I am still most interested with your TSW reviews, so keep them up. It is great for you to open up on these problems you are having. I had a torrid teenagehood for many reasons, so there.

Sorry to hear about your mental health issues, nothing more I can say, but I really enjoy your train sim world and train simulator classic reviews

With all due respect, that decision is for you to make, not us. Although the name "The Trainspotter From Tauranga" makes this channel easy to find (in a good way)

I think you should just do what you like most or want to do the most. I’m also sorry about your mental health issues. Best regards from Germany

Hey there! Well for me, I prefer the original TTFT name, it sounds unique and even quite iconic. Its quite synonymous and easily to remember especially when I have friends and even my uncle from New Zealand. Saying TTFT to my friends in New Zealand, they knew it straight away too. Why yea even though I'm a trainspotter but I'm kinda private and I usually post all of my trainspotting on Instagram. Alongside on being a railway employee, trying to take photos is quite difficult just to avoid myself getting myself into trouble. And yea its quite difficult on being out with friends as they're quite busy with work. Just like me, working in the railway for 4 to 5 years, been so busy and focused on the work too. Don't give up and keep up the good work! Love all of ya videos that ya filmed, especially with the recent Melbourne visit. Kudos to ya, I really like New Zealand a lot! Keep up the good work TTFT! Regards from Singapore.

I haven't changed mine from the beginning...and it worked fine after 15 years. As long as you feel comfortable with the name and people can find your channel easily (that means not having a too generic name or handle), it's all good and happy days. Your UK train videos are great btw.

Your channel content is exceptional. The username is just fine. You sound like a guy who is a doer rather than a talker, so the mental health issues will probably be resolved.

Big up from the cross city line, always look to your channel for TSW content, very clear and straightforward points compared to the fluff online, no annoying music, dramatic language and good footage to back up the videos. You are one of the more genuine KZfaqrs that makes content for the people to watch and the effort is imoressive for the channel size. A lot of the points regarding mental health and purpose I relate to quite a lot, making friends is incredibly difficult unless it's an already established thing especially after school and college. It is oddly comforting to hear a similar situation quite literally across the world. A kinda stupid question, how often or do you ever get to visit the south of your country? NZ seems quite isolated in general compared to most countries and when you mentioned your town doesn't have regular passenger services anymore how difficult is it to get around or visit mates in the south for example? Also is there any other KZfaq or creative ordeal you could've created in the past or has it only and always been about locomotives?

TTFT is still a great name in my opinion. And you and tait set have been a great addition to the folks who I’ve subscribed to from the southern hemisphere. I hope things improve for you soon and I appreciate how you write your opinions on TSW. And seeing your rail fan vids from NZ is always neat.

The non sponsored unbiased channels are rare these days. So on that front keep it up! Regarding mental issues. You will learn how to cope and embrace the bad days and enjoy the good days. It's a wonky road. The world created a stereotype of how one should live. It's hard if you don't want or can or won't live by the standards and lifestyles other people think you need to live. Comes with age that you get peace with that thought.

I think the Trainspotter from Tauranga is a great username, it’s iconic at this point and, therefore, makes the channel easy to find. Your TSW reviews are fantastic because you are honest and speak your mind, and I can’t think of many other people who do the same. I can relate to life being a struggle (I of course will not go into detail) but, just always remember about the positive things in your life and the friends and family around you who all care for you. Stay strong.

You need to do whatever is personally best for yourself. The "true" community fans of yours would understand your decision either way. We're just glad for your content. Personally, in regards to your username and video content, i think they're just fine as they are. I've personally recommended your channel on Facebook Community Group multiple times. You're excellent at what you do, and your TSW reviews, in particular, are always phenomenal. Andy, a massive fan from the UK

Your original peak forest review was the first video of yours I saw. I’m really glad it was my introduction to tsw 3 and 4, otherwise I may have been a dtg supporter! I also think you should keep your username the same! Good luck!

I hope we get an updated cathcart circle review with the 380

While suffering from my own mental health issues (anxiety & depression), I always find it helpful and reassuring when others talk openly about their struggles too (as you did here). So I'd like to thank you for that. I really enjoy your reviews, for both TSC and TSW4 (even though I only use TSC and loathe TSW with a passion... I still watch all of your TSW reviews too). They are entertaining, articulate and always offer a true reflection of the monstrousity that is DTG. I hope things look up for you soon and you gain that ever-illusive peace and contentment.

The GC trains will be up and running again from late next month for a bit more variety in the bay

Did you know they recorded Waterloo in 4 languages? (they're all on spotify if you use that but if not they can't be too hard to find)

I enjoy your reviews above all others as you are honest and don't just fawn over everything like many of the other KZfaqrs do. DTG need to be held to account over some of their less than stellar routes. Many of the other channels are too cosy with the company for my liking, you watch one and you've seen them all. My advice would be to not change your channel name otherwise it means virtually starting all over again. Keep up the good work.

Hey, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. That thing with changing the channels name is nothing your community can decide. However, it's your videos that keep me watching and especially the TSW reviews, not the channel name. Maybe, after a long day on a screen, look for some sort of voluntary job to help you get things out of your head. So i don't mind you taking a break from time to time if it helps you. Thank you for your content! Greetings from Austria!🇦🇹

“That One Kiwi Reviewer” sounds like a pretty fun and memorable name to be honest. But as others said, it’s up to you. I also know that feeling of nothing happening in life and having, as you put it perfectly, fuck all to do. I don’t know what the mentalhealth services are like in NZ, but I do recommend professional help if you feel like you need it. I know it’s kinda weird leaving this kind of comment, but so far folks have been focusing on your new name and a TSW 5 leak (if that thing’s real I’ll loose my last bit of hope in DTG) and I always hope to help. I wish you the best mate

What’s the game with the pacers

the channel "Lydia Loves Timelines" was originally called "Screenportal" and changed its name due to the same reason, if you changed its name I doubt there would be any negative repercussions, besides "That One Kiwi Reviewer" sounds funny, I like it

I have discovered this channel a month ago, when I started to play TSW again. In this Short period, I have watched nearly all of your TSW reviews and loved them. Your channel is by far my favourite on YT Greetings from germany

Great Video, i was literally cheering when you said you will continue making videos normally for now. XD But mate take your time. Although i really don’t like buying something blind and your opinions are one of the only ones i give two f‘s about when it comes to TSW content. Don’t see it as your obligation to always take one for the team because of that. If you don’t like it or don’t think you will, don’t do it. Idk if you consider your channel a job or a hobby but try to see it as just a hobby. You‘ll get way more enjoyment out of it and maybe don’t feel that pressured to always do something. It’s perfectly fine taking a break. As for the name.. i‘m gonna be honest and say i hate searching for it. If I forget the "The" at the start i have to search for the whole name. If i don’t forget it YT fills the rest in directly. As you‘ve said it’s literally what this channel is in a nutshell. So my suggestion would be to maybe lean a bit more into the beginning letters? I can only speak for myself, but if i talk about you i always call you "TTFT“ anyway. If someone asks what it stands for i clear it up and it’s clear as day what you do. But yea… even i don’t consider it a good suggestion tbh so maybe take one from someone more creative. xD Anyways, thank you so much for keeping this channel alive. Although i joined the "Rail Fanatic Club" just recently, your channel is one of the pillars of enjoyment for me. TSW is a good game with MAAAANY flaws. With your criticism of the game you show me how it maybe could’ve been if DTG would get their sh** together. And i absolutely love it, keep it up man. 🫶

Whatever you do make sure it's what you think is best. Thank you for your great videos and I hope you feel better soon ❤

You are right about the world becoming one big shitshow. And those Train Sim idiots in those so called "communities" are too toxic to even bear now, So I distance myself from them now.

Honestly, I really enjoy your TSW4 reviews, I love hearing you loose it at “oh what has dovetail fucked up this time” haha, Personally I would keep the channel name just as people know it. And sudden changes could damage reputation. It is your choice though. It does sound a bit “odd” to me, some better ideas I could think of are; DF 7295 Productions (could be any loco + number) EMD Enjoyer North Island Productions Just some ideas. Hope your mental state improves and you make some new friends!

Still enjoy the railfan stuff from you. Keep on keeping on.

I love watching your videos, especially your NZ railfaning. Have you also heard of GEVIS?

I like the channel name as is but ultimately it is up to you to decide what to do with the name of your channel. I wouldn’t have an issue if it was changed

10:49 ive been on that unit irl lol, 150248

It summs up the channel It is recognised (personal opinion stuff like D4260 productions has a kind of kitsch to it)

Similar feelings around nothing todo besides trains all i do is work and see trains I like trains but I don't want just trains but that's hard to do due to friends.

I only found your channel in the last few weeks. I'm not a fan of the name because I can never remember it, or how to spell it, and have no idea how to say it. Selfish reasons yes but anyway, The Trainspotter From NZ would be easier!

If your looking for songs about Railway's then I will suggest Dave Goulder

TTFT Productions

Love from Pakistan

hey mate tsw5 is a thing ive seen the leaked load screen