I absolutely lost it at "Is anyone else thinking 'bootlace' ? Anyone?" That was just _perfect_. XD

Am I the only one who thinks James' voice fits his character perfectly?

"It's not called a de-railtour, James." XD

Jinty is the best... "Bootlaces anyone? Come on anyone... Right!"

“If you hate to say it, then don’t say it.” - Edward, 2015

A fine piece of work! I can imagine scoring those passing shots were hard to capture but they were brilliantly executed. James finally gets a "named train" of his own, for a little while. ;) It was was great to see the ERS characters and stories come to life! The voice acting was great too. Brad has one of the best cadences of any fan-made character I've ever seen.

James was ENJOYING HIMSELF...

The argument scene between James, Jinty, Henry and Sodor Castle is absolutely brilliant! Keep it up!

“YES! Express….expresss…train” You can tell the sheer frustration from just that phrase

•"Do I look the the kind of engine to hog the spotlight" •"Yes" •"YOU WHAT"

I like the attention to detail with the head codes. When James is pulling the express in the first part, he has two lamps, which means "Class A: Express Passenger". Then, at 4:49, he only has a middle light, which means "Class G: No train". That's either REALLY good attention to detail or an insanely lucky coincidence. Also, I really like James's voice work here. Top quality acting.

You never disappoint me when it comes to your videos. Great job on the directing, the mixing everything! A great way to celebrate the Railway Series' 70th anniversary.

Loved it! Some brilliant work here, perfect commemoration for the anniversary. Hah, some nice puns there too... :)

Wow. It's almost been nine years since this first released, and I still love it.

Well you've done it again! Was absolutely giddy to see this in my subscriptions, and the video certainly delivered! Chock full of witty banter, humorous situations, and a story that blends these elements into an extremely pleasurable viewing experience. I'll also admit that when Edward pulled the train into the station, with his theme setting the tone of his triumph, I was grinning uncontrollably. Marvellous work Dan, Aaron, Sean, Lewis, and Ben!

Finally able to leave a comment, better late than never, Brilliant production here. Not too familiar with all these SIF characters but letting them be and appear didn't detract me from the story. It was only til the end when I noticed how much James stands out from them all due to the bright red sticking out from all the realistic liveries! Heha, 'De-rail tour' was definetly the best line overall. Well done once again :)

can't wait for the long-awaited sequel, "Gravy Train 2: This Time, It's Personal"

I'm disappointed...not to have discovered this sooner! Absolutely wonderful, and a real credit to the Railway Series. I think you've earned yourself another fan!

James! See? This is why Hughes designed the Lancashire and Yorkshire class 28 as an 0-6-0! Just an extra pair of wheels to derail.

The Extended Railway Series V2 represents a meticulous and rewarding effort of all concerned to provide a continuation of the Awdry family's stories. Some excellent characters - Brad included - compliment the established favourites wonderfully; I like what you did with expanding on Jinty. I am sure the Reverend would approve of you at SIF. I certainly do, and this tribute to the 70th Anniversary is an excellent continuation of it, and a Thomas-related video I enjoy coming back to when on KZfaq.

Without a doubt, this is a really funny production starring James and Sodor Castle, not to mention the bits and humor - and I like the Gravy Train idea (not to be mistaken with the American version that applies to pet food), especially to celebrate the books' platinum anniversary.

Gravy train is fabulous. I really like Sodor Castle

i LOVE James' Voice

11:58 turn on the subtitles, apparently James' whistle is saying "mom" XD

I really admire the addition of the giants of steam music!

I was really impressed with how you pulled off James' derailment in that. Trainz physics are pretty awful when it comes to trying to film accidents (and yet I persisted back in the day...) but that looked really good - you struck the balance between making it dramatic yet comedic with the various reactions to the accident. :) As ever, the writing, voice acting and direction were all top notch. Massive well done to all who were involved in this!

Wow, absolutely enjoying it~ Clever use of score, I loved how the narration was shaped around bits of the TAB score to highlight the "original ditties". Also never thought I'd see Cudak888's pieces in other works again, great job~ :D I love the banter and conversations between the engines, it's just so natural and enjoyable to hear! The KZfaq Home Guard approves~

So many memories coming back to me over two years ago I last watched this

Absoulotely stunning piece of work! Massive well done to you and all those involved. :) Many thanks for casting me as James. Had a huge amount of fun with it and would jump at the chance to do so again. :)

This has to be the funniest Expanded Railway Series vid I've ever seen!

Honestly Dan, I don't know what you can't do, because this was amazing, and I like how you tied it in with the 70th anniversary of the Railway Series/Thomas the Tank Engine! And yep, James is hilarious in this really! In my opinion, if anybody can portray James better, it's you! Keep it up Dan!

Awesome work :D

4:52 ‘Hey you know what other train has a name? THE FLYING KIPPER.”

Hey tardisrescue, I really liked Brad, Sodor Castle, Jinty, and even cheerful Wendell, but I want to know more about these characters. Out of curiosity, Is there a place where I can learn more about them, and maybe read more stories about them? Splendid work to all involved, one of the best things I've seen for some time! ONWARDS, INTO THE NIGHT WHOOOHOOOOOO

I saw trevor float. He is a wizard,... Excellent work.

James’s face is PRICELESS when he is told he can’t go to the celebration .You would have thought he was told he was going to get his flues cleaned out and a washout .Engines faced those procedures back to back . In Wash Up and Brush Up 73020 was pouting when he was first shown in the shed.I would have loved to see his face when the washout was in progress!!!

Ah it's great to see the ERS getting an adaption; I was hoping someone would. I loved all the humor that was thrown in. As always well worth watching! The way Jame's derailment was handled was quite impressive. While it is true that trainz has terrible psychics; as you've proved; ingenuity goes a long way in to making something convincing. I know only so much can be done with a trainz crash but I hate it when a crash has no effort in it at all so I'm glad to see a great result. :)

The Gravy Train, eh? He who would pun would pick a pocket...Only joking, only joking! It's a good name for a dinner train, sort of hard to come up with a decent one since most of the of the great names have already been used. "The Yorkshire Pullman", "The Brighton Belle", "The Fair Maid", "The City of Los Angeles", on it goes. "The Sudrian Flyer" would be a good one, though on a dinner train you're not really in a hurry to get anywhere...oh well. It's sort of funny that James is fuming so much, technically the Express has a name, or at least it used to. I think I read somewhere that it was named "The Wild Nor' Wester", though I'm not sure if this was on any headboards, it might've been an unofficial name, sort of like the fast freight from the docks is known as the "Flying Kipper" to the railwaymen.

Absolute classic. Bootlaces and Flying Kippers, and a gravy train to boot. Loved it! I hate to the stubborn bugger, but will Brad and Castle ever be released (Here is where you say no.)

Absolutely marvellous, so far this has to be one of the absolute best 70th celebration videos yet. The visuals, voice acting, direction and most importantly the story were absolutely brilliant, I applaud everyone who worked and participated in the making of this wonderful story! ~Luke

I love riding the gravy train so I can live an easy life. I want to keep it that way forever!

14:26 the music makes this so epic!

A stunning video! Well written, directed beautifully, and some superb voice acting! I always look forward to your videos.

I love this video, and Trevor's reaction to the incoming black smoke. "Oh, thank goodness for that!" Also, whoever made Castle's model is a genius to give him a face. So, when is the next video on the Castle story?

As entertaining as always, tardisrescue. Nothing short of fun, humourous, and ingenious. I'll keep any spoilers out of what I have to say, but here is what I do think of this new work of yours: "The Gravy Train" keeps to the Reverend W. Awdry's theme and characterizations of James, Edward, Henry, Jinty, and Trevor, as well as the Fatt Controller. It had lots of the expectations that the audience can expect from the characters they are familiar with, and introduction of other characters, as well as their development, is nothing short of wonderful and perfectly executed. The cinematography is simply breathtaking, as is the voice acting for all the characters involved. The emotions, ranging from happiness to sadness and everything in between, were captured perfectly, and only added to the brilliance of this work. tardisrescue, you have done another marvelous production, and I cannot help but enjoy it again and again without giving it the highest recommendations and praise.

It's not often I enjoy Trainz videos Dan, as I told you recently. But I absolutely loved this one - the direction, the witty writing, and the editing were all spot on and a cut above a lot of other videos I've seen in the Trainz format. Was a pleasure to see this shape up in the ERS boards, and the end product is just as enjoyable to watch. Top work! :)

I love the extended railway series from western vanguard to this lovely story the gravy train I like it

There was some lag here and there, but the shots and writing was excellent! You never fail to amaze me with your Trainz videos! Keep up the great work Dan!

Arguably one of my favorite videos you've made.

5 years later and I’m still watching this amazing piece of work.

We're getting pretty close to the 80th anniversary~

I must say, the part where Brad and Edward enter the station brought a few tears to my eye's. It fit in so perfect. Great episode as always *****

Today Dan marks the 5 year anniversary since you’ve released this hybrid tv/ERS video also mean we’re halfway to see the sequel to this once the eighth anniversary comes. Looking forward to that, keep up the great work

There is nothing worse than a mishap on an excursion. Well done, tardisrescue. Keep up the good work.

The gravy train reminds me of a dog food I see in stores with that very same name

Awesome video! I really liked how you have shown all the Thomas the Tank Engine fans the special truth about not being boastful about something that only comes once in a life time :)

I think you and Davey have the best James voices I've ever heard. They just sound so natural compared to most others, including the CGI-era voice actors.

This was entertaining. I suppose James will never learn from his mistake. (Also, being a LOK fan I approve of the Jeremy Zuckerman soundtrack!)

If any engine is to pull any special train when it comes to the 80th anniversary, it should be either Edward, Henry, Gordon or Thomas.

Still crazy to think this amazing episode came out 8 years ago😢🎉 I still think it's one of the best

This has to be one of the best fan-fictions of Thomas yet - i really enjoyed the character development. Yes we all know james, but for a first appearance... I think i know Sodor Castle, as in his character is very recognisable. I actually like Jinty :D very great! I just love the camera angles, the use of the faces, to make it more 'cg' and of course - the story. Great all the way! Keep going

Once again, you've out done yourself with brilliance just like you did with "Main Line Engines", "Gallant Old Engine" and "Bright Sparks" For James' derailment, that looked almost realistic, I hop we could see some more derailment edit like when we would see James derailed into a field on his first day or Henry crashes into a good train.

"Oh buggar" it sounds like sir Topham hatt knew it would end with months worth of headache for the others

I'll just have to say that you, Sean, Louie, Eric, Haydn et al. had outdone yourselves yet again for the special celebration project! Everything else was also great to see including some amazing camera angles, choice of music and SFX and so much more. Keep up the good work!

Ok now were going to need a ytp called " sir topham hat needs gravy on his food and other stories" and sodor castle is called castle of sos

"Just- Sod Yah Gravy Train" -James

Imagine you have literally watched this video more than 200 times and you enjoy the story and most of all the dialogue. Which makes me wonder, will there ever be a sequel at the 80th anniversary

Love it, well done, very funny aswell, brilliant idea to have Edward on the gravy train that would have been my first choice!!!

10:49 #James and The Red Balloon. 14:27 "Cant you see I'm pulling coaches James. HA HA HA."

Wow, guys! This was simply fan freaking tastic!

Happy 75th Anniversary

I love the Castle model! First time watching your channel and I already love it!

Er no wait castle im not ready- how i feel every sportsday at school

Brilliant. Simply brilliant the thin clergymen would be proud

I love this. It was truly amazing and well-written.

Pats on the back to everyone involved here. I honestly found this quite amusing, especially when James skidded past Elsbridge, how'd you pull that maneuver off? A real spot on story. My only gripe is that it was never established what was wrong with Sodor Castle, and that Brad while a cool character, never been too fond of that attitude of his, but hey, to each his own right?

Great job on the story and use of characters! :) Also, I liked the reference of "bootlaces" lol

Sweet ! Nice to see the Other Engines again, even Jinty !

We call it 'riding the gravy train'

This was a really entertaining watch! You're always able to put a smile on my face with your writing and videos. The angles, characters, story, voice acting, music, etc. were all done superbly in this! Especially loved the scene with Edward and Brad pulling into Tidmouth. Very excellent job, Daniel!

And did we tell you the name of the game? We call it riding the gravy train!

Wow oh wow! What a great video Daniel! Greatest one yet, so glad to have been a part of it, what with my voice being in it and also me having helped write it! HIGH-FIVES ALL AROUND PEOPLE (especially you strange children who replied to me with such... weird responses... oh well :3)

This is just what I have been looking for to send to my husband when we ran out of gravy because he was too lazy to go to the shops ahh ahh

You had one job. LOL

16:20 the 80th anniversary is coming up! Will there be a Gravy Train part two? 👀

I love the score for this episode

The Levels of Legitimacy are once again, so high...

hello Tardisrescue i haven't seen you for a few days great work.

I'd like to see Chris voice Edward in something.

4:07 where is that work man sat

This is my favourite Thomas and friends video

This is the quality Fan made stuff I enjoy! Keep up the great work dude!

Best one yet

Well done Trevor.

Really nice work on this, you can just tell by simply watching this took quite an amount of effort. :)

+tardisrescue I'm speechless.. This is amazing! 24 out of 10 :)

so...what is the version of Giants of Steam used in this video? i found the orginial but im looking for the one used in this

9:32 "oh bugger..."

Very good work indeed, Daniel! It`s me, Liam! But just one question: How did Brad come to pull the Gravy Train with Edward? I mean, he wasn´t even in the (original) RWS. Thomas should have done it. ;) But still, Brad is of course a great character in this production. Great Work!!!!!!!!!!

14:30 IT'S EDWARD!