User:SamTheTrainFan

"I fell over!"

- Kevin, Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure

Hi. I'm Sam. You can find me under the username SamTheTrainFan on Youtube, Google+, Twitter, and Devianart.



About Me
I am a cynical, hard to impress human being.

Series 19 thoughts
Who's Geoffrey? - 6/10 - Unlike some, I find this episode a bit boring, and I don't find it all too amusing. I'm also not crazy about the overall plot, and it feels like an episode that would work well with a new character, as opposed to Thomas. I do like Spencer's new lights though.

The Truth About Toby - 6/10 - This episode is nothing special, but it's the best Toby one in a while. He's in-character, and it's nice to see him somewhere he's never been and interacting with someone he has never interacted with. Henrietta is also a treat. The episode has some good characters, but is pretty dull.

Lost Property - 7/10 - The idea of the railway being inspected and things going wrong sounds fairly generic, but it is well executed here and make for a fun episode. Did Thomas have to be the main though? I reckon it could have made a nice Duck/Slip Coaches episode.

Henry Spots Trouble - 3/10 - They've killed Henry and replaced him with an engine who looks like him that is frightened by practically everything on the planet. I can hardly bear this new Henry and I despise the fact that the writers continue to use him this way. Some people say shit like "they've got to keep continuity." No they don't, they can do whatever they want, the Miller team didn't keep continuity when they made him this way. Anyway, I don't think the episode itself is much to look at, but the music is pretty good.

A Cranky Christmas - 4/10 - This is just an obligatory, skipable, Christmas episode with Thomas as the main. While I like the nod to sandboxes, I feel that is the best thing about this episode, and that nothing else truly shines through. Dull.

Snow Place Like Home - 6/10 - It's nice to see Victor and Kevin in the main roles, and though this episode is rather sweet, it just feels muddled, with the plot all over the place. Is it about Victor hating snow, Kevin getting stuck in it or Emily waiting for her rods? One thing I do like about this episode is that it isn't a Christmas episode, it's a snow episode, and you can really watch it anytime.

The Beast of Sodor - 6/10 - I cannot take The Fat Controller seriously anymore. This episode is a bit ridiculous, but I enjoyed seeing the more cunning side of Spencer, I feel that trait suits him well, and makes him less of a Gordon clone character-wise. Henry is still a wuss though, and his US voice makes me want to tear my hair out, but the animation here on the snow is great, and is really nice to look at.

Toad and the Whale - 7/10 - Why the hell does Toad get all of the episodes? He's the brakevan for a reason, let Oliver have time to shine. Personal qualms aside, this episode isn't bad, but it has substantial flaws. Like, how is Toad's idea of taking the whale to Brendam better? Surely it would have a better chance of surviving by Butch dragging it a few metres instead of being carted halfway across the island to the docks.

Wild Water Rescue - 5/10 - I liked Diesel's role here, the music is great, but this episode is fairly average. I'm not a huge fan of the rescue centre to begin with, so I initially had doubts with this episode. I feel it just falls flat at some points. But it was cool to see Emily's coach and the Mayor again.

Very Important Sheep - 4/10 - There is nothing at all special about this episode in my eyes, and, honestly, Trevor is the highlight for me. Also, what's with the ending? It feels unfinished to me. Not a great episode, but the lambs were kinda cute.

Salty All At Sea - 4/10 - I'm a bit fed up with Salty. I'm a bit fed up with Brendam docks. Here's hoping next series we see less Brendam more Arlesburgh. Anyway, this is not a great episode, the concept is certainly interesting, and there were some lovely shots, but its pretty plain

Den and Dart - 9.5/10 - One of the best episodes this series. What I really liked was how it focused on more minor characters, like 17 and 18 did. I feel the lack of attention to side characters is one of this season's major weak points, as this is the only episode I can think of off the top of my head that didn't focus on more prominent characters. The episode itself is really enjoyable, the animation is astounding and the story is interesting. Shame about the title though.

Helping Hiro - 2/10 - Don't like this one. Very boring and weak. Thomas is way out of character and it's just weird. I dare say this is probably the worst episode this series, and I am sorry to say that I don't understand the appeal it has to some people. This episode is a callback to a special best left forgotten, and it's a chore to watch.

Diesel's Ghostly Christmas - 8/10 - What I like best about this episode is the fact that it's double in length. The story itself is fairly plain, and, when you think about it, the writers wouldn't have had to have done much for this episode. I mean, it's not original in the slightest, and is basically A Christmas Carol with trains. Yes, I know it's supposed to be, but that's not the point. Still, it's enjoyable, but I do find myself skipping to the good bits.

Best Engine Ever - 9/10 - Best Emily episode in a long while. I like the pairing of Emily and Caitlin, and I hope to see more of it in later episodes. I really enjoy the story, with Emily feeling insecure and wanting to be more like Caitlin. I believe this episode was written bearing the little girls who like Thomas in mind, as I think it's quite a strong moral that some could relate to, and that's really nice.

Slow Stephen - 8.5/10 - Shit title, but great episode. This episode is way better than The Afternoon Tea Express, but then again, that's not saying much. The writers seem to be saving the good episodes for Start Your Engines! While I liked this episode, it did seem a bit clichéd, especially the whole sequence of Stephen going over the bridge to stop Gordon. "Oh no! The express will be here any minute! We have to stop Gordon!" "Oh no! I'm stuck!" "You can do it!" "I did it!" "You saved me!" I've heard that sort of thing before, but it's still a nice sequence nonetheless. Sucks Thomas was thrust in there though.

Two Wheels Good - 8/10 - Yippee our favourite Scottish lord has returned, he was such a priority, he should have been in Season 17. That out of the way, this is a nice episode. There are good characters, and some nice human interactions. The title is questionable, but I can overlook that. The concept over characters arguing how many wheels are best is a bit silly, but it's original to say the least.

Reds Vs Blues - 2/10 - I never had high hopes for this episode to begin with. The only part of it really worth watching I feel is the bit revealed on the official YouTube channel. I have to force myself to go back and watch this episode, it's so boring. This is one I never have to ever watch again.

The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead - 7/10 - They could have probably used an alternate title for this one, but it's a nice episode. Philip is here and it's made clear what his purpose on the railway is and what he is all about. Each time I rewatch this episode though, I find Philip more annoying. Still like him though. I wish he didn't have to interact with the Steam Team, I don't think he needed to interact with any one of them except for Gordon, and I would have much preferred to see him talk to the likes of Stafford, Charlie or Stanley at the beginning as opposed to Thomas, Percy and James. It would have been nice to see a more diverse range of characters, as I find the concept of new characters usually always having something to do with the Steam Team dull and overused.

Philip to the Rescue - 8/10 - The title is pretty generic, but this is a fun episode, and Philip has been really well established. Better than the previous story, though as I mentioned above, I think there could have been a more diverse cast, but it's fine. James's crash was unrealistic, but pretty cool. I'm struggling to find things to say about this episode, there isn't much to it, it's just generally good.

No Help at All - 8.5/10 - A really enjoyable episode, I loved how Timothy was portrayed, and it was nice seeing him at the docks. I also love how this episode takes place during Salty All At Sea, Den and Dart and Best Engine Ever, some nice continuity. Everyone is in character, and the animation is splendid. Bill and Ben are kind of annoying now though, and I'm a bit bored of pretty much solely seeing them pick on Timothy.

The Other Side of the Mountain - 2/10 - Odd episode, really quite weird. Annie, Clarabel and Bertie all seem out of character. Feels like it was a script left by the Miller-era writers. Another really minor thing about this episode is the engines saying they are "railway engines". I mean, they are, but I would have preferred to hear "steam locomotives." Thomas is really stupid here, and sounds like he did in the Miller-era. And that crash. The writers are flushing the past two seasons down the toilet with episodes like these.

Thomas the Babysitter - 7/10 - I like this episode actually believe it or not. Honestly, I could see a story like this in one of the Christopher Awdry books. The baby's crying did get a bit annoying though. I liked the human interaction, and I felt this episode was realistic and could have actually taken place.

Rocky Rescue - 6/10 - This episode really forces the moral down our throats, but it's okay. We've seen something we've never seen before, and that's always good. I liked how Rocky was portrayed, and I thought Captain was quite funny. I don't hate Flynn's new voice, but I still prefer Degas. Overall, not great, but not bad.

Goodbye Fat Controller - 8.5/10 - A really good episode. I liked the story and references to past episodes. Fatty's theme made a comeback, along with his Season 14 song, and the idea of his office being redecorated is funny when you consider it was blown up later in SLOTLT. Percy was pretty stupid though, and I don't get why the engines all bought his story. This episode is fun, and I enjoy it.

Voices in fan series
There are more, but I can't remember them all, check back later!
 * Bertie and Eric in EnterprisingEngine93's Enterprising Engines!
 * Whistler in halfbakedhex8's Crossed Lines.
 * Duck in TankEngine97's Thomas the Tank Engine: The Movie.
 * Bill and Ben in Thomas1Edward2Henry3's The Engines of Sodor.
 * Felix the Forklift in WoodenRails99's Series.
 * Toby in Zara21King's Series.
 * Henry, Annie and Clarabel in MagicLampStudios' Demolition Bertie.
 * Bert in ilovetrains323's series.
 * Henry in Christopher Bouchard's US Style Railway Series Dubbings.
 * Henry and James in Duck n' Duncan's North Western Legends.

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 * The Best Friends Express
 * Jerome and Judy
 * The Groundsman
 * Frieda
 * Dilly (Barge)

Favorite Quotes
"But I'm not Mr Coffee Pot! My names Glynn!"

- Glynn, The Adventure Begins

"Samson here, at your service!"

- Samson's catchphrase

"Where are you from?" "Oh, Brighton, on the mainland, it's where all the best tank engines come from!" "Is it really?"

- James and Thomas, The Adventure Begins

"But elephants don't wear shoes!"

- Percy, Not Now, Charlie, seventeenth season

"Oh yes!"

- Gordon, The Adventure Begins

"Consider my feelings. When we were both green, passengers kept calling me Mike!"

- Rex, Small Railway Engines

"Theres only two ways to do things, the great western way, and the wrong way."

- Duck, Pop goes the Diesel, second season

"Bah humbug!"

- Duncun, Duncan the Humbug, eighteenth season

"Edward's old, but he'll suprise us all"

- BoCo, Edward's Exploit, second season

"Crew up!"

- Jerome, The Adventure Begins

"I did something very bad."

- Luke, Blue Mountain Mystery

"Diesel fingers!"

- Reg, The Truth About Toby

"You have caused confusion and delay!"

- The Fat Controller, So many times, it's not funny

"Once an engine attached to a train, was afraid of a few drops of rain."

- Ringo, The Sad Story of Henry, first season

"That last engine we got, with the wooden brake blocks was much too small to be really useful. But I'm not small!"

- Gordon and James, The Adventure Begins.

"Oh look Thomas! The ducks want to be friends with me!"

- Bertie, Stop That Bus!, fifteenth season

"James is off the line! The Breakdown Train, quickly!"

- Tidmouth Signalman, Thomas and the Breakdown Train, first season

"If engines can't whistle properly, they shouldn't try!"

- Mike, Mike's Whistle

"I like to dig up, I like to dig down, I like to dig up treasure that's never been found..."

- Marion singing, Tale of the Brave

"You'll be laughing on the other side of your boilers soon, silly steamies."

- Diesel 10, Misty Island Rescue, hinting his return in Day of the Diesels

"Where's my treasure?!"

- Sailor John, Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure

"Maybe diesels can get measles!"

- Paxton, Henry Spots Trouble

"I was referring, to Daisy. That's right Thomas, me!"

- The Fat Controller and Daisy, Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure

"And then there was trouble!"

- Percy, Reds vs Blues

"Big engines always think their better than small engines! They look down on us! Even when we're the ones on top!"

- Mike, Bert and Rex, Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure

"I'm going as fast as a real engine now!"

- Skiff, Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure

"Treachery! Mutiny! I won't stand for it! I'll have you in the dry dock Skiff, and take away your sail!"

- Sailor John, Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure

"I'll go get help! Oh wait, I can't!"

- Philip, Philip to the Rescue

"What about me? I'm a decoration!""

- Sidney, The Missing Christmas Decorations, seventeenth season

"Fancy bringing Gordon's coaches up the quarry! The stones would have been very comfortable!" "Every stone would have had a seat to itself!"

- Peter Sam and Rheneas, Samson at your Service