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]

😮

[@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

[@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

[@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”

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!"

[@PurpleTrainPictures]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!"

[@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.

[@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)

[@SodorCentral_]

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

[@Gingervitus126]

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

[@jku9936]

"AAAAA-"

[@rspbgaming8147]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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

[@Avery_Productions]

2:51 Donald and Douglas’ voices are perfect 🤩

[@Nic_2751]

That’s cause it IS Joe Mills

[@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

[@MCstudio1274]

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

[@Planetkid32]

LETS GO!!! SCOTLAND!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

FOR SCOTLAND!!!

[@Anchovistic]

SCOTLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN FORRRRRRRRREVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@jordandorsett3106]

SCOTLAND FOREVER!!!!!!

[@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

[@brenlc1412]

Thomas is the cheeky one, James is vain but lots of fun, Percy pulls the mail, and Emily? She’s the girl. So what are you two supposed to be? Donald and Douglas: WE’RE SCOTTISH!

[@goimei]

Rpm! Get in gear!!

[@ajhftw]

😂 I understand that reference!

[@mack_r-s]

@@goimei Do they also stand together?

[@jmredguppy2799]

Damn I made the same joke but I only did the *”IM SCOTTISH.”* Bravo man you did it better :) XD

[@NitroIndigo]

@@brenlc1412 Nice touch referencing the Engine Roll-Call.

[@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

[@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?

[@nickmohammadi454]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@modelrailfan37]

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

[@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 :)

[@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. 👍

[@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!

[@warsthemarvel8608]

12:38 Probably firing that constable in the most devious 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.

[@JonathanAsiamah]

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

[@zephyrmaster9965]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@TheUpsidedownHead]

SCCOOTTTLLAAANNNDDD FOREVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@BlooMonkiMan]

FREEEEEDOOOOOOOOM

[@Firesaur-ut9hy]

OOHH THEY'RE GONNA HAVE TO WIELD YOU BACK TOGETHER. *IN THE STEAMWORKS!*

[@simple_spud7613]

What makes me a good Goods Engine? If I were a bad Goods Engine, I WOULDN'T BE SITTIN' HERE DISCUSSIN' IT WITH YA NOW, WOULD I?!

[@Firesaur-ut9hy]

@@simple_spud7613 LEEEEETS DO EEEEEEET! *barges out of the shed and knocks some troublesome trucks over* NOT ONE OF YEW SCRAPHEADS 'RE GONNA SURVIVE THIS!

[@iammaybeabro4598]

LOTTA GOOD THAT EXPRESS BUILD DID YA, WE'RE MIXED-TRAFFIC!

[@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!

[@amitysluzara2022]

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

[@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

[@mrobertjohnstoneboyce2084]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@tommytrainsbauerawesome9082]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@JimmyPonk]

Donald and Douglas are underrated

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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

[@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 😀.

[@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!

[@Bottle30]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Nic_2751]

Well I’ll be damned it WAS the Caledonian twins after all! Ok I did NOT see Joe Mills himself actually reprising the role of Douglas here, that genuinely caught me off guard. But it’s all the more reason these character retrospectives are so enjoyable when they go the extra mile.

[@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!

[@drexlerjames2263]

This was so insightful on two characters that, previously, I hadn't paid much attention to in the series. But I love this. Fun Fact: I actually did write a story years ago as a child about Donald and Douglas, where Donald was better with passenger trains and Douglas was better with goods trains, and they switched roles for a day to see how hard the other twin's job was.

[@HoennMaster]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! (:

[@ScottMalkinsonisW]

Donald and Douglas are here! Those two are amazing!

[@oldsquarewheelsstudios33]

Once I found out that Douglas was voiced by his Official VA from the show, I was Like “I Knew that Voice sounded familiar.” But in all seriousness great job on the video, this is Probably one of the best Installments of Sodor’s finest.

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

1:51 Nice Lowham reference

[@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.