When Gordon got retired from the express, he should’ve went back to the Sheds next to Edward and Edward said “so how does it feel to be such an old engine?” Gordon says nothing and smiles, frowns, and apologizes for all the years of putting him down. Edward accepts his apology. Both sit and reminiscent of the old days.

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

I like to think that happened off-page

@saintsheepy6682

3 ай бұрын

Makes me wish Christopher put that as the last story in the last Railway Series book.

@huntergauld5923

3 ай бұрын

Thinking about a scene like that makes me almost cry 🥹

@jalenjackson740

3 ай бұрын

If only this would be amazing to see

@22Tesla

Ай бұрын

That would have been a sweet way to show Gordon's full arc from the newest thing in express passenger service to humbly bowing out as an old man, and Edward is there waiting for him to join his side.

*I just realized that Season 1 is now turning 4️⃣0️⃣ years old!* *(1984-2024)*

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

That's why he did a Sodor's Finest on the first character ever created

@Thomasmemoryscentral

3 ай бұрын

Other things turning 40: 1. Twisted Sister’s We’re Not Gonna Take It 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3. Van Halens 1984 album 4. Usagi Yojimbo

@s.p.d.magentaranger1822

3 ай бұрын

Also Transformers.

@connerhills5665

3 ай бұрын

@@Thomasmemoryscentral Not to mention Pentrex, the finest in railroad entertainment... ;)

@CaptainCat101

3 ай бұрын

Neat

Honestly, although Wilbert Awdry deserves most of the praise, (as he is the storyteller and writer of these books,) can we give a shout out to Christopher and Margaret? If Christopher wasn’t so willing to ask questions, or if Margaret didn’t push her husband to seek out a publisher for these stories, we probably would’ve never gotten the Railway Series nor the television series.

@Thomasmemoryscentral

3 ай бұрын

In a weird way, Christopher’s measles is a blessing for him to ask his father for stories and that lead to him creating the plots for engines that became the railway series

@comicfan1324

3 ай бұрын

@@Thomasmemoryscentral Agreed. If Christopher didn’t question things like “why is that engines sad?“ and just took it at face value that it was just a picture we would’ve never had the story of Edward the blue engine

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

@@Thomasmemoryscentral Christopher getting measles was a blessing in disguise

@ttteproductions7609

3 ай бұрын

This comment makes me tear up and think of the current state of the show back in the Brenner era ttte was one of the most popular shows and now it's a cash grab

@legoboy7107

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. Imagine if Christopher had never asked "Why is that engine sad?" What a different place we'd be in.

A protagonist doesn't need their own character arc if they have an impact on the characters around them. Edward's great. It just takes time for everyone to realise it.

"You thought this was Thomas but it was me Edward, again" time to watch what will be a masterpiece. going to edit my thoughts after I watch this.

@selinapersaud7629

3 ай бұрын

I don’t think there is any way in hell that he’ll ever touch Thomas. Lol I feel like he dislikes him far too much to deserve this kind of honor.

@mrconagher

3 ай бұрын

​@@selinapersaud7629i dont think he hates thomas, he probably doesnt wanna do a sodors finest with him cause he thinks its a massive task to take on, as he stated in the henry sodors finest

@LBSC_71

3 ай бұрын

Ok dio

@truckercowboyed2638

3 ай бұрын

It was Edward all along....!!!

@karenfan010

3 ай бұрын

@@selinapersaud7629 actually if you look at his sodors finest cover list thomas is on it meaning he’ll eventually have to give him his own sodors finest.

Thomas 0 Sodor finest Edward 2 Sodor finest

@user-me2bv1wd3v

3 ай бұрын

Edward is js better

@allison122477

3 ай бұрын

@@user-me2bv1wd3v true true

@buddy0571

3 ай бұрын

Goat things

@nicholasstanton9575

Ай бұрын

We need Thomas to have one, and maybe an MVP.

Edward is the glue that holds everything together. He may be quiet and appear not very often, but he doesn’t need to. He is the Merlin or Obi Wan of the line, the wise old man whom knows best. Edward is a fan favourite, for a great reason. One of my favourites

@Woodenrailwayoliver20

2 ай бұрын

Edward was a more prominent main character than Toby and Duck in the classic series. But he was unfortunately not as prominent as Henry, Gordon, Percy, James and Thomas.

You have no idea how big the smile on my face was when Nothing Can Stop Us Now played during Exploit's climax I had never imaged that song working so well for that scene, but given the whole moral for Little Engine That Could it just works too well! Massive props to Isaiah for the fantastic score!

@ShukakuTheCrazy1

3 ай бұрын

I fully agree. I did a double take. The best rendition of the little engine that could. I could listen to just the musical score with no dialog all day

@TheTrueRealTre

3 ай бұрын

I took a double take and was like "NO WAYY" the song was so fitting

@ShukakuTheCrazy1

3 ай бұрын

@ethanschmid4104 I'll be a fan until I die. It's so good! I even found a copy on vhs at a garage sale a few years ago. Picked that up asap.

@primrosevale1995

3 ай бұрын

I really hope Isiah uploads that song somewhere.

@ShukakuTheCrazy1

3 ай бұрын

@@primrosevale1995 who

I wasn’t expecting a remake on Edward but I’m not complaining. I really like the character Edward. Hope in the future soon, you will do a remake on Gordon too

@rainierbagatsing1073

3 ай бұрын

I wasn't expecting a remake of Edward to, but the good thing is we get to see what version on what's his favorite version of Edward RWS, Model, or CGI

@user-ur5lv9el4s

3 ай бұрын

I wasn't expecting a remake of the history of Edward too, but I wish that The Unlucky Tug could do a remake of The history of Gordon.

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

Same here.

@cheukyinglau8011

3 ай бұрын

Me too!

@JAdg75oo00

3 ай бұрын

I actually felt like the original was too short so I had a hunch he would dable with this eventually 😄🚂

"Babe wake up, a new Sodors Finest just dropped"

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

OK honey

@SmudgerStudios

3 ай бұрын

Bro I was so happy when it dropped

@aaronthekidofficial9912

3 ай бұрын

MOM! DAD! CAN I WATCH THE NEW SODOR'S FINEST??? iT'S ABOUT EDWARD AGAIN!

@dripthanos7068

Ай бұрын

​@@aaronthekidofficial9912 NOT WITHOUT US KID IM BRINGING HOTDOGS

@aaronthekidofficial9912

Ай бұрын

WOOOOO!!! I'M GONNA INVITE MY FRIENDS!

TUG: What does Edward have against cranes? EDWARD: BECAUSE CRANES KILLED MY GRANDMA, OKAY?!

@brendanhanley2741

3 ай бұрын

BECAUSE A CRANE KILLED ALBERT, OKAY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@supermariof0521

3 ай бұрын

@@brendanhanley2741 LOL

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

​​@@brendanhanley2741BECAUSE A CRANE TRIED TO KILL ME, OKAY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@NitroIndigo

3 ай бұрын

"BIG MICKEY!"

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

As someone who recently lost his grandma, this meme hits differently for me at this time.

Edward represents everything so real about the island of Sodor. The embodiment of never giving up no matter what is being thrown at you!

Tom Marshall's narration is always spot on. He's a natural

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

Tom Marshall should definitely narrate Thomas in it’s revival era.

@kevinkeenan-2.1

3 ай бұрын

I feel like Kyle Dennison voice was on the trampy channel when he was voicing James. Maybe is was the actual voice actor who played James on trampy?

@kevinkeenan-2.1

3 ай бұрын

Wait Kyle is the voice of James! 😃

@雪者

3 ай бұрын

The small bits inbetween this epsiode were just.. WOW. This felt like Thomas & Friends if it was in the TUGS style episodes.

You know what would've been nice? What if "Edward The Very Useful Engine" went like this. Edward begins clanking after helping Gordon, and while Gordon is greatful, he's worried that Edward could actually be breaking down and possibly be sent for scrap, and Gordon doesn't want that to happen since he's come to really respect him. Gordon goes to see Edward at the works, and Edward assures him that he just needed repairs, and Gordon apologizes for all the times he was rude to him in the past. Then when Gordon sees Duck stuck on his hill, Gordon decides to honor Edward by being Duck's back engine. But the rails were very slippery and just when all hope is lost, Edward arrives to help Gordon and as Edward chants "We can it! We can do it! We can do it!", Gordon chants "We WILL do it! We WILL do it! We WILL do it!" as a sorta nod to "Edward and Gordon".

@dylanlyles9453

3 ай бұрын

That would be way better!

@supermariof0521

3 ай бұрын

@@dylanlyles9453 IKR?

@jordenfilmz

3 ай бұрын

So much better!!!

@supermariof0521

3 ай бұрын

@@jordenfilmz IKR?

@jordenfilmz

3 ай бұрын

@@supermariof0521 Yes, I also had another idea for a story, and that's "Saving Edward". Instead of it being an Edward mopes around and thinks he'll be scrapped all because he's clanking and wheezing story, I instead turned it around. I would make it a Bill and Ben story, instead of Edward thinking he'll be scrapped, they would think that he would be scrapped over mishearing Edward himself, like Edward would be talking to Topham or something and they mishear him. They would worry but try their best to make sure Edward doesn't get the cutter's torch, which would lead into them getting into an accident and Edward coming to their rescue. Edward asks them why they were acting weird and Bill and Ben fess up, only for Edward to laugh and tell them what he really said. Only for them to be silly for thinking something of the sort and to argue with each other at the end for their own doings. Now, I know this sounds like "Percy's Big Mistake", but I feel this would be more appropriate for Bill and Ben's character because they're both young and naive. Yeah, I know Edward would be sidelined but at least he wouldn't be out of character.

Edward almost being named "Alice the Blue Engine" sounds like a cringy Deviantart OC

@theholygamer969

Ай бұрын

Tell me about it.

DID I JUST HEAR NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW FROM THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD????

@3xfaster

3 ай бұрын

Oh absolutely, it just hit me so hard I wept whenI recognized it!

@3xfaster

3 ай бұрын

Oh absolutely, it just hit me so hard I wept whenI recognized it!

@josephsoczka3757

3 ай бұрын

100%! Was one of my most treasured vhs tapes back in the day.

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

​@@3xfasterDid you mean to post this comment twice

Our fearless leader, Lord Tug has bequeathed unto us, his loyal subjects. A gift of unparalleled proportions - An Edward episode of Sodor's finest. For which we are eternally grateful!

@IsleofPigsStudios

3 ай бұрын

An Edward remake of epic proportions

@Invincible_Ages

3 ай бұрын

Most indubitably, here here.

@Louie-WanKenobi-og4rk

3 ай бұрын

The original one was good, but man, this is better!

@GibberishDraw

3 ай бұрын

Here, Here

@SPANISH_INQUISITION589

3 ай бұрын

It's a very nice (monty python reference)

Edward is such a wise and caring character. He brings out the best in every engine.

Edward: What you need is a Deputation. Percy: Edward says we need a Depot Station! Bruh

@MarckbryanBalang

2 ай бұрын

That part made me laugh a little 😂

I still firmly believe that in Edward Strikes Out, "Edward" is actually James. The Fat Contoller caught James messing up for the last time, and finally painted him blue. Still pissy, he decided to ruin Edward's name when Rocky came around.

@randomnessetc5600

3 ай бұрын

For the umpteenth time, ignoring Edward being OUC, how is the story by itself?

@fruitloops2058

3 ай бұрын

​@@randomnessetc5600 Mid but you can't ignore the OOC when the story relies on it

@DRMF7

3 ай бұрын

@@randomnessetc5600the story is good. It feels like something that could happen in the RWS with a little bit of better writing. The only thing that ruins the story is the character leading it.

@randomnessetc5600

3 ай бұрын

@@DRMF7 I keep saying that James was originally supposed to be the lead character but his model broke down and they couldn't fix him in time so Edward is basically filling in as a substitute hence why James doesn't cameo in the episode.

@DRMF7

3 ай бұрын

@@randomnessetc5600 That is a good theory. I always wonder why James (the character that was marketed as the main 3 in this era of the show) didn’t appear in this episode not even as a cameo.

The ending sequence with the Little Engine that could music put a big stupid smile on my face. This is easily the best Sodor’s Finest. I cannot wait for how Gordon’s remastered episode will turn out

I see the relationship of Edward and Gordon in the Railway Series is kind of like Doc and Lightning McQueen. Doc basically foreshadowed what will eventually will happen to McQueen in Cars 3

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

I get that feeling from them. I also think the King could also be a counterpart to Edward in Gordon’s journey as well seeing as he was the old veteran when the new guy who is the protagonist comes in.

“It’s hard being number two” Even Tug isn’t immune from making poop jokes

@PatRex11

3 ай бұрын

I was expecting Thomas but best engine will do nicely

@josiuwu

3 ай бұрын

I dont think that was supposed to be a poop joke

@huntergauld5923

3 ай бұрын

Not the intention

@jaredhebert942

3 ай бұрын

More "it's not easy being green," but also not wrong; not too far an extrapolation, I suppose

The unlucky tug: age is just a number Me: mate. You could've chosen some different words.

@fanofeverything30465

2 ай бұрын

@@Matts_Conrail_Chicago_Mainline What does that have to do with it

I love the little bits you have between sections where you have the characters voice a scene. "Not.... appreciating... the commentary...!!" XD Honestly, if they REALLY wanted to have Edward be naive or dumb or "out of character" they should have just written a flashback episode! One where Edward tells a story to a troubled engine who's either misbehaving or misinformed, which takes place back when Edward was young and in his pre-sodor days. Doing that in the model series would have been difficult, but it would be easy in CGI

If I'm honest for myself CGI Edward is the best version of Edward. Simply because he represents what a stepfather is all about. One thing I love about the CGI era is that the dynamic between Thomas and Edward has a lot more time to shine than in the Model or RWS era. In TAB, Edward took good care of Thomas as if he were his son. He supported him and was always on his side and gave him advice. In the episode "Old reliable Edward" that wheel turned a bit. In this episode, Thomas shows how important Edward is to him. When Gordon insulted Edward, Thomas thought, "You know what? You helped me back then, now I'll help you!" I always think that the episode before the Miller era would explain why Gordon is mean to Edward in the episode, but not in S13-S16. The Miller era also had some good moments between the two. In HOTR Edward defended (with Gordon and James) against Spencer. And he was also the first to notice that Thomas had something on his mind. In the questionable S13 episode where Thomas chases a dragon, Edward supported him. When Phillip goes to Sodor is similar to Thomas in TAB. Phillip is supposed to show that Thomas can stand on his own without Edward and from then on Edward is also a stepfather to Phillip. And in S21 Thomas says goodbye to his stepfather. CGI Edward represents what a stepfather is all about and why CGI Edward is (imo) peak Edward.

@jeremiahsisaias8677

3 ай бұрын

Which S13 episode are you talking about? "Old reliable Edward" is Edward's along with Thomas' epic Chad episode to me. ;) Totally satisfying to see Thomas putting Gordon in his place for being an ungrateful prick to Edward by leaving him stuck on his hill again and having Edward leave him there to die.

@giulianodervelociraptorder734

3 ай бұрын

​@@jeremiahsisaias8677Sorry for the late message. "Thomas and the Runaway Kate" was the episode I was referring to.

@Woodenrailwayoliver20

3 ай бұрын

The episode A shed for Edward genuinely makes me wish that Percy was female instead of male (but still have her be named Percy and have her look and sound identical to her male counterpart in every single way) so Edward doesn’t get written off in season 21 since he would’ve been the 5th boy instead of the 6th. This would’ve been all of Edward’s episodes in the Brenner era if Percy was female. 1. No more Mr. nice engine (The roles of Hiro and Edward reversed and the episode retitled as Edward’s sticky spill) (season 17) 2. Old reliable Edward (Gordon swapped out with Spencer) (season 18) 3. Edward, Henry and the spots (A rewritten version of Henry’s spots trouble) (season 19) 4. Rocky Rescue (Thomas swapped out with Edward) (season 19) 5. 3 blue engines gruff (season 20) (Edward taking Thomas’s role as the voice of reason and Edward does not get frightened along with Toby swapped out with Gordon and Percy swapped out with Thomas) 6. Dowager Hatt’s busy day (if Duck stays a main character throughout the Hit, Miller, and Brenner eras) (season 21) 7. Edward In The Middle (if Duck stays a main character throughout the Hit, Miller, and Brenner eras) (season 21) 8. P.A Problems (season 21)

I love Rebecca myself, but Edward will always hold a special place in every Thomas fan’s heart.

The voice casting for the engines in the beginning were EXCELLENT. Immersion levels 1000%

You can clearly tell Nic loves Edward based on how long this video is😂

Honestly, when I was a kid I never really cared for Edward since he barely appeared in the Classic Era. However, after reading the Railway Series and watching all of the Classic Era on Prime Video, Edward has really grown on me and he's now actually become one of my favorite characters in the show. And I can definitely see why he is Unlucky Tug's favorite character in Thomas & Friends.

21:15 With what Tug said… that’s actually kinda interesting. Gordon’s warmed up enough to rather have Edward be preserved than let Edward be scrapped. It’s kinda cool

Edward definitely deserves a remake video. And also Gordon ☺️

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

I think the next Sodor's Finest will be a remake of Gordon Then The Fat Controller Then Thomas

@Douglas57647

3 ай бұрын

@@fanofeverything30465 I feel like Thomas will probably be the grand finale to Sodor's Finest, after the Thomas Retrospective is complete. In the meantime, I think we'll get Sodor's Finest installments on Donald & Douglas, Oliver, and several others too!

I was So Not Expecting Edward's SF to be Remade!! But Holy Hell is This such an Amazing Step up from his First Video from Years ago!! Edward is so definitely a Sodor's Finest and that Introduction was just Magical!! 13/10 Nic!!

15:55 Edward said we need a Depot station 💀💀💀

I wasn’t expecting an Edward remake; but knowing Tug, it’s going to be a full blown masterpiece.

@SmudgerStudios

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah

No matter what anyone think or feels about Edward, he will always be known as the wise, old, yet determined blue tender engine that all the engines on Sodor and the members of the Thomas fandom will forever know, cherish and love. 💙

The Abby Grant testimony was so interesting. Makes total sense as to why Season 6 was a mess.

@liladoodle

3 ай бұрын

Alice could've been a separate character. Still a 4-4-0 mind you, but a newer built one. As an example, the GCR Class 11F's (Or the D11 during their LNER days) were built between 1919-1924, 19 years after Edward's class had finished being built.

@clockwork3494

3 ай бұрын

​@@liladoodleHonestly Alice could've also possibly worked as Molly imo

@liladoodle

3 ай бұрын

​@@clockwork3494You meant Alice, right?

@clockwork3494

3 ай бұрын

@@liladoodle Yes lol Thank you for pointing out my mistake, didn't even realize until now

Gordon's lines at 48: 38 are so raw and well delivered it caught me off guard, to the point o nearly sprayed water over my keyboard. Its just such a realistic line yet also go right along with your commentary on Edward so far that it feels too real. So you did a fantastic job in that case.

@slowturtle11fan7

3 ай бұрын

48:38

@christov7789

3 ай бұрын

@@slowturtle11fan7 Thank you, I appreciate that!

Edward deserved a prequel book. Just imagine... *Book #43: "Edward's Early Years"* telling us the 4-Part story arc of his early life back on the FR in the 1800's, following him when he was young, smug & foolish and how he eventually grew into the wise old fatherly elder he is today. An extra 5th story in the book could even be about him meeting Thomas and them building the NWR together before the very last page shows him being left alone in the shed as time goes on, bringing the RWS full circle back to the beginning of The Three Railway Engines. I also think that the idea of there being a K2 called "Alice" is a great opportunity to create a new OC in my opinion. The headcannon here is pretty simple, she could be Edward's long forgotten older sister who was sadly scrapped long after he left the Furness to go live on Sodor. Though Edward rarely wants to talk about her, she was in fact the very engine who mentored HIM... the Qui-Gon Jinn to Edward's Obi-Wan if you will, their sibling dynamic easily being a parallel and foreshadowing to what Edward & Thomas' future student/teacher friendship would become.

@LazyOldFusspot_3428

3 ай бұрын

So like Very Old Engines, huh?

@megariderfire1994

3 ай бұрын

Yeah and I felt like Albert plus Victoria and Helena could've been tied into his backstory...hell IMO, Thomas & Victoria SHOULD'VE been Edward & Victoria.

@captainsmartass3368

3 ай бұрын

I like that idea

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

So does that make Thomas Luke

@Woodenrailwayoliver20

2 ай бұрын

I find it genuinely shocking that Christopher Awdry never made a book about that in the 80s or 90s and I do genuinely believe that if Percy was female then Christopher would’ve done a Edward pre Sodor days book.

If BoCo returned to CGI, he would help Edward mentor Philip since it would be nice to see him interact with the boxcab on account of being diesels.

@cheukyinglau8011

3 ай бұрын

BoCo could have stayed with Philip in Wellsworth Sheds, while Edward can still be part of the Steam Team.

@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967

3 ай бұрын

@@cheukyinglau8011 Yeah, I suppose so.

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

When BoCo returns in the revival era, I can see him being a mentor to Phillip too.

Really loved what you said about Edward and Philip in ASFE. The way Edward was written in TAB was perfect, and Philip acted as like a parallel to Thomas in that movie (see 54:39) so putting them together at wellsworth made perfect sence. I only wish they got something to do in Philips/Edwards episodes in S22. Honestly wish ASFE had Bill and Ben in place of Philip, since it would've called back to S2/S3/RWS, and would've payed off with Hunt the Truck in S22. Anyway, great video!

It's hard to believe you'd make Edward. After all, you said in the Henry video that you wouldn't be doing Edward or Gordon any time soon, but that was a long time ago... I LOVE IT! COME ON, WE NEED GORDON TOO!

@cheukyinglau8011

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely👍🏻👏🏻🤘🏻✌🏻!

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

He'll probably be next

I love the voice acting skit. Feels like the good ol’ Classic Era of Thomas.!😊

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

It feels like it’s going for they style of Tugs as well when it comes to the dialogue.

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

​@@joshuaW5621Also like the Brenner era in terms of voice acting

The blue veteran fighter himself - Sodor's version of Captain America👍👍 we must never forget how important Edward the Blue Engine is to the franchise. Without him, none of the later stories would probably have been published. Sadly, the later seasons rarely gave him the respect that he deserves

@williamjeffries5074

3 ай бұрын

“I can do it! I can do it! I can do this all day!”

1:06:10 I like this bit. I often reimagine the scene with Edward's driver trying to talk him into just phoning for another engine from the get-go after such a damaging accident, but with Edward insisting that they let him keep pulling the train.

@splat-trainproductions

3 ай бұрын

Kinda like Skarloey in Old Faithful.

@voltsiano116

3 ай бұрын

@@splat-trainproductions Yeah!

the outro with Edwards exploit, Unlucky Tug, what you did, you plucked my hearts strings as in the background “Nothing can stop us now” from the Little Engine that Could… my all time FAVORITE MOVIE and by far, my version of Edward and by far, a suitible fanfare for Edward in this scenario

@tylerkane1238

3 ай бұрын

When I found out that you were doing Edward, I’m glad actually as the first two videos with Edward and Gordon, they were more of the pioneer that started this series and consider them your take as to who is truly the main character of the series and who is your favorite. As for this episode, love your take for Edward’s day out and Edward’s exploit, going so far and above compared to the previous episodes, with reasons too. I will admit that your take to Edward’s triumph scene, my emotional dam burst, shedding tears as that episode by far is my favorite for season 2 and your version 2.0, you outdid the original and your first take. As for the ending, GOD I LOVE CHEEKY THOMAS, being the instigator, pushing Gordon to apologize. I can’t tell you how many times I replayed the ending. I know these episodes takes time, but I look forward to the next episode, and hopefully, it will be Gordon. Well done Unlucky Tug…

39:27 - That is nothing like Edward. This is how I would describe him: Edward is a kind and wise engine. He is one of the oldest engines on Sodor which means he has lots of experience and mentors younger engines (Percy). Although Edward used to be looked down upon by others he showed time after time that he is still useful and the others now respect him. He never gives up and despite what others say or his condition he still carries on.

The use of the theme from The Little Engine That Could was absolutely perfect for Edward's triumph, it gave me chills. One of your best and most well produced videos Tug, a grand and fitting showcase of work for the character who started it all

@chillhilld

3 ай бұрын

Legit stopped what I was doing just to rewind and listen again, and wouldn’t ya know I end up crying. So unexpected, so close to my heart…

James will always be my favourite character, but Tug has really made a great case for Edward. He may be number 2 on the railway, but he’s number 1 to the rest of us.

Great vid. One thing I adore about CGI Edward is his UK voice, the accent and tone is just so perfect, that older English gentleman thing, not pompous but refined.

David Mitton writing an episode as bad as Edward the Really Useful Engine is genuinely one of the most mind-boggling things about the entire franchise to me Edit: honestly Edward being scared of a possible ghost engine in Henry in the Dark doesn’t bother me THAT much because in the classic series they were always flirtatious with the supernatural and since many other characters believed in ghosts back then, I don’t think it’d be far off to say Edward does believe in ghosts and even they kinda freak him out because it’s something beyond even human understanding

@fanofeverything30465

3 ай бұрын

Maybe the script editor did a crap job

The Little Engine That Could music at the end was a nice touch.

Absolutely beautiful Edward was done justice now we need a Gordon remake as well

@cheukyinglau8011

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

Edward may not be my favorite, even if he is quite high up on my tear list, but I think he’s the character I have the most admiration for. As I get older and older, I relate to Edward more and more. Edward knows that age is catching up to him, and the world has changed a lot from the one he was brought into, but he doesn’t let that stop him from doing his best and showing kindness to others. After all, he wants to help and share.

@comicfan1324

3 ай бұрын

For those wondering, my favorite character is actually Thomas. When he is written correctly, I like how he clearly has a good heart, but his cheeky, cocky. Nature often gets the best of him. As a fan, and as a storyteller, that’s a very fun character to work with. And I love how throughout the original five seasons, Thomas really grew up and matured, but never fully lost that cheeky edge of his

@LazyOldFusspot_3428

3 ай бұрын

@@comicfan1324 My most relatable character was Henry. Growing up, it's either Duck or the main man Edward himself.

@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967

3 ай бұрын

@@comicfan1324 And the Brenner era got him correct as well with cheekiness in tact.

The "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" (from the Little Engine That Could movie) instrumental over Edward's Exploit just did it for me - burst into tears 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏 Thank you Unlucky Tug this was so so special. Edward our fav, Edward the best!

If Edward got himself a remaster, then I'm expecting a Gordon remaster in the future. Edit: 14:45 LOL! I always forget about this bit from the Johnny Morris narrations.

@liladoodle

3 ай бұрын

Amen to that brother.

@cheukyinglau8011

3 ай бұрын

Yes, me too!

@TTTEclub

3 ай бұрын

Is that the part where percy says we need a depostation and then theres a bruh sound effect

@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933

3 ай бұрын

@@TTTEclub No, it's that bit of Johnny Morris where Percy whistles at Henry.

@TTTEclub

3 ай бұрын

@@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933 ohhhh that ok

I was not expecting a remake! Glad to see a proper Sodor's finest on Edward :) Worried it would be Thomas as he should be the big finale to Sodor's Finest. Right after Daisy, Emily, Mavis, Oliver, Duncan, Bertie, Harold, Donald & Douglas, Bill & Ben and The Fat Controller.

Why doesn't it surprise me that Edward would be the one to get his own Complete History video? Still, this was really good!😄 As for why Edward wasn't in TATMR, it's likely that he went with The Fat Controller on his holiday.

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

Speaking of TATMR, while I don’t consider it canon as much as the next person, I heard that Britt Allcroft does consider it canon.

@stuartbarclay7940

3 ай бұрын

@@joshuaW5621 She does? Well, that's a surprise! I'm also glad to hear as I consider TATMR canon too.

@TTTEclub

3 ай бұрын

Yea i consider it as a dream thomas had (side note:i am 11 and i have a mindset of an aduilt ttte fan would)sorry if this a stupid to put in

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

@@TTTEclub don’t worry, I too see it as a dream that Thomas had that may have played an inspiration into the very movie in-universe.

@TTTEclub

3 ай бұрын

@@joshuaW5621 yea but i was talking about when i said i have a mindset of an aduilt ttte fan

This is without a doubt the best sodor’s finest yet. It really feels like a triumph, not just Edward’s history but for the project as a whole. Absolute perfection.

44:35 I think Edward hated cranes so much that Big Mickey just decided to teach him a lesson

Oh it’s a Sodor’s Finest of Edward in the new style. Wasn’t expecting that but perfectly fine in my books

24:14 "Give Edward an inch of hope. He'll bring your train home"

I honestly didn’t expect Edward to be today’s Sodor’s Finest but this took me by surprise and I found my love for Edward has been doubled thanks to this! Such a majestic video a really useful engine who’s been through a lot. Not to mention the cast and crew who made this were fantastic! I give this a 10/10.

Edward Theories: His inconsistency: I believe he started to lose hope after season 6. Where he believed that he was going to kick the bucket. He was growing older and older making him doubt his abilities, to the point of not looking back to his greatest moments. This also forced him to sometimes make irrational decisions, like siding with Gordon about Rocky or going a different route because of his water wheel. His hatred for cranes: When Harvey first arrived, Edward actually considered him to be really useful. But was forced to agree with the other engines. After Harvey’s heroic action, he finally could say his intentions. However, after Big Mickey accidentally knocks him over and Cranky laughs at him, his hatred for cranes actually starts. Why he left Tidmouth Sheds: Edward left Tidmouth Sheds because he saw Thomas in Phillip. Phillip was the next Thomas. So with this in mind, Thomas has finished his journey, but Phillip has only begun his. Thomas and Edward, two old friends since day one. One stays home, the other one leaves. Being scared of ghosts when he tells ghost stories: Since Edward tells so many ghost stories, he is scared when Thomas and James tell him about a ghost train in Henry in the Dark. He believes this ghost train is one of his ghost trains and indirectly it is his ghost train; Haunted Henry. Why he was scared of Sir Topham Hatt being replaced: When Sir Topham Hatt was born, the first engine he met was Edward. This makes Sir Topham Hatt, Edward’s first official friend. Hence, he was sad to hear his old friend being replaced.

@Thomasmemoryscentral

3 ай бұрын

Edwards’s Brass Brand in Season 7 seems a sweet way to end the classic series on. A touch of Thomas teasing him for his cheekiness, a new side for Edward appreciating something else (him enjoying band music adds to his character) and heck, his first off the rail accidents but only his 2nd one onscreen in the classic era!

@paisleepunk

3 ай бұрын

speaking of theories, i think "alice" could either be edward's mentor (as mentioned elsewhere in the comments) or an alter-ego of his

@miguelangeloaguila4140

18 күн бұрын

@@paisleepunk do you like this? Why he was scared of Sir Topham Hatt being replaced: When Sir Topham Hatt was born, the first engine he met was Edward. This makes Sir Topham Hatt, Edward’s first official friend. Hence, he was sad to hear his old friend being replaced.

Me anticipating the video: Can’t wait to see what he has to add to his original video on Edward. (The video releases) Me: AN HOUR AND 15 MINUTES?!??!?

Tug, thank you for using “nothing can stop us now!” The little engine that could from the 90s was one of my favorite films as a kid, and it was used very appropriately and in a great moment! You sir are magnificent!

When I heard James I had to check the description as I knew it was Trampy. Love that James voice! I also love the extra detail compared to the original Sodor's Finest on our favorite number 2.

Edward is definitely one of the best characters of the series. If Awdry never had the idea when telling the story to his son then the Railway Series or Thomas and friends wouldn't be here. Edward is always useful and reliable and yet nothing stands in his way from triumph. What a champ! Also for a rant, yeah Mattel really did him dirty. The writing team was pretty much put in the crossroads when it came to Edward's departure. They really could've written an episode that keened to the books but Mattel being the company that it is obviously wanted to keep their revenue just so they could make their "necessary" changes to the show, but then seeing outcome wasn't well received and yet they just don't care.

1:01:10 The fact that this episode had a fantasy sequence that was essentially just Edward and Emily going on a romantic date,is so fucking bonkers that you'd think it would be a Emily x Edward fanfic.

16:36 when I was a kid I remember Edwards angry face in Calling All Engines and it always stuck with me and held more weight than others cos you really don’t see much of it

Ever since I was a child, Edward has always been my favorite engine. His character has a unique personality that has always captivated me and I've always admired his good intentions and his willingness to help others. And as an adult, he is still a true example of kindness for me. Thanks for the video.

Edward is that comfort character. He may not show up much, but you always feel that warmth and comfort when he is around. Plus, whenever there's any kind of debate between the characters and Edward shows up, it always gives a sense of "Oh thank goodness Edward is here. He'll set things right!"

When I was a child Edward never stuck out to me, that’s to be expected. However now that I’ve watched this video, I have found myself having a slight interest in Edward now, thanks unlucky tug

There's something so fitting about Edward's RWS book not really being about him so much as it is his relationships with others. "Cows" is about his wisdom triumphing over Gordon and Henry's folly, "Bertie's Chase" is about his relationship with Bertie, "Saved From Scrap" hinges on his relationship with the people of Sodor to save Trevor, and "Old Iron" brings his rivalry with James to a thrilling close while also highlighting how highly respected by Thomas and Percy he is. Good Gresley, _Edward the Blue Engine_ is such a wonderful, underrated book.

@Woodenrailwayoliver20

3 ай бұрын

Actually all the stories are half about Edward but I get what you’re saying.

If Edward is getting a remake, Gordon getting the same treatment gets me excited.

I love the fact that Thomas cares for Edward in the intro and segments between parts. It’s so sweet. I love their dynamic!!

This video is literally like going from Halo 2 to Halo 2 Anniversary. BIG ASS W

@RedPigSpartan

3 ай бұрын

I'm both a Thomas fan and a Halo fan

@christianvillapando4060

3 ай бұрын

@@RedPigSpartan interesting how those things intersect 😄

@s.p.d.magentaranger1822

3 ай бұрын

From Marvel vs Capcome 3 to 3 Ultimate?

@RedPigSpartan

3 ай бұрын

@@s.p.d.magentaranger1822 What are you talking about?

Meanwhile in All Engines Go. “Those Trains”

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

Edward: Yeah, we’re not supposed to talk about that show.

@comicfan1324

3 ай бұрын

@@joshuaW5621 I agree we probably shouldn’t, but jokes aside I think if Edward heard about that show he probably wouldn’t have any strong feelings. His mentality would probably be something like “well I don’t appreciate them giving me the wrong amount of wheels, but if it makes the kids happy then so be it.”

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

@@comicfan1324 I’m sure he would.

God lord, first the Tom Marshall dub and then “the little engine that could” theme - why am I crying??

Edward’s arc in the railway series can inspire anyone. I was biking along the beach a few weeks ago and I had to turn around, and the wind was pelting against me and the sand kept sinking in. I managed to get home without getting off the bike once, and the entire time Edward’s theme was playing in my head lol. Anyways great job to everyone who worked on this, this is a really special installment to Sodor’s Finest

Edward at his peak as always

Edward be like : Never gonne give you up never gonne let you down

@TheAutisticCapricorn811

3 ай бұрын

Never gonna turn my tender and dessert you.

A Sodor's Finest on Edward? Homework will have to wait.

Edward is truly an astonishing character. He's taught us that no matter how old we are, we must never give up, no matter the cost. He's our hero!

I'll admit it. You described my relation with Edward perfectly (4:49) Thomas was my favorite character as a I child, and later as I aged a bit it became James. But even among my years I never understood Edward. He always seemed like a Blue James to me that never appeared much. But as an Adult I can immediately understand, empathize, and even admire Edward for always doing his best no matter how many obstacles are thrown his way, even the harsh words from fellow engines. He leads others from example and not arrogance like Gordon would, and never hesitates to people in their place when they are full of it. I'm sorry Edward. For not realizing how important you are until after all these years.

I’m curious why no one talks about Edward’s Brass Band. While not a groundbreaking episode, I think it’s a very nice episode of Season 7, where Edward feels in character, and we see a side of him we didn’t see before. Definitely a sort of overlooked gem. I particularly love the use of Nothing Can Stop Us Now - super clever!

@e-122psi3

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I feel like one of few that likes seeing a more fallible side to Edward, one that has insecurities and accidents sometimes, even if preferably in a way that fits his character (likely why I love Brenner era Edward). Edward's Brass Band was an interesting moment, the first time he had a severe accident and is super unhappy about not being able to do his job.

1:14:37 It makes me so happy knowing that Tug has watched or even knows about the 1991 Little Engine That Could film. It's so niche and forgotten about! I hope he does some kind of "Best Show You've Never Seen"-esque video about it!

Thanks for having me onboard again for this special video mate. A pleasure to celebrate my favourite character Edward with you :)

It's Gordon time. Oh yes.

The theme from The Little Engine that Could at 1:07:51 was a FANTASTIC choice! "There's not a mountain that we can't climb. There's not a river we can't make it over There's no tomorrow that we can't find, if we try. I know we're gonna make it, NOTHING CAN STOP US NOWWWW!!!"

I really love those segments of Edward's Stories 0:15 29:20 47:38 1:04:33

@Anchovistic

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the time stamps bro

@LBSC70

3 ай бұрын

@@Anchovistic you're welcome

Nice use of the song "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" Tug! Edward really was the little engine that could.

I truly loved the dynamic between Thomas and Edward, with Thomas trying to make Edward feel better when the others were bringing down about not going out. That’s also one of the things I loved about Trampy’s videos. It gives more depth into why Thomas rebels and makes fun of the bigger engines since they look down on him, never give any appreciation for his hard work, and make fun of him. Edward isn’t like them and instead comforts Thomas and looks out for him. This is why Thomas respects Edward. The latter never looks down at Thomas and instead treats him as an equal. And as atrocious as the HiT era handled Edward, I liked how Thomas was determined to hep Edward in Saving Edward.

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

These two have a bit of a student and sna dynamic going on between them.

Go, Edward!

Honestly? I don’t think anyone could ask for a better look or tribute for a character as special as Edward. You’ve seriously outdone yourself this time! The cutaways to the adaptations of Edward and Gordon and Edward’s Exploit were superb and incredibly enjoyable to watch. I had to laugh when watching Thomas playfully probing Gordon during his speech at the end! The dialogue, banter and overall dynamic between the engines is captured perfectly! Very well done on this!

A very awesome recreation. Not only did I learn something new about Edward, but also the reason why CGI Thomas & Friends suddenly went down hill at the end of the Brenner era and beginning of BWBA.

Edward is effectively the Luigi of Thomas & Friends if you think about it while Thomas is technically the Mario. Diesels are all of Bowser's Minions, the ones to side with Mario and Luigi being Bo Co and Daisy (and technically Bear if he actually got a model made)

One thing I always found very endearing about Edward's basis being a K2 was how they didn't make it to nationalisation- being phased out and scrapped by the late 30s by the LMS. But despite this, he soldiers on nearly 90 years after the last of his kin were retired. Edward lives on thanks to grit, determination, a comendable work ethic and lots and lots of love. An absolutely stellar video Nic. Absolutely smashing stuff! Never have I wanted to model Edward more!

@joshuaW5621

3 ай бұрын

For some reason I used to think that a few of the K2s lasted into nationalisation. Unfortunately the D5s were the only Furness locomotives to make it into British Railways service.

What hurt the most about Edward’s departure from the sheds is that Thomas didn’t bat an eye during the whole thing. Of all the characters to get upset about the change, it should have been Thomas. His long time friend and mentor was leaving the sheds to stay on his own branch line and yet Thomas was completely apathetic. I think Thomas should’ve been the one to have the outburst in “forever and ever” instead of Gordon since it seems more in line with his character.

Edward is borderline one of my favorite characters along with James of all time I loved him as a kid and even more now. His personality his design character and episodes that star him, but never got a toy of him lol. We all love you Edward keep on puffing number 2.