Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Traditions can be warm, cozy, a reminder that the world makes sense - and something that can be hard to change, especially if you happen to be Duck The Great Western Engine.
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Duck's branchline is probably one of my favourite parts of the Thomas lore. It takes so heavily from the Cambrian line (though Awdry drove to the Talyllyn Railway on his various holidays I'm fairly sure, I don't exactly think it's out of the question that he became so fascinated with the railway you travel on to get there) but is very South Devon and as someone who went on holiday to Salcombe quite a lot of a child, and did so prior to writing this, I really did want to do something with the Arlesburgh squad on account of also really loving Oliver The Western Engine as a child. Then Awdry Extravaganza 3 happened, I gave Oliver a reread the very day the Awdry narrations + illustrations went on display and it's almost like it was meant to be. The original story would have been about Duck having to cope with someone taking a business holiday in the camping coach, but I felt this wasn't 'active' enough.
The Tidmouth Sheds open day was inspired by the Tyseley Loco Works open day earlier this year, which I volunteered for as a ticket collector person thingy. Although no in-fighting happened that day - every working engine was a Castle and by extension was from the same region!!
The opening eight seconds originates from an excerpt from 'Birmingham in the 20s' by Britain On Film, more specifically the 45- second mark in their preview video youtu.be/yYtNE9kblHI?t=46 a link to the DVD and more of their works can be found here: britainonfilm.co.uk/. I aim to be more responsible going forward with how outside sources are utilised and featured for my last productions should any be used for them.
Traditions can be warm, cozy, a reminder that the world makes sense - and something that can be hard to change, especially if you happen to be Duck The Great Western Engine.
ALMOST THREE MONTHS LATER AND IT'S TIME FOR A DESCRIPTION WOOHOO
Duck's branchline is probably one of my favourite parts of the Thomas lore. It takes so heavily from the Cambrian line (though Awdry drove to the Talyllyn Railway on his various holidays I'm fairly sure, I don't exactly think it's out of the question that he became so fascinated with the railway you travel on to get there) but is very South Devon and as someone who went on holiday to Salcombe quite a lot of a child, and did so prior to writing this, I really did want to do something with the Arlesburgh squad on account of also really loving Oliver The Western Engine as a child. Then Awdry Extravaganza 3 happened, I gave Oliver a reread the very day the Awdry narrations + illustrations went on display and it's almost like it was meant to be. The original story would have been about Duck having to cope with someone taking a business holiday in the camping coach, but I felt this wasn't 'active' enough.
The Tidmouth Sheds open day was inspired by the Tyseley Loco Works open day earlier this year, which I volunteered for as a ticket collector person thingy. Although no in-fighting happened that day - every working engine was a Castle and by extension was from the same region!!
The opening eight seconds originates from an excerpt from 'Birmingham in the 20s' by Britain On Film, more specifically the 45- second mark in their preview video youtu.be/yYtNE9kblHI?t=46 a link to the DVD and more of their works can be found here: britainonfilm.co.uk/. I aim to be more responsible going forward with how outside sources are utilised and featured for my last productions should any be used for them.
