Kids that didn’t grow up in the model era really missed out. The craftsmanship, detail, let alone the voice talents of Ringo Starr and George Carlin.

Ik it’s April fools day. But I liked how you made a Thomas episode in a wreck documentary. Thunderbolt never fails us.

Had a friend who’s great grandpa saw the wreck in person. He worked on the breakdown train that came to clear up the mess. He said it was “The worst winter derailment I had ever seen. Lucky that no one died”.

I never thought a Railway Series/Thomas and Friends episode would have so much lore behind it that it could be turned into a documentary style video! Great April Fools video!

Let's take some time to thank this man for putting in the time and effort to make a video about this incident, even if it was for April fools.

Thanks for covering this tragedy, my grandpa almost died in this wreak

I know this is an April fools video, but I'm genuinely interested to see how this is played out! Unless it's gonna be another rick roll.

I like how you addressed that it was unknown whether the guard inside the van had lived or not.(;

Very well put together video! I'm just so surprised you were able to get such clear footage of the accident for being so long ago! Thanks for bringing this incident to light for everyone! :)

This man does an April Fool's joke and still manages to make it actually educational and informative about railway safety.

I never saw the Flying Kipper’s self-titled episode for myself. Thanks for this trip down Memory Lane, Thunderbolt! Keep up the good work. If Mattel is okay with it, I recommend some other TTTE crash recountings. If you can’t do those, don't worry about it. You deserve plenty of praise.

My grandfather spent his entire working life at the Pennsylvania Railroad. When my nephews were small and watching “Thomas the Tank Engine,” my grandmother would wonder why they had to call in Sir Toppam Hat for every crises.

I've heard stories about the North Western Railway's No. 3 over the years; supposedly he's quite a good engine, but there are those that frequently complain about him. Rumor has it he likes to stop in this forest on Sodor because he likes the trees there, but it "goes against Rule 55" or something like that.

I remember when I first read about this accident. It was quite a story.

I've heard about this incident. Labeled as one of the most horrible accidents on the north western railway alongside the great kellsthorpe disaster of '25. Apparently, in THAT incident, one engine, who has been stricken from the records as "98462." Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any records on what he might've been, but some records claim he looked similar to a Caledonian Railway class 60. rammed head-first into the back of an express train being pulled by NWR #4 "Gordon." An LNER A1 prototype. Sad to say, the three coaches at the back of the train were completely destroyed, and the people in those coaches...most of them perished that day. Though some state that at least one person survived. However, that might just be the story getting changed from person to person. James being the engine involved in the flying kipper incident I believe was also an element that was added as the story changed person to person, as records show that engine was actually an LMS 8F named "Vincent." Though James was indeed there to clear some of the wreckage. Don't quote me on that. Some of the records say James was the engine involved in the wreck.

Even though it's a April fool's video, but the fact that you did to make it as real as possible and by showing actual historical photos that happened, does make both the flying kipper crash and the island of sodor real. Thank you thunderbolt 1000 siren production for keeping me entertained 😊

I know that it’s April fools day, but I never expected to see a documentary of Henry’s accident of the flying kipper. Honestly this turned out great even on April fools day, nice work on this video dude. 👍😎

I know this was meant for April Fools, but as an adult Thomas fan: thank you for making this. This is incredible!

My great great grandfather drove Henry that night. He reckons the bruises he got from jumping are still there.

Best re-narration of the story I’ve heard. You’ve done it again good man. What a great video on a great topic.

Kinda funny that this was a legit wreck documentary instead of a April fools video lol

Despite this being a April fools episode it's very well done and looks like something you'd see on a documentary channel

Honestly how well it's put together I honestly think if sodor was real this would be an actual cool documentary

Even though it’s an April fools video, I really liked this. I want more of these North Western Railway Accident documentaries. Like the time NWR No. 5 (James) slammed into those tar tankers. Or when NWR No. 4 (Gordon) tumbled down a hill or crashed through a station wall

You should do these every April Fools. They're really high quality videos.

Oh my goodness!! This was amazing! Great job please please do more of these! I love the documentary style of the Thomas episodes! It makes Sodor feel so real!

Some times theses railway stories are so insane you'd think they were fictional 😭

Man this episode was very Well researched and has alot of clear footage to show it in its fullest. Great work on this one

He was rebuilt in the RWS but he was standardized in the Television series

This is actually a really clever presentation, seamlessly transitioning between the disaster style and TTTE style narration.

marvelous crash art and I HOPE to see more Thomas crashes like this in your videos 100/10

The NTSB and the FRA should have pressured the north western to implement Positive Train Control, this wreck is another glaring shortcoming of our railroad network.

I love your channel, Thomas & Friends, and this is one of my favorite episodes. Best April Fool's video.

This story was really well told. Even better than in the old books. I'm shocked, however, that you did not mention the wreck at Lichfield that took place on Jan 1, 1946. That was the actual event that the Flying Kipper was based on, as on that evening, a train loaded with fish was diverted onto a siding by frozen points and crashed into, not a freight train, but a passenger train at a station, resulting in 20 deaths. I am glad though that you mentioned Awdry's tendency to base his stories on real events. For example, I have believed for some time that the story "Percy Runs Away" was loosely based on the events at Quintinshill.

Even if it's an April Fool's day special, it was amazing. Thanks man

I heard some music from Thomas and Friends in your videos, but seeing a video covering a wreck from the show was such a treat! Great job!

Applauding for making a rather entertaining April Fools video from you!

RIP Unlucky Tug, you will be missed.

I love the style of this video! Please do more like this!

Britt Allcroft decided to include a phenomenal soundtrack to a basic fish delivery

This is a great documentary even though it seemed funny for April fools cause I thought this video would be a April fools prank but you did very well thunder!

Never thought there'd be a documentary on the titular Season 1 episode from *_Thomas & Friends_** (1984-present; 1989-present for American releases)* for an April Fools joke.

This is the most ingenious prank you've done on your channel, including putting Henry's age in the title and the accent 1:03-1:19 Now that and "NWR #5 named James" is absolutely flawless.

Henry's Flying Kipper theme is one of my favorite themes from the entire series. Great video, even tho it is an April Fool's episode. Keep up the good work. ^_^

This is one of the best non Thomas the Tank Engine and friends\Thomas and friends/the railway series video ever and thank you for using the correct British terminology except for using the word freight instead of goods but besides that it’s good, I’m sure Wilbert Awdry would be proud

Ngl my favorite video by far, I definitely enjoyed this and I love it for what it is. Even if it's April fool's. I do enjoy it

that was great. i loved this. even as a joke, it was still good.

Finally, a documentary of a TV show wreck based on a real wreck

You know, all of this would not have happened if the illustrator drew Henry wrong, thats why the author Rev.W.Awdry wrote this story

Reverend Wilbert Awdry would be so proud that one of his stories would be documented… (RIP Wilbert Awdry)

Even if it all was an April Fools joke, I must say, you did a pretty good job making this video, I love how you went into detail with certain parts of the story and explained everything in a timely and professional manner, despite the story being fake, I really enjoyed it!

I was honestly waiting for someone to do a something like this as a series Didn’t think you would be the one to start it yourself

I actually imagined you doing this for April fools,but i never through you'll actually do it XD Great work m8

Covering fictional disasters is actually one of the coolest things I could imagine. I know Fascinating Horror does it too. Honestly this might be the only good April Fools joke. And this is coming from someone who HATES April Fools.

I would LOVE to see more of this stories.

Oh, never thought it was an April Fools. It detailed so well about signals and the inspiration of the accident.

"...But that's another story." I see what you did there. :) Great video! Thanks for this. Very cool to watch lol.

i'm watching this like a week after it came out and i can't lie. you got me.

You know what would be another interesting April Fools prank, if you covered the Runaway Train 1985 consist that lost control ironically.

Best April fools video ever❤ love your videos keep up the good work

we should get a series where thunderbolt does documentaries on the accidents OF the island of sodor. i think it would be neat to see how horrible the safety record really is on the island.

NWR No. 3 is such a weird engine. While the true history of the engine is muddled, a theory has been suggested that No. 3 was originally built on the Midland Railway by an engineer with a grudge against Gresley using stolen plans for the GNR A1. However, unbeknownst to them, Gresley had drawn the plans as reference for his friend Henry Greenly to make as a 15in locomotive based on his then current design, and due to the company’s small engine policy No 3 was built by a smaller independent workshop on the network. As a result of this, the end result had a number of problems, including: a firebox lacked the combustion chamber of the A1 with the rear set of driving wheels and wheel arches limiting its size, four cylinders which made the engine woefully underpowered for its size underpowered, a used marine boiler was used instead of a new locomotive boiler, and the boiler plates were loose upon arrival due to rushed production. The engine was then painted in a faux-GNR livery in order to sell it off. It's also a little known fact that No. 3 was actually painted in NWR blue at the time of the ‘Flying Kipper’ crash, being painted into the color when purchased. However, upon its rebuild, it was the first engine to be painted in NWR Green. Despite the engine's problem, coal quality proved a large factor in its ability to steam well, particularly struggling when good quality coal wasn’t available. Finally, it should be noted that while officially listed as a Black Five, No. 3 could possibly be a hybrid of the Black Fives and the Jubilees (which were recently built at the time). Looking at the actual parts of the engine, it can be found that it contains elements of each, such as the larger drivers and third cylinder of the Jubilees and the high footplate and funnel of the Black Five. Purportedly, No. 3's rebuild was designed to give the best performance for mixed traffic, as Black Fives were primarily freight engines. A possible theory suggests that upon noting the incorrect boiler proportions of the Jubilees and the recent tests of the Type 2 boiler with British Legion, Stanier had No. 3 fitted with the first ever 2A boiler (which wasn’t as tapered as the Black 5 boiler and had only recently been designed), along with a larger smokebox to not only fit the new boiler but also fit the old smokebox door. Following positive feedback of the boiler from Sir Topham Hatt, Stanier would later trial the same boiler on the Rebuilt Jubilees. However, this could also be a result of modifications from Crovan's Gate Works, as No. 3 has some other modifications like modified blast pipes, along with a few pieces from the original build including the original whistle. Truly an engine with a history shrouded in mystery.

This looks so realistic & unique lookin' the synopsis is cool.

Even though I'm watching this after April 1st! The production quality is really good. I've been watching a few April fools theme monumentary from the SS Poseidon Disaster to a submarine who went rouge. This one has to be my favorite so far!

Omg a dream come true lol I have been watching your videos for years now and beening a 'Railway Series' fan I have always hope that maybe you would do the kipper accident probably as a April's fools joke one day and today was that day this is completely awesome man thank you for making amazing videos

There isn't a confirmed date for this accident, but in my headcanon, the accident is dated January 5, 1935.

Ya know.. As much as I'm bored with April Fools vids, but this one was really well put together.

Oh my goodness I’m so impressed with this.

That was fun and wholly amusing well done sir very entertaining honestly this is how a crash documentary on the flying kipper would have to be written since the engines are alive lol

Who else can’t wait for the Gordon’s Whistle incident that happened shortly after Henry returned for the April Fools?

Sonic was murdered and you made a video on the flying kipper. This was a great april fools day.

I like your narration version about The Flying Kipper.

HEhehe I love when people make these April Fool's videos on fictional disasters. One of the few April Fools joke videos I actually don't mind. The ones that click bait you are the ones I REALLY despise cause I feel betrayed when I click on em most of the time. Here I know it's gonna be a joke

This is a very creative video, exquisite!

I love that you not only included Henrys theme music, but also quoted lines from the story

I remember this story. It got written about and I got this story read to me as a child for years.

Wow, I thought this was going to be a rickroll. But you made this a full documentary.

You missed the opportunity to call it “The 1935 Killdane Kipper Collision 88 Years Later” since apparently the crash took place a little bit past Killdane, and bad news, after researching extensively, the guard on the train did receive severe injuries to his leg and back, and passed away a few years later in 1938. (Just note this isn’t true at all, I just wanted to add onto this joke.)

Its been said that Henry after the crash is actually a different engine

This looks absolutely awesome and I love the results!! Though, is it wrong to say that I want to see more of that? TTTE (Thomas the Tank Engine) has been a big part of my childhood, so seeing this absolutely made my day ^^

I love this one, the best joke video I’ve seen all year.

It’s been almost 76 years since Thomas the Tank Engine was created into this day the Billions and millions of people who watch the first episode in 1984 still grows strong to this day we don’t need Mateo to tell us what to do we have the Classics

I would unironically Like more Thomas wreck Videos, ik this is an April fools joke lol. Spectacular job!

Hey if you reading this. No joke I love the this train wreak episode. I love Thomas and friends since I was a kid. I love this video. Great work love your videos. Continue making great content videos.

This is the best April Fools joke I've ever seen!

oh so that's why my fish crates didn't arrive

Brilliant! 🏆 Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏻

I know this is an April Fools Joke, but this is an amazing documentary...

I hope we can see another one of these Thomas videos I know this was meant to be an April fools video but I still enjoyed it

Awesome job in re editing the story I really appreciated it, thank you

I liked this, the first ever april fools joke i like.

I love ur train wreck story videos ❤🚂

ok not gonna lie - despite being an obvious april fools - this was a really good video!

As somebody who grew up on Thomas and Friends, I thank you for this

This was amazing and loved the Thomas episode lol

Aww shucks the Flying Kipper was real all along, Happy April Fools even though I’m late been a fan for more than 3 years keep up the good work ThunderBolt.

I may need to share this with my grandfather

Great video it was my favourite TV show up until now the Cgi series ended I love images of sceptre thank you

Ayyyeee April Fool’s or not, love the video

Though a April fools video, documentaries on fictional crashes is acutely something i'd like to see!