The Flying Kipper Theme - 'Good Ending' (Series 1)

[@SudrianAfro]

Hey everyone. Just a quick message. While I know a lot of you enjoy the recreations of O'Donnell and Campbell's legendary work for TTTE. I'd also really appreciate if you'd take a look at music I've written too. I'm looking to experiment and expand as a composer to test my range and ideas, the Thomas stuff is nostalgic and everything but the original works is what I really enjoy to work with. Still on the 80s wave at the moment as there are some sounds I still want to tackle. Recently was Scarlett Avenue, a stereotypical 80's love song, slow jam complete with sax, guitars and warm rhodes chord progressions. I'd appreciate if you guys checked this one out! Thank you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6Hdo4hjmbKNnqs

[@marioelimunoz5678]

Why has no one replied yet? Also GREAT JOB!

[@Takemetogravesfield]

Hopefully you can find success

[@ericwood2062]

I may be American, but I don't care, pointing out the music for The Flying Kipper, well it's that happy ending at 2:23 I'm referring to, I don't know how to explain, but somehow, it just made me cry with oozing tears in a very happy kind of way. 😭😂

[@daynacupcake]

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[@Jaetheboy-yj4jk]

this video is the best I was always watching you did an amazing job on this video I can't think of any better music video than this 😊😊😊

[@gearbrix1040]

The best ending: this theme only plays when Henry successfully pulls the Flying Kipper after his rebuild

[@privateerbouncher9622]

Which is never seen. Every episode with The Flying Kipper, something goes wrong lol.

[@7Are-You-Smilling7]

​​​​@@privateerbouncher9622 *fish.*

[@yogabumm]

"The light grew better. The signal lights glowed green as they passed. They made it to the mainland in good time, and were even early when they arrived in manchester"

[@romacechina]

This is truly one of the best pieces Mike and Junior ever did for the show, takes Henry's already excellent theme, retweaks it to fit the flying Kipper and fits the wonderful scenery of Henry travelling the snowy foggy weather. and the ending of it marking his glorious return that is still one of the series and season one's best moment.

[@tjmfarming9584]

After years of the endless groundhog-day type loop of Henry always crashing into the flying kipper, this time he finally breaks free from it as the points never got frozen, and he sailed by that infamous goods train and made it to his destination

[@WarrenBoyd-Hart]

It wasn't a time loop, the points were just continually frozen from the train before. (Spancer)

[@NolanTheTugboat]

That ending cue gave me, “Peter Griffin crying and clapping at the end of a chick flick,” vibe. Man, Ty, you’ve been pumping out some bangers, lately. It’s been quite refreshing, thank you so much for what you do.

[@LotsOfPiecesOfJay]

"i'm very easily influenced by music"

[@JohnSmith-wo3vd]

Me too.

[@TankEngine97]

The Flying Kipper theme was always my dad's favourite theme from Thomas.

[@Charliejashworth]

Likewise!

[@benjamincopelin3795]

He's a man of culture I see. 👍

[@gregkiteos1936]

He's got good taste.

[@mikumiku_0831]

He really knows music, I think

[@ΚωνσταντίναΚαλογιάννη-λ2κ]

yeah

[@project6975]

Beautiful, simply beautiful. An alternate timeline where the fireman never spills his cocoa.

[@CobaltBlue07]

yeah screw henry he spilled that guys cocoa

[@Mrnarufan04]

@@CobaltBlue07 just no.

[@TronicSSJ07]

Nor when we get the terrifying crash that if it was a passenger train, thousands would be dead.

[@thomasfan68]

ITS DAMN COCOA@@CobaltBlue07

[@2025-Productions]

In the TVS adaptation of The Flying Kipper, the guard was in the van at the time of Henry’s crash

[@daniel-san-augh]

I could just imagine Henry surging down the right track when that middle section hit

[@rodimussupreme2329]

Imagine an alternate timeline where Henry didn’t crash into that train. He successfully delivers the Kipper, but never gets rebuilt. He’d likely end up sold and perhaps scrapped by whoever buys him.

[@stinkyroadhog1347]

@@rodimussupreme2329 Perhaps his rebuild comes way later

[@amethystchakra]

@@rodimussupreme2329 Topham already had plans on sending Henry to Crewe before he crashed. He just decided to send him after he crashed because it wouldn’t make sense for him to be sent to the works and be repaired with the same problems he already had. So crash or no crash, Henry would’ve gotten rebuilt either way.

[@Planetkid32]

Henry but the signal was not forced down by snow, and Henry successfully makes it to Manchester. Edit: jesus how did this comment get over 200 likes

[@chrisdeeyt4392]

They fixed the frozen points then Henry procedded to Manchester

[@the-frozen-van]

And then the fat controller keep buying special coal

[@chrisdeeyt4392]

@@the-frozen-van Henry might have a Overhaul in this AU

[@kindythecyborg]

@@the-frozen-van I like to imagine that if Henry successfully made it, he would've still got upgraded either way "Congratulations Henry! You've successfully proven your worth. As a reward, I'm sending you to Crewe to have your firebox upgraded so you won't need special coal anymore!"

[@the-frozen-van]

@@chrisdeeyt4392 yeah, but i will take time

[@gardenogauge]

Can't listen to this without hearing Ringo Star in my head saying "Clouds of smoke and steam poured from his funnel into the cold night air" 🙂

[@ericwood7019]

"And the fire's light shown brightly. 'Hurry-hurry-hurry!' panted Henry."

[@templar_1138]

"The last door banged, the guard showed his green lamp, The Flying Kipper was ready to go!"

[@juxtaposedlime2734]

Finally! A proper extended version of The Flying Kipper theme. We don't have to use extended loops of that glitchy theme from Building the New Line! Thank you!

[@Gameboy3DS]

So cool that you made a more cheerful theme of the Flying Kipper; I'd say it's one of the best compositions of the show, so not having to always end it on an ominous note is a nice change of pace. REALLY love that ending, fantastic piece!

[@Pander1985]

Most interesting approach to this, it works well! The driver was happy he got to finish his coco in peace 😊 No really the recent takes you done on these classic themes really show how strong a composer your becoming I’ve followed you for years and seen you grow in Thomas themes and other work, thank you for your time and effort!

[@bluetraxdax2001]

It was the fireman who got pleased to finish his cocoa, not the driver.

[@brad2737]

It was good coco

[@Killermike2178]

Henry arrived at the Big Station with the Kipper at 6 o'clock sharp. The Fat Controller was very pleased to see him so soon. "Well done, Henry! That special coal has done you wonders, and you have proven yourself worthy of staying on my busy railway!", he paused considerably, "However, I sadly cannot continue to buy your special coal for the long term. But, I have good news. The workmen at Crewe can build you a new shape with a larger firebox, so you can use regular coal like the other engines, and be just as useful as you are now!" "Peep peep! Oh, thank you, sir!", cheered Henry.

[@agentnintendonate1thee2tan89]

Would you like me to adapt this into a remake of the original story?

[@aayushsrivastava9569]

​@@agentnintendonate1thee2tan89Have u done it already ? Would love to see it

[@ThomasSpettel]

"The last door banged, the guard showed his green lamp, the Flying Kipper was ready to go!"

[@LoganAnimates_Official]

POV: The points weren’t frozen and the Signalman cleaned off the signal and you made it to Manchester

[@NickOzorak]

A lovely conclusion to this wonderful piece. Your ability to "read between the lines" and provide complete themes based on what Mike and Junior wrote is top tier!

[@campbellpaterson5003]

The Flying Kipper was already a masterful piece of art and you’ve just dialled it up to 11! Amazing!

[@TheClaudHamilton]

I'd been hoping for something like this. The original sounded great, don't get me wrong, but I felt it needed a sort of "official" version for the very scenario that this one brings to mind, i.e. Henry completing his journey right on time without any trouble at all. Thanks for providing this, S.A.. 😀👍

[@trainlover16]

1:21 Henry passes the goods train he would have crashed into.

[@locomotivefanproductions2090]

That’s kinda funny

[@calimom3lestudios931]

Just like in The Henry Movie by Mr. Ryan.

[@danielsellers8707]

"Go on Henry!" James called.

[@danieldodero8258]

It is actually creepy to imagine Henry passing the goods train like "Oh, a train there" knowing the fact that there is a version where it crashes it.

[@privateerbouncher9622]

@@danielsellers8707 More like maybe Eagler (red Engine) or maybe 87546 or 98462. But if it was James: "Hurry up Henry, I'm late for my warm shed!"

[@coffeepotcreations4840]

My favourite theme, with a good ending, on my birthday!!! Just fantastic! Thank you so much SA!

[@ericwood7019]

Interesting coincidence. Happy Birthday!

[@buzzygaming7667]

that's a very nice pfp you have of one of the super Rs btw

[@maximumgeekboy]

Now that's a much happier tune to The Flying Kipper theme! Wonderful work, as always! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CraneProductions27]

This was fantastic. I could just imagine Henry pulling the Flying Kipper and, this time, the train makes it to the end of the line. Well done once again 😀👍.

[@Charliejashworth]

Aw this is absolutely beautiful I’ve always wondered what the flying kipper no crash accident be like, and soon my question was answered this has got to be your best recreation yet not to brag, this just takes the cake!

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

When Henry collected all the 7 Chaos Coal-Lumps. All really silly jokes aside, I love the concept of a "Good End" variant.

[@77PacerStudios]

I bet that with the 7 Chaos Coal Lumps, he would become "Super Henry"! But when the Chaos Coal Lumps became Super Coal Lumps, he would become "Hyper Henry"!

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

@@77PacerStudios Only when the Chaos Coal Lumps are charged by the Master Coal Lump.

[@thesealsharkproductions9780]

I tried to find a joke about welsh coal, I failed

[@77PacerStudios]

@@thesealsharkproductions9780 Apparently Diesel 10 and the other diesels must've stolen those jokes, lol!

[@Heavy_weapons07]

Hey, I heard if you go around the yard 1945 times, you'll unlock gordon the big engine

[@LittleJerryFan92]

Really love how beautiful that ending sounds, nice job!

[@soyvalelis5840]

"why don't you just give up?" BECAUSE HE NEVER DID🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@franciscoruvalcaba72]

Cringe.

[@AndromedaAstro]

I never thought I’d see the day. I’ve been wanting a good ending version of this theme for so long! I’ve always loved the heavier synths for the theme and I’m so glad someone finally made it happen. Thank you!

[@brianfalzon6739]

Imagine what it be like if Henry never crashed, then he would had to be careful on the mainline pulling the flying kipper and never get into an accident, that’s awesome btw, well done!

[@faye61]

every time you hear it, you can't help but hear henry's whistle within the instruments

[@Matts_Creations]

This is absolutely wonderful imagine if Henry never crashed in the Flying Kipper

[@77PacerStudios]

That actually sounds really great! Would DEFINITELY make for an episode in which Henry pulled the Flying Kipper again, but this time the ice and snow was much less than it was before, therefore Henry would've made it without crashing.

[@stephenbereznicki7506]

Ah yes, a wonderful T&F theme made on an even better note without some sort of tragic conclusion: ain't it sweet? I love how you concluded the Kipper Theme too! A Definite [and Well-Deserved] Like from me; and this is definitely going in my Favorites too! :)

[@Earthshaker513]

When the points don't jam and you arrive right on time to see a beautiful winter sunrise in Manchester...

[@dylankim9588]

This song would always play in my head as a kid playing with the toy trains. Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@_chan.burn.21_]

I could imagine this playing over Henry's first trip with the Flying Kipper after his rebuild. The initial accident likely became an immensely traumatic event for Henry, and after returning from Crewe he was hesitant to ever pull the train again. However, through facing his fears head on, he was able to overcome it all and prove he was just as useful of an engine as before.

[@Kanefan701]

this is by far the best and beautiful version of the flying kipper ever. Well done.

[@mustin07doesgaming]

This song plays in my head whenever I finish something big, and am heading home, with nothing hanging over my shoulders

[@Samueldonovan2007]

I totally asked for this in a comment once. Even if it was on a whim, so cool you did this!!!!

[@jtonsing]

Wonderful job on this one Ty, you knocked it out of the park. With Henry probably being my favorite character any theme of his is bound to vibe with me but damn this almost made me shed a tear, great work dude 👍

[@andrewk7370]

Simply amazing! Henry was always my favorite as was his music...until the crash. Thank you so so much for this.

[@akufarel]

"They couldn't know the switches from the main line to a siding were frozen, and a home signal should have been set a danger, but snow had forced it down." "A freight train was waited in a siding to let the Flying Kipper past." "A guard saw Henry at great speed from the distance, He then rushed into the nearest switch and changed the line just in time."

[@BlaxxShadow]

Thanks for extending this as well! That ending was like a cherry on top of this delicious shake of a tune!

[@SRHandelYT]

I've been waiting for a version like this for ages! Thank you S.A!!!

[@donaldanddouglasthetwins7091]

Feels like henrry made it to the docks keep the work coming best to all

[@Hewylewis]

This is the most beautiful piece of alternate music you have ever composed. Bravo. :)

[@77PacerStudios]

Call me crazy, but this seems to make an excellent Christmas tune!

[@gasparzone_eltipoquecomenta]

Crayzee

[@lonophonic117]

The Flying Kipper theme has to be one of my favourite themes from season 1. It’s so rhythmic and melodic. A great piece by Mike ‘O’ Donnell and Junior Campbell (and a great happy ending interpretation by you!) Fantastic job again!

[@thomasparodies9730]

On snowy days when I'm going home from school on the bus this always plays in my head for some reason.

[@icylittlejerry8916]

Oh my goodness, this is by far one of the best themes that you ever created. Good cheers to you, man!

[@greenturtlgaming2554]

December 23rd, 1949. Exactly 1 year after Henry had his infamous crash. He remembered it well. Now, with a new boiler, wheels, firebox, cab, and whistle, he was ready to take on the challenge once more. “The good people of Manchester must have their fish before Christmas”, said Henry to himself. “Yes, indeed, they should”, said his fireman. “Quite right”, agreed his engineer. The last door banged and the conductor waved his green lamp. The Flying Kipper was ready to go! The deep tone of Henry’s new whistle, along with the high-pitched tone of his original whistle pierced the night. The boxcars knew they should behave, and Henry set off without any wheelslip. Quite soon, they were rolling along smoothly. Henry’s engineer checked the speedometer. “65 miles per hour! Keep going, old boy! You can do it!” “I will!” puffed Henry. They sped through Edward’s station and charged up Gordon’s Hill. The fireman shoveled as hard as he could, trying to keep the fire mass stable. They reached the top, went down the slight gradient after it, and clattered through Maron. They ran through the Ballahoo Tunnels, where Henry had been shut up in the year he first arrived on the island. Snow began to fall, and they sped over the Vicarstown bridge. They ran past Barrow, and charged on. In Manchester, the yard workers were minding their own business, when they heard the cry of Henry’s whistles not too far away. “Is that the Kipper?” asked one of the workers, who had not been there since the crash last year. “Indeed, it is!” shouted another worker. The Kipper arrived with five minutes to spare! “Well done, old boy!” shouted his engineer, patting him on the regulator. Steam rushed to Henry’s smokebox. He had never felt so good!

[@Nickk7878-v8t]

I love how the music subverts my expectations near the end! That's so fun!

[@tommytorpey8482]

I love this song, it’s just so nostalgic! Great job, as usual.

[@commanderjaw]

Brought a tear to my eye. I felt like a kid again listening to this. ^_^

[@metalz1154]

This is beautiful man good job

[@danielsellers8707]

I can imagine Henry taking a special train from Sodor to Crewe to this theme, stopping at Carnforth where a mainland Black 5 is coupled up for a double headed main line express run down the West Coast Main Line to Crewe for a special event at the Railway Museum there!

[@MikkaVelli1991]

I always love hearing the bit at 0:43 - 0:56. The new ending you've created for this feels like it's from an alternate universe where Henry doesn't crash.

[@samarazmat1621]

“All clear, old boy!” yelled the driver to Henry as he powered through the heavy snow. Soon he saw the Vicarstown Bridge in the distance. And as he trudged through the snowy midland countryside, he saw a beaming light on the horizon as the sun began to rise. As the large green engine pulled into Manchester Central, he was uncoupled from the train and was allowed to rest in a nearly shed before going out again for his return journey. Sir Topham Hatt was very pleased with Henry as he powered through the hard snow. He told Henry that Crewe, a steamworks on the mainland, would be happy to help Henry with his troubles, as the Welsh coal toll was severely adding up. Henry would get a complete rebuild. New firebox, new shape, new smoke box. Henry was very happy now, and he would continue the kipper runs every few months. He was truly a really useful engine

[@GamingFurriesOfficialYT]

There’s slight variations of the pitch tone half way through a note and oh god it takes me back to when the VHS tapes would struggle when playing the episodes ❤ Such nostalgia

[@thenighttrainproductions990]

Wonderful this truly is the best variant of Henry's theme

[@LesStarport]

Henry’s themes are just so happy, probably one of my favourite Thomas themes.

[@TheFlyingKipper]

What has it been 30 years and finally my boy Henry finally completes The Kipper without a accident

[@winghungyuen2726]

My favorite theme when I watched the show on VHS. Great rendition for a successful Flying Kipper run.

[@Elevatorelectricgate]

Henry has finally done it, without confusion or delay.

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

In this timeline, Henry stayed a strange hybrid engine who exclusively needed Welsh coal all the way to the present day. He was expensive, but always proved his worth in the end.

[@thomasfan68]

or they rebuilt his firebox only

[@gregkiteos1936]

Wow. Henry's Theme and all variations of it (except the Sad Theme) are so beautiful and inspiring.

[@timkim1234]

Thank you so much. I’m glad Henry’s Flying Kipper didn’t crash

[@samuelfarris1949]

I first heard this one on SoundCloud. Excellent take. Regards, Samuel Farris.

[@FutbolGalaxy]

This theme is definitely a blast from the past 🥹 It will forever be a special part of our childhood.

[@danielmccarty689]

Henry's Flying Kipper theme was possibly the greatest piece of music to feature in any Thomas episode. The piece is enough to make a grown adult misty-eyed as it soberingly and stunningly conjures the image of a steam express on a cold, early morning. From the anticipation of the departure, the guard showing his green lamp, and then getting underway and rushing along the line, fire light glowing and green signals shining.

[@HauntedHenry]

I love how the end uses the ending from Season 3 to finish the song off. Smart idea!

[@Douglas57647]

This is a beautiful theme, especially the triumphant bit at the end! I can just imagine the alternate timeline where the points to the siding weren't frozen over - Henry passes by the goods train in the siding with no issue, and then pulls triumphantly into Vicarstown, ahead of schedule and with his heavy train completely intact. A performance more than worthy of a chance to pull the Express, though would he have gotten his rebuild in this timeline? Who knows.

[@77PacerStudios]

He certainly would've been rebuilt anyway, as his current design with the small firebox could only provide enough steam for Henry when it's burning Welch coal. As mentioned by Sir Topham Hat in "Special Coal", the Welch coal was expensive, so he probably couldn't afford to have a supply of Welch coal for Henry that would last him for a year.

[@MetaBlox2008]

Now this is a Jammer! Love Your Work Man!

[@dolphincrescent54]

Finally, Henry and the Flying Kipper get a good run after his rebuild. I'm so happy for them!

[@Opinare]

This is why Henry is one of my favorite characters, He literally has the best theme

[@jamariusleonard5970]

Keep up the good work

[@dryitelad]

This is what happens that Henry didn’t crash, it was all a dream.

[@williamseaman176]

Beautiful!

[@OptimusSuperMode]

We runnin into james train with this one💯🔥🗣️

[@TERRYBARTLETTRAILMAN28]

loved this makes me imagine driving Clan Line along the line with the Pullmans on the Golden Arrow

[@sydneypalenge5982]

I used to watch this show when i was young and sick in my old dvd player

[@robozombie9026]

Holly smokes. This was one of my favorite songs as a child. I had the metal diecasts of Thomas and Friends and did my best to pretend to play this episode. Now my son loves watching the original Thomas and Friends doing the exact same as I was as a child. It's refreshing.

[@aster4jaden]

This made me smile so much.

[@873Official]

Best Thomas Theme Ever.

[@RizzlerVr4567]

One of the best episodes and theme

[@mrdoesnthaveaprofile]

Remember folks, this is just the theme for a frickin fish train And yet its one of the franchise’s best themes there is

[@TheMk1thomas]

This is like if Duck didn't crash into the fish vans due to the tail lamp falling off or Henry didn't take the coastal track and fell in the water

[@SudrianMufflepuff]

Nicely done man!! I love it

[@theblueproductor]

HENRY FINALLY DELIVERED THE KIPPER LETS GO!!

[@yourfellowpancake6335]

Finally, the version where Henry doesn’t get terrible back injuries and he has to keep using special coal

[@thomasfan68]

or he gets rebuilt instead of the express

[@bruceesposito6073]

Listening to this while on a train hits different

[@MrTramMan]

When you pull the flying kipper and it’s summer

[@DanielGannon2000]

An alternative universe where the crash never happens and Henry is still in his old shape because he never got rebuilt.

[@samanli-tw3id]

And gets scrapped cause the Fat Controller can’t supply him with expensive Welsh coal forever.

[@smittyg513]

YEAH, BABY!!! THAT’S WHAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! THAT’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!!! WOOOOH!! 100/10!!

[@TTTEandStuff]

SMITTY

[@jacobzehner2004]

“It’s alright Henry it’s not your fault ice and snow caused the accident”

[@victorskwrxsti7899]

Perfect BGM for episode where Henry came back as Black 5 after accident and successfully completing second Flying Kipper in S1 aesthetics.

[@gabrielalopez7644]

Henry kept his shape wow

[@dannythehumantrain2002]

I call this a master piece

[@darthkhan29x98]

Poor Henry... can Sir Topham Hat PLEASE stop assigning him this task every time.