This is perhaps one of the best episodes in the series so far. I really enjoyed seeing the Character Competition winners being brought to life by you, and I was actually quite spooked by the ending. Well done with this episode, and I just know that the next episodes will be even better.
I surprised the LB&SCR E2 you have is of the first batch, without the extended side tanks. Then again, Awdry's model of Thomas didn't have the extended side tanks like the second batch (And the other versions of Thomas) did.
@BristolSpotterHD - Lima, J50 tank engine. No longer made, look on ebay, or alternatively build the DJH kit (more expensive by far, but will produce a more accurate model). This is one class I am praying for Hornby or Bachmann to make, RTR.
@Zaphodraptor Because he was proud of being BASED off an LNER designed locomotive, and he just couldn't resist using his looks to say where he came from. :P
When the end comes can you make a tribute for major characters ,like Allen, Stephen and Sir Ralph and minor characters ,like George and Jerry. Showing where they are now , like sadly waiting to be withdrawal, there nameplates on walls or working happily on there new railway.
I just wanted to let you know, but using Model Magic, I'm currently creating another steam engine from an N-scale model of a Santa Fe Railroad switcher locomotive with a tender.
I lost the tender so I just made it a tank engine, which to tell you the truth was actually easier than even I could realize. The hard part is getting the supporting wheels: I'm still working on that. Would you like me to send you a picture when I'm finished?
when on earth will episode 18 come out? I want to see what happens to Allen and Stephen and the others, and if that ghost at the end was sir Ralph, (which i think he is), i want to see if they survive and get preserved or not.
There is something simply wonderful about your storytelling, dearheart; something I can't quite put a finger on, but has me gripped to the last wisp of steam across the yard. Can't wait for the next one, keep it up, old chap <3
this series keeps on getting sader. the early eps were really cheerful in a way but now we see that they had a good run and being put out of use. only thing is in the first few you narrated at the start. what now is the yard under different management?
this series keeps on getting sader. the early eps were really cheerful in a way but now we see that they had a good run and being put out of use. only thing is in the first few you narrated at the start. what now is the yard under different management?
@trainlover658 - if you read my blog (copley hill) you'll understand why. As a member of the partner program, I've been able to choose between having ads and not, and this is part of an experiment to see if I can help pay for the costs of making the series by making the episodes on Youtube pay their way.
@leefamily432 - so many? Not sure it's a case of many. I think it's a case of people see something they enjoy, and go back to watch it. I've done some maths, and I have a small (but very loyal and very much appreciated) viewership. Tiny in comparison to other youtubers, but no less important to me.
@TallboyDave - sort of. It's a bodyshell from an old Bachmann A4. There's another model which is a resin cast one, but I haven't used it in the series as yet.
@jamiegoddard4 - brilliant - good to hear. I hope you noticed my handiwork on the tender - not the best, I'll admit, but after they sent me a black B12 with a green tender...!!!
@jamiegoddard4 - excellent - I might recommend however, to finish the model off, the careful application of tamiya weathering powders, followed by a light spray of gamesworkshops purity seal. Work from a photograph of a B12, see how grimy they got in their final days.
I hope Harry gives you a great amount of pleasure in the years to come, and thanks once again for such a brilliant competition entry.
@jamiegoddard4 - Good luck - I used a bachmann motor and DCC chip to power mine. See if you can get a decent RTR chassis underneath it, it can and does help :)
Hey Simon, since you got up to the 1960s already with this series, I have a suggestion. Make a video where Scott (the Flying Scotsman) goes to America in 1969. That's historically accurate, and I wonder how he'd interact with the American trains during that time. Let's see what you can come up with. ;) Or better yet, I can help you on the script for that episode.
@KingofTomedy - I would advocate that as an idea for a very good idea for a spin-off from the series. The story is there, with a lot of high-drama and uncertainty throughout and it's got a happy ending to boot. That said though, it could prove expensive to modify the layout accordingly to create the real illusion of it being North America.
It's definately an idea worth exploring, even if it doesn't make it to production.
@SiForumsAndFansite - oi oi oi! Note there's an episode labeled "Flying Scotsman" in the SiF BRWS Thread...hint hint ;)
I have a storyline, a 4472 complete with bell and cowcatcher, and several other pieces including "3801" as well. It's just a question of getting around to making it in the future...! :)
It's not the country that's the problem, but the scaling of the models...!
@RJBandsma68 - actually, the year of this episode is 1959. Same year as it was withdrawn, not cut up, although I don't think it lasted very long in 1960.
@Lisavinny - in some ways its not unlike - but Alf's preservation was by an individual, not a society. This was just on the tip of the iceberg regarding locomotive preservation in this country, and some might say Alf's status is more important than that of Stepney, for he lead the way in private individuals owning, and running, private steam engines on British Railways.
you should make a 17x.2 and a modern series so that they are all preserved and meet tornado andsee their reactions to a new buld i know where you can get a model of tornado in its lner green and there may be a model of it in its brunswick green next year
Bleeding brilliant ending, how about makeing the BRWS 2000 sirese, in whitch tells the storeis of Stephen in 2010, and although he maybe surrouded by modern trains (Eurostars, Intercitys, Class 66's ETC ETC) he meets othor trains like Tornado, Roket and maby meets Flying Scotsman again. Its just an Idea. anyway, this episode gose in my favorates.
@shadowedmultiverse - I have read some strange posting in my time - but this takes the biscuit, and will be deleted. What an outrageous racial slur, both on said religion, and my characters. Disgusting.
WOW. I must say, you are very good at making the fog work well with the ghost engines, But why is Stevian still depressed over the Dieselazaition? Did he even heard that already some british railway steam engines are starting to be preserved by now? Is he going to found out? :) :(
@Matt3985 well i mean, i heard that one B12 has been preserved.......could make good plot twist, and if that was your idea simerski, i'm sorry for ruining it
@Matt3985 - Hawk is 9400, but he wouldn't be officially preserved until 4 years later. In fact, I get the feeling I may have to bring Hawk back - again. That engine's had more comebacks than Tom Jones...!
@simierski Nice. Plus Thanks btw Hawk was my favorite Character. I hope he does return soon. Maybe you can do an epsiode about him coming back and trying to find out what happened to Gronk. :)
@simierski and the SLPR locos but there were what, 6 of them and none of em' worked.
The 60s is a great time for railtours though. You got the B12 outa broad steet, Peglar, SRPS, LCGB, the blue-belle, SLPR and sadly IT57. Come 1969 it all went quiet..., for a while ;) .
@bluefirexd12 - Geoffrey is a Lima J50 tank engine, RTR. You can find them on Ebay from time to time, they're very old models and very dated. The chassis is terrible, pancake motors that simply fail after a while. I am hoping Hornby or Bachmann may take them on in the future - there were a huge number of them, so no Eastern region layout can do without one or two of them really!
@bluefirexd12 - true, and I did that for Hawk (another old lima model) - but the cost to change it, when he has very few speaking, or moving, roles, pretty much rules it out. If a new one appears, I'll be happy!
@matanuialive2010 thats the sort of comment I get on a daily basis from several tubers, let simierski do it in hos own good time, you never rush a master when he's working on a masterpiece.
@matanuialive2010 - when it's done. I haven't announced it officially yet as there's much to sort out - I want it to always be evolution, not revolution, with every episode to some extent.
@matanuialive2010 - no fixed date yet, I have much ground work to do before the next one. Sets to build, stories to write, faces to make and backgrounds to create...
Excellent work! It's so interesting to hear these engines finding out about something we've already learned about in history, and seen. Beautiful to see preservation in their point of view, and sickeningly sad because of their view of scrapping in all its gruesome detail.
By the way, you make your ghosts look extremely lifelike. I really enjoy the way they look so realistic.
Well done, on the whole, sir! It was a long wait, but well worth it. Thankyou for this series... and keep at it.
@EdwardGordonandHenry - the ghosts are easy to do if you plan the shots well. It requires at least three shots, taken in the same place, and lots of smoke to pull that particular effect off. I dare say anyone can do it, just give it a go :)
Fantastic. This Is a Great Piece of work!!!! Good Work simon KEEP IT UP!! BTW What's the name of the music at 3:41-5:20? I'm just asking I like that music.
Your layout has only tracks, trains and gravel ( don't feel offended), but the way in which you film it, it looks real. The first time i saw your video, when i didn't have a account, i thought that this was another railway series coming on TV alond with Thomas and Friends!
@CHR652 - chap, if you look at my "making of" video - and the one coming up thereafter - you WILL be able to film like, or even dare I say, better than me. All it takes is a little help from a friend in the know, I know of one particular tuber who has literally been the engine behind this channel.
@CHR652 - your welcome. May I also reccomend - because thinking about it, it's what started me out, and to this day is much, much better than my own work - leokimvideo's "Mad bomber" videos. Play close attention to his "making of" series of videos, incredible tips there that few sadly seem to pick up on.
@ 10:20 Foreshadowing I believe?
DeanNickChase 1 month ago
The ghost at the end was derailed
ihaztrainz 1 month ago
What words of Deltic's did Allen remenber?
KingofNewAnglia 2 months ago
When wil episode 18 be coming out It's what over a year now...
KingofNewAnglia 2 months ago 2
This is perhaps one of the best episodes in the series so far. I really enjoyed seeing the Character Competition winners being brought to life by you, and I was actually quite spooked by the ending. Well done with this episode, and I just know that the next episodes will be even better.
HighLaneDepot 3 months ago
I surprised the LB&SCR E2 you have is of the first batch, without the extended side tanks. Then again, Awdry's model of Thomas didn't have the extended side tanks like the second batch (And the other versions of Thomas) did.
GIGAN549 3 months ago
6:52 those words say derek smells as seen in "day of the diesels toy review and compition" video
TheQuitzi 3 months ago
i gess wensley is joem
luke9620 3 months ago
LOL UPLOADED ON MY BIRTHDAY XD!!
Harry244ful 4 months ago
man the ending really spooked me out well done on this ^^
XXBruceXXFlameXX 4 months ago
when it was showing alf... what is the music?
WHOisHE15 4 months ago
Yay, the theme song finished!
Great Episode!
You have a knack for making me feel sad for steam locomotives.
I'm worried for Allen!
BramGroatFilms 5 months ago
I am a little confused about the ghost A4, is it a reference back to episode 10?
Henryfan3 6 months ago in playlist The British Railway Series
Why did Stephen leave?
TrainMasterDec1227 6 months ago
Was the A4 ghost at 10:32 supposed to be the ghost of Gadwall?
atsf3415dbr 6 months ago
This series, I feel, is truly iconic!
accadaccasuperstar 6 months ago 6
@accadaccasuperstar A lot better than Thomas & Friends, that's for sure.
disneyrangerblue02 6 months ago
This has to be the most powerful rail related series on YouTube (alongside Skarloey123's Darktimes of Sodor). Please don't end it!
Lisavinny 7 months ago
whens episode 18 coming out? :)
mrfantazzz 7 months ago
Is that ghostly A4 Sir Ralph Wedgewood (Gadwall)
DTChapman1 7 months ago
that engine has a moustache.........bestest engine EVAR!
minifiguremob37 7 months ago
Are you going to do another charachter competioton?
5786Thomas 7 months ago
so an LNER tank engine with a GWR dome?
ibidydo 7 months ago
Of corse that was Gadwall's ghost.
legomanfan111 8 months ago
I bet that was the Ghost Engine was Gadwall. :D
Matt3985 8 months ago
what make and model is that at 8:14?
BristolSpotterHD 8 months ago
@BristolSpotterHD - Lima, J50 tank engine. No longer made, look on ebay, or alternatively build the DJH kit (more expensive by far, but will produce a more accurate model). This is one class I am praying for Hornby or Bachmann to make, RTR.
simierski 8 months ago
What type of engine is Wensley?
Zaphodraptor 8 months ago
What I can't believe:
That Wensley claimed to have been built for the LNER, only for his lie to be revealed by a large mogul engine. Why did he lie?
Zaphodraptor 9 months ago
@Zaphodraptor Because he was proud of being BASED off an LNER designed locomotive, and he just couldn't resist using his looks to say where he came from. :P
crazyracer12 8 months ago
This may seem a stupid question to ask you but why did you not have this as episode 18?
penninefilms 9 months ago
@penninefilms - two things - one, it leads directly on from 17 and continues the "ghost" story. Two, lack of hindsight or forethought...!
simierski 9 months ago
@simierski Thanks for explaining that to me.
penninefilms 9 months ago
i cant wait for the next episode
124titanic 9 months ago
i hate to say it, but were you get the engine noises???
WHOisHE15 9 months ago
When the end comes can you make a tribute for major characters ,like Allen, Stephen and Sir Ralph and minor characters ,like George and Jerry. Showing where they are now , like sadly waiting to be withdrawal, there nameplates on walls or working happily on there new railway.
TheMadbomberfan 10 months ago
Bless me, it's a galloping sausage!
tropicalfishswim 10 months ago
@tropicalfishswim what does that mean???
PalomboDylan 7 months ago
@PalomboDylan it's the nickname for Gresley's W1 4-6-4. If I'm not mistaken, that's the ghost.... though I may be wildly off
tropicalfishswim 7 months ago
I Hope Allen, Scot, Stephen & Sir Ralph Survive the breakers tourch and make it into the preservation era.
Or that they run away together and find somwhere to live for the engines to be taken into preservation.
TheMoylesyRockin 10 months ago
I just wanted to let you know, but using Model Magic, I'm currently creating another steam engine from an N-scale model of a Santa Fe Railroad switcher locomotive with a tender.
I lost the tender so I just made it a tank engine, which to tell you the truth was actually easier than even I could realize. The hard part is getting the supporting wheels: I'm still working on that. Would you like me to send you a picture when I'm finished?
Zaphodraptor 10 months ago
I know I'm gonna sound like an idiot, but what is the theme? I hear it so much and wish I could find it online to listen to.
Oh yeah, I love your series Simon.
startug 10 months ago
i LOVE the british railway series! i watch it all the time, PLEASE make a 18th episode!
i heard you are! please do!
ComediTv37 10 months ago 2
@ComediTv37 - it's very much in production. I can't say when it'll be released, but it's definitely going to happen.
simierski 10 months ago
when on earth will episode 18 come out? I want to see what happens to Allen and Stephen and the others, and if that ghost at the end was sir Ralph, (which i think he is), i want to see if they survive and get preserved or not.
tomatojamsam 11 months ago
@tomatojamsam - never fear, there's many more stories to tell...
simierski 10 months ago
@simierski are you almost done with part 18 yet???????
PalomboDylan 9 months ago
@scotsman60163 might be its a good thing to think about
Buttercupline2 11 months ago
There is something simply wonderful about your storytelling, dearheart; something I can't quite put a finger on, but has me gripped to the last wisp of steam across the yard. Can't wait for the next one, keep it up, old chap <3
LadyStarfleet 11 months ago 4
@LadyStarfleet - thank you kindly, a lovely message I came across today.
simierski 10 months ago 4
Oh also is Stephen going to be scrapped? I hope not cuz he's my favorite character
EmeryAndEmilyFan2344 11 months ago
Just out of curiosity can you still find the Apple Green Holden B12s in Hornby?
EmeryAndEmilyFan2344 11 months ago
@EmeryAndEmilyFan2344 you can find them in model shops that split them from sets. I got mine from Haworth model shop near Keighly
Wandering1500 10 months ago
is that a4 at the end of this ment to be sir ralph
Buttercupline2 11 months ago
I kinda like how the series is getting darker, and a bit more sadder. Reminds of "Enterprising Engines"
trainboy62 11 months ago
this series keeps on getting sader. the early eps were really cheerful in a way but now we see that they had a good run and being put out of use. only thing is in the first few you narrated at the start. what now is the yard under different management?
also were did you get alf
LEON13858 11 months ago
this series keeps on getting sader. the early eps were really cheerful in a way but now we see that they had a good run and being put out of use. only thing is in the first few you narrated at the start. what now is the yard under different management?
LEON13858 11 months ago
It looked at me at the end.
Dinosorable 1 year ago
@Dinosorable What did?
PalomboDylan 7 months ago
@PalomboDylan You know. Fowler's Ghost.
Dinosorable 7 months ago
After seeing this episode when t first came one thing I don't understand why is it not episode 18 and why is it 17X?
penninefilms 1 year ago
Is Geoffrey really going for scrap?
LGee14 1 year ago
seriously? they're putting advertisments on the BRWS now?
trainlover658 1 year ago
@trainlover658 - if you read my blog (copley hill) you'll understand why. As a member of the partner program, I've been able to choose between having ads and not, and this is part of an experiment to see if I can help pay for the costs of making the series by making the episodes on Youtube pay their way.
It's not going very well currently!
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski are you making much with it then?
trainlover658 1 year ago
@trainlover658 - as per adsense rules, can't give exact figures. Suffice to say mind - no! :)
Proper job beckons...!
simierski 1 year ago
whats that music at 7:04
ColumbiaAndHoodRiver 1 year ago
why do you think so many people like to watch the British Railway Series?
leefamily432 1 year ago
@leefamily432 as in the main factor, I meant
leefamily432 1 year ago
@leefamily432 - so many? Not sure it's a case of many. I think it's a case of people see something they enjoy, and go back to watch it. I've done some maths, and I have a small (but very loyal and very much appreciated) viewership. Tiny in comparison to other youtubers, but no less important to me.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski
I like the BRWS because it's a more mature version of Thomas & Friends, and better than the current episodes. Keep up the good work!
Plus I love Allen and Stephen.
Stephen's speeches are brilliant!
BurlingtonNorthernRy 1 year ago
Very good work, it is a pleasure to see this onc again on YouTube, and I am glad to hear from you once again.
MrMichaelDogson 1 year ago
the hornby L1 just sneaked in at 1:36
Wandering1500 1 year ago
Why is "scot" not green? He seems blue...
cpgguitar321 1 year ago
@cpgguitar321 - he is definitely green....
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski I know but in some shots he looks blue...
cpgguitar321 1 year ago
@cpgguitar321 - still green! ;)
simierski 1 year ago
Say, Simierski, how do you power your Gadwall's Ghost model? Is it just a normal RTR A4 model with the bodyshell painted white?
TallboyDave 1 year ago
@TallboyDave - sort of. It's a bodyshell from an old Bachmann A4. There's another model which is a resin cast one, but I haven't used it in the series as yet.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski
I see. I thought I should ask, because in this and Episode 17, it almost looked like the model had no wheels, aside from the front bogie.
TallboyDave 1 year ago
how do you make your engines steam? pleeeeeeeeeeeease tell!!!!!!!!!
SuperActionstudios 1 year ago
Your episode is a master piece. My brother Ryan loves it. He said you should make an episode for him. But make it a master piece like this one.
dale833128 1 year ago
The ghost is the same class as Sir Ralph!
Maybe it's the *real* Sir Ralph?
rjconnolly64 1 year ago
@rjconnolly64 probably Gadwall :3
crazyracer12 1 year ago
who is the A4 ghost? is it Gadwall?
MegaGlenn1234 1 year ago
Guess who arrived in the post today.
jamiegoddard4 1 year ago
@jamiegoddard4 - did everything make it okay? :)
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski Certificate, check. Engine Check, Face Check. All accounted for. :)
jamiegoddard4 1 year ago
@jamiegoddard4 - brilliant - good to hear. I hope you noticed my handiwork on the tender - not the best, I'll admit, but after they sent me a black B12 with a green tender...!!!
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski I did, i kinda liek it cos it blends with the coal effect on top.
jamiegoddard4 1 year ago
@jamiegoddard4 - excellent - I might recommend however, to finish the model off, the careful application of tamiya weathering powders, followed by a light spray of gamesworkshops purity seal. Work from a photograph of a B12, see how grimy they got in their final days.
I hope Harry gives you a great amount of pleasure in the years to come, and thanks once again for such a brilliant competition entry.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski Maybe soon, but for the moment im using ur blog to make a D16 out of my now redundant (and broken) blue B12. Wish me luck.
jamiegoddard4 1 year ago
@jamiegoddard4 - Good luck - I used a bachmann motor and DCC chip to power mine. See if you can get a decent RTR chassis underneath it, it can and does help :)
simierski 1 year ago
Hey Simon, since you got up to the 1960s already with this series, I have a suggestion. Make a video where Scott (the Flying Scotsman) goes to America in 1969. That's historically accurate, and I wonder how he'd interact with the American trains during that time. Let's see what you can come up with. ;) Or better yet, I can help you on the script for that episode.
KingofTomedy 1 year ago
@KingofTomedy - wait and see. ;)
simierski 1 year ago
@KingofTomedy - I would advocate that as an idea for a very good idea for a spin-off from the series. The story is there, with a lot of high-drama and uncertainty throughout and it's got a happy ending to boot. That said though, it could prove expensive to modify the layout accordingly to create the real illusion of it being North America.
It's definately an idea worth exploring, even if it doesn't make it to production.
SiForumsAndFansite 1 year ago
@SiForumsAndFansite - oi oi oi! Note there's an episode labeled "Flying Scotsman" in the SiF BRWS Thread...hint hint ;)
I have a storyline, a 4472 complete with bell and cowcatcher, and several other pieces including "3801" as well. It's just a question of getting around to making it in the future...! :)
It's not the country that's the problem, but the scaling of the models...!
simierski 1 year ago
@RJBandsma68 - actually, the year of this episode is 1959. Same year as it was withdrawn, not cut up, although I don't think it lasted very long in 1960.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski is stephen going to be in the next episode
124titanic 1 year ago
ahh at the end gandwalls ghost
124titanic 1 year ago
Is Sir Ralph scrapped? Lol who was that guy at the end?
Mightymac10 1 year ago
Could Stephen be going senile in his old age? Or is Harry actually there? It's both...saddening and scary. Lovely ep altogether.
donaldengine9 1 year ago
wow did allen change his color
124titanic 1 year ago
@124titanic: Both Allen and Sir Ralph had a repaint in the episode...14 I believe.
donaldengine9 1 year ago
@donaldengine9 thanks
i thought allen was going to where the pasenger bule for ever
124titanic 1 year ago
omg! increadible!!!:) words cant describe how incredible this is. The ending sent shivers up my spine!
TheRedDal3k 1 year ago
the ghost of Gadwall
goldwoodthomas 1 year ago
is jeffery not going to be in the next episode
bigbomb1986 1 year ago
(GASP!) Gadwall's Spirit! O_O
LGee14 1 year ago
@LGee14
Who's Gadwall?
scifiguy9000 1 year ago
@scifiguy9000 Gadwall was a friend of Sir Ralph's. But when he was bombed in the Second World War and now, his spirit returns.
LGee14 1 year ago
@LGee14
Oh I see.
Thanks.
scifiguy9000 1 year ago
@scifiguy9000 You welcome. ;)
LGee14 1 year ago
This brings that story in the Railway Series to mind. I think it's called 'Bluebells of England."
Lisavinny 1 year ago
@Lisavinny - in some ways its not unlike - but Alf's preservation was by an individual, not a society. This was just on the tip of the iceberg regarding locomotive preservation in this country, and some might say Alf's status is more important than that of Stepney, for he lead the way in private individuals owning, and running, private steam engines on British Railways.
simierski 1 year ago
you should make a 17x.2 and a modern series so that they are all preserved and meet tornado andsee their reactions to a new buld i know where you can get a model of tornado in its lner green and there may be a model of it in its brunswick green next year
lner1995 1 year ago
@lner1995 - I have models of "Big T" in all three liveries, for that very contingency. Thanks for your message of support :)
simierski 1 year ago
Bleeding brilliant ending, how about makeing the BRWS 2000 sirese, in whitch tells the storeis of Stephen in 2010, and although he maybe surrouded by modern trains (Eurostars, Intercitys, Class 66's ETC ETC) he meets othor trains like Tornado, Roket and maby meets Flying Scotsman again. Its just an Idea. anyway, this episode gose in my favorates.
Giselle76502 1 year ago
@RJBandsma68 - if you look at the very first scene after the opening credits, it's the A4 styled engine heading to the shed.
simierski 1 year ago
...at 5:56
bigbomb1986 1 year ago
also wasent steven LNER born
bigbomb1986 1 year ago
@bigbomb1986 - GER born, actually, LNER rebuilt, BR preserved and restored.
simierski 1 year ago
you a gadwall tribute with the song dont you forget about me
bigbomb1986 1 year ago
Very nice video, Keep up the good work!
virginiatruckee 1 year ago
@shadowedmultiverse - I have read some strange posting in my time - but this takes the biscuit, and will be deleted. What an outrageous racial slur, both on said religion, and my characters. Disgusting.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski I saw that one, was way above the fake and gay comments which rain down on me at a rate of hundreds a day.
sort of shows you just how much time people have to waste, not sure if they will wake up to the fact they blew it in their dying breath.
leokimvideo 1 year ago
@leokimvideo - Leo, many many thanks. Just hit the big 10,000, fastest any of the BRWS vids has managed it :)
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski thats fine, those secret linked annotations will keep feeding this baby for a long time yet.
leokimvideo 1 year ago
@simierski
1:37 - Would that by any chance be the Thompson the L1 that you mentioned on SiF?
By the way, fantastic job on this! Can't wait for the next installment of the BRWS!
NarrowGaugeEngine 1 year ago
@NarrowGaugeEngine - yes indeed - I had to go back and re-shoot certain shots, and I wanted to get it into the film somehow. :)
simierski 1 year ago
WOW. I must say, you are very good at making the fog work well with the ghost engines, But why is Stevian still depressed over the Dieselazaition? Did he even heard that already some british railway steam engines are starting to be preserved by now? Is he going to found out? :) :(
Matt3985 1 year ago
@Matt3985 well i mean, i heard that one B12 has been preserved.......could make good plot twist, and if that was your idea simerski, i'm sorry for ruining it
TheNwr1 1 year ago
@Matt3985 - at the time, in 1959, only Alf had been officially preserved.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski Oh, I see, But I thought Hawk was going to be the first british steam preserved? :) :S
Matt3985 1 year ago
@Matt3985 - Hawk is 9400, but he wouldn't be officially preserved until 4 years later. In fact, I get the feeling I may have to bring Hawk back - again. That engine's had more comebacks than Tom Jones...!
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski Nice. Plus Thanks btw Hawk was my favorite Character. I hope he does return soon. Maybe you can do an epsiode about him coming back and trying to find out what happened to Gronk. :)
Matt3985 1 year ago
@Matt3985 - if Hawk or Gronk come back, it won't be to Copley Hill. No, I have bigger plans for those characters.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski Oh okay, Well Im looking forward to Hawk's return he is my favorite because he reminds me of Duck The Great Western Engine. :)
Matt3985 1 year ago
@simierski and the SLPR locos but there were what, 6 of them and none of em' worked.
The 60s is a great time for railtours though. You got the B12 outa broad steet, Peglar, SRPS, LCGB, the blue-belle, SLPR and sadly IT57. Come 1969 it all went quiet..., for a while ;) .
jamiegoddard4 1 year ago
does the ghost a4 play a part in the next episode
and is it gadwall
matanuialive2010 1 year ago
Who is the "large mogul engine"?
and does she? appear in the next episode?
matanuialive2010 1 year ago
@matanuialive2010 - wait and see, and yes she will.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski let me guess - her name is possibly Charlotte? :L I read your blog.
EdwardPercyScruff 1 year ago
GADWALL'S GHOST!!!!!! :O
Nictrain123 1 year ago
I love your series. I have a B12 too.
Thomas24train 1 year ago
where and how do you get the smoke gens?
WHOisHE15 1 year ago
@WHOisHE15 - I use a fog machine.
simierski 1 year ago
Very nice Ep, I have onre question-Were did you get Jeffery? Kit?
bluefirexd12 1 year ago
@bluefirexd12 - Geoffrey is a Lima J50 tank engine, RTR. You can find them on Ebay from time to time, they're very old models and very dated. The chassis is terrible, pancake motors that simply fail after a while. I am hoping Hornby or Bachmann may take them on in the future - there were a huge number of them, so no Eastern region layout can do without one or two of them really!
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski Well, You could switch the Old chassis with a new hornby or bachmann
chassis. Just giving a Idea.
bluefirexd12 1 year ago
@bluefirexd12 - true, and I did that for Hawk (another old lima model) - but the cost to change it, when he has very few speaking, or moving, roles, pretty much rules it out. If a new one appears, I'll be happy!
simierski 1 year ago
WHENS THE NEXT EPISODE
matanuialive2010 1 year ago
@matanuialive2010 thats the sort of comment I get on a daily basis from several tubers, let simierski do it in hos own good time, you never rush a master when he's working on a masterpiece.
leokimvideo 1 year ago
@leokimvideo - in fairness, I said 17X would be out by April...! Only six months late, good things come to those who wait!
Hopefully it won't be so long with the next one - the stories are written, I just have to film them now...13 to go...
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski I thought it was April 2011, so your 6 months early
leokimvideo 1 year ago
@matanuialive2010 - when it's done. I haven't announced it officially yet as there's much to sort out - I want it to always be evolution, not revolution, with every episode to some extent.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski OK ALL I WANTED TO KNOW WAS IF YOU HAD A FIXED DATE
matanuialive2010 1 year ago
@matanuialive2010 No need to use capslock, chap.
SodorProductions 1 year ago
@matanuialive2010 stop shouting, thats quite rude on the tube and in now way the way to ask a simple question
leokimvideo 1 year ago
@matanuialive2010 - no fixed date yet, I have much ground work to do before the next one. Sets to build, stories to write, faces to make and backgrounds to create...
simierski 1 year ago
Excellent work! It's so interesting to hear these engines finding out about something we've already learned about in history, and seen. Beautiful to see preservation in their point of view, and sickeningly sad because of their view of scrapping in all its gruesome detail.
By the way, you make your ghosts look extremely lifelike. I really enjoy the way they look so realistic.
Well done, on the whole, sir! It was a long wait, but well worth it. Thankyou for this series... and keep at it.
EdwardGordonandHenry 1 year ago
@EdwardGordonandHenry - the ghosts are easy to do if you plan the shots well. It requires at least three shots, taken in the same place, and lots of smoke to pull that particular effect off. I dare say anyone can do it, just give it a go :)
simierski 1 year ago
is that the end that was quite sad
ShaurntheSheep 1 year ago
@ShaurntheSheep - it's not the end of the series by any means :)
simierski 1 year ago
hurray your back great
ShaurntheSheep 1 year ago
Fantastic. This Is a Great Piece of work!!!! Good Work simon KEEP IT UP!! BTW What's the name of the music at 3:41-5:20? I'm just asking I like that music.
Frserthegreenengine 1 year ago
@Frserthegreenengine - I think it's called rumination, not sure, will go and check.
simierski 1 year ago
exellent work simon!
easta007 1 year ago
This is genius work!
Your layout has only tracks, trains and gravel ( don't feel offended), but the way in which you film it, it looks real. The first time i saw your video, when i didn't have a account, i thought that this was another railway series coming on TV alond with Thomas and Friends!
I wish i could film like you!
CHR652 1 year ago
@CHR652 - chap, if you look at my "making of" video - and the one coming up thereafter - you WILL be able to film like, or even dare I say, better than me. All it takes is a little help from a friend in the know, I know of one particular tuber who has literally been the engine behind this channel.
simierski 1 year ago
@simierski
Thank you!
I shall keep that in mind.
Great video anyway!
CHR652 1 year ago
@CHR652 - your welcome. May I also reccomend - because thinking about it, it's what started me out, and to this day is much, much better than my own work - leokimvideo's "Mad bomber" videos. Play close attention to his "making of" series of videos, incredible tips there that few sadly seem to pick up on.
simierski 1 year ago