Trackmaster Shorts S3E6: A Wish Lost to Time

In this episode, Duke is reminded of a long-lost memory.
Soundtrack composed by myself: / a-wish-lost-to-time-ost
Shoutout to my sister for voicing Mavis, and to my dad for voicing a passenger!
If anyone noticed, I did change Rheneas's voice from how it was in previous episodes. I felt like my regular voice, which I used for him in the past, did not suit him.
SFX credit to G. W. Shunter: / @gwshunter
Music inspired by Mike O’Donnell, Junior Campbell, and Robert Hartshorne.
This video is for a general audience, not specifically kids or adults.

[@roxaclock]

another episode where splatter does not find dodg- *gunshot* nah all seriousness Duke is such a [non appropriate word for a channel with a young audience] loving the continuity and upgrades

[@EngineShedStudios]

God that scene with Proteus and Duke… heavy stuff man. Fantastic job!

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you!

[@spring626]

I like how in the end of the video Max and Monty are acting like Uncles or parents to Smudger.

[@ZakTheS69]

"MY WAFFLES COOKED TWICE AS FAST" lmao

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Glad you liked that joke!

[@amitysluzara2022]

Another great episode! I love the reason you gave for Smudger getting his name. I seriously wasnt expecting Duke's confession either omg. Poor Smudger...

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you! I actually thought of it because I couldn’t paint the lining straight enough myself haha

[@amitysluzara2022]

@Ryan_Rocketz no problem! Lining is super hard to do I always hated it whenever I did customs. I actually prefer the lining being smudged for Smudger because of the reason you gave for Smudgers name its really fitting

[@TTTE_Guy]

I remember watching your channel like 5 years ago and I decided to check out what youre doing now and oh my god, your set design looks so good now! Great work dude!

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks for checking back in! I've worked hard on the sets, so I appreciate that!

[@andysnoopy9137]

So Duke was almost a murderer and Smudger has been taken care of by Max & Monty? Wow. Can't wait to see how this continues.

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

That’s correct! Glad to hear you’re interested

[@Petah_sahm]

"Grandpuff did you take your meds today?!" 😂😂😂😂

[@fluffyrock2345]

Dude the production value is insane…

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks man, I’ve really been working on improving it

[@LeeSaysHello808]

Good Episode! Nice Smudger Custom! And I See you updated Thomas with the Plarail chassis That scene of Duke Rushing to find Peter Sam and Sir Handel was humorous And Splatter will find Dodge Eventually

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you, I worked hard on the Smudger custom! And I’m glad you noticed the updated Thomas

[@Trainmaster16]

Wow. It's real sinister that Duke wished for what happened to Smudger out of jealousy. Hopefully he can be restored back into an engine again. That ending with Max and Monty was really nice. Also your BMQ set looks fantastic! Great story and work overall!

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you so much! And Duke is certainly more of a villain in Trackmaster Shorts than in other series, for better or for worse…

[@Disspam777]

I'm glad I came back to this series, Everything is amazing, The sets, the score, Everything

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks so much! Welcome back!

[@scottishtwinstudios]

My goodness, the story, humor, and set design. So good man.

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment about the set design because that's something I've really been working to improve!

[@Splendid_Studios]

I remember watching your old channel before you had this one and wow you sound a lot older now and your video quality has improved a ton. Great job!

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks so much! Welcome back!

[@BillandBenProductions6792]

Great short, it’s nice to see you making shorts again and you have a really great Trackmaster Smudger Custom.

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks, I worked hard on it!

[@jamytvchannel4997]

Nice video. I like the story and the custom Smudger

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@thewiseoldowlproductions6127]

Ok when Smudger is restored, the workman may have to clean the chicken noodle soup out of him

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Haha that’s a great idea 😂 I might include that if he gets found!

[@thomasandlegofan]

4:26 maybe they went grocery shopping

[@DonnyDouggyGaming]

Oh my holy lord! That was an very awesome job Ryan! You have outdone yourself! Good job Ryan! 👍

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks so much!

[@DonnyDouggyGaming]

@@Ryan_Rocketz Your welcome, Also 1 Question. In a later episode (We don’t really know) will Smudger be saved?

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Perhaps! Only time will tell, although you may get an answer sooner than you think!

[@LadyChandraoftheMoone]

Ooohh max and Monty taking care of smudger oh I wonder how they found him regardless I adore their relationship

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

I will have to show how they found him in the future!

[@LadyChandraoftheMoone]

@@Ryan_Rocketz oh goody!! I’m excited I can’t wait to see but do take your time 😊😊☺️☺️🤩🤩🥰

[@Inactive512]

4:25 Silly... Engines Don't Go Grocery Shopping lol

[@abrahamproductions2951]

Bro Great Story!!

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks Abraham!

[@percytste]

Why did I feel so bad for smudger 😭😭

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Haha he’s innocent!

[@callumnichols7652]

I'm see that you've collected some new models.

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Yep! Arry and Bert, the narrow gauge ERTLs, etc

[@trevortyrrell175]

Love the part with Arry and Bert.

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Glad to hear that!

[@troublesomevanstudios]

This is Great I am spechless! Great Job Ryan

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you!

[@KrazyKin9]

Yo just wanted to say congrats for 14K and do you plan to make a short/video on the topic

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you! And probably not, but I will make a community post as I hadn’t even noticed!

[@71theredengine]

(Back then my name was Duke 👁️👄👁️)

[@TWR600]

this was crazy

[@marianoromero8187]

This might just be my favorite dipictione of Smuger

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Aw, thanks!

[@marianoromero8187]

No prob

[@steelworksryan3285]

How do you come up with this stuff? This is awesome! You take mysteries of Sodor and make them into the biggest twists ever! Can’t wait to see what happens next in this little adventure! ;)

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks for the comment, man! I honestly just tried to think outside of the box and take Duke's character in a new direction, and everything else fell in place!

[@luca.vantstraat]

Cool. 2:15 😂

[@abrahamproductions2951]

Yo I got some questions for you. 1. what was the build process behind Smudger, and did you use mod podge? 2. I noticed in the episode peter sam gained moving side rods, Was that a thing that changed during production or etc? 3.Whats the process and time process into the making of episodes? Script development, prop building, etc. 4. what keeps you going to making these stories?

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Great questions! 1. To make Smudger, there was no building necessary, I just painted a spare Trackmaster Rheneas I had. I tried to print out his nameplate and cab lining by putting a painted piece of paper in my printer, but the ink smudged and so I just explained it in the episode. I didn’t use mod podge, but I did use a bit of rubber cement to attach the painted paper to his cab. 2. Good eye! I filmed the slate quarry and Ffarquhar Quarry scenes long before everything else. I modded Peter Sam, Rheneas, Cow, and Smudger to have moving siderods right before filming the mid Sodor scenes. Peter Sam’s mod isn’t perfect, I had to use some cardboard, so I may update it in the future. 3. This episode in particular took a long long time, I thought of the idea over two years ago while I was filming “Mavis Makes Mistakes” (I’m always planning about 5-10 episodes in advance). That said, I never write scripts for my episodes, I just plan them out in my head. With that in mind, production officially began immediately after I finished “Rolling Stock Convention”. Filming is always the longest process, because it also includes setting up the scene and acquiring the props. As I filmed, I would voice the lines, usually the same day to be sure I don’t need to film any extra perspectives. I created the music mostly before and sometimes during filming, which was one of my favorite parts of the process. At the very end, I added sound effects. 4. I enjoy the entire process, start to finish. This is several creative outlets combined into one giant project. I enjoy composing, painting models, making dioramas, collecting trains, voice-acting, editing videos and thumbnails, and replying to comments!

[@abrahamproductions2951]

@@Ryan_Rocketz Thank you

[@JintyandPugFan20]

Good story

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks!

[@thomasthebluet2910]

Good job Ryan

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks!

[@TrainHunter94YT]

A name i haven't seen in years... How've you been man?

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Great, how about you? Good to hear from you!

[@andersonlemos-lb7se]

A love it man ❤😊😊

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thank you!

[@KrazyKin9]

Hey Ryan, I am a long time fan and I had a question about your sets, is it a large layout or is it seperate sets you destroy and then remake

[@KrazyKin9]

If it is the case that you make separate parts, do you film all the parts of the video that are set in that location

[@KrazyKin9]

And also do you remake the sets for every video

[@KrazyKin9]

Sorry for all the questions

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

I make all of the sets separately, and film all of that location’s scenes at once! The blue mountain quarry was one big set, but I was able to build smaller sets while that was up, one at a time.

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

And don’t worry, I enjoy answering questions!

[@scottishtwinstudios]

So I was just rewatching this and I have to ask, Duke's line at 2:31 wouldn't be a reference to Trackmaster Shorts 3 would it?

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Oh my gosh yes! You’re the first one to notice that! After 5 months, I was thinking nobody would ever notice, but I’m glad you proved me wrong!

[@scottishtwinstudios]

@@Ryan_Rocketz Aah I had a feeling!

[@TWR600]

1:53 That Set how did you do it😮

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

Thanks for the question! I just used a green towel and some fake bushes like usual, and a model building I found on eBay. The background is an image of some hills projected from my laptop to a TV, and I built the set in front of my TV!