THREE RAILWAY ENGINES | A Feature-Length Film by DonaldDouglas 2000 (2023)

We're finally at the finish line of production for this film. I'm incredibly pleased with how it turned out. After over a year of work (15 months to be precise), my longest adaptation is now complete.
In total, writing took around 5-6 procrastinated months of typing in courier new font 15. Human character dialogue was recorded one night, and the locomotive characters the next morning. Not to mention it took like two weeks to get rid of the outtakes. Over 900 shots were filmed within the span of six and a half months. And two and a half more strenuous months were spent editing. phew :P
(Now for a lil' Tedtalk from me)
I just want to take a moment to thank a few people. First off, those who contributed to this project, especially TheRailwayCreations for doing a plethora of edits with scenes like the tunnel and all:
‪@thomasadventures‬
‪@DDfan10002‬
‪@TheRailwayCreations‬
Second, other TTTE fan creators for always being my main drive for inspiration. I don't think I would make what I upload without y'all. Third, you guys, the viewers. Yeah you! Thanks so much for all the amazing support and comments and motivating me to continue this project. Filmmaking is what I want to get into as a job and this whole KZbin thing has provided so many opportunities. I've met to many great friends along the way who have stuck by me throughout this whole thing (you know who you are). I cannot wait to see the reactions at the premiere, and I hope you all will enjoy!
Thumbnail by TheRailwayCreations
(He's phenomenal at art and videos)
Roblox "CBR3" (Owned by Skipz): www.roblox.com...
Quick shoutout to ‪@ScrapyardStudios‬ for allowing me to use his song! He makes great models and I'd highly recommend checking his channel out.
'Alfred' belongs to Skarloey123
"Thomas and Friends" belongs to Mattel. I do not own any characters.
Thx for watching ;)

[@Didotrain]

"Gordon, I think your Express looks a little different today." Dang that got me.

[@riparadis]

Lol lol lol

[@jamesjumpscare8825]

Lol lol lol

[@Didotrain]

I edited it to be accurate to that line Edward said.

[@jamesjumpscare8825]

@levi.anderson.1017 I was copying him 😂😂😂

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

@the-airbus-A380 lol lol lol

[@gwrduck]

for cbr3 god this is amazing

[@GreatWesternStudios8]

3:55 alfrizz In all seriousness, this was amazing. The cinematography achieved here is incredible. Outstanding job Sam🔥🔥.

[@NWRAmericanK2Productions]

I Have To Say Amazing Film Bro This Has To Be The Perfect RWS Adaption Of The 78th Anniversary Of The Railway Series

[@DecoratedNoob600]

edward literally roasted gordon in the express way at 14:03

[@TheRailwayCreations]

THIS ISSS AMAZING!!!!! I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE!! IM SO GLAD I COULD BE APART!!! CAN’T WAIT FOR MORE MEGA PROJECT LIKE THESE!!!

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Thanks so much for all your help. Your edits have really made this movie POP. And I'm at a loss for words at the thumbnail, you see all my other videos and then the comforting glowing yellow strikes one's attention. You're amazing at what you do. I cannot wait to work with you again whether it be you're next RWS adaptation, big projects like these, or just playing train tag. 🤝

[@kaydenlindseytheloverofson6849]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 what is the name of the music when henry is talk to himself

[@TheEnginesOfRoblox]

Speechless, there’s no words to describe my feelings on such a magnificent piece of work, you utilized the past RWS stories to make a beautiful and cinematic production, and the fact it was used in CBR3 made it stand out more since there’s a low amount of users who have used it for a special, (Thomas’ Heartbreak isn’t real and never will be) I genuinely cannot think of any flaws that would be necessary to regard here, a stunning piece of work! 10/10 ⭐️

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Thanks a lot man! I'm so glad I was able to bring CBR3 to a cinematic scale. The reason I used that game is because it was the only game at the time that had a remotely cloudy sky. It wasn't until like five scenes in where games like sodor online and btwf, but then I was like "there's no turning back" lol. Thanks for the kind words, I'm also really excited to see you're upcoming movie!

[@petersylvester6991]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 So this actually Great my man anyways so you have any plans for Halloween coming up this fall 46:04

[@kaydenlindseytheloverofson6849]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 37:23 what is the name of the music

[@kooldadgav]

😅

[@banditproductions585]

This is honestly one of the best cbr3 films I've seen. Literally its now my top five. I think you will become a successful film maker man.

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Filmmaking is what I'm passionate about and I hope I can continue to do that through not only KZbin, but also in the industry. Who knows my name could probably appear in the credits of that one big movie you’ll see in 20 years

[@banditproductions585]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 Ay filmmaking is my passion as well, i've done a 2 parter film already with a friend actually which is already out. (Not much a vfx guy btw lol, that stuff pained me out when I did it on the second part of the film I did with meh buddy)

[@SpamcamStudios199]

I fell asleep halfway through watching the premiere. I’m never sleeping again

[@ThatMarklinBR80]

I am shocked. I never knew someone like you can make an amazing movie like this. Especially since this is in CBR3. I cannot describe how well-made this movie is. Where do I even begin? The voice-acting, the editing, characters, and even the camera work. You, Railway, TA, and many more worked your guys butt off in this movie. This is an amazing masterpiece! Can't wait to see more movies like this! Proud of ya bud! And always remember, never give up! 😊

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

One of the best things i've heard all day :')

[@petersylvester6991]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 so after this what is your plan for this month October by any chance besides I love the three railway engines a simply marvelous film I must say jolly good show my dear friend nice one 2:39

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

@@petersylvester6991 good question, I originally typed an update but accidentally deleted everything. I don't have anything planned for October, but something for later this year is definitely in the works!

[@petersylvester6991]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 ok I can agree on that but I hope is another scary story and it’s gonna be terrifying muhhhahhahahaha

[@TheLocomotiveGuy45]

Oh my gosh, THIS MOVIE WAS STRAIGHT FIRE EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD, THE CAMREA WORK, THE VOCIE ACTING, WILL, AND CHARACTERS WERE ALL GREAT! keep up the work my good man!

[@diecastguy]

Oh my goodness, this is one of the best fan films I’ve ever seen. The amount of detail and dedication in this project is phenomenal. All the voices fit the characters so well. The editing is also phenomenal. Music choice in this was great. Humor was also pretty good. Also the little Easter eggs like the Mario jump sound or Minecraft cave noise was a nice touch. Also the post credits scene of sir toppam hatt telling us off was hilarious. In all seriousness great job. I wish one day I could do something like this.

[@Rustyredjames]

Amazing work!

[@jjmcnamee6404]

I’ve been waiting for this for months and I missed it well anyways what you have done is amazing I can see you being the best creator in the Thomas fandom

[@YummyBrowniebread]

Now this is what i called the real Adventure begins

[@carlinasnicolas1940]

40:58 that song that Gordon was singing reminds me of the song that I heard it was one of my favorite childhood songs/shows I think it was called fire man Sam that was my childhood show and that song that Gordon was singing reminds me of that fire man Sam that was nice

[@JustDougi]

im glad there are a few people out there that think there was a loaned 812 on the railway

[@eternalvoid974]

Theres nothing like watching a movie about your three favorite engines.

[@Dynamo_11]

(17:55) Truck: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!!!!

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

bro was just falling with style

[@Dynamo_11]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 Good point lol

[@tfan2016]

This is a beautiful work of art and I can tell lots of time and care was put into this. The funny parts are funny and the cinematic parts are very effective. Amazing.

[@marcusarline2172]

Express Coming Through

[@Thomas_the_tank_engine_]

Where is 18:25 this SFX I can find?

[@LBSC70]

BETTER THAN MATTEL COULD DO RIGHT NOW

[@CTTE06]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Thanks dude I'm glad you liked it

[@OneArmLivingLife]

Love how you used of the metal pipe lol 😂

[@marcusarline2172]

Good Work

[@oliverthebrblack5330]

this is a masterpiece, Lovely Editing! and voicing and sfx!

[@TheLMSLocoStudios]

This was amazing film

[@jongaming5637]

All the episode into one?!?!? PERFECT!

[@Tidmouth-River-Studios]

Still can't believe this video is almost a year old:)

[@sovann5242]

I like how alfred was a good engine

[@rockoweenadventures5070]

This is great

[@Soviet_Of_Tired]

The k2 Express coming through!

[@Jamestheshinyengine05]

Chefs kiss this is a MASTERPIECE

[@Anesuishe2010]

Cool

[@Snowconeaj]

Love it, and great work

[@Snowconeaj]

Also out of curiosity why did you put will and Emily instead of 87546 and alled greedy?

[@Snowconeaj]

Also why no winston

[@Letitgobro12]

That Edward line where he says look, who’s talking almost got me fr😮‍💨

[@Angel-rv6vt]

good job i am proud of all of you guys you are really a useful team

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

yes we are

[@tntmaster55yt14]

Now this, this is a work of art

[@kennethjoseph9309]

Edward will always be the pride of the line since he helped built this railway before these thunderheads came. And just a side nite 75mph was the norm back in the day when 4-4-0s were prominent at the time.

[@TheCuteJ50Kid]

My God This Was Amazing! I loved everything about it

[@voidvoidvoi]

we let you cook, and you have us something amazing

[@Tidmouthtanker]

Really nice video! I enjoyed the story. A true masterpiece, you’ve inspired me in many ways.

[@trainzthebrainz1873]

Well done.

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Thanks a lot! Seeing what you did with a trampy scene, it's an honor to hear that!

[@OneArmLivingLife]

Nice work 👍

[@marcusarline2172]

Sing it Gordon!

[@Thomas_the_tank_engine_]

9:27 which SFX ist that? I’m searching for it for 2 years

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

I believe that's called "Steam Train Leaves the Station" from G.W. Shunter's sound folder if I remember correctly

[@AntonioWQ635]

17:26 lol i love the choice of the music and the "falling pipe" meme audio 18:56 THAT ACTUALLLY MADE ME LAUGH pretty cool movie, but that squad whit Neil and wanting money seems gonna make a 2rd movie

[@NWRAmericanK2Productions]

So Donald is 87546/Crovan/Will in This Film Right?

[@jacksontheexperimentalk2728]

This is better than any current kids movie, if i don't see this masterpiece playing at my Local AMC Theater, Imma riot But fr, good job, this is so inspiring

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Haha thanks dude!

[@jacksontheexperimentalk2728]

Np man, this genuinely inspired me

[@vince_ismyuser]

This was amazing , this was exciting to watch, though some parts were ridiculous, I feel like that gave it even more charm. It shocked me that this was all on roblox too, it’s quite rare to see stuff like this be made on roblox, so that’s another bonus with this. Congratulations.

[@riparadis]

Great job

[@karenfan010]

was thomas on the island yet in this universe?

[@Mr_Romulus]

41:25 makes me cry with laughter every time I rewatch this bit 😂😂

[@Mr.toasterandclay]

This amazing man

[@CTTE06]

19:00 THATS A FENDER BENDER

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

That’s a lot of damage

[@TimTheWellTank]

INCOMINNNN

[@nighttrainproductions9454]

How did you made this in cbr3?

[@TankEngineTim]

Epic sauce

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

we forgot to order the fries-

[@JNR_C62]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 and a burger-

[@tylermcduck630]

i wish i could of helped with this

[@DuckFan5741]

Epic

[@Stup1d_one]

🤯

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

💥

[@Thomtomfan]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 why is Donald in this? (Also Emily)

[@redenginefilms562]

It’s because some think that Emily arrived early and his name is will not donold

[@Thomtomfan]

@@redenginefilms562 ok

[@Thatonesaddletank]

Nice job!

[@peetagamer]

wow insane truck bomb

[@peetagamer]

now that was funny when edward's driver did the funny reashin

[@JonLukevilleTV]

Mario the Guard! XD

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

heeeere we gooo

[@cashbuyshappiness7338]

also, imagine how good it would look in really useful engines game

[@Scotsmansreign]

This is better then tathp in my opinion outstanding work on this

[@The_three_little_engines]

How's Alfred being nice?

[@LBSC70]

Gordon I think your express looks a little different today

[@dominicrossi838]

Not bad! 100/100! I wonder someday if I may voice in your movies :)

[@DJ_Police_Wolf]

This is a very swell movie

[@MarvelousManthe2nd]

Funny medal pipe sound

[@cashbuyshappiness7338]

how did u get the rain effects

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

I used an overlay effect in resolve. I just have an effect that has a black background and just change the opacity to “add”. I find my overlay templates off KZbin searches.

[@Sodor_island_Ro_Scale1051]

Noice

[@Pusherthepush]

Great Work I fucking Love it

[@thomaswalsh8726]

40:56-41:25 Big Blue Gordon

[@ScorchZane]

This really is a masterpiece, really good job, really shows despite not having a lot of models for background engines like 98462 and 87546 and having to use say Emily’s model in CBR3 as one of the loaned engines is really creative. I also like the little gags, really brings out the humor. Even thought this is a retelling of the original RWS Book the three railway engines, you (as well as those who helped) nailed it, definitely an example of how all Thomas films should be.

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Thanks so much! It really makes me smile seeing comments like this. I try to have some funny gags here and there to real the viewers back in, so long as they don't distract the audience from the story. I genuinely appreciate the kind words, thanks again :)

[@ScorchZane]

@@DonaldDouglas2000 any time bro

[@Angel-rv6vt]

can you guys make the 3 brucnh line engines next

[@marydeterman96]

I’m going

[@noname-iw3tj]

But arent express trains in real life 60 mph?

[@riparadis]

41:30 hilarious

[@TenderEnginesDontShunt]

Was there a lot of derailing behind the scenes?

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Admittedly yes lol

[@josegustavo.7126]

Minha parte favorita foi a do Edward manobrandoos vagões ❤

[@jimmymccartney2049]

Series 1(1984)

[@jimmymccartney2049]

Narrated by:George Carlin

[@Scotsmansreign]

Bruh wth happened with the chapter names

[@unknownsans616]

Second, why do I hear a 9F whistle the 9F It’s not here

[@nuta199013]

Why Tf is The Video game is so Sketchy 💀

[@Fnafgamer-1987]

While I love this video I have to say at 4:17 the engine I think his name is Will says he has had good trains go faster than that, this actually impossible since the 812s only has a top speed of 55mph 🤓🤓🤓

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

Huh weird, I thought I researched at 812's speed while writing. I'm certain I found a source that said something different. I googled and it turns out you were right

[@StainierBlack5_]

Don’t the F.R K2’s go 80mphs?

[@DonaldDouglas2000]

i rlly should've researched this film a lil more 🤏

[@unknownsans616]

18:50-19:00 I laugh so hard

[@user-wh3mz6fy8x]

ant

[@jimmymccartney2049]

1945

[@jimmymccartney2049]

1915-1923

[@jimmymccartney2049]

Music: Hummie Mann,Julian Nott and Alan Silvestri-Thomas and the Magic Railroad(2000),Wallace and Gromit(1989-1995) and Back to the Future(1985-1990)

[@jimmymccartney2049]

(1885-2015)

[@tf84]

Meh