When Gordon got retired from the express, he should’ve went back to the Sheds next to Edward and Edward said “so how does it feel to be such an old engine?” Gordon says nothing and smiles, frowns, and apologizes for all the years of putting him down. Edward accepts his apology. Both sit and reminiscent of the old days.
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
I like to think that happened off-page
@saintsheepy66825 ай бұрын
Makes me wish Christopher put that as the last story in the last Railway Series book.
@huntergauld59235 ай бұрын
Thinking about a scene like that makes me almost cry 🥹
@jalenjackson7405 ай бұрын
If only this would be amazing to see
@22Tesla2 ай бұрын
That would have been a sweet way to show Gordon's full arc from the newest thing in express passenger service to humbly bowing out as an old man, and Edward is there waiting for him to join his side.
@AndriuV25 ай бұрын
*I just realized that Season 1 is now turning 4️⃣0️⃣ years old!* *(1984-2024)*
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
That's why he did a Sodor's Finest on the first character ever created
@Thomasmemoryscentral5 ай бұрын
Other things turning 40: 1. Twisted Sister’s We’re Not Gonna Take It 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3. Van Halens 1984 album 4. Usagi Yojimbo
@s.p.d.magentaranger18225 ай бұрын
Also Transformers.
@connerhills56655 ай бұрын
@@Thomasmemoryscentral Not to mention Pentrex, the finest in railroad entertainment... ;)
@CaptainCat1015 ай бұрын
Neat
@LegendaryCaptain5 ай бұрын
"You thought this was Thomas but it was me Edward, again" time to watch what will be a masterpiece. going to edit my thoughts after I watch this.
@selinapersaud76295 ай бұрын
I don’t think there is any way in hell that he’ll ever touch Thomas. Lol I feel like he dislikes him far too much to deserve this kind of honor.
@mrconagher5 ай бұрын
@@selinapersaud7629i dont think he hates thomas, he probably doesnt wanna do a sodors finest with him cause he thinks its a massive task to take on, as he stated in the henry sodors finest
@LBSC_715 ай бұрын
Ok dio
@truckercowboyed26385 ай бұрын
It was Edward all along....!!!
@karenfan0105 ай бұрын
@@selinapersaud7629 actually if you look at his sodors finest cover list thomas is on it meaning he’ll eventually have to give him his own sodors finest.
@sappymy5 ай бұрын
Thomas 0 Sodor finest Edward 2 Sodor finest
@user-me2bv1wd3v5 ай бұрын
Edward is js better
@allison1224775 ай бұрын
@@user-me2bv1wd3v true true
@buddy05715 ай бұрын
Goat things
@nicholasstanton95753 ай бұрын
We need Thomas to have one, and maybe an MVP.
@IsleofPigsStudios5 сағат бұрын
@@nicholasstanton9575He got an MVP alright. 11 Seasons in, he finally got one.
@MegaKrayZay5 ай бұрын
Edward: What you need is a Deputation. Percy: Edward says we need a Depot Station! Bruh
@MarckbryanBalang4 ай бұрын
That part made me laugh a little 😂
@joshuaW56216 күн бұрын
The fact that people have a problem with Percy mispronouncing words in season 6 when this has been going on since season 2 is so mind boggling to me.
@comicfan13245 ай бұрын
Honestly, although Wilbert Awdry deserves most of the praise, (as he is the storyteller and writer of these books,) can we give a shout out to Christopher and Margaret? If Christopher wasn’t so willing to ask questions, or if Margaret didn’t push her husband to seek out a publisher for these stories, we probably would’ve never gotten the Railway Series nor the television series.
@Thomasmemoryscentral5 ай бұрын
In a weird way, Christopher’s measles is a blessing for him to ask his father for stories and that lead to him creating the plots for engines that became the railway series
@comicfan13245 ай бұрын
@@Thomasmemoryscentral Agreed. If Christopher didn’t question things like “why is that engines sad?“ and just took it at face value that it was just a picture we would’ve never had the story of Edward the blue engine
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
@@Thomasmemoryscentral Christopher getting measles was a blessing in disguise
@Tugsboi475 ай бұрын
This comment makes me tear up and think of the current state of the show back in the Brenner era ttte was one of the most popular shows and now it's a cash grab
@legoboy71075 ай бұрын
Yeah. Imagine if Christopher had never asked "Why is that engine sad?" What a different place we'd be in.
@danielparra66725 ай бұрын
I wasn’t expecting a remake on Edward but I’m not complaining. I really like the character Edward. Hope in the future soon, you will do a remake on Gordon too
@rainierbagatsing10735 ай бұрын
I wasn't expecting a remake of Edward to, but the good thing is we get to see what version on what's his favorite version of Edward RWS, Model, or CGI
@user-ur5lv9el4s5 ай бұрын
I wasn't expecting a remake of the history of Edward too, but I wish that The Unlucky Tug could do a remake of The history of Gordon.
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
Same here.
@cheukyinglau80115 ай бұрын
Me too!
@JAdg75oo005 ай бұрын
I actually felt like the original was too short so I had a hunch he would dable with this eventually 😄🚂
@supermariof05215 ай бұрын
TUG: What does Edward have against cranes? EDWARD: BECAUSE CRANES KILLED MY GRANDMA, OKAY?!
@brendanhanley27415 ай бұрын
BECAUSE A CRANE KILLED ALBERT, OKAY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@supermariof05215 ай бұрын
@@brendanhanley2741 LOL
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
@@brendanhanley2741BECAUSE A CRANE TRIED TO KILL ME, OKAY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@NitroIndigo5 ай бұрын
"BIG MICKEY!"
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
As someone who recently lost his grandma, this meme hits differently for me at this time.
@FabuVinny5 ай бұрын
A protagonist doesn't need their own character arc if they have an impact on the characters around them. Edward's great. It just takes time for everyone to realise it.
@supermariof05215 ай бұрын
You know what would've been nice? What if "Edward The Very Useful Engine" went like this. Edward begins clanking after helping Gordon, and while Gordon is greatful, he's worried that Edward could actually be breaking down and possibly be sent for scrap, and Gordon doesn't want that to happen since he's come to really respect him. Gordon goes to see Edward at the works, and Edward assures him that he just needed repairs, and Gordon apologizes for all the times he was rude to him in the past. Then when Gordon sees Duck stuck on his hill, Gordon decides to honor Edward by being Duck's back engine. But the rails were very slippery and just when all hope is lost, Edward arrives to help Gordon and as Edward chants "We can it! We can do it! We can do it!", Gordon chants "We WILL do it! We WILL do it! We WILL do it!" as a sorta nod to "Edward and Gordon".
@dylanlyles94535 ай бұрын
That would be way better!
@supermariof05215 ай бұрын
@@dylanlyles9453 IKR?
@jordenfilmz5 ай бұрын
So much better!!!
@supermariof05215 ай бұрын
@@jordenfilmz IKR?
@jordenfilmz5 ай бұрын
@@supermariof0521 Yes, I also had another idea for a story, and that's "Saving Edward". Instead of it being an Edward mopes around and thinks he'll be scrapped all because he's clanking and wheezing story, I instead turned it around. I would make it a Bill and Ben story, instead of Edward thinking he'll be scrapped, they would think that he would be scrapped over mishearing Edward himself, like Edward would be talking to Topham or something and they mishear him. They would worry but try their best to make sure Edward doesn't get the cutter's torch, which would lead into them getting into an accident and Edward coming to their rescue. Edward asks them why they were acting weird and Bill and Ben fess up, only for Edward to laugh and tell them what he really said. Only for them to be silly for thinking something of the sort and to argue with each other at the end for their own doings. Now, I know this sounds like "Percy's Big Mistake", but I feel this would be more appropriate for Bill and Ben's character because they're both young and naive. Yeah, I know Edward would be sidelined but at least he wouldn't be out of character.
@harold53375 ай бұрын
Edward is the glue that holds everything together. He may be quiet and appear not very often, but he doesn’t need to. He is the Merlin or Obi Wan of the line, the wise old man whom knows best. Edward is a fan favourite, for a great reason. One of my favourites
@Woodenrailwayoliver204 ай бұрын
Edward was a more prominent main character than Toby and Duck in the classic series. But he was unfortunately not as prominent as Henry, Gordon, Percy, James and Thomas.
@thegermanofsodor5 ай бұрын
You have no idea how big the smile on my face was when Nothing Can Stop Us Now played during Exploit's climax I had never imaged that song working so well for that scene, but given the whole moral for Little Engine That Could it just works too well! Massive props to Isaiah for the fantastic score!
@ShukakuTheCrazy15 ай бұрын
I fully agree. I did a double take. The best rendition of the little engine that could. I could listen to just the musical score with no dialog all day
@TheTrueRealTre5 ай бұрын
I took a double take and was like "NO WAYY" the song was so fitting
@ShukakuTheCrazy15 ай бұрын
@ethanschmid4104 I'll be a fan until I die. It's so good! I even found a copy on vhs at a garage sale a few years ago. Picked that up asap.
@primrosevale19955 ай бұрын
I really hope Isiah uploads that song somewhere.
@ShukakuTheCrazy15 ай бұрын
@@primrosevale1995 who
@ChiknNuggs_EditZ5 ай бұрын
"Babe wake up, a new Sodors Finest just dropped"
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
OK honey
@SmudgerStudiosYT5 ай бұрын
Bro I was so happy when it dropped
@aaronthekidofficial99125 ай бұрын
MOM! DAD! CAN I WATCH THE NEW SODOR'S FINEST??? iT'S ABOUT EDWARD AGAIN!
@dripthanos70683 ай бұрын
@@aaronthekidofficial9912 NOT WITHOUT US KID IM BRINGING HOTDOGS
@aaronthekidofficial99123 ай бұрын
WOOOOO!!! I'M GONNA INVITE MY FRIENDS!
@thenvpshow76275 ай бұрын
Edward represents everything so real about the island of Sodor. The embodiment of never giving up no matter what is being thrown at you!
@shinobipizza5 ай бұрын
I still firmly believe that in Edward Strikes Out, "Edward" is actually James. The Fat Contoller caught James messing up for the last time, and finally painted him blue. Still pissy, he decided to ruin Edward's name when Rocky came around.
@randomnessetc56005 ай бұрын
For the umpteenth time, ignoring Edward being OUC, how is the story by itself?
@fruitloops20585 ай бұрын
@@randomnessetc5600 Mid but you can't ignore the OOC when the story relies on it
@DRMF75 ай бұрын
@@randomnessetc5600the story is good. It feels like something that could happen in the RWS with a little bit of better writing. The only thing that ruins the story is the character leading it.
@randomnessetc56005 ай бұрын
@@DRMF7 I keep saying that James was originally supposed to be the lead character but his model broke down and they couldn't fix him in time so Edward is basically filling in as a substitute hence why James doesn't cameo in the episode.
@DRMF75 ай бұрын
@@randomnessetc5600 That is a good theory. I always wonder why James (the character that was marketed as the main 3 in this era of the show) didn’t appear in this episode not even as a cameo.
@hannahbruno62365 ай бұрын
Edward is such a wise and caring character. He brings out the best in every engine.
@22Tesla5 ай бұрын
I love the little bits you have between sections where you have the characters voice a scene. "Not.... appreciating... the commentary...!!" XD Honestly, if they REALLY wanted to have Edward be naive or dumb or "out of character" they should have just written a flashback episode! One where Edward tells a story to a troubled engine who's either misbehaving or misinformed, which takes place back when Edward was young and in his pre-sodor days. Doing that in the model series would have been difficult, but it would be easy in CGI
@thegreensaddletank16365 ай бұрын
DID I JUST HEAR NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW FROM THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD????
@3xfaster5 ай бұрын
Oh absolutely, it just hit me so hard I wept whenI recognized it!
@3xfaster5 ай бұрын
Oh absolutely, it just hit me so hard I wept whenI recognized it!
@josephsoczka37575 ай бұрын
100%! Was one of my most treasured vhs tapes back in the day.
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
@@3xfasterDid you mean to post this comment twice
@Randomstuffs2615 ай бұрын
Our fearless leader, Lord Tug has bequeathed unto us, his loyal subjects. A gift of unparalleled proportions - An Edward episode of Sodor's finest. For which we are eternally grateful!
@IsleofPigsStudios5 ай бұрын
An Edward remake of epic proportions
@Invincible_Ages5 ай бұрын
Most indubitably, here here.
@Louie-WanKenobi-og4rk5 ай бұрын
The original one was good, but man, this is better!
@GibberishDraw5 ай бұрын
Here, Here
@SPANISH_INQUISITION5895 ай бұрын
It's a very nice (monty python reference)
@ATSF6695 ай бұрын
The ending sequence with the Little Engine that could music put a big stupid smile on my face. This is easily the best Sodor’s Finest. I cannot wait for how Gordon’s remastered episode will turn out
@Steamenginesunited34565 ай бұрын
Tom Marshall's narration is always spot on. He's a natural
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
Tom Marshall should definitely narrate Thomas in it’s revival era.
@kevin-2.15 ай бұрын
I feel like Kyle Dennison voice was on the trampy channel when he was voicing James. Maybe is was the actual voice actor who played James on trampy?
@kevin-2.15 ай бұрын
Wait Kyle is the voice of James! 😃
@雪者5 ай бұрын
The small bits inbetween this epsiode were just.. WOW. This felt like Thomas & Friends if it was in the TUGS style episodes.
@justclosedtillwhenever5 ай бұрын
The unlucky tug: age is just a number Me: mate. You could've chosen some different words.
@fanofeverything304654 ай бұрын
@@Matts_Conrail_Chicago_Mainline What does that have to do with it
@osprey_0627 күн бұрын
not the smartest thing to have a clip of him saying that lol
@ThomasTheorist5 ай бұрын
Really loved what you said about Edward and Philip in ASFE. The way Edward was written in TAB was perfect, and Philip acted as like a parallel to Thomas in that movie (see 54:39) so putting them together at wellsworth made perfect sence. I only wish they got something to do in Philips/Edwards episodes in S22. Honestly wish ASFE had Bill and Ben in place of Philip, since it would've called back to S2/S3/RWS, and would've payed off with Hunt the Truck in S22. Anyway, great video!
@MiguelTheMan5 ай бұрын
No matter what anyone think or feels about Edward, he will always be known as the wise, old, yet determined blue tender engine that all the engines on Sodor and the members of the Thomas fandom will forever know, cherish and love. 💙
@tudorbrancuturcu59965 ай бұрын
39:27 - That is nothing like Edward. This is how I would describe him: Edward is a kind and wise engine. He is one of the oldest engines on Sodor which means he has lots of experience and mentors younger engines (Percy). Although Edward used to be looked down upon by others he showed time after time that he is still useful and the others now respect him. He never gives up and despite what others say or his condition he still carries on.
@DavidBContentExtravaganza39675 ай бұрын
If BoCo returned to CGI, he would help Edward mentor Philip since it would be nice to see him interact with the boxcab on account of being diesels.
@cheukyinglau80115 ай бұрын
BoCo could have stayed with Philip in Wellsworth Sheds, while Edward can still be part of the Steam Team.
@DavidBContentExtravaganza39675 ай бұрын
@@cheukyinglau8011 Yeah, I suppose so.
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
When BoCo returns in the revival era, I can see him being a mentor to Phillip too.
@DKandRenamonfan325 ай бұрын
Edward is truly an astonishing character. He's taught us that no matter how old we are, we must never give up, no matter the cost. He's our hero!
@Disspam7775 ай бұрын
I see the relationship of Edward and Gordon in the Railway Series is kind of like Doc and Lightning McQueen. Doc basically foreshadowed what will eventually will happen to McQueen in Cars 3
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
I get that feeling from them. I also think the King could also be a counterpart to Edward in Gordon’s journey as well seeing as he was the old veteran when the new guy who is the protagonist comes in.
@omegamaximus17275 ай бұрын
I love the voice acting skit. Feels like the good ol’ Classic Era of Thomas.!😊
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
It feels like it’s going for they style of Tugs as well when it comes to the dialogue.
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
@@joshuaW5621Also like the Brenner era in terms of voice acting
@ryanangelastro5044 күн бұрын
@@fanofeverything30465so basically Tugs meets the Brenner era.
@khdayskh13145 ай бұрын
The voice casting for the engines in the beginning were EXCELLENT. Immersion levels 1000%
@christov77895 ай бұрын
Gordon's lines at 48: 38 are so raw and well delivered it caught me off guard, to the point o nearly sprayed water over my keyboard. Its just such a realistic line yet also go right along with your commentary on Edward so far that it feels too real. So you did a fantastic job in that case.
@slowturtle11fan75 ай бұрын
48:38
@christov77895 ай бұрын
@@slowturtle11fan7 Thank you, I appreciate that!
@IsleofPigsStudios5 ай бұрын
21:15 With what Tug said… that’s actually kinda interesting. Gordon’s warmed up enough to rather have Edward be preserved than let Edward be scrapped. It’s kinda cool
@Mafaldamou5 ай бұрын
It's hard to believe you'd make Edward. After all, you said in the Henry video that you wouldn't be doing Edward or Gordon any time soon, but that was a long time ago... I LOVE IT! COME ON, WE NEED GORDON TOO!
@cheukyinglau80115 ай бұрын
Absolutely👍🏻👏🏻🤘🏻✌🏻!
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
He'll probably be next
@danishmorgan225 ай бұрын
The blue veteran fighter himself - Sodor's version of Captain America👍👍 we must never forget how important Edward the Blue Engine is to the franchise. Without him, none of the later stories would probably have been published. Sadly, the later seasons rarely gave him the respect that he deserves
@williamjeffries50745 ай бұрын
“I can do it! I can do it! I can do this all day!”
@Ryder-a-Blaze5 ай бұрын
“It’s hard being number two” Even Tug isn’t immune from making poop jokes
@PatRex115 ай бұрын
I was expecting Thomas but best engine will do nicely
@josiuwu5 ай бұрын
I dont think that was supposed to be a poop joke
@huntergauld59235 ай бұрын
Not the intention
@jaredhebert9425 ай бұрын
More "it's not easy being green," but also not wrong; not too far an extrapolation, I suppose
@Criskena5 ай бұрын
You can clearly tell Nic loves Edward based on how long this video is😂
@TheAlmightyBassist5 ай бұрын
The Abby Grant testimony was so interesting. Makes total sense as to why Season 6 was a mess.
@liladoodle5 ай бұрын
Alice could've been a separate character. Still a 4-4-0 mind you, but a newer built one. As an example, the GCR Class 11F's (Or the D11 during their LNER days) were built between 1919-1924, 19 years after Edward's class had finished being built.
@clockwork34945 ай бұрын
@@liladoodleHonestly Alice could've also possibly worked as Molly imo
@liladoodle5 ай бұрын
@@clockwork3494You meant Alice, right?
@clockwork34945 ай бұрын
@@liladoodle Yes lol Thank you for pointing out my mistake, didn't even realize until now
@tylerkane12385 ай бұрын
the outro with Edwards exploit, Unlucky Tug, what you did, you plucked my hearts strings as in the background “Nothing can stop us now” from the Little Engine that Could… my all time FAVORITE MOVIE and by far, my version of Edward and by far, a suitible fanfare for Edward in this scenario
@tylerkane12385 ай бұрын
When I found out that you were doing Edward, I’m glad actually as the first two videos with Edward and Gordon, they were more of the pioneer that started this series and consider them your take as to who is truly the main character of the series and who is your favorite. As for this episode, love your take for Edward’s day out and Edward’s exploit, going so far and above compared to the previous episodes, with reasons too. I will admit that your take to Edward’s triumph scene, my emotional dam burst, shedding tears as that episode by far is my favorite for season 2 and your version 2.0, you outdid the original and your first take. As for the ending, GOD I LOVE CHEEKY THOMAS, being the instigator, pushing Gordon to apologize. I can’t tell you how many times I replayed the ending. I know these episodes takes time, but I look forward to the next episode, and hopefully, it will be Gordon. Well done Unlucky Tug…
@maddtoonerthegreencup14365 ай бұрын
I was So Not Expecting Edward's SF to be Remade!! But Holy Hell is This such an Amazing Step up from his First Video from Years ago!! Edward is so definitely a Sodor's Finest and that Introduction was just Magical!! 13/10 Nic!!
@giulianodervelociraptorder7345 ай бұрын
If I'm honest for myself CGI Edward is the best version of Edward. Simply because he represents what a stepfather is all about. One thing I love about the CGI era is that the dynamic between Thomas and Edward has a lot more time to shine than in the Model or RWS era. In TAB, Edward took good care of Thomas as if he were his son. He supported him and was always on his side and gave him advice. In the episode "Old reliable Edward" that wheel turned a bit. In this episode, Thomas shows how important Edward is to him. When Gordon insulted Edward, Thomas thought, "You know what? You helped me back then, now I'll help you!" I always think that the episode before the Miller era would explain why Gordon is mean to Edward in the episode, but not in S13-S16. The Miller era also had some good moments between the two. In HOTR Edward defended (with Gordon and James) against Spencer. And he was also the first to notice that Thomas had something on his mind. In the questionable S13 episode where Thomas chases a dragon, Edward supported him. When Phillip goes to Sodor is similar to Thomas in TAB. Phillip is supposed to show that Thomas can stand on his own without Edward and from then on Edward is also a stepfather to Phillip. And in S21 Thomas says goodbye to his stepfather. CGI Edward represents what a stepfather is all about and why CGI Edward is (imo) peak Edward.
@jeremiahsisaias86775 ай бұрын
Which S13 episode are you talking about? "Old reliable Edward" is Edward's along with Thomas' epic Chad episode to me. ;) Totally satisfying to see Thomas putting Gordon in his place for being an ungrateful prick to Edward by leaving him stuck on his hill again and having Edward leave him there to die.
@giulianodervelociraptorder7345 ай бұрын
@@jeremiahsisaias8677Sorry for the late message. "Thomas and the Runaway Kate" was the episode I was referring to.
@Woodenrailwayoliver205 ай бұрын
The episode A shed for Edward genuinely makes me wish that Percy was female instead of male (but still have her be named Percy and have her look and sound identical to her male counterpart in every single way) so Edward doesn’t get written off in season 21 since he would’ve been the 5th boy instead of the 6th. This would’ve been all of Edward’s episodes in the Brenner era if Percy was female. 1. No more Mr. nice engine (The roles of Hiro and Edward reversed and the episode retitled as Edward’s sticky spill) (season 17) 2. Old reliable Edward (Gordon swapped out with Spencer) (season 18) 3. Edward, Henry and the spots (A rewritten version of Henry’s spots trouble) (season 19) 4. Rocky Rescue (Thomas swapped out with Edward) (season 19) 5. 3 blue engines gruff (season 20) (Edward taking Thomas’s role as the voice of reason and Edward does not get frightened along with Toby swapped out with Gordon and Percy swapped out with Thomas) 6. Dowager Hatt’s busy day (if Duck stays a main character throughout the Hit, Miller, and Brenner eras) (season 21) 7. Edward In The Middle (if Duck stays a main character throughout the Hit, Miller, and Brenner eras) (season 21) 8. P.A Problems (season 21)
@voltsiano1165 ай бұрын
1:06:10 I like this bit. I often reimagine the scene with Edward's driver trying to talk him into just phoning for another engine from the get-go after such a damaging accident, but with Edward insisting that they let him keep pulling the train.
@splat-trainproductions5 ай бұрын
Kinda like Skarloey in Old Faithful.
@voltsiano1165 ай бұрын
@@splat-trainproductions Yeah!
@Dwurban645 ай бұрын
The use of the theme from The Little Engine That Could was absolutely perfect for Edward's triumph, it gave me chills. One of your best and most well produced videos Tug, a grand and fitting showcase of work for the character who started it all
@chillhilld5 ай бұрын
Legit stopped what I was doing just to rewind and listen again, and wouldn’t ya know I end up crying. So unexpected, so close to my heart…
@SgtAJ2185 ай бұрын
Honestly, when I was a kid I never really cared for Edward since he barely appeared in the Classic Era. However, after reading the Railway Series and watching all of the Classic Era on Prime Video, Edward has really grown on me and he's now actually become one of my favorite characters in the show. And I can definitely see why he is Unlucky Tug's favorite character in Thomas & Friends.
@MaraLazcanoKleiber4 ай бұрын
Ever since I was a child, Edward has always been my favorite engine. His character has a unique personality that has always captivated me and I've always admired his good intentions and his willingness to help others. And as an adult, he is still a true example of kindness for me. Thanks for the video.
@dermie105 ай бұрын
God lord, first the Tom Marshall dub and then “the little engine that could” theme - why am I crying??
@superguy44915 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful Edward was done justice now we need a Gordon remake as well
@cheukyinglau80115 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@MrIngo-fe7su5 ай бұрын
Edward definitely deserves a remake video. And also Gordon ☺️
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
I think the next Sodor's Finest will be a remake of Gordon Then The Fat Controller Then Thomas
@Douglas576475 ай бұрын
@@fanofeverything30465 I feel like Thomas will probably be the grand finale to Sodor's Finest, after the Thomas Retrospective is complete. In the meantime, I think we'll get Sodor's Finest installments on Donald & Douglas, Oliver, and several others too!
@azmcpe44065 ай бұрын
I'll admit it. You described my relation with Edward perfectly (4:49) Thomas was my favorite character as a I child, and later as I aged a bit it became James. But even among my years I never understood Edward. He always seemed like a Blue James to me that never appeared much. But as an Adult I can immediately understand, empathize, and even admire Edward for always doing his best no matter how many obstacles are thrown his way, even the harsh words from fellow engines. He leads others from example and not arrogance like Gordon would, and never hesitates to people in their place when they are full of it. I'm sorry Edward. For not realizing how important you are until after all these years.
@ddlcyuri40075 ай бұрын
Edward almost being named "Alice the Blue Engine" sounds like a cringy Deviantart OC
@theholygamer9693 ай бұрын
Tell me about it.
@Mr.C_the_ArtistАй бұрын
Yeah finding this out just for some reason makes me laugh, i don't know why
@railwayproductionsThomasroblox5 ай бұрын
15:55 Edward said we need a Depot station 💀💀💀
@emersoninfinitystone57855 ай бұрын
Edward deserved a prequel book. Just imagine: *Book #43 "Edward's Early Years"* telling us the 4-Part arc of his life back on the FR in the 1800s, following him when he was young, smug and foolish and how he eventually grew into the wise old fatherly elder he is today. An extra 5th story in the book could even be about him meeting Thomas and them building the NWR together, the very last page showing him being left alone in the shed as time goes on, bringing the RWS full circle back to the beginning of The Three Railway Engines. I also think that the idea of there being a K2 called Alice is a great opportunity to create a new OC in my opinion. The headcannon here's pretty simple, she could be Edward's long forgotten older sister who was sadly scrapped long after he left the Furness to build Sodor. Though Edward rarely talks about her, she was in fact the very engine who mentored him. Alice was the Qui-Gon Jinn to Edward's Obi-Wan Kenobi if you will, their sibling dynamic being a parallel and foreshadowing to what Edward & Thomas' future student/teacher friendship would become.
@LazyOldFusspot_34285 ай бұрын
So like Very Old Engines, huh?
@megariderfire19945 ай бұрын
Yeah and I felt like Albert plus Victoria and Helena could've been tied into his backstory...hell IMO, Thomas & Victoria SHOULD'VE been Edward & Victoria.
@captainsmartass33685 ай бұрын
I like that idea
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
So does that make Thomas Luke
@Woodenrailwayoliver204 ай бұрын
I find it genuinely shocking that Christopher Awdry never made a book about that in the 80s or 90s and I do genuinely believe that if Percy was female then Christopher would’ve done a Edward pre Sodor days book.
@robertrowley49295 ай бұрын
I wasn’t expecting an Edward remake; but knowing Tug, it’s going to be a full blown masterpiece.
@SmudgerStudiosYT5 ай бұрын
Hell yeah
@deadchannel7335 ай бұрын
I love Rebecca myself, but Edward will always hold a special place in every Thomas fan’s heart.
@LimpBizkitMix5 ай бұрын
David Mitton writing an episode as bad as Edward the Really Useful Engine is genuinely one of the most mind-boggling things about the entire franchise to me Edit: honestly Edward being scared of a possible ghost engine in Henry in the Dark doesn’t bother me THAT much because in the classic series they were always flirtatious with the supernatural and since many other characters believed in ghosts back then, I don’t think it’d be far off to say Edward does believe in ghosts and even they kinda freak him out because it’s something beyond even human understanding
@fanofeverything304655 ай бұрын
Maybe the script editor did a crap job
@thewillofabeast907917 күн бұрын
Well, if I remember correctly, the reason David left was due to corporate meddling. I think the people from HiT were too controlling into what stories they wanted David to right, which is what I think led to him leaving. And it’s understandably so. They wouldn’t give him the freedom to write his own stories. I’m not sure if there’s more to David’s departure but I do think it has to do with not having the creative freedom of writing his own plots and stories. And I also agree that Edward being a bit spooked of the supernatural isn’t out of the ordinary. It’s also the same how I feel with the episode “The Old Bridge”. Everyone bashes this episode as it’s not in character for a character like Skarloey to be scared. While I am sad with how HiT had slowly turned him and the the narrow gauge engines to act more like children, Skarloey having PTSD with a bridge after almost falling off of it isn’t really that out of character. Even the bravest characters can have trauma especially with being that close to falling and being injured or killed.
@idontlikeitproductions35095 ай бұрын
Great vid. One thing I adore about CGI Edward is his UK voice, the accent and tone is just so perfect, that older English gentleman thing, not pompous but refined.
@JZJ777728 күн бұрын
I agree. That’s why I prefer the UK dub of most CGI episodes. I just prefer how the voices in that dub sound, including his.
@ChooChoo623 ай бұрын
44:34 "And the balloon started falling!" deeoop wowee, dewowowoo- "WILL YOU CUT THAT OUT!"
@stuartbarclay79405 ай бұрын
Why doesn't it surprise me that Edward would be the one to get his own Complete History video? Still, this was really good!😄 As for why Edward wasn't in TATMR, it's likely that he went with The Fat Controller on his holiday.
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
Speaking of TATMR, while I don’t consider it canon as much as the next person, I heard that Britt Allcroft does consider it canon.
@stuartbarclay79405 ай бұрын
@@joshuaW5621 She does? Well, that's a surprise! I'm also glad to hear as I consider TATMR canon too.
@Steamtheamaricanengine5 ай бұрын
Yea i consider it as a dream thomas had (side note:i am 11 and i have a mindset of an aduilt ttte fan would)sorry if this a stupid to put in
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
@@Steamtheamaricanengine don’t worry, I too see it as a dream that Thomas had that may have played an inspiration into the very movie in-universe.
@Steamtheamaricanengine5 ай бұрын
@@joshuaW5621 yea but i was talking about when i said i have a mindset of an aduilt ttte fan
@the.sketch.projekt88515 ай бұрын
The Little Engine That Could music at the end was a nice touch.
@dadocta51685 ай бұрын
I was not expecting a remake! Glad to see a proper Sodor's finest on Edward :) Worried it would be Thomas as he should be the big finale to Sodor's Finest. Right after Daisy, Emily, Mavis, Oliver, Duncan, Bertie, Harold, Donald & Douglas, Bill & Ben and The Fat Controller.
@rodemus185 ай бұрын
Tug, thank you for using “nothing can stop us now!” The little engine that could from the 90s was one of my favorite films as a kid, and it was used very appropriately and in a great moment! You sir are magnificent!
@ryankelly89025 ай бұрын
James will always be my favourite character, but Tug has really made a great case for Edward. He may be number 2 on the railway, but he’s number 1 to the rest of us.
@Horizon_Flyer5 ай бұрын
34:35 "SCRAP" ,said Edward quietly... Dang Edward with the burn
@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer19335 ай бұрын
If Edward got himself a remaster, then I'm expecting a Gordon remaster in the future. Edit: 14:45 LOL! I always forget about this bit from the Johnny Morris narrations.
@liladoodle5 ай бұрын
Amen to that brother.
@cheukyinglau80115 ай бұрын
Yes, me too!
@Steamtheamaricanengine5 ай бұрын
Is that the part where percy says we need a depostation and then theres a bruh sound effect
@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer19335 ай бұрын
@@Steamtheamaricanengine No, it's that bit of Johnny Morris where Percy whistles at Henry.
@Steamtheamaricanengine5 ай бұрын
@@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933 ohhhh that ok
@napsbrickrailways22905 ай бұрын
This is without a doubt the best sodor’s finest yet. It really feels like a triumph, not just Edward’s history but for the project as a whole. Absolute perfection.
@whiteninji3525 ай бұрын
Oh it’s a Sodor’s Finest of Edward in the new style. Wasn’t expecting that but perfectly fine in my books
@MatthewLiu5 ай бұрын
The "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" (from the Little Engine That Could movie) instrumental over Edward's Exploit just did it for me - burst into tears 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏 Thank you Unlucky Tug this was so so special. Edward our fav, Edward the best!
@songopaul58635 ай бұрын
When I heard James I had to check the description as I knew it was Trampy. Love that James voice! I also love the extra detail compared to the original Sodor's Finest on our favorite number 2.
@ink_blot254 ай бұрын
Edward is that comfort character. He may not show up much, but you always feel that warmth and comfort when he is around. Plus, whenever there's any kind of debate between the characters and Edward shows up, it always gives a sense of "Oh thank goodness Edward is here. He'll set things right!"
@traintrack37615 ай бұрын
I honestly didn’t expect Edward to be today’s Sodor’s Finest but this took me by surprise and I found my love for Edward has been doubled thanks to this! Such a majestic video a really useful engine who’s been through a lot. Not to mention the cast and crew who made this were fantastic! I give this a 10/10.
@levidarling51075 ай бұрын
A very awesome recreation. Not only did I learn something new about Edward, but also the reason why CGI Thomas & Friends suddenly went down hill at the end of the Brenner era and beginning of BWBA.
@Merit23975 ай бұрын
Nice use of the song "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" Tug! Edward really was the little engine that could.
@KenKen35935 ай бұрын
the music from the 90s Little Engine That Could slaps so hard. Perfectly used here.
@christianvillapando40605 ай бұрын
This video is literally like going from Halo 2 to Halo 2 Anniversary. BIG ASS W
@RedPigSpartan5 ай бұрын
I'm both a Thomas fan and a Halo fan
@christianvillapando40605 ай бұрын
@@RedPigSpartan interesting how those things intersect 😄
@s.p.d.magentaranger18225 ай бұрын
From Marvel vs Capcome 3 to 3 Ultimate?
@RedPigSpartan5 ай бұрын
@@s.p.d.magentaranger1822 What are you talking about?
@tudorbrancuturcu59965 ай бұрын
I love the fact that Thomas cares for Edward in the intro and segments between parts. It’s so sweet. I love their dynamic!!
@gordonpacific045 ай бұрын
Me anticipating the video: Can’t wait to see what he has to add to his original video on Edward. (The video releases) Me: AN HOUR AND 15 MINUTES?!??!?
@maceodavis89295 ай бұрын
Edward is borderline one of my favorite characters along with James of all time I loved him as a kid and even more now. His personality his design character and episodes that star him, but never got a toy of him lol. We all love you Edward keep on puffing number 2.
@Samuel31nation5 ай бұрын
24:14 "Give Edward an inch of hope. He'll bring your train home"
@railwayroundhouse37925 ай бұрын
Honestly? I don’t think anyone could ask for a better look or tribute for a character as special as Edward. You’ve seriously outdone yourself this time! The cutaways to the adaptations of Edward and Gordon and Edward’s Exploit were superb and incredibly enjoyable to watch. I had to laugh when watching Thomas playfully probing Gordon during his speech at the end! The dialogue, banter and overall dynamic between the engines is captured perfectly! Very well done on this!
@comicfan13245 ай бұрын
Edward may not be my favorite, even if he is quite high up on my tear list, but I think he’s the character I have the most admiration for. As I get older and older, I relate to Edward more and more. Edward knows that age is catching up to him, and the world has changed a lot from the one he was brought into, but he doesn’t let that stop him from doing his best and showing kindness to others. After all, he wants to help and share.
@comicfan13245 ай бұрын
For those wondering, my favorite character is actually Thomas. When he is written correctly, I like how he clearly has a good heart, but his cheeky, cocky. Nature often gets the best of him. As a fan, and as a storyteller, that’s a very fun character to work with. And I love how throughout the original five seasons, Thomas really grew up and matured, but never fully lost that cheeky edge of his
@LazyOldFusspot_34285 ай бұрын
@@comicfan1324 My most relatable character was Henry. Growing up, it's either Duck or the main man Edward himself.
@DavidBContentExtravaganza39675 ай бұрын
@@comicfan1324 And the Brenner era got him correct as well with cheekiness in tact.
@Mafaldamou5 ай бұрын
44:35 I think Edward hated cranes so much that Big Mickey just decided to teach him a lesson
@MidnightCosmoss5 ай бұрын
When I was a child Edward never stuck out to me, that’s to be expected. However now that I’ve watched this video, I have found myself having a slight interest in Edward now, thanks unlucky tug
@omervideosofrandomstuff75603 ай бұрын
30:53 that hello! From Thomas was so cute
@ctmajka5 ай бұрын
The theme from The Little Engine that Could at 1:07:51 was a FANTASTIC choice! "There's not a mountain that we can't climb. There's not a river we can't make it over There's no tomorrow that we can't find, if we try. I know we're gonna make it, NOTHING CAN STOP US NOWWWW!!!"
@CreativeTankEngine5 ай бұрын
F in the chat to everyone who thought this would be about Thomas lol This was a blast to watch. I am so glad you went back and re-did Edward since it did feel like not much was said compared to all the other characters. I LOVED the skits throughout the video! They’re so interesting to watch. You made a lot of good points here about Edward that I never really thought about before. Anyway, fantastic job as always, and I can’t wait to see what you do next!
@johnathonmcjohn33 ай бұрын
still cant believe we didnt get a sodor finest on tidmouth sheds
@nicholasstanton95753 ай бұрын
“Edward says we need a depotstation!” *B R U H*
@Muppetjedi5 ай бұрын
What a really touching and indepth commentary on Edward in the railway series. I hope it continues when the CGI series is brought up
@burneyboys025 ай бұрын
Edward is definitely one of the best characters of the series. If Awdry never had the idea when telling the story to his son then the Railway Series or Thomas and friends wouldn't be here. Edward is always useful and reliable and yet nothing stands in his way from triumph. What a champ! Also for a rant, yeah Mattel really did him dirty. The writing team was pretty much put in the crossroads when it came to Edward's departure. They really could've written an episode that keened to the books but Mattel being the company that it is obviously wanted to keep their revenue just so they could make their "necessary" changes to the show, but then seeing outcome wasn't well received and yet they just don't care.
@MarkCabaniss5 ай бұрын
Funny thing: I recently rewatched the _Little Engine That Could_ cartoon adaptation, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear the theme from it in this video! 😊
@thesudriana0165 ай бұрын
Especially since the words of the Little Engine That Could 'I think I can, I think I can' were the inspiration for Edward's determination in Edward & Gordon when Awdry wrote the RWS (which I've read in The Thomas the Tank Engine Man biography). Edward and Tillie do have similar in common.
@BuggleskellyStation5 ай бұрын
Thanks for having me onboard again for this special video mate. A pleasure to celebrate my favourite character Edward with you :)
@visionarylocomotiveworks97035 ай бұрын
I’m curious why no one talks about Edward’s Brass Band. While not a groundbreaking episode, I think it’s a very nice episode of Season 7, where Edward feels in character, and we see a side of him we didn’t see before. Definitely a sort of overlooked gem. I particularly love the use of Nothing Can Stop Us Now - super clever!
@e-122psi35 ай бұрын
Yeah, I feel like one of few that likes seeing a more fallible side to Edward, one that has insecurities and accidents sometimes, even if preferably in a way that fits his character (likely why I love Brenner era Edward). Edward's Brass Band was an interesting moment, the first time he had a severe accident and is super unhappy about not being able to do his job.
@tgeiii35545 ай бұрын
If Edward is getting a remake, Gordon getting the same treatment gets me excited.
@TitanXecutor5 ай бұрын
Wow. Glad to see a full analysis of Edward. Can't wait to see a remake for Gordon. Speaking of, excellent ending with him.
@cheukyinglau80115 ай бұрын
Me too! Gordon is my favorite character!
@MJGamerYT-od9gh5 ай бұрын
They can at least do Edward teaching Nia, because Nia isn't used to Sodor because she feels homesick and Edward is there to guide her and make her feel more comfortable with Sodor
@growlie26764 ай бұрын
Would be far better than her not understanding numbers.
@joshuaW56216 күн бұрын
The fact that Nia works on Edward’s branch line will never not be funny to me.
@dhivaansalig63985 ай бұрын
If Edward saw this video, he would be so flattered and proud.
@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho5 ай бұрын
There's something so fitting about Edward's RWS book not really being about him so much as it is his relationships with others. "Cows" is about his wisdom triumphing over Gordon and Henry's folly, "Bertie's Chase" is about his relationship with Bertie, "Saved From Scrap" hinges on his relationship with the people of Sodor to save Trevor, and "Old Iron" brings his rivalry with James to a thrilling close while also highlighting how highly respected by Thomas and Percy he is. Good Gresley, _Edward the Blue Engine_ is such a wonderful, underrated book.
@Woodenrailwayoliver205 ай бұрын
Actually all the stories are half about Edward but I get what you’re saying.
@dr.toxicgamingmadscientist5 ай бұрын
Edward is effectively the Luigi of Thomas & Friends if you think about it while Thomas is technically the Mario. Diesels are all of Bowser's Minions, the ones to side with Mario and Luigi being Bo Co and Daisy (and technically Bear if he actually got a model made)
@Railroadracer495 ай бұрын
That ending was incredible I especially love you included the theme from the 1991 film the little engine that could and it was redone in the Thomas style definitely brought back memories And overall Edward is a character that should always be remembered The one that started it all If it weren’t for him there would be no Thomas & none of our love for it wouldn’t have existed
@Ch33s3burger5 ай бұрын
38:54 WHAT DO YOU MEAN DAVID MITTON WROTE THIS ONE?!?!
@splat-trainproductions5 ай бұрын
T1E2H3's reaction to Rusty Saves the Day also being written by David Mitton.
@jacobrumens96012 ай бұрын
@@splat-trainproductionsOh. WHAT THE F*%K!?
@s.p.d.magentaranger18222 ай бұрын
Nothing makes sense anymore...
@justinkwong80715 ай бұрын
A Sodor's Finest on Edward? Homework will have to wait.
@thewillofabeast90795 ай бұрын
I truly loved the dynamic between Thomas and Edward, with Thomas trying to make Edward feel better when the others were bringing down about not going out. That’s also one of the things I loved about Trampy’s videos. It gives more depth into why Thomas rebels and makes fun of the bigger engines since they look down on him, never give any appreciation for his hard work, and make fun of him. Edward isn’t like them and instead comforts Thomas and looks out for him. This is why Thomas respects Edward. The latter never looks down at Thomas and instead treats him as an equal. And as atrocious as the HiT era handled Edward, I liked how Thomas was determined to hep Edward in Saving Edward.
@joshuaW56215 ай бұрын
These two have a bit of a student and sna dynamic going on between them.