Mills himself to voice Douglas for this!! Awesome job Nic!! 😃🙌👏🏻

[@dcg12btrainz44]

I have been waiting for a Donald & Douglas episode and my goodness, did you and everyone involved deliver! Numbers 8, 9 & 10 always stood out to me as a child and they were always my go to in my collection of ertl models. Admittedly, they still are in my writing too. Thank you for such a wonderful dive into their past. My favourite SF from you now. You've done the twins and yourself proud on this one! :)

[@Nostalgictvpunkcraver]

These two are just the definition of perfect. Brotherly bond, amazing origins, Scotland Jargon, basis, livery, basically everything. These two are the most relatable, and my favorite TTTE characters

[@CraneProductions27]

That is so incredible. It was written beautifully and the way the storyline from 'The Twin Engines' was explained in Railway Series style was astonishing. What surprised me is how you managed to get Joe Mills to voice Douglas. Well done to all of you involved with the video 😀.

[@robertrowley4929]

22:03 I wouldn’t be surprised if Unlucky Tug used this exact line in his wedding vows. This passage hits hard in the best way possible.

[@SilverHyozanryu]

As a Scottish kid growing up on the series I naturally gravitated towards the wins, remember being shocked to learn they were painted blue in the RWS. The show keeping them black was smart imo, helped them stick out among the cast especially Edward.

[@ABellEngine]

This is definitely one of your best Sodor's Finest episodes. Donald and Douglas have always been some of my favorite characters, so seeing this made me thrilled. From the analysation of their backstories and personalities, to the reimagined stories with stellar editing and voice acting, it's all so, so good!

[@aladding7292]

if you think about it, Donald played russian roulette with his life just to have a chance to save Douglas

[@James-the-idiot]

Shit your right

[@ryanangelastro504]

@@aladding7292 when he crashed into that signal box?

[@HoennMaster]

I’ve never seen those photos of the Caledonian railway before. That Royal Blue livery is gorgeous.

[@PennsyPappas]

You sir are not the Unlucky Tug, rather youre the ALMIGHTY TUG give. Youre able to not only get so many voice actors and musicians to partake in your videos but also manage to get ones from the TV show at times. It just goes to show your impact on the Thomas and Friends community at this point. You never cease to amaze me everytime and i eagerly awit your next release.

[@zephyrmaster9965]

The fact that Percy’s eyes are wonky at 57:30 makes his reaction so much better.

[@Bottle30]

I'm glad these segments are now apart of this series.

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

What a fabulous treat this was! I enjoyed watching the entire story of these two wonderful characters. The little adaptations were joyful too, and how great it was to hear Joe Mills as Douglas again. Well done to you and everyone involved 😊

[@jmredguppy2799]

*”IM SCOTTISH!!!”* Guess this reference :) 16:06, *Nice* XD

[@TheLoverOfSteamLocomotives]

Doctor Who- 12th(13th regeneration) Episode: The Time of the Doctor

[@captainsmartass3368]

Power Rangers RPM

[@goodpeople25]

Is the reference wearing spandex?

[@MisterDanielTofu]

The Scottish accents I think are what make Donald and Douglas a ton of fun! I was shocked seeing Joe Mills' name listed in the closing credits. He certainly, as you said, delivered! Good work on another great edition of Sodor's Finest, Tug!

[@vanessasandoval96]

I imagine if Duncan meets Donald and Douglas Scottish Twins meets a narrow gauge engine who is Scottish

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

​@@vanessasandoval96I remember Skarloey Rheneas doing something like that once several years ago before he deleted his channel.

[@fanofeverything30465]

​@@vanessasandoval96Emily should be in that story too

[@sparkshot]

Love how you've masterfully interwoven the missing story segments as a footage recycle based redub. Really well balanced how you did it in reoccuring segments. Enjoyed this (as I do all your vids) :)

[@tudorbrancuturcu5996]

The intermission segments are always the best part! I imagine Oliver would feature him on his old railway and his escape with Douglas! Phenomenal! This alongside the Edward episode are the best ones! The fact you got a Thomas voice actor is…impressive! This is the king of Thomas reviewers! One of he kings in general! I love that when Percy bumps in the trucks in The Deputation bit the trucks! Tug is simply amazing!

[@ATSF669]

This is the best episode of Sodor’s Finest by far. I may be a bit biased as these two are my favorite characters in the series. But everything is just so good about this, and the fact that you got Joe Mills to voice Douglas is just the cherry on top. Fantastic work on doing the twins justice!

[@jaredhebert942]

Another certified BANGER for Sodor's Finest! And such a nice surprise to hear Joe Mills playing Douglas again, hope he gets the callback if the main series gets to return (Donald, Oliver & Toad as well!), or AEG since they're bringing the Twins to life there soon - Keep Up The Great Work! (:

[@WarmBreezeStudios]

I like how you said the Fat Controller was depicted more as the antagonist of The Twin Engines, I certainly have to agree because I felt like it to every time I read the book and watched videos related to these magnificently original stories. Every time I heard the narrators say, "But he's still planning to send one engine home..." I was always like, "Sending one of them home is completely unnecessary because two engines are better than one as they could get the job done faster!" And I find the last part very interesting because he announces that he had a deputation, understanding their feelings although he, for some reason, doesn't approve of interferences, and telling the twins asking what paint they want and that their names would be painted on them, plus, "...and we'll have no more 'mistakes'...", I put that blame on him for all he did. And in the end, his sentence was drowned in a loud chorus of cheers and whistles by his engines, and I think that was a comeuppance he deserved since that would teach him a lesson of not deciding which of the two engines to send back when he was only expecting one. But it was all in this one book where The Fat Controller was doing something completely foolish, unwise and unnecessary. But I afterwards forgave him as I knew he wasn't a mean character all together, he was just in a situation where he couldn't contain himself and that made him want to make the decisions he wouldn't normally do. And even in this video: (kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6u9ZamOnrGWrLM) in the part where he stranded in snow and desperately trying to get back to the nearest tracks; as well as when he struggles to keep himself and Skip the yacht on wheels steady and when he says on an island, "days...weeks even. Gasp! I wonder how long I could survive without food" like Robinson Crusoe, those are just somethings when I feel strong sympathy for him, like I couldn't be mad at him for his early actions of making the wrong decision to send on of the twins home, and instead be on his side to help him get back to his old self again. Really, I was fully on his side when Gordon, Henry and James refuse to shunt their trains and teased Edward for breaking their strike, and when the three engines ruthless blamed Duck for name-calling, I was just as offended at them as he was. All because Sir Topham is very good at making sure his engines behave well and wants to do what is right for them, and I think those are what make him a character that you would want to forgive and accept as a friend to help keep things in order. And finally, I personally feel, in my opinion, that The Twin Engines is probably one of the most original stories every written in The Railway Series, and the most original in all of English Literature since no other author before and after Awdry ever wrote something like it.

[@UsefulEngine11]

The best Sodor's Finest yet! I thought Donald and Douglas' voices sounded good and I thought Douglas's voice sounded familiar and the voice actor was really convincing until I saw it was actually Joe Mills my head exploded. It's so surreal that you actually got him on this project one of the most underrated voice actors in the show. I learned so many things in episode of sodor's finest and I think it is hands down the best at least until the next one lol. Can't wait to hear the full score be uploaded keep up the good work Nic!

[@LimpBizkitMix]

D&D are so about family they might as well be in the next Fast & Furious movie And hearing Joe Mills reprise his role as Douglas for this is the most epic thing to come from Sodor’s Finest yet

[@oscarguerrero178]

Bro I just thought the voice actors for Donald and Douglas were super accurate, only for it to be revealed that Douglas was voiced by his previously official voice actor! My mind was blown away! Fantastic work as always! I’m so happy that you will release the soundtrack for this saga like you did for Edward’s! I listed to that one nonstop for weeks after its release and still listen to it every now and then! Isaiah does phenomenal work!

[@csquared84]

The fact you got Douglas’ voice actor from the show to be a part of this is extra amazing!!!!

[@mitchellwhittington2507]

Donald and Douglas are two of my favorite characters from the series. Hearing fans do their Scottish accents made me want to practice it myself. I'm of UK descent, and I'm proud of it. I'm just flabbergasted that you got one of the official voice actors from the show to take part in your content! Can't wait for future videos! Long live the Twin Engines!

[@djstoplichtofficial]

I must say I was actually quite surprised to see you voiced the Fat Controller yourself! You did very well, I didn't recognise your voice at all! The fact you got Joe Mills to do Douglas again is absolutely mental, gg

[@BirdPie17]

I do have to agree that the music throughout the classic era of Donald and Douglas was God tier music. Absolutely brilliant.

[@toymaster1431]

I like how Nic said there will be more content to the RWS segments in a separate video. It’s a smart strategy to get viewers to watch it instead of cramming it all into one video.

[@Steamlocomotivefan52]

Currently im going on a donald and douglas faze, where they are starting to become my favorite caracthers, not only did this apear at rigth the right time but you went all out with it, getting an official VA for douglas and i like that fanart at the end, its the right shade of blue they would have if they were in real life, def one of the best sodors finest and im glad u finally got them, they are the reazon why i wanna vizit scotland, i been waiting for this for sooo long, keep up the good work, agian def the best sodors finest u ever did, keep it up, also they're theme song is a banger, no matter if its the mike'o donnel and junior theme or the CGI theme, they are bangers

[@Nightwing9597]

36:42 That perfectly cut scream when Duck vanished!!! 😂😂😂

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

Duck gets Thanos snapped and other stories. 😂

[@jmredguppy2799]

*”AA-“*

[@billstone8468]

He got shadow realmed

[@nekoboy56]

I absolutely love these rededitions of the model series as they are in the railway series between segments! And as many have said, getting the original CGI VA in it is just the icing on the cake! Well done sir!

[@MiguelTheMan]

The fact that Joe Mills, the OFFICIAL voice actor of Douglas was brought back by Tug to voice Douglas again, is truly astonishing. 👍

[@vanessasandoval96]

Can you imagine if Donald and Douglas meets Duncan who is also Scottish from Scotland

[@patrickwharf409]

This is one of many reason why people respect Tug.

[@thegreenbeetledrewscott9608]

You seem to understand Donald and Douglas more than any other fan in the community, even companies like Mattel. Good thing that you are making these videos describing these engines we know very well! Amazing how you got a VA from the actual show involved in something like this!

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

I always assumed things went wrong in-universe just as a subtle way to stop Topham from indulging in pastries 24/7

[@WatchVidsMakeLists]

All the mishaps on his railway are going to turn the Fat Controller into the Average Weight Controller at this rate

[@NitroIndigo]

​@@WatchVidsMakeLists Reminds me of SamTheTrainFan's reaction to Blue Mountain Mystery. "They'll tell the Thin Controller! And he'll tell the Fat Controller!" "And he'll tell the Even Bigger Controller!"

[@fanofeverything30465]

It's his punishment for it

[@e-122psi3]

One detail I love with the two paralleling 'bickering' episodes is that usually when an engine is made to help one that wronged them, they usually refuse and have to be shamed or coerced into doing it. By contrast, both twins have a moment the other is in danger, and the person informing them barely has time to finish the details before they frantically rush to save them. Also one other detail I noticed, both CGI episodes for the twins have Toby, and they're a rare moment we get his matter of fact 'sits back and let's them screw up' type characterisation return. Guess they were a good luck charm for him.

[@Antluvstrains]

Aside from getting *the* Joe Mills to voice Douglas, I think Tom Marshall is becoming one of my favorites in the Thomas fandom. His narration is unbeatable.

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

1:51 Nice Lowham reference