User:MainLineEngine112

"There's no real harm in them, but they're maddening at times. Maddening is the word."

- Edward and BoCo, The Diseasel, Main Line Engines (RWS); Season 2 (TVS)

About Me
I have been a fan of the series since as long as I can remember. The first episode I ever watched (in my own remembrance, at least) was Thomas Comes to Breakfast. I watched it on the VHS of the same name. I watched it ever since then and as of now I have watched evrey single episode of the series. I collect mainly Wooden Railway and have a few Take-n-Play. A while back, I was going to start a YouTube channel of my Wooden Railway Series, but I didn't get a YouTube account, and have postponed the series several times.

Interviewing Myself
Favorite TV Show?

Dave the Barbarian.

Favorite Food?

Peanut butter

'''Favorite Color? '''

Blue

MLP?

NO! JUST NO! JUST... STOP... IT!!! JUST NO!!!!!!

Theories on when to play Christmas music?

I prefer to only listen to Christmas music in the month of December to a couple days after New Years. I'm okay with it starting after Thanksgiving, but if you ask me, December is when it begins.

Favorite word

Kumquat

Kumquat?

It's a fruit. Look it up.

Okay...

I've actually got a list of my top twenty-one favorite words! Wanna see?

No.

Oh, okay.

Birthday?

Octtember 73rd, 1499 BC

Yeah, right.

Yeah. Right.

You're a liar.

I'm more honest than you.

I am you.

Oh, yeah. Then why are you asking me all this stuff?

That's actually a good question.

See, I've always been the smart one.

But we're the same person.

Oh, yeah.

What the heck is Octtember, anyways?

Don't ask me; you made it up.

Good point.

I know.

Wanna go get lunch?

With you? As if.

You're a dork.

So are you.

What's your shoe size?

You're a stalker.

Nuh-uh.

Yuh-huh.

'''Whatevs. Do you have siblings?'''

Do you?

I asked you first.

Well, I am you, so I asked you first.

DANG IT!

This is fun.

For you, maybe.

I'm starting to get really confuseed by this whole ordeal.

'''HA! TYPO!!! IN YOUR FACE!!!'''

Whatever. *confused. Happy?

If you're sad, than I'm happy.

But if I'm sad, you're sad, because you're me.

I'm really confused.

Can we just finish this interview already?!

Fine!

About time!

Any interesting talents?

I can do the voice of Roz.

Who?

The slug lady from Monsters, Inc.

'''I know. I'm trying to make you look bad by forgetting something.'''

But I didn't forget. You did, and... Oh, yeah. You suck.



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Ha-ha!

Just get on with it.

'''Whatever. Only one more question.'''

FINALLY!

'''This one's a simple one. Anything else we should know?'''

..........Well, I've been bitten by a camel.

'''That's odd. We've never been to Africa.'''

It wasn't in Africa. It was in the U. S.

Okay.....

Just end it.

'''Alright. Well, that's all the time we've got for now!'''

Good-bye!

Now get out of my office!

With pleasure!

Thoughts on the CGI Series
I remember the first time I saw (*gagging, coughing*) Season 12. At first I didn't know what I was looking at. I thought it must be a horrible nightmare, but no. Thomas and the Billboard left me not knowing who I was or what anything meant. EVERYTHING I KNEW WAS A LIE!!! I suffered through Season 12, but when HOTR came out, I actually really liked it, but it got kinda old after I saw it for the third time. Season 13 was ok, but I was still kinda recovering from Season 12. I actually didn't see MIR for about a year after its release, but, frankly, it was irritating. I liked the story and the new characters, but the whole island was just unbelievably unrealistic. Season 14 was a slight step-up, but I still didn't like the CGI all that much, and was suffering from LCCD (loss of classic character disorder). I saw MIR and DOTD at the same time. DOTD was pretty good. I was a little irritated that Diesel 10 turned good again (though I expected it), but overall it was good. Season 15 was kinda a drop from Season 14. Time after time I would get my hopes up thinking a classic character would return. Time after time I was disappointed. BMM was really good. It was great to see the NG engines, and the new characters were great. It was also when I realized that it wasn't the CGI that I didn't like. Truthfully, I actually do like CGI; it was the storywriting I was against. All the same, I was really bummed that Duncan wasn't in it, though. Season 16 was similar. It was good, but Duncan wasn't in it. He was even mentioned in Don't Bother Victor!, and then they went on without fixing his "rattling rods." Another major downer for S16 was the area of returning characters. In Thomas Toots the Crows, when Thomas went to the quarry, for some reason, I got in huge hopes that Bill and Ben would be there. It was after that that it hit me that the old days were well and gone. I lost all hope of returning characters, but then came along a man named Andrew Brenner. I heard that in KOTR, Jack was to appear, along with a new writing style, and I had a little spark of faith. It got better in Season 17, when I learned of Duck's return. I was psyched, but even after Henry's Hero, there was something missing, still. Everything changed when I learned that BILL AND BEN WERE GOING TO APPEAR IN SEASON 17!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I literally blacked out. Harvey returned too. Sweet. BILL AND BEN RETURNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for Harvery. '''BILL AND BEN RETURNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! '''I'm a bit too excited, aren't I? But then in TOTB, Oliver appeared, too! Even though it was a cameo, it was still reassuring. Then Toad and Duncan returned in S18! And Donald and Douglas are returning soon, too!!!!! I am psyched for the rest of the series. Nothing but high hopes. Anyways, lets get off the topic of characters. KOTR was AWESOME! Again, so was S17. (Wanna know why I love S17? I'll give you a hint: BILL AND BEN RETURNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)  TOTB was also great. In my opinion, TOTB is the best special regarding new characters. Gator is awesome, Timothy is great, and Marion and Reg are both HILARIOUS. S18's been great, so far, too. It's awesome to see Toad and Duncan. Samson is pretty funny, and overall, S18 far outshined S17. When I found out about TAB, I was really pumped, even more so than SLOTLT. That changed on February 11, 2015, when I learned that THE ARLESDALE RAILWAY WOULD APPEAR IN SLOTLT!!!!! Along with Max, Monty, Oliver (pack), and Alfie. ARLESDALE RAILWAY!!!! Good for the Pack! '''THE ARLESDALE RAILWAY IS GOING TO APPEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 'Honestly, I'm more psyched for their return than I was for Bill and Ben's. When Duck and Jack came back, I had a little bit of hope for the twins, because, well, they were'' in the TV series. After all these classic character returns, I do believe that we'll get a lot more good stuff in near future, but I never anticipated RWS only characters would be introduced. Brenner, I'm sorry I doubted you. I will say, though, after seeing TAB (I got it and watched it the day it came out), I almost forgot about all that stuff. After it ended, I was just sitting in my room, staring at the menu for about three minutes before snapping out of the "nostalgia trance." Lemme just say, 'IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!  (INSERT 9x10⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹ more exclamation marks)' The classic music, the retelling, the EVERYTHING!!! There were a few flaws and continuity errors (particularly the infamous Henry's shape, Tidmouth having seven berths, yadayadayada), and I wish Glynn had been in it more, but the rest of it was soooooo amazing that I was easily able to overlook these things. If you haven't seen it, SEE IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

It really stinks for all you UKers out there who don't get it until July, but in all fairness, the UK gets just about everything before us, so don't complain too much.

Honestly (please don't take offense to this, anyone. This is just my personal opinion and does not really mean anything), I'm not all to fond of the proposition of not putting TAB images on the wiki until the UK release. I will respect the decision made by the admins, but I'll still state my opinion. Correct me if I'm wrong, but (as I said before) the UK gets almost everything before us, and nobody seems to have problems uploading images. Just put up the spoiler tab. Plus, TAB is on YouTube, so if the UKers really want to see it, does it hurt that much to see the US version? There will always be people out there who haven't seen it yet, so I don't think it's really worth waiting. It's not the hugest issue, and I'm perfectly open to the admins doing what they want, but that's just my opinion (as I said before). I don't mean to offend anyone, but I just want to put my thoughts out there.

The main characters I think should return in the upcomin seasons are:

Maybe it's just me.

My Favorite Seasons
1. Season 2

2. Season 4

3. Season 1

4. Season 5

5. Season 3

6. Season 18

7. Season 17

8. Season 6

9. Season 10

10. Season 11

11. Season 14

12. Season 7

13. Season 16

14. Season 9

15. Season 15

16. Season 13

17. Season 8

18. Season 12

Specials Review

 * 1) Thomas and the Magic Railroad: Well, I know this one is considered the worst. I honestly don't think so. I think one of the reasons for that is this is one of the first movies I ever saw. I do agree on that the whole magic deal is kinda stupid, and I don't like how Shining Time (which is American) is mixed in with Sodor (which is... not). Looking back on it, there are definitely some MAJOR flaws, but I honestly still like it. I love Splodge; I love Diesel 10 NOT turning good at the end; I like seeing the live action cross. Lady is a good character, but I think she was used poorly. Judging it on a cinematic scale, it is a 5/10, but still, to me, there are just things about it I still enjoy, which makes it an 7.5/10.
 * 2) Calling All Engines!: Oh, dear. Well, frankly... I don't like this one. It seems too much like a standard Season 8 episode, except it's really long and has Diesel 10. I can't stand how Diesel 10 turns good at the end. Lady just shows up in a dream, and with Rusty? I did like that they used Rusty's small scale model for this special, but still... Lady and Rusty?! Overall, it's fine, but it's just not anything special. 6/10
 * 3) The Great Discovery: This one was actually pretty good. Pierce Brosnan's narration is really nice, and it makes me forget that this special seems just like Season 11, but just a little bigger. I like how the Narrow Gauge engines and the Pack were used, and Stanley turned out to be a great character. I wish they'd use him more, but in this special, he works nicely. One thing, does anyone notice that this special's plot is almost exactly the same as Toy Story?! The only thing that could've made it closer is that Stanley got lost, and Thomas went to look for him, getting lost along the way with him. Of course then it would've made the whole thing just plain weird, but I just think it's kinda interesting. Overall, 8/10.
 * 4) Hero of the Rails: Uhhh, well. I like the animation, but if you ask me, this one's got some issues. I do like how it didn't start with a two minute long, rhyming intro monologue, but at the same time, it kinda throws you straight into the plot with Spencer. Hiro's story, while interesting, is flawed. There were several engines on Sodor before Hiro was built. There were some exciting parts, too, but it seems like there is, like, 0 conflict between the engines, barring Spencer. On that topic, however, it was nice to see a non-diesel villain for once. In the long-run, it's kinda boring, and to me represents the birth of full CGI (which is not necessarily a good thing). 6.5/10
 * 5) Misty Island Rescue: This one is usually called the worst. In some areas, I agree, but I also like other aspects of it. I like the idea of a nearly uninhabited island housing three nutball weirdos, but it was executed poorly. First off, the Locos are just plain obnoxious. Ferdinand says his "catchprase" waaay too many times. Ol' Wheezy and Hee-Haw are ridiculous. The bridges are despicable. If they had waited till they had Brenner as headwriter, he could've pulled this off. Another issue is the CONSTANT RHYMING!! I get it. It's a kid's show. Rhymes are okay, but this special overdoes it. This special could almost be considered a giant poem. Given all the good and bad aspects of this one, I'm left giving it a  6.5/10
 * 6) Day of the Diesels: This one also gets quite a lot of hate. I do like it for its action, amazing music, and the Dieselworks was a great idea. Diesel 10 turns good again. UGH! I was expecting it, but seriously, UGH! And also, we were never given an explanation on why he turned evil again! He was happy when Thomas was found in TGD, but at the end of MIR, he's all evil again! I think he needs to be a constant villain, and maybe occasionally help the steam engines (if he sees it to be in his own interest). I like how Thomas isn't the main character, but he seems unlikeable in this special. I wanna say, "Yeah, Thomas. You should be pushed into a shed at a burning works shed!" At the same time, Percy just kinda overreacts to everything. First of all, "Do you want to take my super light load that definitely doesn't need two engines to pull, but you should waste time and money anyways because we're friends?" "No. I have other things to do. In case you didn't know, this is a railway where each engine has their own work to do!" "HOW DARE YOU BETRAY ME!!! I WILL CRUCIFY YOU, THOMAS!!!" Yeah, I know, right. But the music and action kind of makes it up, bringing it to a 7/10.
 * 7) Blue Mountain Mystery: A HUGE step-up from our previous specials. Great to see the Narrow Gauge engines again! They were all portrayed well (barring Sir Handel, who still needs work, and Rusty, who barely was "portrayed" at all!). I'm kinda bummed Duncan wasn't in it, but hey, you can't have everything. The plot is good, but too focused on Thomas. It needs to have a bit more characters and locations. But I did love seeing the CGI flashbacks. The new characters all are good, but Owen and Merrick are gonna need a bit more development. Winston is hilarious, and Luke is great at being what Ivo Hugh would've been. I'm glad we finally got to see Victor's backstory, and it's good to finally have an actual twist in a special. Overall, the script was written very well. I enjoyed it a lot! 8.5/10
 * 8) King of the Railway: WHAAAAAAAAAAAA-!!!! I never thought this day would come. :') I'm just stunned. The plot is great! It features all the main characters in a fairly well leveled role, and the castle is amazing! Great to see Jack again, and the new characters are all great! The new animation is great, too, and I love the Gordon/Spencer/Caitlin/Connor B-Plot. I could go on and on about all the positives, but if I do, I'll never stop, so I might as well give the one thing I don't like: Millie, Caitlin, and Connor had such minor roles, I would've loved to see them more in the special. Oh, and there's one other thing I didn't like: it eventually ended! :) This is in my opinion the best special yet! 10/10
 * 9) Tale of the Brave: Well! Another great one! Not quite as good as KOTR, but still great! It still bugs me that Duck and Oliver had such small roles. That trailer had me HYPED! At least Bill ann Ben had a big role, though. One thing I love is the characters. Gator is a great role model, Marion adn Reg are hilarious, and there's something about Timothy that I love! I'm glad that this one has another main character besides Thomas, but it's Percy again! And he overreacts almost as much as in DOTD. I like the idea of James being the "antagonist," but he just seems unlikeable in this special. Thomas plays a really good role, though. I feel like the plot is a bit overdone. It seems like The Phantom Express and The Smelly Kipper smushed into one special. IT EVEN USES THE SAME CHARACTERS!!! Why does James dog on Percy so much nowadays! Oh well, he hasn't done it all that much since this special, so I guess it's fine. I think barring a few issues, this one is great! Again, not quiet KOTR, but better than all the other ones! 9/10
 * 10) The Adventure Begins: It was amazing! Not totally accurate, as Thomas was on the NWR before Edward, Henry, Gordon, and James, and a few other continuity errors, but that aside, it was awesome! I really like James' new US voice, but I'm still getting used to Thomas'. Jerome and Judy were fun, but I wish they were in it more. Same applies for Glynn, who appeared in the LAST TWO MINUTES!!! He only had two lines. I get the feeling he'll come back in Season 19. I hope so, and Judy and Jerome, too. Rocky could use some pals. I loved hearing the renditions of Mike 'O Donnel and Junior Campbell's music, and the characters are all used very well. I liked how James seems to act like a total suck-up to Gordon. Edward and Gordon were both great in it, and I loved seeing all the recreated Season 1 episodes! Thomas is very immature, but this is alright, as it takes place when he actually was very young. Overall, this was amazing! IT wasn't as good as KOTR, but better than TOTB. 10/10
 * 11) Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: Okay, I know it doesn't exist yet, but I've still got a lot to say. First of all, I'll start on a simple factor, the new characters. Skiff. Apparantly he's the antagonist. Okay, that's cool. We haven't seen a new antagonist character for a while (I guess maybe Samson), and it'll be nice to see a new character from a special be the antagonist. I've also heard about "Sailor John." I'm hoping he'll be like a reference to Long John Silver from Treasure Island. I also hope Skiff isn't just a "not-nice" guy, but almost actually a "bad guy." Not quite "evil," but maybe he and John will be like pirates trying to take the treasure before the others, and maybe John and TFC will have a bit of history. The next character is Ryan. He seems like he'll be a bit like Dennis, which I'm okay with. Apparantly he's taking over on Thomas' Branch Line. I'm excited to see what he'll do. I'm gonna skip a bit and go on some other topics. Max and Monty are supposed to be in it. That's really exciting. Oliver the Excavator is supposed to be in it, too, and maybe we'll see the rest of the Pack. I suppose Duck's Branch Line will be somewhat important. For a few reasons. 1. Oliver (GWR)'s might appear. 2. Donald and Douglas might appear. 3. Here it comes: ARLESDALE RAILWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had lost all hope for RWS characters, but I now have complete faith that Brenner can do whatever he pleases with the series.

Season 17 Review

 * 1) Kevin's Cranky Friend: Pretty good. I liked the new animation, and it's good to see Kevin outside of the Steamworks again, and Cranky in a high role. It did use the three-strike plot, but it wasn't too repetetive. Now Victor and Kevin have both fallen into the sea! :P 7/10
 * 2) Scruff's Makeover: I liked this one. A good use of Scruff, but I personally would've liked to see more development of the dirty, cleanophobe Scruff before an episode like this. 7.5/10
 * 3) Wayward Winston: Very exciting! Winston saying "I wish... I had a driver!" sent chills down my spine. I have one issue. Like Scruff's Makeover, this episode had the character go through a change before we really got to know them previously. Just a minor nitpick. 8/10
 * 4) Gordon Runs Dry: Hilarious! Gordon trying not to think about water seemed to me like the engine equivalent of someone having to pee really bad! 8.5/10
 * 5) Calm Down Caitlin: Another 3-strike episode, but still pretty good. Funny plot of all the engines just so irritated by Caitlin. Good to see Caitlin, Connor, and Ulfstead Castle. 7.5/10
 * 6) Steamie Stafford: Alright, I guess. Kinda repetetive, and, while good to see Stafford, it was kind of boring. Stafford kind of seems stupid making his steamie sounds, and I can't understand why people would compliment him for it. I would say something along the lines of "DUDE, SHUT UP!" 6/10
 * 7) Henry's Hero: DUCK! Even with such a minor role, DUCK! That alone makes this episode good. Even without Duck, it's still good. Henry kinda seems like a wimp, but that aside, it was exciting! And also, DUCK! 8.5/10
 * 8) Luke's New Friend: I liked this one. It was... cute. Nice to see Luke in an episode, and it really felt nice to see Luke trying to relate his past with a deer. It really did well introducing Luke without the fear of being found. 7.5/10
 * 9) The Switch: It was good. Good to see Millie and the Earl. Millie and Luke's "staring contest" made me laugh. It was a good idea, and it was nice to see Luke back at the castle. 7.5/10
 * 10) Not Now Charlie!: Kinda repetetive, but still funny. Cranky is afraid of elephants, though? We finally get to see the other side of Charlie. The side that doesn't try to distract everyone from work with horrible jokes! His jokes don't get better, though. Like Scruff and Winston's episodes, this one had character change, although, we already know the old Charlie, and he needed to change! 7/10
 * 11) The Lost Puff: Really funny episode. It was great to see Paxton in a starring role. I love seeing this clueless young engine race around trying to help someone when they don't need help. Stephen was great, too. 8/10
 * 12) The Thomas Way: AWESOME! Duck in a high role, and his model appearing! The plot was great, not perfect, but great. A slight bit repetetive, but not too much, and Duck makes up for it! 9.5/10
 * 13) The Phantom Express: It was really good, but felt too much like Jack Frost. It also seems to start an odd conflict between James and Percy. The castle's appearance was nice, and Stephen was funny again. 7/10
 * 14) Percy's Lucky Day: BILL AND BEN!!! This alone makes it amazing! All the scenes with them were hilarious, but the rest of it was just good. Since HiT, Percy has just seemed pathetic. This is the one thing I really want Brenner to change. This episode is a good example of Percy's wimpiness. Bill and Ben's final arguement had me on the floor. The twins saved this from a 6 or 7 to a 9/10.
 * 15) Bill or Ben?: This is the episode I have been waiting for since Season 7! It is outstanding! Connor was good, but it was Bill and Ben back to their pranking ways that makes this my favorite episode of the season! Unfortunately, their blue looked weird, but they changed back, so that isn't an issue. 10/10!
 * 16) Too Many Fire Engines: Not the worst, but not the best. It sort of had the 3-strikes, but they weren't exactly the same. Flynn just seems pathetic, but at least he's not as idiotic as he was in S15. 6.5/10
 * 17) No Snow for Thomas: It was Thomas, Emily and the Snowplough done right. Thomas' hatred of his snowplough came up again, and was played out well. Emily's in character again, and a good example of Thomas consciously doing something wrong. 8/10
 * 18) Santa's Little Engine: It was a good Christmas episode! And I mean it when I say Christmas. Finally, we are out of the "Winter Holiday" days. Winston's sleigh was funny, and it was great seeing the Fat Controller in a high role, and in peril! One thing, though... does the Earl always carry a train-sized red nose in his pocket? 8/10
 * 19) The Missing Christmas Decorations: I have mixed feelings on this one. I was glad to see Sidney have an important role, and Norman speak. I really don't like Norman's voice though. I'm still not sure how I feel about D10 in an episode. I didn't really like seeing D10 just so pitiful again. I would've liked it better if instead of being jealous of the steam engines, he didn't like Christmas, and didn't want anyone to celebrate it (not unlike the Grinch). 8/10
 * 20) The Frozen Turntable: Not bad. It was repetetive, but it was nice to see Norman again, but it just felt a bit too much like the Nitrogen years. I think the best example of this is "Ice and snow are not kind to my paintwork."-James 7/10
 * 21) Away From the Sea: I really liked this one. Salty finally had an episode of his own again, and I liked seeing him interact with Den and Dart. It kinda seemed like they went way back. Porter was a nice addition, and it made it feel like the Brendam Docks Crew coming together. 8.5/10
 * 22) Gone Fishing: Harvey returned in this one, and that's pretty cool. Honestly though, Harvey is not someone I was dying to see in full CGI, like Duck, Bill, and Ben. Don't get me wrong, I love Harvey, but I would've preferred to see Donald and Douglas or Daisy. That aside, the episode is nice. Bill and Ben's appearance was fun, and Porter did well again. Harvey seems a bit insecure, but then again, he was in Season 6, too, so I shouldn't complain. Although... "Hey there random guy that I've never met! You are clearly utile to an adequate degree! You are now my friend."-Porter 7.5/10
 * 23) The Afternoon Tea Express: I liked this one, but it was repetetive, and it has on odd feeling to it. I don't know what it is, but as soon as it starts, something about it feels off. Seeing Stephen have a rivalry with Spencer was nice though. It was an average episode. Not great, not bad. 6.5/10
 * 24) The Smelly Kipper: It was funny, but I feel like it didn't need to be there. Practically the same thing happens later in TOTB. It makes me feel like James is a germaphobe! He also kind of seems like a jerk, which he seems like this for a while. 6.5/10
 * 25) No More Mr. Nice Engine: It was good, but I have notes. One, it has been said in the past that trucks need to be bumped! So Diesel was right all along! Also, Hiro just seems kind of ignorant and stupid. The Fat Controller's trouser joke was funny, though. 6.5/10
 * 26) Thomas' Shortcut: This episode brings back a lot of classic aspects, like Thomas and Bertie racing. It would've been nice to have seen either Thomas be rerouted at the end, or have Bertie back on his original route. That's just a minor issue I have. Overall, I liked this one. 7.5/10

Season 18 Review
Season 18 was even better than 17! There was no episode I didn't like, and there were quite a few AMAZING episodes!
 * 1) Old Reliable Edward: This one was great. The Gordon's Hill aspect returned, and Edward finally had an episode to himself that I can appreciate. 8.5/10
 * 2) Not So Slow Coaches: It's great to see Annie and Clarabel rising through the ranks. This episode had a great idea, and it was executed well. It could've been better, but overall, I liked it. 8/10
 * 3) Flatbeds of Fear: Eh... It was repetetive, and Henry rhymed again, but Emily was in a good role. It was nice to see Salty telling good stories again, but I think they should've used another engine than Stanley for the old engine. They could've made a scrap version of an older character like Edward or Gordon. 6.5/10
 * 4) Disappearing Diesels: This one was nice. It had a good moral, and Paxton was great. Reg was good, too. I wish Norman had spoken, but that's okay. Seeing Sidney again was nice, too. 8/10
 * 5) Signals Crossed: I'm still not sure what I think about Henrietta. I like her face and persona, but I'm not sure I was ready for it. That aside, the episode is good, but a little "S13-16," but with a "S17-" twist. I wish it was another engine than Toby, but it was alright. 7/10
 * 6) Toad's Adventure: This one was great! It brought back so many memories. Toad is great in CGI, and Oliver is, too. The plot is great, and Dowager and TFC are funny. Only note: I would've liked to have seen an Escape flashback. Of course, that would mean rendering Douglas, but is that bad? OR it could've been from Oliver's perspective before Douglas came. Other than that... 9/10
 * 7) Duck in the Water: This one was great. Duck has another appearance, and James' role was good. It seemed just like trouble after trouble, in a good way. The duck puns were funny, but repetetive. Overall, it was great. 8.5/10
 * 8) Duck and the Slip Coaches: Now I know this one is said to be so great, and that it's almost everyone's favorite, but honestly..... IT ROCKS (gotcha)!!!! I loved seeing sentinent coaches, and male coaches. The flashback scenes were good. The Emily joke was funny, too. Only note was, this is the second episode in a row to star James and Duck. I guess this isn't a problem, it just felt a little weird. But the Slip Coaches were awesome! 10/10
 * 9) Thomas the Quarry Engine: Ffarquhar Quarry is good as ever, and the trucks were great. I like seeing Mavis move around from the quarry (though she did that previously, too). Looks like Diesel's got his sights set on Mavis though! <3! JK. Overall, though, it was a good episode. 8/10
 * 10) Thomas and the Emergency Cable: Two Thomas episodes in a row, but to be honest, I do not mind this anymore. These are his only complete starring roles in the season. And plus, the two episodes before it had two Duck episodes in a row! That aside, it's a great episode. It feels very RWS-esque. Annie and Clarabel did great, and it was awesome to see an engine have a conflict with a human. 8.5/10
 * 11) Duncan and the Grumpy Passenger: Loved it! Duncan was great! His personality was spot on! His design seems a little off to me, but I can cope with it. The plot was great, and we saw another human conflict. I loved hearing the remix of Duncan's classic theme. It was great to see a Skarloey Railway episode outside of the BMQ. 10/10
 * 12) Marion and the Pipe: Marion is a great character, and the plot is good. It wasn't the best plot ever, but it was still really clever and funny, and the Clay Pits look great! Bill and Ben's whole "what's in my shovel?" bit was great. The only issue I have with it is I think it's kind of lame that everyone dislikes Marion's stories, except Thomas. It made it feel like they're trying to make Thomas way more nice and friendly to everyone without even questioning wether they are annoying or not. Also, I found it irritating when Marion says "the time a young blue tank engine helped a silly old steam shovel." Thing is, Thomas is now over 100 years old! This is just a small issue, though. If Thomas had been Paxton or someone, it would've been a bit better. 7.5/10
 * 13) Missing Gator: This episode was touching and the moral was great, but it was a bit boring. Again, Percy seems like a seven-year-old child. While I know there has to be a character for kids to relate to easily, I don't like seeing Percy like this. All things considered, I don't love this episode, but I recognize the upsides to it. 7/10
 * 14) No Steam Without Coal: This episode was funny. Bill and Ben are hilarious. Timothy is a great character. Marion seems a bit out of character to me, but is still good. The plot layout seems a bit "S13-16" but the humor of "S17-" is there. Bill and Ben's characters are portrayed perfectly! 8.5/10
 * 15) Spencer's VIP: I loved seeing an episode about everyone. It gave me a good feeling seeing Duck and Oliver in the mess-up sequence made it seem like they are welcomed back into the "classic character" catergory. I liked seeing Spencer own up to his mistake, and try to be friendly. 8/10
 * 16) Toad's Bright Idea: I really liked this one. Toad does a great job again, and I really like the idea of having an episode take place during TOTB. I just wish it was explained a bit better. Gator seems a bit out of character, but we don't really know Gator that well, anyways, so it's not the biggest deal. It is a great episode, though. 8/10
 * 17) Long Lost Friend: This episode gets a lot of comments about being boring. I agree, it is a bit boring, but like Missing Gator, the plot is touching. Percy and Gator's reunion is lovely. I liked having an actual railway problem leading Gator about the railway, but why did Owen know him? Oh, well. Not very exciting, but very heart-warming. 7/10
 * 18) Last Train for Christmas: I really enjoyed this one. Like Spencer's VIP, it was good to see everyone in an episode equally. It really seems like the Christmas episode of the season. Seasons 8-16 Christmas episodes were really just "winter" or "holiday" episodes, and even S17's Christmas episodes felt a little shallow, but this was the first time in a long time I can say I've felt "Christmasy" in a Thomas episode. It was great to see the Slip Coaches, but I would've liked to see Caitlin somewhere with Connor. Santa Claus coming at the end (though cheesy and predictable) was great for the kids. The families reuniting and the whole tone of the episode made me feel really good. 9/10
 * 19) Duncan the Humbug: This is almost the perfect episode. Like in Last Train for Christmas, it has a Christmasy feel, but a bit more like early December, getting into the Christmas hype, rather than Christmas Eve. Duncan's role was spot on. It was good to see Luke outside of the Quarry or the Castle. I noticed that both S17 and 18 each had two NG episodes, and both of them starred the same character. Luke's New Friend and The Switch starred Luke, and Duncan and the Grumpy Passenger and Duncan the Humbug starred Duncan. Not a complaint. Just a note. I would've liked to see other NG engines like Peter Sam and Sir Handel, but you can't have everything. 10/10
 * 20) The Perfect Gift: I liked it, but the Christmasy feel from Last Train and Humbug was only slightly there. Reg did well, and Percy's quest was good. I liked the feel, but it was not the best episode. It was a little bit dull, but it was still good. 7.5/10
 * 21) Emily Saves the World: It was very exciting. I liked the references, and seeing the NG engines in a SG episode. Emily had a nice role, and so did everyone else. Not a whole lot else to say, I guess. 8/10
 * 22) Marion and the Dinosaurs: It seemed a lot like Thomas, Percy and the Dragon, and it was good. I liked how it introuduced Samson, but just a little bit. Marion was funny as ever, and Stephen and Millie were funny, too. 8/10
 * 23) Samson at Your Service: I liked the way Samson was brought in in Marion and the Dinosaurs, and then given his own episode next. And the episode was good. The plot was fun, the appearance of the NG engines was good, and... am I the only one to notice that Samson is AN ABSOLUTE IDIOT!!! He's funny, but stupid. I like that. 8/10
 * 24) Millie and the Volcano: Millie had a nice appearance, and I like Samson's further development. Harvey did well, too. Millie's trick was very clever, but I thought it was good that she still was punished. 8/10
 * 25) Samson Sent for Scrap: I think it's interesting that Samson appeared with Harvey again. I guess they're good friends. It was a very funny episode, and didn't have any Steam Team characters. I liked how it played out, with Scruff, Reg, Harvey, and Samson having a shared episode. 8.5/10
 * 26) Timothy and the Rainbow Truck: This one was funny. We finally got to see the gullible, naïve Timothy we'd been waiting for. His wild goose chase was great, and Bill and Ben's final arguement was hilarious! 9.5/10

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Custom Characters
I have visualized some fun characters for the series. I have made some images of them on paint, but unfortunately cannot show them.


 * Orson: is a yellow crane at the Arlesdale Railway Transfer Yard. He loves cinema and movies (he is named after Orson Welles), and frequently quotes classic film.
 * Hauler: is a strong red goods engine who mostly works at Brendam. He is a very hard worker, and puts up with no nonsense.
 * Olivia and Russel: are large steam ships who frequently come into Sodor. They love sailing the seas, and are very friendly.
 * Leonard: is a dorky greem crane who works at the Crosby Roadworks (another custom concept of mine). He is friendly, but a bit odd.
 * Rumble: is an army tank who serves the Ministry of Defence. He is very short-tempered, and takes no lip from anyone "beneath him."
 * Stan: is the first named "Coffee Pot." He is very grumpy and sulky, and not a "people person" at all.
 * Montgomery: Is a strange looking mining engine. (He is an entirely custom class. Basically, he has two large yellow wheels, a funnel at the back, cab in the middle, and boiler in the front with a drill on it. He also has a mustache) He loves mining, but is often ridiculed by the others.
 * Dailey, Dawson, Damian, and Dave: Twins weren't enough. I made quadruplets. They are small, 0-4-0 Dailey is usually the voice of reason, and tries to moderate the arguing among them. Dawson is very headstrong, and rushes ahead when he shouldn't. Damian is a goof-off, and is very laid-back. Dave is the smartest, but sometimes can be too paranoid about things. All of them argue a lot. They work at a factory at Kellsthorpe.
 * Ryan and Shawn: Are twin GE 70-Ton Switchers, and are compulsive liars. Ryan tells lies whenever he wants, where Shawn is somewhat more reliable. Both try their best to work hard, but can be deceitful.
 * Ricky: is a yellow 0-4-0 narrow gauge tank engine. He works at the Culdee Fell Railway Transfer Yard, tending to shunting duties. He is not actually a mountain engine, and just stays at the bottom of the mountain.
 * Selena: is a beautiful engine from Spain. She is a bit unique, having two funnels, and a large bell. She is very... flirtatious. She'll sometimes say flirty things to other engines (usually in Spanish). Kinda a PG character. :P

That's most of my custom characters. Message me if you have any thoughts (negative or positive)!