The Nostalgic Years: Epiosde 6 "Percy and the Christmas Tree"

[bernuson]

where did the music come from? percy's theme is catchy!

[boltedproductions]

When are the next load coming out, been ages !

[Edward2Fan47]

I thought of an episode you should create, "James' day off" based on a Matthew Brodrick movie.

[quickpickandthick]

wild guess here. you're using ambient occlusion for realism now?

[Damocles178]

I like the unique atmosphere in these videos; makes it all the more fun to watch :)

It's a nice change from most Trainz thomas videos on this site; don't get me wrong a lot are good but sometimes the atmosphere is basically the same. Great work :D

[darthwinsor]

Rev. Awdry and Mittion would be proud =) Lovely vid, Happy holiday's and my best wishes =)

[RobertMProductions]

Nice work, quality is excellent. :)

One question: Why was there no snow?

[TTTENostalgic]

@RobertMProductions

Simple reasons really. One was the annual illustration's didn't show snow, but beautiful winter landscapes with beautiful red skies.

Secondly, why should there be snow? There rarely is snow at Christmas (this year in the UK possibly being an exception) and everyone does snow videos for Christmas... I don't think it's a big deal really.... makes it different

[RobertMProductions]

@TTTENostalgic There should be snow since almost every Christmas special uses it and it enhances the mood. If you don't want to use snow then that's fine, but it's just a question, don't take it so seriously...

[TTTENostalgic]

@RobertMProductions

Hey I wasn't taking it too seriously, I was trying to do something different, and go off the annual illustrations which depict no snow, and was just trying to explain why I did it to you:)

I suggest you pick up the 1986 annual, great illustrations and cracking stories :)

[RobertMProductions]

@TTTENostalgic Oh, sorry for that. :)

[TTTENostalgic]

@RobertMProductions

No need to apologies chap. I wanted to try something different, and from most have said so far, it still has that winterly feel :)

[theirishthomas]

The night scenes really were great,the colour reminds me of the sky when it's bitterly freezing(like it is now!)

A great return to the series and loved the shot of Gordon at Knapford in the opening credits.

[TdafanficReal]

Very Good. I love how You Play Silent Night Faintly in the Background

[TTTENostalgic]

@TdafanficReal

Thankyou :) I thought it would have a nice touch, I imagined some Carol singers possibly singing it outside Ffarquhar.

[SI3DFilms]

Something i noticed, How was Percy able to couple to the front of his train and reverse the other way?

[TTTENostalgic]

@SI3DFilms

I decided that it was most likely that Percy would have run the train along and reverserd around his train where there was a passing loop.

It was either that or have him run backwards all the way to Tidmouth....which IMO would have looked silly!

[BusterTheSteamroller]

Nice adaption of the annual story to put in a festive feeling for those who have good spirits of the holiday. :)

Also, it is nice seeing Trainz '09 version of Percy, Thomas and the other engines in this one.

5/5

[diesalfan50]

Fantastic Work.

I have Really enjoy your Series And this My Favourite one So Far

[VeryOldEngine]

W00T! A new episode!

Nicely Done, Tom! Merry Christmas :D

[Sodor18]

Very nice work. A very fitting Christmas episode, nice and calm.

The thing I noticed the most was the soundtrack. Using Silent Night and Culdee's rendition of the Wrong Road theme was a nice touch. And I loved Percy's theme. The steel drums gave itb a Jamacian feel.

Keep up the good work.

[NewController01]

Really good work, what a way to return

[Skarloey123]

This was REALLY amazing, Tom. Your eye for angle really shines through here.

Christmas-y and overall very enjoyable. It reminds me I need to start on my Christmas special soon!

Richard

[VPT2]

(Clapping) Once again, you've outdone yourself, excellent job

[penninefilms]

Its so nice to see a new episode after all this time and it was brilliant.

[stingrayfan2007]

gr8 w2ork,can't w8 2 c the next one :)

[yoyoboy316]

You should try and make one for New Year

[TheUnluckyTug02]

I love the music you choose for each episode. That jazzed up version of Percy's original theme seemed to fit the scene perfectly.

[RobertHew]

excellent work!

[celebrate66]

You dod realise it should be "A SiF production" not "an"

[TTTENostalgic]

@celebrate66

Depends how you look at it.... trying say it as An S I F production, rolls under the tongue far better as the letter S gives an ESS sound.

I'm guessing your 'dod' means do?

[etenks1]

@celebrate66 No, you are incorrect, If its pronouncing an SiF its an. A SiF is incorrect. I think its because when you say essay, its pronounced an essay because of the vowel at the beggining. But An SiF Production is indeed correct!

[TTTENostalgic]

Thanks for the comments chaps, also check out the Sodor Island Fansite...showcase viewing ;)

[MURPHYPRODUCTIONS828]

That Was Brilliant,Well Done =D

[TTTENostalgic]

@trainlover5

because it DOESN'T always snow at Christmas....I thought it would make a nice change from ALWAYS having snow in videos

[DarthWill3]

Aw... How sweet of Percy to collect the Christmas trees!

[thomasandedwar09]

Brilliant tom!! You have done really well to get this done! Well done!

[TrainzMovieTheatre]

What a great episode! Nice to see Percy get an ep to himself.

[crazyracer12]

I love this episode :3