The History Of Edward The Blue Engine & His Models: The History Of TTTE

[@Duskypines6]

The way the Rev. randomly made Edward in my opinion is extremely wholesome.

[@test-zl3fz]

Facts

[@ink_blot25]

He also made up his name on the spot. Which I also find hilarious

[@VoxNerdula]

He smiles too hard.

[@GetComfyTV]

Thomas, Percy, James, Gordon, Henry, and Toby all looked at Edward. Edward looked sad and looked at all of them. "I will sure miss you guys." He said sadly. "We will miss you too," Gordon said, "I'm sorry for treating you like a museum piece." "Us too." James and Henry added. Thomas looked around and saw everyone was down. He then took a breath and said, "Edward. No matter where you are or what you're doing, you'll always be welcomed here at Tidmouth Sheds." They all looked at Thomas. "Whether snow, rain, or shine, you can be sure we're ready to see you." Edward smiled. "When you light the fire," he began. Soon everyone joined in. "And stoke the boiler, and we'll be there for you!" They tooted their whistles and laughed. Though Edward would leave, no one would forget what he's done for them in their early years on Sodor.

[@ink_blot25]

Sir I want to cry 😭

[@Joey15811]

Emily* not Toby. Toby got removed before Edward All Henry “actually I’ll join you out of here, screw Mattel, I don’t want to be in series 25 either”

[@LittleRedIrishRover]

Noooo Edward! My feels!😭

[@NiceWindowow]

Ok this is really sweet, I'm going tear up.

[@Outslaught]

Your comment made me sad

[@ink_blot25]

When most people hear the name Edward: that twinkly vampire When I hear the name Edward: that beautiful old blue engine who taught me to never give up

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

Did I just come out of a time warp in 2008?

[@douglasthe103]

@@Sammie_Sorrelly what

[@mustard_poppa1742]

I think abt Edward from Thomas and Edward Furlong😂

[@HugeGarnetFan]

Edward never gave up he kept on going

[@alexis_ian]

For me its either a King or the Captain of the Titanic. However there is also an engine named King Edward that was preserved I belived its a GWR Tender Engine though I don't know the class name?

[@TotoDG]

Edward wearing James's face always bugged me, even as a child. I know some of the goofs weren't so obvious while filming, but how did they miss _that?_ But aside from that, great video as always!

[@tictac254]

It’s because they have drawers for each face and sometimes faces were left on the sets and cleaners threw them in the nearest drawer

[@skylarthompson299]

@@tictac254 That’s just lazy.

[@tictac254]

@@skylarthompson299 time travel to 1983 to tell the cleaning cast that

[@skylarthompson299]

@@tictac254 Yep!, LET’SA GO! But, I wish.

[@dr0xicon]

It's sad to see the one who started this whole thing gets treated horribly by Mattel.

[@bobross4449]

Yeah that is just a fact

[@ironcityrailfan8467]

However, they at least gave Edward and Henry minor speaking roles in Royal Engine and I think A New Arrival

[@supermariomya6775]

Ok that but I still hate mattel at the end of the day

[@ironcityrailfan8467]

@@supermariomya6775 you make a fair point

[@evanclarke5561]

I wonder whether a ghost imitating the Reverend Awdry will come back to haunt Mattel?

[@steakandcake]

The past month has been nothing but Edward appreciation and I am LOVING it

[@Koko_Chan]

*Supposes to be paying attention in class* Instead decides to watch trainboy’s recent upload. Plus it’s Edward so that just makes it better.

[@EyelashBug800]

I'm literally doing that right now. Lol

[@CovBert]

We are supposes to pay attention in class? I thought class was watching trainboy time

[@mr.pringles166]

I am staying at home for my school and right now I have study hall. I get off of zoom after attendance. Now it’s time to study about Edward

[@ZstackZip]

Omg same

[@SamaritanPrime]

Calamity: strikes Edward, the OG Awdry engine: I can do this all day.

[@Sam-gm1ro]

Interestingly, in Britain at least, all locomotives are referred to with male pronouns, while DMUs and carriages are referred to with female pronouns. That’s why one of the first female ‘engines’ was Daisy, as Awdry wanted to follow the rules.

[@jaanshersaeed4541]

Then why would Awdry make Mavis female if she’s just a regular type of diesel rather than a rail car and the same going for Christopher making Pip and Emma female as well?

[@Sam-gm1ro]

Pip and Emma, being and HST, fit into the “carriages and DMU” category. Mavis is one of few exceptions to the rule, however some have argued that Awdry minded less as Mavis was a diesel, not one of his beloved steam engines, and was also privately owned by the Farquhar Quarry Conpany. He was also at this time under increasing pressure from his publishers to include more female characters.

[@averyrizzolo9082]

2:36 - top to bottom, left to right: Happy shocked unamused tired sad sleeping cross neutral wincing/clenched exhausted/anxious grinning

[@altermike3197]

Edward is cool, I'm sure you've seen it already, but Tuggster explained why Edward is his favorite character and I have new respect for that engine aside from being the first one created Also, hey, Mattel, Thomas is not the most important character

[@SteamTeamRedubUK]

I always found the Edward model to be an absolute wonder. It was the perfect size locomotive and honestly made me think, “That’s what the real star of the franchise should look like.”

[@Sodor156]

I'm pretty sure everyone will be asking for Henry next.

[@edwardo6834]

Indeed

[@jonathancruz562]

I am

[@Just_S.A.M.]

Bruh, mind reader.

[@Ace_Tactician]

Me too

[@trackmasteracloseshaveduck]

Well I asked for james

[@Kiwisill]

Real edward: *can barely move without his rods* His toys: pathetic

[@Kuriboh1008]

Lol

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3531]

Man I really wanted him to be in the magic railroad but since the model wasn’t ready at that time I understand but he’s the most famous character in the show you can never forget him

[@sobblefan8220]

Honestly, even though Edward came first, I’d say Thomas, Percy, James, Gordon, and maybe even Henry are more famous than him

[@literallygrass1328]

@@sobblefan8220 Definitely thomas considering he's the protagonist

[@damianhendriks6162]

Edward is more famous than henry because henry is a failure

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3531]

@@sobblefan8220 but without Edward there would be no books and no show

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3531]

@@damianhendriks6162 I wouldn’t say that he’s my number one favorite character and he gets great episodes

[@iceeblueburst03]

Edward will always be my favorite character growing up ever since I watched this show when I was a kid! What a chad Edward is with his exploit of getting his passengers to the station with only 1 driving wheel in wet rain.

[@Samueldonovan2007]

Edward pulling the train after breaking his crank pins will always be one of my favorite moments in the show. For me, Thomas was really seasons 1-3, and kind of 4. I really don’t think they ever really reproduced the magic of seasons 1-2 ever again. Season 3 had some good moments, including Henry’s forest, I just think the first 2 seasons had the most incredible stories, music, and character development. Edward being removed is moot to me because he’ll always exist in the Thomas we all know and love :)

[@KnapfordHarbour2]

You’ve might of heard the KZbinr “Unlucky Tug” say this, but, I’m surprised the never made a episode about all the engines asking Edward for help and later that night Gordon and James make fun of Edward and then Edward gets all mad and leaves tidmouth sheds and the other engines get mad Gordon and James so the other engines tell Gordon and James too say sorry but (being their character they are) they are to stubborn and that is how Edward gets moved out of tidmouth sheds.

[@ink_blot25]

That would've been a more depressing sendoff. I thought the whole point of the original Steam Team was that they were a big family and no matter what disagreements they had they always made amends and got back together

[@malayanovoa8804]

Send me link to video

[@thomaspixarmarvelfan]

As I’m watching this video I have just completed all of Edward’s faces from Shapeways for my HO Bachmann model. It feels so cool to be watching this while working on my own models to make them more accurate and appealing. I love your videos and really appreciate your in-depth knowledge of the Thomas series! Thank you for being such a true fan to the Thomas community!

[@jerseyrailbuff4147]

Mattel getting rid of Edward = Family Guy killing Brian... smh

[@metalgear6531]

Does that mean they'll bring him back like seven episodes from now?

[@KnapfordHarbour2]

You spelled Mattel wrong

[@jerseyrailbuff4147]

@@KnapfordHarbour2 oh woops lmao

[@Dillon69]

@@metalgear6531 lol

[@ThomasAndRandomRobloxGames]

@@KnapfordHarbour2 fine that he spelt mattel wrong originally bc mattel deserves all the disrespect lol

[@thomasandthedoctor]

I think the problem is not all about Edward being removed from the steam team. People can counter by saying that he still has minor roles. All that aside the real problem is the fact Mattel chose to remove Edward. It shows that they didn't see Edward as a historically significant character but just a character in general.

[@TheDemocrab]

Mattel: Why the hell do so many older people like our kids show? We should actively try to make them stop following the product. Also Mattel: Why the hell is Thomas' viewership continually on a downward spiral?!?!?!? It's like parents aren't putting the show on for their kids anymore or something

[@VestedUTuber]

I don't think Mattel even thinks on that level. They see the show as nothing but a marketing tool for the merchandise. Remember, Mattel is a toy company, not a media company.

[@TheDemocrab]

@@VestedUTuber Okay so replace "viewership" in the last bit with toy sales, same difference in the end.

[@VestedUTuber]

@@TheDemocrab Except they're not. Mattel's sales figures for vehicle-based toys saw a 22% increase in the third quarter of 2022. They don't break it down by property so it could just be Hot Wheels carrying the category, but Mattel's not going to keep a product line if it doesn't make money. There's also licensing to consider, and it turns out that Bachmann's N-scale Percy is the best platform for HOn30 kitbashing on the market by far. Bachmann's making a lot of money on that, and Mattel's making a lot of royalties on Bachmann's TTTE license. So, yeah. Mattel's putting out a minimum viable (business-wise) TV show to market toys. That's all there is to it. They don't care if the show is low-quality garbage as long as the toy money keeps coming in as a result of it.

[@thunderbrix37]

Because of Edward I come to admire the real life engine he is close to that being the Furness K2. Gotta be one of my mixed traffic engines,

[@sirrliv]

If you're doing rundowns of the models' histories, I'd put in a vote for the narrow gauge engines, especially Rusty. They seem to have undergone the most radical changes over the course of the series, with the original models only seeming to see use in Season 4 and part of Season 5 before new models took their place. Granted, the original models were by far the most kitbashed together, with wheels and running gear often coming from old Triang OO-gauge stock, but the difference in appearance between, say Ssn4 and Ssn7 is striking. And honestly, I found the later models a lot less realistic and more toy-like.

[@baxter22071990]

agreed, you'd have thought they could have rescaled the og faces for the bigger models but nope they all look like they have mumps

[@Je4nO_T]

Edward: *exists* Mattel: let's change Edward with a unique designed loco Also Mattel: creates an engine that looks like a loaf of bread and an engine that looks like an orange toilet paper.

[@matthewdixon8897]

I always have felt people see Edward as the "Black Sheep" of the Sodor. It is the same way the other engines saw him just too old and too weak. Though my favorite is Percy I have always liked Edward he was always very soft spoken and polite.

[@Outslaught]

Thank you, edward Rest in Peace

[@AidenTheAviator]

Also in the episode saved from scrap, Edward is also seen wearing one of Donald and Douglas' faces in one scene.

[@lukechristmas3951]

Even back when I was a kid, I only had one toy of Edward and most other characters had duplicates and that felt wrong to me then and it still does. My favorite episode with Edward from my childhood was Old Iron.

[@TheAutisticCapricorn811]

I knew my most favorite character in the show had a vital essential role from the start back in the days of old. Edward has a certain characteristic the likes of which any train engine character has ever possessed.

[@missmanxee]

Great video on the engine that started it all the one and only Edward both he, Henry and Toby are my top three favorite characters in the show and will always have a special place in my heart 👍💙🚂

[@engineboy53productions15]

Wonderful History Episode! Henry is coming up next!

[@yeoldeseawitch]

if you really think about it, i think edward is quite possibly the best looking engine out there, in that theres no time where he looks off putting or creepy which is unfortunatly the case for some other engines

[@aubyn3290]

Do rusty or henry next. They've probably had the most significant changes.

[@fishpop]

TheUnluckyTug mentioned in his Edward video that he didn't get many episodes about himself cos he's not very flawed, so is hard to write for. All 4 stories of Edward's self-named book (Cows, Bertie's Chase, Saved From Scrap & Old Iron) featured him prominently but the main character was someone else. (Gordon/Henry, Bertie, Trevor & James respectively) The dum-dum writers of the HIT/CGI Eras got around this "bland" personality by retrofitting Edward into an old and fretful (i think there was a better word for that...) character.

[@archiesears776]

Edwards my favorite one

[@cadenthecadburyengine8198]

I really like Edward.

[@cadenthecadburyengine8198]

@Alan Vazquez mattel

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

i love to see a history of either henry, toby or even spin offs of thomas

[@newobanproductions]

Henry should be next. He's my favourite character overall and his rebuilt form's basis is literally the most famous mixed traffic locomotive in the world, that being the 842-strong LMS Stanier "Black Five". It was his basis that saw the retirement of my channel's namesake.

[@MtrayPlays]

I love Edward! He’s the best

[@thetransportationguy7930]

If The Reverend met the head manager Mattel, he’d punch the manager for what he did.

[@chocococolatte3303]

What song did you use? It sounds incredible and it really fits with the beginning scenes!!!!!

[@joshuacastellon7508]

1:16 this is Edward's true smiling/happy face, his other happy faces are either his excited face or laughing face

[@thesteelworksdog8833]

Dude, you can make a model of Edward from Edward's Exploit after the crash!

[@TheBritishBozo]

I'd like to see the narrow gauge engines next!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Happy weekend! 😃

[@Foxing_Around]

The only one that actually matters. Number two is really Number one.

[@peytonsherman3282]

You might as well keep going in numerical order and do Henry next.

[@cash3328]

The uploads are flowing like water

[@techengine64]

Besides Boco Edward is my favourite engine and that’s the reason why...

[@LeaderOfTheTracks]

Edwards literally my favourite character out of the show. Edward should’ve been the main character not Thomas.

[@coenfitzpatrick1091]

Mine too

[@hunnitdolladash]

This is very true! him and Gordon

[@CrystalLakeRailway]

Edward is the BEST!!!!!!!

[@georgebendall7401]

I used to have a Tomy Motorized Edward he came with two troublesome trucks

[@TonyCacc]

History of Henry next! Is there a real reason his shape changed?

[@thiruraj3866]

The legendary awdry character

[@albratgaming2348]

Edward was the basis for Thomas the tank engine... You remove edward and its no longer Thomas and friends... Like the it was supposed to be. Edward is the most important character in the series. Also my favorite. Toby is close second, Then Percy and finally Gordon. Thomas is just after Henry in 6th place. :P

[@thomaspanditfan2435]

Another awesome video. Man, seems like you are the new gen Unlucky tug. (Yeah, I wish I could be like you)

[@mariocar0727]

Ah Edward the determined blue engine,

[@Drockthe3rd]

We should make a museum for all of the models used in TTTE before the switch to CGI.

[@graphtonix6607]

I want to see James and Thomas next.

[@stevenquere8243]

Awesome background music!

[@klipsfilmsmelbourne]

Fans: we want Edward and Henry not Rebecca and nia

[@supergiganprime54]

Mattel:Too bad take it or leave it

[@klipsfilmsmelbourne]

@@supergiganprime54 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrYc41uZsh7Y68 play the scene at 12:44

[@evanclarke5561]

Why couldn't Mattel make Nia and Rebecca into villains?

[@natashacarrizosa3791]

… WHO WOULD EVEN WANT THEM TO TURN ON LIKE Ah WeRe eViL HSHEHAMDJOQQLWK NO WHO WOULD WANT THAT

[@Benthetrainkid]

A coulple months after this video, the Edward model previously at Drayton Manor resurfaced at a Clearwater event, albeit restored with its broken/missing parts replaced and his replica face replaced by one of his screen-used faces

[@Benthetrainkid]

You also forgot to mention Edward's original TVS model is owned by ThomasTankMerch

[@jonathancruz562]

Do Henry and his old shape next

[@Nic_2751]

Well Unlucky Tug says Gordon is the most important but I say Edward is the best

[@Coolman_14_Sid]

I want to hear the history of Percy

[@EvanSeickel]

Literally the BEST character on the show! Great intro for a great character! Also, what early 1900s jam do you have playing in the first clip? It is a bop with a vibe, and I see five others have requested to know the name of said bop.

[@Ace_Tactician]

Do Henry and the history of his models next please.

[@goldthomasplayz1812]

When you said there were series books there was so much flashbacks

[@TheTTTEFan]

Mattel: *REMOVES EDWARD* Me: SO YOU HAVE CHOSEN...... DEATH

[@michaelbrandt2202]

I want to see Henry next please

[@mr.pringles166]

I am glad that The producers of TTTE chose Ringo Starr and George Carlin for the Narrator. Ringo Starr had a good low voice story telling and George Carlin had an Enthusiastic voice for story telling.

[@JackRyCork1]

If you think about it, it’s all James’s fault that Edward left the steam team

[@drattinson]

Really nice video. I only just got back into the TTTE fandom after hearing about the reboot and wanting to revisit the classic era. The history of the models always fascinated me. Out of curiosity, what is the name of the song that you played starting when Edward pulled the carriages? It sounds really familiar but I can't think the name for the life of me.

[@panda1833]

You should do henry next, its only fair to keep going down the line

[@luckyapplemo2256]

you should do gorden as he seems to be a important character in the railway series

[@steamerfan2212]

Well If this is about edward id like to see the real life basis on the story of Edward's exploit

[@mericano-x491]

Can u do sth like this for the other main engines too like thomas James percy and u know those guys

[@TARDIS9]

I’m not saying I like Mattel’s decision to take Edward and Henry out, and replace them with Nia and Rebecca, but I will admit one thing - given how long the franchise has been running for, I’m frankly surprised none of the major characters had been officially written out of the series until S21!

[@ThatOneYorkshire-Yorkie]

Gordon: I can't do it I can't do it Edward: We will do it we will do it

[@LittleBlueTrain67]

No matter what, Awdry’s characters will always matter to me! Edward is no exception!

[@kennethjoseph9309]

Shouldn't Edward be K2 Larger Seagull? If he has different parts than what class is he suppose to be?

[@wolfthegreat87]

I'd love to see a video on Toby next.

[@trackmasteracloseshaveduck]

you should do james next

[@edwardo6834]

That’s my name since childhood

[@thomasmaster2789]

Can you do a video explaining why the adventures of thomas movie was canceled?

[@justthereed5593]

Me, someone who watched the originals as a kid and never liked the cgi and hasn’t been in touch with recent seasons: what the fuck they removed Edward? He was my favourite character.

[@timostudios]

Could you do henry next

[@jacobtatana3826]

If your going in order then Henry is next..right?

[@miloseal25]

Train boy will u do James and the trouble with trees as a story please

[@dillenjustice1008]

I would love to see Percy, James and Thomas

[@JangoF12b]

What about an episode on Spencer? I don't really recall him from the books all too much, but I do remember that he's based on the Silver Link, and had a pretty okay entrance episode along side quite a few other good episodes.

[@lightbulbproductions502]

Do Henry next

[@Cubikat]

wow one of my faveort episodes

[@lonelysignalbox]

Need that super rescue true story from you

[@davidjones341]

Edward's siderod fly and tears his whole side. Edward tis but a scratch

[@Animemen1234]

Percy next plz then James

[@evanclarke5561]

One night at Tidmouth sheds, all the engines were sad. Toby was moving to Vicarstown to join Edward. "We certainly will miss you," said Percy. "We're sorry you're getting put in the shade. Due to this and because you're a hard worker, there'll be more stone trains on the Ffarquhar branch for me and Percy to sort out," Thomas agreed. "And I'm sorry I called both you and Henrietta dirty objects. Please forgive me," added James. "I should've never called you an old timer either. You really got me out of a jam when I stalled with the express," Gordon said. "Just remember you're always welcome here whenever you're not too busy," Henry finished. And they all chuckled.

[@dshaynietheawesome]

Was this video made before the perspex model was acquired by thomastankmerch?

[@Bigmac2199_h]

Henry next please