STMY: Adeline the Phantom Engine - Unfinished Business

[@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren]

"Instabook or Facetube" I'm dead Duncan complaining about kids these days is such a mood and despite me being 21 years young even I think the stuff teens do these days is silly XD jokes aside I knew Adeline was still alive... I can really sympathize with her though, when I had my 1st car accidents I was deathly afraid of driving by the sights again and I felt like I was too dumb to safely drive again. It was not easy to build up the courage again. Also Adeline's voice actor did a stellar job

[@JessicaKasumi1990]

Nice to see you commenting on one of Dan's vids, Tom. And I see you've been verified. Good for you!!

[@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren]

@@JessicaKasumi1990 Thanks!

[@JessicaKasumi1990]

@@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren Anytime amigo.

[@averyj5956]

Thank you very much!

[@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren]

@@averyj5956 No problem!

[@Lucat_Here]

The twist of Adeline surviving was a simple but very shocking twist, it was also very Will done with her having both amnesia and PTDS from the crash, I assume the next part will be telling her story and moving on, and also learning how the radio station learned that story

[@jamzie7342]

ikrrrrr

[@roxaclock]

perhaps do this because it’s a pretty massive spoiler to those just viewing . . .

[@calebc.2290]

I don’t think that will be the case, I remember reading a comment saying that wildnorwester made this a six parter.

[@lonesailordee3886]

@@roxaclock eh. Ig. But he showed images a while back of her with the modern cast

[@phoenix4584]

Ik it tbh

[@richieosborn2639]

HOORAY FOR DUNCAN!!! Anyways, I’m glad this episode finally gave Duncan closure on the Old Iron Bridge tale.

[@lukechristmas3951]

This story really showed the sides of Duncan that we didn't expect to see. Duncan demonstrates a state of bravery and nobility that let to Adeline's rescue. And I love how you had the Thunderbird action theme playing when the MOD came to rescue Adeline! Very appropriate. She's rescued and restored and safe but Adeline's "unfinished business" is clearly beyond that.

[@Liam_Chase2024]

Same here

[@BMXTRANS1]

Fun fact, David Mitton, the original director for Thomas, originally was a Pyrotechnics expert for Thunderbirds.

[@lukechristmas3951]

@@BMXTRANS1 I already knew that but still is amazing to know that's the connection between shows about anthropomorphic locomotives sometime in post-WWII and tugboats in the 1920s/1930s and other shows about technologically advanced organizations fighting against Mysterons and rescuing people internationally in the 2050s and 2060s.

[@WildNorWester]

@@BMXTRANS1 He also did TUGS, too. One episode of which consisted mostly of stuff blowing up.

[@alicehodges9964]

@@lukechristmas3951 I Like Duncan He's A Good Character In The Series

[@thequietestengine]

There's something about the way Sir Handel stops the moment Adeline asked that really shows how much he's grown character wise. No quip, no snideness, just 'Ok' and does so.

[@TankEngine97]

I had a feeling that Adeline was still around. Love the use of the Thunderbirds music.

[@alfa1134]

Adeline looks pretty good with her rebuild and her glasses. The poor old girl must have experienced hell during her accident to Garner that sort of reaction. I also like how this shows how much Sir Handel and Duncan have grown beyond being ill-tempered engines. Definitely much better than the "one-trait" character that is usually seen on the show. And I especially like how you leave us wanting to know more and more with each passing episode; never revealing everything all at once. I've definitely missed your high quality content. There are two little errors that I noticed after watching through it a couple of times: 1) the picture suddenly went blurry for a bit at 20:39 before clearing up. 2) I think you forgot to add Sir Handel's Voice Actor at the end credits. Wait a minute, that song Ivo Hugh was humming...Swan...Adeline the original #7...Goose... that's meant to be for #6.... How would Raven into that? Also, Gangnam Style on the radio! Last bit, this also serves as a bit of foreshadowing of what Lily is going to eventually experience.

[@richieosborn2639]

Goose meant for number 6… Does that mean Percy is Goose? In the first part of the story, I saw him shunting when Sir Handel was talking with a MOD worker.

[@alfa1134]

@@richieosborn2639 And who gave Rusty the idea of using that ghost story to teach Duncan a lesson? NWR's #6!

[@alfa1134]

@@jacobcave1587 What did you think of the subsequent episodes?

[@friendshipforceadventures5630]

When is the Gangnam Style Moment?

[@J.Tstudioproduction6375]

This big change when Adeline was found alive and rescued I was like “oh my god, I can’t believe she manage to survive that fall from the old iron bridge” regardless, I’m glad that Adeline was ok after that accident and restored back in one piece. Nice job on this episode.

[@spruce6323]

Fresh Water would have kept her in a better state than saltwater, and the sediments would have made a sort of paint to cover her. As for how long she was underwater of the character in the Modern Years series she is the second one to be rescued from a watery "grave". The first was Lily

[@SodorTrain1225]

Adeline is alive!!!!! She and Lily could relate a lot, being underwater for many years.

[@WildNorWester]

Indeed. There's a bit more of a connection there than you may think ;-).

[@SodorTrain1225]

@@WildNorWester Hmmm....

[@DieselD7101]

Gee, thanks for spoiling it for me!!!

[@SodorTrain1225]

@@DieselD7101 Sorry.

[@MadHymek323]

@@WildNorWester is this a certified glasses moment

[@numberjacksoctonauts7138]

Looks like Ivo Hugh's becoming a little detective trying to solve the mystery on Goose. And the trailer tricked us. The "Ghosts are supposed to have unfinished business, aren't they?" line wasn't said to Rheneas, but to Harris. Very clever editing for the trailer there, Dan. Glad Duncan's confronted his fears on the bridge. And Adeline's not only alive, but rescued! Love her new glasses. I love how Sir Handel is characterised here. He was being such a good support to Adeline when she was having both amnesia and PTSD. And poor Adeline... that's a lot to take in at once when both your memories and haunting parts of your past show up at the same time.

[@jlaws8740]

Aye. PTSD is a terrible thing, and I hope Adeline gets the help she needs.

[@jacobcave1587]

@@jlaws8740 what is ptsd

[@jlaws8740]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

[@Motoskichimo1974]

I was betting they were going to airlift her as there was no good option. Also, you did a good job at leaving the clues as to why she was only able to call out at certain times. Also liked the reference to the six million dollar man. The chief engineer probably waited years to say that.

[@gbhtrain1325]

Poor Adeline. I'm happy that she's still alive and is restored to working order, but I worry for her mental health. Trauma induced amnesia is a terrible thing, I can only imagine what will happen when the full truth comes out.

[@thenebulaxyz8849]

Trauma-induced amnesia? How exactly does that work? Like a solid hit to the head or something so horrifying, you block out the memory?

[@gbhtrain1325]

@@thenebulaxyz8849 Usually, when you experience something particularly horrifying, your brain will try and trick itself into forgetting.You don’t remember it happening to you, but it doesn’t completely go away, which is why sometimes you see glimpses of it in your dreams. I’ve heard that some people dream what they don’t want to remember, so that it’s easier to convince themselves it’s all false.

[@thenebulaxyz8849]

@@gbhtrain1325 So she basically suppressed the memorys then?

[@Slyarno2795]

Hey Wildnorwester i just to say that i really like your work since i was around 12 or 13 years old they're pretty interesting this storyline is pretty interesting.

[@Lightbolt95]

Wow I gotta give you props man you did a real good job on Adaline (The version that was in the gorge) looks very realistic to what that sort of weathering would’ve done

[@BubblyKettle]

Brilliant, just brilliant! This confirms my earlier theory of it only possibly being Donald, Douglas, or Edward. My suspicions are that Adeline was running away with the trucks because they had an explosive in them planted by the KGB. That rescue scene was fantastic as well! Edit: I've just realized it! Ivo hugh was humming the 12 days of christmas. Adeline is the number 7, and the 7th gift in that song is 7 swans. The 6th gift is geese, and who's the number 6 engine on the big railway? I'm not ruling out the twins and Edward, but Percy is definetly a contender now Edit 2: Oh my gosh Percy's ghost story matches Adelines so well! Remember the story told in ghost train? It also says in that episode that percy enjoys running at night time. AND, who gave Rusty the idea to play a prank on Duncan with a ghost story? Percy did in the prologue

[@henriquefernandesbreves6003]

Good thinking mate

[@henriquefernandesbreves6003]

Now you said it, it just makes perfect sense

[@henriquefernandesbreves6003]

But wait, why whoud the KGB attack a amunision depo in the midle of nowhere?

[@BubblyKettle]

@@henriquefernandesbreves6003 it was stated by adeline earlier that they wanted harm to come to Her majestys government. Wildnorwester did hint that the saboteurs were most likely the KGB, and if they planted a bomb in an ammunition depot it would have blown the whole place up, including the nuclear flasks. It could have been a pretext for war possibly, or just a sabotage attempt to cripple the british defenses

[@thenebulaxyz8849]

Holy crap, that makes so much sense.

[@katerinakittycat3849]

Looks like the Northwest Package Express is still going strong I saw the package vans on Adeline and sit handle's train and recognized them immediately from your previous mini series

[@WildNorWester]

Yep, they'll be in the background from now on.

[@andrewreynolds4949]

The story behind her sudden (verbal) appearance makes sense! The timeline for the restoration work seems ludicrously short though. I would have thought it would take a year and a half instead of a week and a half.

[@tinmanbrigade7304]

Another great installment! Adeline lives! Can’t wait to see how she deals with her memories and trauma. Also, Duncan’s comment about “kids these days” killed me🤣🤣

[@gquayle]

my only criticism, to what is otherwise a fantastic episode. is No locomotive rebuild on such a scale, especially after such a spectacular crash could be completed in two weeks. two years is about average in preservation for a full overhaul. love the series, keep up the good work!

[@TheBlueE2]

Certainly a clever way to have kept Adeline hidden; being directly under the bridge out of proper sight from any engine or person. The rescue operation was quite unique too. Loved even little details of her crying slightly upon asking what year it is Only nitpick; it appears I was accidently left out of the credits in the voice cast area, other than that, fantastic work as always

[@WildNorWester]

Whoops. My apologies. I've added that to the video description.

[@canadaw.e6461]

i love how you can barely see Adelines face when the chain is lowered down, but the expression of "what the fuck is this" is able to be conveyed still-

[@NwrDuck]

When the title says "Adeline the *phantom* engine" , you don't expect to see her alive halfway through. Still really love the direction you're going with her. The prophecy shall be at long last finished

[@WildNorWester]

A phantom is something that's not really there. She was on the Skarloey Railway all along, but not really there, so to speak.

[@randoburr5201]

Hmm... Did remember back in duncan gets spooked that we see another engine thats on duncans line (that is not adeline btw) wouldn't that mean there's am actual ghost with an unknown origin haunting the line by any chance?

[@jlaws8740]

@@randoburr5201 That's a good point. Except WNW mentions during the narration that 'it had been Duncan's imagination, fueled by Rusty's ghost story.'

[@randoburr5201]

@@jlaws8740 hmm...

[@randoburr5201]

@@jlaws8740 but what if... It wasn't duncans imagination after all?

[@thesudriana016]

Poor Adeline. She does relate to a lot of people who have gone through the same phase of something awful that had happened to them once. Also, I cracked up when Duncan said "Instabook or Facetube" instead of saying the corrected names.

[@pepperthekobold]

Ooooooh, that ending hits hard. I welled up a little bit, top quality performance from all concerned as always.

[@ListerDavid]

That last line was heart breaking.

[@cadenceauntarcticfan6238]

This was a great episode, it was great that Adeline survived from her accident and it was nice to see that she got restored and Poor Adeline getting scared about crossing the old iron bridge. A great use of Thunderbirds music when Adeline was being rescued and great we got a mystery solved about the previous number 7 and it was a surprise that Donald remembered Adeline when they met again. Looking forward to next week's episode.

[@TheVicarstownSentinel]

Lovely job! I chuckled at the reference to the Six Million Dollar Man. "We have the technology!"

[@genevieve53fan30]

This is turning out to be one of the best fan mini-series out there. it's also helping me to work out problems in a story I've been working on for around 5 years. I agree with others that Percy could be Goose. Engines like Percy were used by the MOD. Also, what if the ghost story was told to try and expose whoever caused Adeline's accident, or by the culprits themselves as a warning to their enemies.

[@alexanderherrera9297]

we've reached the half way point, and once again I am in shock and awe!!! the depth in Adeline's character and that ending scene, it makes me wonder for next week's episode what are we going to find next?

[@fishpop]

Using the Thunderbirds theme during the rescue was brilliant! XD

[@WildNorWester]

Thanks :). I had that scene in mind for years.

[@NolanTheTugboat]

Rusty’s face is very telling at 7:58. I have a feeling he and the workmen actually did find Adeline the day after her “accident.” Then when they reported it to the thin controller, they were forced into keeping it secret and being part of the official secrets act. Rusty’s face in that scene is (possibly) him realizing that his secret knowledge of Adeline could become found out by everyone else.

[@TheBritFromOz008]

The characterisation of Duncan and Sir Handel are both spot-on. It’s refreshing to see Sir Handel being so supportive to Adeline instead of the pompous sod he was in a lot of the books. As for Duncan, who happens to be my favourite of the SR engines, the “old man yells at cloud” persona seems to fit him quite well, but the fact he wants closure on the bridge incident and drops everything to help Adeline when she’s found shows there’s more to him than that. As for Adeline, well, you’ve excelled yourself in how you’re handling all the aspects of her. The amnesia, the PTSD, the flashbacks; these all make for fantastic storytelling and we still have another three parts to go. It’s such a joy to have STMY back. Also, using the Thunderbirds theme during Operation Rerail was perfect :D. Though I did find it interesting how Adeline needed glasses after being underwater for close to fifty years, whilst Lily didn’t when she’d been submerged in saltwater for seventy-five.

[@dinosandtrains909]

Not surprised about Adeline being alive but was surprised by the PTSD

[@newobanproductions]

A nice closure to the Old Iron Bridge saga. Nice to see that Adeline is alive and even restored to operational condition (like Lily). Also, I think we're closer to who "Goose" is.

[@WildNorWester]

I wouldn't say it's closed off just yet. Adeline still needs to get over it.

[@champ2stay920]

calling it now, Goose is Percy. my reasoning? Ivo hummed 12 days of Christmas after getting reminded of the code names at 4:55. Adeline (number 7) was Swan (the 7th gift in the song) geese were the 6th gift in the song Percy is NWR number 6. therefore, Percy is Goose.

[@banjoshmanjo8088]

But what kind of connection does Percy have to the MOD?

[@champ2stay920]

@@banjoshmanjo8088 maybe Percy was built for the military, his history is a mystery before sodor.

[@harryjohnson9215]

If the code names are to do with the 12 days of Christmas, then where does raven come in?

[@averyj5956]

@@harryjohnson9215 Ravens are black, and Harris is little black battery powered engine. So it's safe to say that's why that was his codename.

[@harryjohnson9215]

@@averyj5956 I know that He is implying that the code names are to do with the 12 days of Christmas

[@TweetsieRailroader]

Well, this story took a turn I wasn't expecting! An incredibly well put together and mature story partner! Looking forward to the next one!

[@stevenhughes3298]

I loved binge watching you’re videos. Now, i’m caught up!

[@dragonraiderknight4625]

Wonderful video. I'll treasure these for years to come.

[@zerosen1972]

Wildnorwester. I really got to hand it to you with this one. I've been watching since the beginning and I think this is one of your best miniseries yet. The way you took one spooky story from the Alec Baldwin era and turned it into a story of mystery, munitions and military espionage is nothing short of genius. On a side note, I really want to compliment you on Adeline's rusty model. You have an amazing talent at building models of abandoned or scrapped steam engines. You did a great job with Barry way back when and now you did great with Adeline too! Can't imagine what Lily would have looked like pre-restoration! She's a real gem and I hope she joins the ranks of your already amazing SKR Fleet one day! We chatted briefly on Discord about the original RWS series books a couple months before my son was born. Now little Edward is one and I can say proudly he is an avid fan of your series as much as the RWS Series. He watches both the Early and Modern Years and we run your models in Trainz for hours on end. While I'm sad to hear these tales are almost over, I can't thank you enough for entertaining us all these years. I wish you the best of luck in everything you do and both me and my son will be watching until the end. Best of luck to you my friend. You truely do the Thin Clergyman proud.

[@louisvanpanhuis1215]

15:20 gangnam style… i really really appreciate the amount of effort and detail you put up for this, i tip my hat to you sir.

[@daviobryker]

Loved we all guess Donald and Douglas were Goose by the off chance. Also loved the thunderbirds theme for the rescue and James Bond last one. Just realised the twins helped Duke and this tale nice work mate.

[@hughmunford7297]

I also really liked the features of the mainline engines in the background, can’t wait to catch up with them again soon and hear all about what they’ve been up to

[@ElNeroDiablo]

*happily watching the episode... gets to **12:15** and hears the music being played* Wait a second, that's the Thunderbirds theme! The 1960s puppet series to be exact if memory serves me right (haven't seen anything since the 2004 movie). :D

[@cptshelly]

I will say at first I just thought this little series was gonna be a one off ghost story but I'm loving how it's panning out

[@robertroman2738]

Donald: I saw an old friend Douglas Douglas:really who Donald: it was Adeline

[@ishanmishra6810]

What a nice birthday present! Thank you Wildnorwester!

[@todddavis2041]

The mystery of the "Ghost Engine" has been solved, now how it happened is next to be. Also the theme used in the rescue scene was most appropriate.

[@karlosbricks2413]

I'm appreciating the instrumental version of the song used in Bigg Freeze, the would be lyrics do seem to go along quite nicely with the overall storyline here.

[@kylemaccauley6065]

Wildnorwester you did it again I actually like Adeline’s new shape and the glasses are a nice touch

[@eliotreader8220]

I am relieved that Adeline has been finally rescued and restored to working order again. she now looks great

[@luckyfanisaac2638]

It sounds to me like Adeline was pulling those trucks to avoid a bigger disaster.

[@cloud564]

I like how you can tell it’s 2012 cuz of the music in the works LMAO

[@computerwizkid1002]

Wow this has me laughing with Duncan! She's alive! Wonderful love these videos so much

[@mmayfield1994]

Glad they found her can't wait to see what happens next episode hope she gets through her trauma of her accident on the bridge

[@thestandardfour0699]

When the thunderbird theme kicks in..Amazing!

[@tommcglone2867]

Adeline having PTSD is a given. I have it myself and its one of the most crippling things anyone could suffer from. And the condition is represented brilliantly here.

[@oriondecimus8421]

While I was a little bit disappointed by the lack of the supernatural at the start (I quite like ghost stories and the like) this episode more than made up for that. A realistic take was unexpected but very welcome. Good job mate. Ill be sure to keep watching.

[@BlandSpagetti]

Got to say I love Adeline’s rebuild model it looks perfect

[@KilldaneW]

Dang, that end line was sad. Amazing episode!

[@MasterMoyle]

Certainly didn't expect to see her wearing glasses as it wasn't mentioned in the original script for the episode.

[@WildNorWester]

It was added after I sent the scripts out.

[@MasterMoyle]

@@WildNorWester I certainly hadnt thought she would have had them fitted as Lily at first never had them, but that's likely down to the models at the time. I'd only imagined a rebuilt Adeline but without glasses. However her model with them does look very good indeed.

[@cyberstar251]

oh you madman! using the thunderbirds theme for the engine's rescue! XD

[@jamesthomas5109]

12:10 Love the thunderbirds music, very good. 🚀

[@DarthWill3]

Good for you, Duncan! Now you can put all this humbug to rest once and for all! Man... This Adeline found under the bridge is a sorry sight. Love the color, though. Wish she'd kept it. XD Looks like she's gone from Timothy to Whiff. ;p Had a feeling all this would come back to our gal by the end of the episode. Hope there's some Danny Elfman music involved next time... Maybe John Williams? ;)

[@northwestern8433]

Just caught up on this entire saga today! My goodness this is good stuff

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

FIZZLIN' FIREBOXES!!!

[@thomasgianopoulos9774]

I loved the use of the thunderbirds theme during the rescue.

[@jamesthomas5109]

Same here mate. 👍

[@MasterOfTheLemons]

That six million dollar man reference went right over the Thin Controller's head, lol

[@liamwoolrych5584]

Loved the thunderbird style rescue at 11:54

[@aaron-prime117]

The way the story was going I probably suspected it but Adeline‘s ghost was appearing on the line or was going to be haunting the bridge just like the tail and Duncan gets spooked but now seeing that she was alive it’s like a miracle

[@champbaka]

I love the use of the Thunderbirds theme!

[@randomstufliker2]

"Last time (Duncan) saw a ghost on the old iron bridge, it had been his imagination, fueled by a tale." Keep telling yourself that, Duncan. It could be possible. My question (okay, I have several questions but the one that statement brings up) is did Duncan ever explain what the "ghost" he saw looked like and if he did, what did it look like? Another thing I just thought of. During the mid-credits scene in Duncan Gets Spooked, when he's crossing the old iron bridge at night, it's raining. It's not unreasonable to assume that the water in the gorge would be high in those conditions. Adeline wouldn't have been able to call out and yet... "Hello?". Just an observation that may or may not add to the mystery. For all I know, the water could have been just low enough to reveal Adeline.

[@SheffieldNo14Productions]

It’s 7 AM here and, upon seeing the “reveal” (no spoilers for anyone who isn’t done watching), I shrieked at the top of my lungs! Also, is that minor foreshadowing for Lily I saw? I remember a deviant art post, a while back, from you! Holy hell, the cinematic parallels are… fantastic! Adeline, are you alright?

[@Percyfan1998]

SHE LIVES! Amazing reveal right there. Out of curiosity, was the Thunderbirds rescue inspired by Cam Jones’ “An Unlikely Rescuer” short he did? I do like what this story does, gives some Adeline answers but also dives into the traumatic aftermath and asks more questions as to the nature of her accident. It’s ominous and clearly it’s something very elaborate considering how flawlessly clean the scene of the crime was. Giving Duncan the end of his suffering since the spook incident is also a great bit of closure. Also, kudos for working in the Gangnam Style reference you’ve been alluding to.

[@CoalChrome]

"We can rebuild her, we have the technology!"

[@Liam_Chase2024]

Amazing video

[@Planetkid32]

Almost read the comments before finishing the video, but good thing I stopped. Amazing story! Great to see Adeline has been found and restored!

[@ehhok5185]

I do hope adeline would have the chance to talk to Lily, since they went through a similar experience and help adeline move on with her trauma and hopefully remember her past in a safe way

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

I saw this drop and came as quick as possible

[@evelynjiles22]

I have no words, love the blue glasses

[@warriorstar2517]

Poor dear’s got PTSD. That’s definitely something that many can relate with.

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

This was a deep story….. I definitely look forward to the rest

[@silverline5636]

I'm not going to lie when Adeline was going through her memories it gave me shivers down my spine it must be horrifying, imagine being alive breathing steam engine that is scared to rust away......

[@caboose.20]

Percy is Goose, isn't he? Ivo Hugh was humming "12 days of Christmas:" Adeline, No. *7,* is Swan, which is from the *seventh* day, goose is day *six.* Now who of the "big ones," as Harris put it, is No. 6?

[@numberjacksoctonauts7138]

If you want to get technical, there's three. 6. Percy D6. Evan E6. Jeffery (Not the works diesel) Though seriously, Percy would be the most likely because of timing and accessibility to the Skarloey line.

[@misaelherrera3704]

Loving this mini series so far cant wait for the next part aways excellent work 🤘✊🍺🍻

[@NetGreen123]

Bust my boiler, poor Aldine, I hope she will be able to recover more of her memories.

[@eshuandkabir3379]

Finally, Adeline is alive. Thank God.

[@NirateGoel]

Minor nitpick, where does 1 and a half weeks come from, for Adeline's rebuild? Seems an awfully quick time frame, even 1.5 years would be quite impressive. Otherwise good, enjoyable story, nice way to give a closure to Duncan's ghost. Intriguing choice to give Adeline PTSD & Amnesia, it'll be interesting to see how you develop it in the final part.

[@ctskifreaks]

This was mine as well - the really quick turnaround on the rebuild stood out to me. I know the narrow gauge engines are smaller, hence less materials, but still, that's super fast.

[@Closet__Dweller]

@@ctskifreaks Also they do say that the workmen at crovan's gate are some of the best, but even with both of these factors I agree it still seems too quick for that.

[@liamwoolrych5584]

Loved this episode I thought that if adeline had survived it would have been revealed in the last episode also I'm glad Duncan faced his fears of the old iron bridge and saved adeline but why'd she say she wasn't really useful at the end.

[@wildwind413]

Always great hearing the Thunderbirds theme

[@harpermanofficial]

Yo This was so cool. I was blown away by the scene from 12:05 to 12:50, it genuinely caught me off guard as to how good it was and what you managed to do with the helicopter and Adeline All in the game and not with any crazy green screen, it's a really good scene (May i ask how you pulled off that scene if you dont mind me asking :) ) And at the end Where Adeline relived her night where she crashed moment by moment as they went along, that's a nice technique i personally find underused in things unrelated to Thomas when it comes to stuff like That. (Also i defenitely relate to Duncan Grumbling about Instabooks and Facestachats :) ) Very awesome video!

[@WildNorWester]

There's a few shots in that scene. The chain descending and raising were a single model, which was exported at 90 degrees. It then runs along a section of invisible track that's completely vertical. It does extend above the helicopter, but careful filming means you don't see that. The final shot, of the helicopter moving off, has Adeline and the chain as a pantograph animation. I simply raised the pantograph, then drove the helicopter along the invisible track and out of shot. Then it was just a question of editing.

[@8213_productions]

keep up the great work

[@Trainlover1995]

Also, Adeline taking a week and a half to be rebuilt? With that kind of damage, it would take months, maybe years, unless the SKR workshops have round-the-clock staffing.

[@sargentrowell81]

Wow this story is compelling. Her last line at the very end had me almost wanting to tear up.

[@spencerstender5900]

With Atlas behind her, Adeline looks like a tender engine. Not a bad shape at all, she looks pretty good with it since her cab is very tall.

[@thomasfune3383]

Great story. She is alive and like her new look. Now a proper steam engine

[@tjmfarming9584]

Good on ya Duncan!!! This is just a good feeling having adeline restored and the way she was rescued… was that a thunderbirds reference? It was genius, still I can’t help but feel bad for the poor ol’ girl, she probably can cross the old iron bridge, but doesn’t want to with that trauma

[@WildNorWester]

It was a Thunderbirds homage, yes.

[@neonemerald37]

I think what Adeline would look like in a different colour she would be either a blue or a cyan because all the other all the narrow gauge engines were repeated in the future Skarloey : red Rheneas : orange Sir handle/falcon : blue Peter Sam/ Stewart: green Rusty: orange Duncan: yellow Atlas : Brown Duke: brown Adeline: cyan And ivo hugu: red

[@ryleeculla5570]

They really had to use US military helicopters to lift adilne back on the rails

[@aplane9625]

U know the events of this has happened in my AU. however Adeline is replaced by proteus And Adeline is one of the engines on the tramway that smudger used to work on

[@sam_edwards_7233]

Certainly hadn't thought she would have survived that accident or if she was to appear I didnt think we would see her this early.

[@65RG01]

ADELINE SURVIVED THE WHOLE TIME, HOW? 🤯🤯! Holy sh*t!