Unsung Hero - Adaptation

Dear friends,
Duncan is the most.... Rough engine to live on the Skarloey Railway. Others have described him as rough, rude, and careless. This carelessness of his often led him to have minor, but tedious accidents. However, his recklessness, combined with some VERY unfortunate circumstances almost became a lot more than "A small derailment."
P.S. Thank you all for the patience while I cooked with this video. I've wanted to touch on the SKR engines for a quite a while now, so when I not only saw that "Six little engines" was free to adapt, and that our beloved Buried Truck actually narrated this, I just HAD to take a bite at it. Hope you enjoy!!!!
Additional credits: Captain Punjab for the base for the Duncan ditty
Comments here in case KZbin kills the comments: / @nwrduck
TW: Swearing to keep comments
Fuck you YouTUbe bots fuck off this shit ain't kid friendly nuh uh

[@theoneandonlynumber1253]

I'm here before it gets made for kids

[@Thingtreemabob]

Im already a kid

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

Same

[@PumpSp0o0ky]

Same

[@lmaochill321]

Word

[@bernarda1247]

Same

[@TheSouthernTerrierA1X0-6-0]

The music choice, the extra scenes added, the ommission of certain lines of narration, the final shot of Rheneas leaving with duncan just out of frame as the final line is read. Absolutely masterful. An amazing adaption!

[@NwrDuck]

Cheers!

[@lunanera23]

we need more storys of duncen like this he may be a pain sometimes but he still has a good side and can help others in need duncen can be grumby at times but I would like to see more storys where he does good like this one

[@karenfan010]

so like a balance between s4-7 duncan and s9-12 duncan?

[@tajsmith5050]

You and victor tanzig are the only two to properly give Duncan a story arc that doesn’t point him out to be horrid but instead a character with a backstory

[@TheSouthernTerrierA1X0-6-0]

I'm glad you enjoy my perspective on Duncan :)

[@JosephRailwayStudios2000]

​@TheSouthernTerrierA1X0- I'd like to think the reason why he didn't like Rusty at first was because some of his friends at the factory got replaced by diesel engines

[@elirosen1391]

Awesome story! I actually respect Duncan's decision to reject the idea that he was a hero. Shows he has humility behind his hardened, gruff exterior.

[@mindycobb1027]

ikr.

[@jamesthomas5109]

Would love to know more about Duncan's life at the factory before he was bought to the Skarloey Railway. 😊

[@connormclernon26]

I'd love to know of his relationship with his sibling who worked at RAF Calshot.

[@benhughes3394]

I would love to know more about why Duncan is complain?@@connormclernon26

[@jamesthomas5109]

​@@connormclernon26 same here 😊

[@OHNEY]

I really like the style you were going for with this adaptation, it has a very dynamic and lively feel to it

[@NwrDuck]

Cheers!

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

2:35 never have I seen such a compilation in a Thomas-related video, not sure if I like it or not but bonus points for attempted innovating

[@tripplexdark7734]

2:14 love how you added Collei's theme 👍

[@NwrDuck]

YEAAAA SOMEONE RECOGNISED IT!!!

[@NwrDuck]

YEAAAA SOMEONE RECOGNISED IT!!!

[@friscothesheriff1994]

@@NwrDuck Why did you say it twice?

[@GerardtheRedBird]

​@@friscothesheriff1994It's a big deal

[@Cloud_Shire_82]

never in my time of watching adaptions have i seen such great work the music choice timing angles the extra lines ened to make it feel so much more reall and the heart wrenching end to the video and just how the railways unsung hero was said int he last short was so perfect. i'd argue it was the best adaption i have seen not a single person has made me so involed into an episode nor on the edge of my seat like this has.

[@NwrDuck]

Wow.... Thank you!

[@TheRoyalScotsman6100]

I will say in addition, it’s a great story

[@JosephRailwayStudios2000]

This was Before Duncan and Rusty became Friends.

[@ansonng355]

Well Done and Good Job Indeed Keep It Up My Friend ❤😊

[@karenfan010]

1:03 wow a lot coming from sir handel.

[@riahthreetimes]

here after watching small world railway by noodle n i’m loving this duncan being a hero thing🤌🏽 hope to see more in future

[@Greggs30806]

I love the Murder Drones main theme at 5:20 Great video btw

[@amitysluzara2022]

Your adaptations get more and more incredible!

[@NwrDuck]

Thank youuuuuuuu

[@amitysluzara2022]

@@NwrDuck only speaking the truth :D

[@-LLAMA-]

Dude, well done! Such an amazing adaptation

[@NwrDuck]

Thanks for the compliment, but "dude" isn't really my stride. I try to avoid genders since I'm missing mine and like it that way.

[@calebc.2290]

2:40 got a laugh out of me, that would be something duncan would say, nice touch. also phenomenal soundtrack and camera work in this. keep up the great work.

[@NwrDuck]

Thank youuuuuuuuu

[@LBSC70]

I like the use of Murder Drones music

[@NwrDuck]

Cheers!

[@greenerell484]

yes Buried Truck does some good stuff you have done a good job with the adaptation

[@bluebellsfan8704]

This was definitely worth the search

[@Slyarno2795]

That was pretty amazing like the fog in the video.

[@Brakevan817]

This was beautiful, the shots and music were great

[@NwrDuck]

Thank you!

[@Brakevan817]

No problem, you deserve it

[@winterwolf4793]

Love the use of "disassemblely required"

[@NwrDuck]

It's not "Disassembly required"...

[@winterwolf4793]

Sorry, love the music tho

[@NwrDuck]

Thank!@@winterwolf4793

[@GerardtheRedBird]

I choked on my water when I heard Lancer's theme lmao

[@thatonepersonthatmakesthomas47]

*Good Story & Adaptation, Also WHY IS A PART OF THE MURDER DRONES SOUNDTRACK IN THIS-* (I guess, Because you thought It fit & It does.)

[@NwrDuck]

Yesh indeed

[@Donaold_TheFurnessEngine]

Good job

[@FRIEND38]

Well, i least he didn't do any rock n roll, am i right😢

[@trevortyrrell175]

Oh this This is beautiful.

[@NwrDuck]

Why thank you!

[@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001]

0:44 Duncan: Right, Fievel, and Wakko. 4:05 - Duncan: Come on Fievel. I want to go. Wakko: Take your time, Duncan. Don’t get into a rush. 5:40 Duncan: Hey, Fievel, Wakko, be careful. 6:14 Duncan: I have to stop, Fievel. I need to stop, Wakko. 6:22 Duncan’s Driver: Well, you two are safe with him. 7:21 7:30 Duncan: Well, Fievel, you and Wakko think it’s best to sand rails. 8:15 - Fievel: You know Duncan. You and Wakko had saved an accident.

[@lashandapauldo9819]

I think there should be a part two of this.

[@TheSouthernTerrierA1X0-6-0]

If you'd like a continuation of the story, then i can recommend The Little Old Engine/Gallant Old Engine

[@lashandapauldo9819]

Oh ok 👍

[@certifiedcitydestroyer]

i saw the profile picture and finally realized why the music was familiar, another one i see.

[@keldeostudies149]

I dont know whats with that gravel noises that often plays

[@JoeyMBrooklyn]

Alright, that was amazing.

[@Silvercubestudios]

Well...Even the SKR's resident sour pot can be a hero...Even if he doesnt accept it .

[@mikestudioz216]

2:41 Tf2 reference

[@TheLMSLocoStudios]

Amazing video

[@NwrDuck]

Thanks!

[@TheRoyalScotsman6100]

Can you please tell me who made the other faces for the coaches?

[@Mr.Junction13]

Wonderful! I really love the shots used in the video and the transitions and how Duncan was used for this story You really did a amazing Job! :D

[@NwrDuck]

Thank youuuuuuuuu

[@Mr.Junction13]

@@NwrDuck You're welcomeeeeeee!! :D

[@jinkwon8410]

Man, was not expecting Collei’s music in this episode 😅

[@NwrDuck]

Well it was!

[@thomastrainzfan4444]

this is sick

[@NwrDuck]

Cheers!

[@spring626]

Not gonna lie i didnt except to hear genshin music when Duncan was pulling both trains.

[@scrible1073]

WOOP WOOP

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

Do I hear Murder Drones soundtrack? Where did you get Unhelpful Git's figures of Mr. Hugh and the guard from? Gotta love writing bad@$$ things about Duncan though. 😎

[@NwrDuck]

TSI discord server

[@matthewwilson5019]

wow just wow, not all poeple are ignorant like you just said. plus i can tell ya some of them def clearly knew what happened, if the brakeman could tell, so can the passangers

[@dwiggy3153]

just nitpicking but duncan doesnt neccesarily have a hand brake he has airbrakes as noted by the compressor next to his smokebox (as far as i know he could have a handbrake too but for passenger service you would use the air if you can

[@NwrDuck]

Actually, throughout most of this addaptation he hasn't a brake pump, since he'd been working in an industrial setting (most likely a factory where speeds are really low) so he couldn't rely on the guard to put alternative brakes for him

[@TheSouthernTerrierA1X0-6-0]

note from the writer; the SR engines dont have air brakes, when writing this it was set during the period when they would use the handbrake and train brakes. WNWs model has an air pump for reasons beyond my understanding

[@NwrDuck]

@@TheSouthernTerrierA1X0-6-0 ah! Thanks for the clarification!

[@silverline5636]

KZbin GUIDELINES SUCKS BALLZ!!!!! (fantastic work on the video)

[@user.Ghasly-Grey]

2:40 DAMMIT

[@BobCreates_YT]

The music that was used for the crash is amazing 🤩 what is it called?

[@NwrDuck]

Solver Uzi

[@montygolf6893]

​@@NwrDuck tbh, i think Murder Drones music fits Thomas content like

[@jintabix3758]

hey, whered you get the sir handel and peter sam models :0

[@NwrDuck]

From the Jonateer's DeviantArt page

[@jintabix3758]

@@NwrDuck where though? i couldnt find a release link for them

[@smyset1112]

2:15 music?

[@NwrDuck]

Caprice of the leaves

[@smyset1112]

thank@@NwrDuck

[@ryleeculla5570]

Maybe why Duncan is such a prick is because of the harsh treatment for working with the RAF some of his class would be used for work around the army like any other engine

[@NwrDuck]

Maybe, maybe not. Sorry, I don't know much, he avoids digging into his past, no one but he knows what shaped him the way he was.

[@ryleeculla5570]

@@NwrDuck good point Duncan might be hiding something from his old home and his treatment to others on his old home is rubbing off in sodor

[@FeatherWing162]

The RAF…?

[@TheSouthernTerrierA1X0-6-0]

Duncan never worked for the RAF. You're thinking of his twin

[@IS-2_1944]

​@@FeatherWing162Royal air Force

[@James-the-idiot]

Duncan is an asshole, but I like story's where he gets a win.

[@montygolf6893]

5:52 why does this sound like the music from Murder Drones?

[@Rusty160]

Because that’s exactly what it is

[@montygolf6893]

@@Rusty160 ooooo! From which episode?

[@NwrDuck]

@@montygolf6893 episode 4

[@montygolf6893]

@@NwrDuck alright