The Red Engine (13+)

[@demonofnowhere]

* Greetings, just wanted to say something. * Johnson uses they/them or it/its pronouns, they do NOT use he/him pronouns. * All comments that refer to them with he/him will not be responded to. * Thank you!

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

Just wondering, why the it/its? seems an unusual character choice to me, is there a reason behind that? I do like the idea of having more non binary characters, though. I'm very much one of the people who supports non binary Rusty as a headcannon.

[@demonofnowhere]

* @@bow-tiedengineer4453 i use it/its myself, and i thought it would be fitting for johnson, that's all =D

[@bluebellsfan8704]

@@demonofnowhere Hey Chara I have a question. Why do you upload once a month?

[@The_LBSC_thomas]

Yoooo that's epic I love the inclusion of gender neutral pronouns

[@demonofnowhere]

* @@bluebellsfan8704 because it means i get the motivation to do so once a month and don't burn myself out =D

[@pepsijuan666]

Jhonson: "i will be fine..." yup, something bad is going to happen

[@jaedenlyons]

I feel like Regaby is involved in this

[@bluebellsfan8704]

I sense A murder. That regaby might kill them. That it is going to have a tragic death. A train crash, a fire. But I feel they are gonna have a tragic ending.

[@pepsijuan666]

@@bluebellsfan8704 Regaby: you gonna have a bad time

[@bluebellsfan8704]

@@pepsijuan666 I like Johnson. I hope nothing is gonna happen to them.

[@bluebellsfan8704]

@@pepsijuan666 Johnson: what do you mean, Regaby?

[@TankEngine97]

I enjoyed this. Hope we get to see Johnson again. I knew Regaby was a jerk but he certainly does have a way of getting what he wants.

[@bluebellsfan8704]

I hope so too. It is a good character

[@thecoffeeman9741]

agreed

[@katies6426]

And very relatable.

[@gamie99]

A fantastic video! Johnson is such a pure soul and I love them to death. The references to Edward's Day Out is also a nice touch!

[@LMS5935]

This is somewhat of a prequel to Edwards Day Out

[@jintyno.13tankengineoffrai34]

And The Sad Story Of Henry.

[@loserbenny5877]

Why is Johnson reffered to as "them"?

[@LMS5935]

@@loserbenny5877 because they identify as such and why not technically locomotives don't have genders there is no physical difference between a female locomotive in a male locomotive besides the face and voice

[@LMS5935]

@@jintyno.13tankengineoffrai34 not really it happens after sad story of Henry

[@ClassicPatty]

Johnson feels like they should be part of the RWS honestly. The way you made them interact with engines from the RWS felt really natural

[@smilyboi9847]

Perhaps they was the red engine which tried to push Henry out of the tunnel when he refused to come out because of the rain

[@jaanshersaeed4541]

@@smilyboi9847They were

[@apgirl7454]

12:48 man that exchange between johnson and regaby had me cracked up XD very good writing

[@Floored_boards]

“It feels fine” *REGABY DID NOT LIKE THAT*

[@princessmuffins1994]

ooooo i got the chills!! you did such a good job on this chara! - Johnson's an angel i love it

[@demonofnowhere]

* sdfhkdsgfksjdbh thank you muff that's really kind of you!!!

[@techcraft869]

A sequel series focusing on Regaby, Gordon, and Henry would be amazing

[@jaedenlyons]

@Tech Craft yes, especially Regaby in my opinion, there isn’t much backstory to him aside from being a rude LNER B17 Prototype who manipulated Alfred or 98462 in being rude and also had the mindset to be at the top of the ranks on the North Western Railway, my main wonder is what happened to him in between the time of being sent away off the NWR, And the small clip of him in the disuse yard on the Railway of Nowhere episode “The Legend”. We’ll just have to hope and see.

[@TweetsieRailroader]

Lucina, every story you write… It has weight to it, and that’s what I love about them. Johnson is such a intriguing and wonderful character, and I can’t wait to see what more they’ve got in store for them!

[@Ethans_Express]

Top notch as always! I’m really interested to see what exactly 87546’s plan was and what happened to dig him such a deep hole. Johnson’s anxiety at the end is interesting as well. There’s plenty of hanging threads that seem to be warranting their own stories, and I’m excited to see what you do with them! Cheers!

[@Pogle]

your stories are fucking incredible dude. it’s an absolute joy to watch each instalment.

[@leatherbootlace]

This was a really great, Chara! There's things I like and dislike about it, but I think you've really played well with telling stories so early in the railway's history. Of course, the real stand-out here has to be Johnson. For what they're meant to be in the larger scope of the Railway Series as "The Red Engine", I think what you've done with Johnson is great. They stand out from the cast as being the only 'normal' engine, content with just doing their work, and I think it's interesting to explore what is easily the closest thing to how a real engine is to the rest of Sodor's characters. That said, there's something I love with how all the other engines know them simply for just doing their work when Johnson has a lot more going on in their inner monologue, and you've really sold it well with how you told it visually - I think there's a pun about a One Track Mind just waiting to happen. They seem to hold a lot of value to the thought of themself being a Really Useful Engine and doing a good job, and I have a feeling that that might hold a lot of story-telling weight down the road. All the other characters in this story are great, and I really enjoyed seeing how things were in the days when Henry was stuck in the tunnel. It's a short period for history, but I think it's something that bears a lot of potential for how it's handled. But there's a problem I have with the story, if only for it's place in the broader sense of your universe, and it begins and ends with Regaby (and partially Gordon but considering he's basically a plot device in the story let's just stick with Regaby). I feel like Regaby's limited by what he can do narratively at this moment in time. He can't be anything more than an asshole to the other engines because he gets sent away for threatening to harm Thomas in "Ripping Up History", but he can't do anything worse than that otherwise it'd ruin "Ripping Up History." And so we come to Gordon... If the incident between Alfred and Gordon is what sets up the events of "Ripping Up History", which I'm inclined to believe, it really needed to be shown. It's essentially the inciting incident to why The Fat Controller catches on to what Alfred and Regaby have been up to, and it's essentially glossed over in this story. If it's that important, it needs to be shown it to the audience, don't just tell them about it. In essence, my problem with this story lies only in it's connection to Ripping Up History because it doesn't really connect to well as a narrative. That being said, I still really love it! It's fun to see the characters interact with each other and it's very heart-warming with how Johnson gets a chance to prove themself. Thomas and Edward are as perfect as can be in their places, Alfred's got the right amount of grey for his role as a secondary antagonist, and Regaby is absolutely perfect for a villain you just love to hate on. You've shown great skill when it comes to writing these stories, and I cannot wait to see what comes next, be it here on Sodor or Railway of Nowhere!

[@demonofnowhere]

* i understand where you're coming from, and don't really blame you of course, but in my eyes this is johnson's story, not 87546's * 87546 has more in-store, this story is just really the beginning of things with him, as johnson was the main vocal point * i wanted to imply that, yes, the gordon incident was what caused the fat director to get on their case, but i didn't want to take too much focus away from johnson * it's an important moment, sure, but johnson's plot takes priority for a few reasons that will be explained further down the line * thanks for the comments and interest all the same haha

[@leatherbootlace]

@@demonofnowhere Fair enough, I suppose I might have been caught up in where this story stood in the larger narrative. It's really good all the same, and I can't wait to see what's next for Johnson! They're up shaping to be an interesting character, and I'm intrigued to see how they'd interact with some of the other engines of the early NWR.

[@jaedenlyons]

@@demonofnowhere is there going to be a story for 87546 / Regaby? Like a series with him as the main focused character? Only curious

[@bluebellsfan8704]

This was amazing! I loved the characteristic you gave Johnson. I'm glad we got to see a episode with them in it! Worth the wait! This was beautiful! Amazing work! I like them (Johnson). But what was the white void for? Congratulations on 7K btw

[@LMS5935]

Agreed

[@Planetkid32]

I watched this 3 times because of how much I enjoyed this. It’s nice to see the second red engine get some more love (I am one of the people who believe there were 2 red engines before James).

[@evelynjiles29]

I’m happy Johnson is agender, there’s something about The Red Engine that fascinates me. I’m glad we were able to establish previous plotppoints here and the new facpack for Regaby is very... ominous. It’s also very strange where Johnson likes to wander off to, it’s thoughts. I wonder where we’ll cross paths next time

[@fishpop]

"It" sounds rather impersonal as a pronoun. :(

[@E2ForLife]

I think he's name is lane

[@TramEngineStudios]

The thing that i love about your content is that you are so good with character building and creating this world that has that sense of realism hidden within. Amazing job man!

[@nematoadx816]

I love this! I have to ask though, is Johnson non-binary? Just realised while watching they were given no terms.

[@demonofnowhere]

* johnson is agender, so yes lol

[@narrowgauge9717]

This has easily become my favourite take on the Red Engine. Really love what you did with them in this story.

[@VicarstownProductions]

Now this is a fine piece of work! Nice work Luci :))

[@nwrstories8701]

Simply put this was brilliant. I want more.

[@deakonswatta297]

Well I’m quite proud to see Johnson did it’s best to save regaby and the express

[@mattapacka54]

This is just wonderful! The character interactions, the development and a really unique take on the red engine! Really love the use of a modified express theme for them, helps make it even more special! Keep up the good work!

[@therailwayseries1fan460]

This vid was better than expected and Ur version of the red engine is honestly really interesting.It was a joy watching this keep up the good work :)

[@therailwayseries1fan460]

I’m to to sure why interesting and it are highlighted :|

[@Reading3412Studios]

@@therailwayseries1fan460 you forgot to put a space between the period mark and the I

[@therailwayseries1fan460]

@@Reading3412Studios oh ok thx :)

[@CraneProductions27]

Now that was quite an epic video. Those two big blue meanies were something, but Regaby looks like a real nasty piece of work. Johnson looks like a character that shows a lot of promise :) . Congratulations on reaching 7K subscribers :) .

[@Gamerguy826]

I'm surprised Alfred was so tame by comparison.

[@HazelofStarfleet]

Love this! The music is amazing and Johnson is already becoming a favorite character!

[@knapfordstudios5755]

Johnson seems like a nice lad to talk to.

[@vicarstownsymphonies1661]

I Love How T1E2H3 has 98462 as the instigator, with 97546 as the posse, while Chara has the opposite. Honestly, I love this take more.

[@FlyingFoxandBambi4475]

I really love your take on 87546,I think it might be the best AU for him,in my opinion.

[@patrickwebb7311]

Excellent work Chara. I love the camerawork involved, and the story. They all blended excellently together.

[@NorrambyStudios]

Brilliant work! I really enjoy the enthusiastic voice work, it brings all the characters to life. I hope to see more of this story soon, as I am really happy to see The Red Engine get a spotlight, and I love what you did with them, as well. Shy but very kind is the personality I would go for with the character arc of The Red Engine. Your music taste is also fantastic. Again, it gives the video life. This is my first impression of your channel, and all I can say is, I subscribed and turned on the notification bell. Amazing story, amazing voices, amazing music, I rate this video 10/10. Thanks for this video, and I wish you well. Cheers! :)

[@landonmarlin6116]

Am I the only one who can't help but replay the express Rescue montage over and over again?

[@-LLAMA-]

Alright, this will be good. Can’t wait to see it. Congrats on reaching 7,000 Subscribers

[@LMS5935]

Deserves way more than 7,000 subscribers

[@-LLAMA-]

@@LMS5935 Agreed

[@alfa1134]

Man, this was well worth the wait! I especially like Johnson's debut, as well as their custom theme. I don't know if it was intentional or not, but couldn't help but feel tense with anticipation considering that 87546 was involved, and that last post-credits scene that he was in hinted that something malicious was cooking in his smokebox. Keep up the amazing work!

[@josevelez4468]

I hate 87546 he's so mean and rude

[@bvega3903]

Congrats on 7 millions subscribers.

[@ivohughadventures676]

this might be better than T1E2H3's series.

[@acl250productions2]

It is

[@Thebreakingbadthomasfan23]

It is his videos are way better in my opinion

[@thatyellowj50tankengine20]

I like both series

[@Thebreakingbadthomasfan23]

@@thatyellowj50tankengine20 what I mean it’s because sure he was the Person that made Alford Alford big for some reason but it’s just not that good because Mr. pervert ruined it

[@Thebreakingbadthomasfan23]

@@thatyellowj50tankengine20 with his crappy videos God I’m Glad that guy is gone

[@That1LucaGuy]

I love your storytelling as I am immersed in each one that you show! The characters are understandable in their actions and you really get the audience thinking at some points.

[@OptimusPrime2471]

Excellent Story all around Johnson sure taught 87546 a lesson of working hard no matter the work I think 87546 or Regaby will have some personal choice words to the others whatever he will say to Johnson I think it wont be polite

[@oliverthebrblack5330]

Amazing! Also when I saw 87546 in this I laughed at his face

[@yfr7759]

I love Johnson now! Your story here is very fascinating!

[@traindude456]

That music that’s playing when Johnson is pulling 87546 and the express? Where can I find it and what is it called?

[@blueythomas1268]

I think it’s by Sudrian Afro. It’s called “Fossil Falls” from Super Mario Odyssey. No need to thank me. 😉

[@creativemaster5876]

This is one of the best fan videos I’ve seen in years.

[@DTChapman1]

I think you should give 87546 an eye twitch facial feature. I can only imagine it's the only face he would have in the last half of this.

[@bluebellsfan8704]

Yes! In 3 days we're gonna have a story about them! I can't wait! I'm so so excited!

[@LMS5935]

24-hours now

[@bluebellsfan8704]

@@LMS5935 yeah! Still I can't wait!

[@LMS5935]

@@bluebellsfan8704 well the wait is certainly worth it 4th time today

[@bluebellsfan8704]

@@LMS5935 indeed

[@bluebellsfan8704]

@@LMS5935 it's funny. We saw each other on 3 or 4 premieres and live streams

[@ValveGearVyce]

Prepare for trouble.... I am here now Chara and my God I've been waiting! *Spams like button*

[@scottishtwinstudios]

My word, now THIS was excellent. I just love how you handle Johnson, it just feels so.. right. Cheers, and keep up the good work.

[@Charger_84]

BROOOO THE UNDERTALE MUSIC AT THE END MAKES IT 10X BETTER!!!

[@fishpop]

The music that plays as Johnson pulls Regaby and The Express was interesting. A mix of Gordon's original and HIT era theme with some Mario music mixed in aswell.

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

THIS WAS A WORK OF FLUFFING ART!!!! but do you mind if I recreated the scene of Johnson pulling the express in physical model form? I will credit you, I'm just inspired -w-

[@demonofnowhere]

* sorry, i really appreciate the thought but full scene remakes are a bit too much for me * very kind of you though, thank you so much =D

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

@@demonofnowhere I Understand, But what about just a model or Johnson? Or is that still too much? I don't know I wanna do something :^

[@demonofnowhere]

* @@funtimestationstudios3680 a model’s fine! i just draw the line at video remakes, models and all that sort of thing is more than welcome lol

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

@@demonofnowhere Thanks! and you will be credited!

[@funtimestationstudios3680]

@@demonofnowhere So Johnson may have a different tender than in the video as the coupling systems wont work with the fowler tender that I have, hope thats alright!

[@sonicspeedster2684]

I can’t help but notice every Undertale music throughout this video

[@fishpop]

Well that was a pretty neat story. At least SOMEONE is making stories about The Red Engine. Don't some people call Them Eagle? Or am i thinking of someone else? That void Johnson goes to is worrying... Are They alright, psychologically?

[@karenfan010]

how can 87546 be a b17? his class wasn’t around in 1923.

[@JackIGuessIDK]

I think the engine that Audrey encountered in the yard was Regaby

[@jaedenlyons]

It is

[@toymaxprime]

Wow THAT WAS AWSOME I mean like whoa that was awesome I feel like I don't have the words to describe this

[@KiShonRasmussen-wj3ie]

One of my favorite Thomas the train fan series I hope Johnson meets with Audrey at some point

[@Alarcj7]

15:20 this scene makes me happy and sad at the same time.

[@croshdeighnproductionswild8002]

Rewatching this I deadass thought Regaby was about to say "quiet engines piss me off"

[@TheCreativeType]

“Don’t you daydream all of the time?” “That’s different!” Boi, that is not-

[@user-ci8xr9sd1y]

Well I never thought I would hear Super Mario Odyssey music in a Thomas episode

[@BMan100]

....I was sort of like.. "wait a minute... the Red engine?.....*LE GASP!!*"....okay... Subbing now....

[@MelonRWM]

Demon! i love the undertale waterfall music and all the other undertale music!

[@666Mandom]

Regaby looks high as a freakin kite.

[@tissuepaper1995]

When thomas shunted Reagby into the shed they made a grampus refrence from munitions

[@jaedenlyons]

But that face 87546 gave Thomas was so FUNNY!!

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

I can’t believe it’s been over 7 months since they were introduced

[@stationmasterfelix2037]

Hello DemonOfNowhere, ive been in the mode to create some stuff, and i was thinking if i could try to recreate this, would that be ok with you?

[@JRG115M]

Got some nice jazz music.

[@nwrstudios8660]

this was amazing you did an amazing job with this

[@thecoffeeman9741]

Absolutley fabulous faces for it. if I could rename Johnston. I would name it "Wilson"

[@ruvzyat3714]

Can I know the song that you used when Johnson helped regaby with the train

[@Hercules658]

i friend of mine recomended this to me and i said i wasnt interested.now watching this,i know not watching this sooner was a big mistake

[@challenger8448]

this is so amazing my eyes blew up from amazingness

[@queenelizabethfanstudies8871]

this is amazing I like Johnson keep up the good work

[@DevonLMS]

This was a awesome episode great work chap 👍😀

[@mrsodor7106]

No one: That one guy: poor james

[@ElectricGlaceon]

Not trying to be selfish or rude but will Johnson be private or released? Also great work on this I loved it

[@demonofnowhere]

* afraid not, as thejonateers doesn't allow for reskins to be distributed

[@ElectricGlaceon]

@@demonofnowhere ok thank you for letting me know also where did you get that version of Gordon's theme when Johnson pulled 87546 and the wildnorwester

[@demonofnowhere]

* @@ElectricGlaceon sudrian afro made it!

[@ElectricGlaceon]

@@demonofnowhere ok thank you

[@jaedenlyons]

@@demonofnowhere that’s an incredible theme for Johnson, I bet it’s proud of it

[@ABellEngine]

You have very amazing takes on a lot of characters, and Johnson is no exception. You made them a very great character.

[@ruvzyat3714]

@blue bells fan do you know the song that plays when Johnson helped regaby

[@S160Productions]

Where did you get the model of Regaby?

[@ReviCat]

I don't think Johnson's alright. 87546 and Alfred comeback scene 87546 is going insane

[@DOTD7382]

I just love these models

[@peterrosenquist]

What does the white space mean for Johnson if I may ask?

[@alexfaulkner6275]

The music hits right in the feels, the story is great as always and the voices fit the characters very well.

[@joekennedy3493]

This story was fantastic great work!

[@MugShotty]

What a spectacular video it was simple delightful but i have question why was johnson in that void in video?

[@MugShotty]

Sorry for misconnected word sentence

[@ethan4life732]

The most important Question on my mind: Does Johnson carry around a .44 Magnum, or do you think they pack a Glock 19? or are they the type of Engine to just shank someone?

[@spumatei]

Is Regaby a BR Standard class 5? Or is he a hybrid of some kind?

[@demonofnowhere]

* he's an LNER B17, albeit a very early prototype

[@spumatei]

@@demonofnowhere oh ok

[@jaedenlyons]

@@demonofnowhere no wonder Regaby has so much conceit and arrogance then!

[@knownbboy1129]

Who wrote the music for when Johnson pulled rigabee and where can I find it? 😲😲😲

[@coreyshulerjr2864]

Sudrian Afro Music or (S.A Music).

[@coreyshulerjr2864]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqLLYqyknL-eppY

[@knownbboy1129]

@@coreyshulerjr2864 Thanks

[@jaedenlyons]

*Regaby

[@Old_Known29]

Question, so is the big station in these videos, Tidmouth or Vicarstown?

[@demonofnowhere]

* like in the RWS, vicarstown is the big station until 1925 when it was moved to tidmouth

[@Nightmare_52]

splendid work, absolutely wonderful

[@thomasrstudios1701]

Where did you got this music at 4:12 also great job on this

[@mymo5188]

Such a nice stories

[@engineerskalinera]

Regaby appeas to be suffering from the Dunning-Kruger effect.

[@thomasnumber1609]

Alfred should let the other engines know that he's not like Regaby.

[@jaedenlyons]

He should.

[@pjxhenshin3980]

whats the music that gets used once johnson starts pulling regaby

[@harryharris6178]

Now Alfred and regaby are now called 98462 and 87546.

[@banjoshmanjo8088]

9:58 I thought Regaby was going to say “Quiet Engines piss me off” in reference to Deltarune, and also music from Deltarune was playing in the background.

[@demonofnowhere]

* haha fairly sure one of the drafts did make the reference! * removed it though because language =p

[@niallotoole6893]

Great job and excellent OC who has been created using the lore of the books and I suppose your “transgenderness” that you talked about in a few of your posts

[@christopherpurakal8741]

Is there anywhere we can hear the soundtrack to this video??

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

Good Work With The Video.

[@GreenbrookValleyLines]

will there be more stories on this interesting engine?