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 saw it on the news but a quote from the firemen of the of the flying kipper “luckily know one was hurt” The fat controller added “this has caused confusion and delay”
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!
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! :)
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.
The book describes it as "A sudden crash - the brake van broke - the three men shot in the air like Jacks-in-the-box, and landed in the snow outside." All three survive but the fireman's cocoa gets spilled.
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.
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 😊
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!
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'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 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ^_^
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.
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!
I show my toddler son the original Thomas and Friends show and he LOVES watching. He also plays with the wooden and diecast Thomas trains that were mine when I was a child.
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!
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.
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 have a theory on how Henry was rebuilt. I understand if you find the theory insane but I think that the people at Crew to Henry's smoke box door of and put it onto a black 5. But the engine must still be alive for this to work because the engine wouldn't be alive for it to work and must be unconscious so the non-facless engine or vehicle wouldn't suffer any pain. This can be done with any engine like a Jintys smoke box door can be put on a Pug or a diesel Warships jennerator door can be put on a Diesel Hymek. But a steam engines smoke box door cannot be put on a diesels jennerator door. If you don't believe me, here's my evidence. Exhibit A. A Thomas and Friends fan short a part of my was left behind says that Thomas and Gordon’s faces were removed and put on to facless engines. Exhibit B. Other engine parts can be used for other engine if they fit right. Exhibit C. Victor Tanzic has Mr Hall use a scrap engine that resembles Henry to save him and Victor Tanzic also made the Green water for the non-facless engines to go unconscious and the black water to put them to death. I know my theory is insane but if this does exist in the Thomas and Friends universe then it would make alot of sense to me.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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!
When I saw this I was expecting this to be a April fool's video because today is April 1st but when I watched it, I wasn't expecting to be a actual train Crash video. Bravo thunderbolt, bravo...
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 ^^
You forgot to mention that the engine struggled to get a good start when it set of on the journey ahead, as the ice and snow not only effected the points and signals, but the rails were coated in frost. Had the rails been clear of ice and snow, NWR No. 3 might have been able to stop in time, and the Guard did indeed survive, hearing the whistle of the engine barreling to his van, jumping out the window and sustaining minor cuts and bruises, but ultimately alright
for anyone who didnt know this sir hat and stanier were friends during their time as apprentices on the gwr so after henrys accident sir hat was calling in a favor to stanier to help him to rebuild henry into the black 5
OMG!! You did it! I mean several years ago I had a thought why doesn't thunderbolt do a documentary on the flying kipper you know for April fool's Day. This is awesome
You should make this a yearly thing or Maybe even a full series covering the more serious crashes from the classic and railway series in your more realistic style Edit: this is coming from a RWS fan i could see some potential for this
![[Animation] The Flying Kipper](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PySUbB2qztc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Felix "Unfair" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oswujxm2Ag0/mqdefault.jpg)
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.
Amen to that. You know your childhood was awesome if a Beatle or foul mouth comedian narrated it
@@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren hey I wonder if you remaster the Salem Illinois train wreck for it's 52nd anniversary
I Started Watching It When I Was 2 (Season 18) But First Episode I Watched Was “Percy James And The Fruitful Day” (Season 3 Episode 25, 1991)
Michael angelis too. I grew up hearing his narration.
honestly like Cajon pass accident 1994 sf train smash back of coal train
Ik it’s April fools day. But I liked how you made a Thomas episode in a wreck documentary. Thunderbolt never fails us.
He should make more of these
I would suggest the crash in dirty objects
He should make this an April fool's tradition.
Next should be canyon jump from the great discovery
The crash from Duncan gets spooked
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”.
My great grandfather also worked on break down, crane he wasn’t there for that incident, but he saw the commotion
Lots of confusion and delay that morning.
Yeah, luckily no one was hurt, my great grandfather lived nearby and heard it happen
“Luckily, no one was hurt.”
I saw it on the news but a quote from the firemen of the of the flying kipper “luckily know one was hurt”
The fat controller added “this has caused confusion and delay”
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!
Hii
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.
True
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! :)
Fun Fact: This Is The First Time That This Channel Has Thomas Content.
@@charliemcgraffin he's used soundtrack here and there
Ilovetrains323 what are you doing here
Watching the video?
@StephentrainboyRailfanbrony what else would he be doing
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.
It’s not
No, it feels like a video made in-universe
The episode and book about the flying kipper wreck is based on a true story, except someone did die when it happened in real life
This man does an April Fool's joke and still manages to make it actually educational and informative about railway safety.
Thanks for covering this tragedy, my grandpa almost died in this wreak
Was it the fireman or whatever
😮 2:29
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.
I like how you addressed that it was unknown whether the guard inside the van had lived or not.(;
The book describes it as "A sudden crash - the brake van broke - the three men shot in the air like Jacks-in-the-box, and landed in the snow outside." All three survive but the fireman's cocoa gets spilled.
I know this was meant for April Fools, but as an adult Thomas fan: thank you for making this. This is incredible!
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.
*_*Topham_*
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.
Best re-narration of the story I’ve heard. You’ve done it again good man. What a great video on a great topic.
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 😊
My great great grandfather drove Henry that night. He reckons the bruises he got from jumping are still there.
Blimey. Respect +. My great-grandad was sir charles topham hat II.
May he rest in peace
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!
Honestly how well it's put together I honestly think if sodor was real this would be an actual cool documentary
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'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.
Im sorry to ruin the illusion but the 8F's wouldnt be made until 1935
This is actually a really clever presentation, seamlessly transitioning between the disaster style and TTTE style narration.
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
Perhaps it could be a future side show every April Fools.
@@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
That would be great
How about on the first day of every month?
Maybe you should do james's first day derail @@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren
marvelous crash art and I HOPE to see more Thomas crashes like this in your videos 100/10
Man this episode was very Well researched and has alot of clear footage to show it in its fullest. Great work on this one
I love your channel, Thomas & Friends, and this is one of my favorite episodes. Best April Fool's video.
I remember when I first read about this accident. It was quite a story.
Despite this being a April fools episode it's very well done and looks like something you'd see on a documentary channel
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
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.
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.
You should do these every April Fools. They're really high quality videos.
Even if it's an April Fool's day special, it was amazing. Thanks man
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.
He was rebuilt in the RWS but he was standardized in the Television series
RIP Unlucky Tug, you will be missed.
Actually, he’s back!
@@trainlandia697 Your right! Thank you!
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.
Applauding for making a rather entertaining April Fools video from you!
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
I like your narration version about The Flying Kipper.
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. ^_^
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.
this wouldve been in England though, so wherever their equivalent was
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!
Some times theses railway stories are so insane you'd think they were fictional 😭
jokes on you, the railway series are most of the time based on real events
Kinda funny that this was a legit wreck documentary instead of a April fools video lol
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!
10:09 😂 it’s just too funny
I show my toddler son the original Thomas and Friends show and he LOVES watching. He also plays with the wooden and diecast Thomas trains that were mine when I was a child.
The flying kipper crash was a very impactful crash im glad you decided to shed some light on this frozen crash
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!
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 remember this story. It got written about and I got this story read to me as a child for years.
Same
I actually imagined you doing this for April fools,but i never through you'll actually do it XD
Great work m8
But I believe but this is a Thomas & Friends Horror Railway story
Oh, never thought it was an April Fools. It detailed so well about signals and the inspiration of the accident.
Awesome job in re editing the story I really appreciated it, thank you
I love the style of this video! Please do more like this!
i'm watching this like a week after it came out and i can't lie. you got me.
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
Its been said that Henry after the crash is actually a different engine
I would LOVE to see more of this stories.
There isn't a confirmed date for this accident, but in my headcanon, the accident is dated January 5, 1935.
There have been 3 brake vans destroyed in the Railway Series books...
And four in Thomas and Friends. First the Flying Kipper, and then Break Van, Percy's Predicament and the Spotless Record
I have a theory on how Henry was rebuilt.
I understand if you find the theory insane but I think that the people at Crew to Henry's smoke box door of and put it onto a black 5. But the engine must still be alive for this to work because the engine wouldn't be alive for it to work and must be unconscious so the non-facless engine or vehicle wouldn't suffer any pain. This can be done with any engine like a Jintys smoke box door can be put on a Pug or a diesel Warships jennerator door can be put on a Diesel Hymek. But a steam engines smoke box door cannot be put on a diesels jennerator door. If you don't believe me, here's my evidence.
Exhibit A. A Thomas and Friends fan short a part of my was left behind says that Thomas and Gordon’s faces were removed and put on to facless engines.
Exhibit B. Other engine parts can be used for other engine if they fit right.
Exhibit C. Victor Tanzic has Mr Hall use a scrap engine that resembles Henry to save him and Victor Tanzic also made the Green water for the non-facless engines to go unconscious and the black water to put them to death.
I know my theory is insane but if this does exist in the Thomas and Friends universe then it would make alot of sense to me.
Omfg, this was amazing. You should do more thomas accidents for april fools, i think the accident in percys predicament would do nicely
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
3:35 there’s a hand pushing Henry into the goods train
The hand of God
@@Thunderbolt_1000_Sirenlol
I LOVE how he incorperated lines from the actual story in this, it just adds to the immersion and fun
Britt Allcroft decided to include a phenomenal soundtrack to a basic fish delivery
I once got a reply from Mike O'Donnell on a RUclips video
Oh my goodness I’m so impressed with this.
Who else can’t wait for the Gordon’s Whistle incident that happened shortly after Henry returned for the April Fools?
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
Wait this was an april fools? You should unironically do more videos like this
5:47 First Henry, NOW EMILY?!
THEN JAMES?!
This looks so realistic & unique lookin' the synopsis is cool.
that was great. i loved this. even as a joke, it was still good.
"...But that's another story." I see what you did there. :) Great video! Thanks for this. Very cool to watch lol.
Finally, a documentary of a TV show wreck based on a real wreck
Ikr
Hmm, meta
@@tonymiles5927 oh
Yeah I mean no one has ever done it before so..... yeah
Best April fools video ever❤ love your videos keep up the good work
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
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
Ya know.. As much as I'm bored with April Fools vids, but this one was really well put together.
Jeez😂😂😅😅 Thomas has the troll face😂😂 10:09
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
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.
5:50 did not know emily recreated the flying kipper
As somebody who grew up on Thomas and Friends, I thank you for this
Wow, I thought this was going to be a rickroll. But you made this a full documentary.
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.
I didn’t expect this
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!
I love that you not only included Henrys theme music, but also quoted lines from the story
Finally. An April's Fool with heart
When I saw this I was expecting this to be a April fool's video because today is April 1st but when I watched it, I wasn't expecting to be a actual train Crash video. Bravo thunderbolt, bravo...
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 ^^
You forgot to mention that the engine struggled to get a good start when it set of on the journey ahead, as the ice and snow not only effected the points and signals, but the rails were coated in frost. Had the rails been clear of ice and snow, NWR No. 3 might have been able to stop in time, and the Guard did indeed survive, hearing the whistle of the engine barreling to his van, jumping out the window and sustaining minor cuts and bruises, but ultimately alright
for anyone who didnt know this sir hat and stanier were friends during their time as apprentices on the gwr so after henrys accident sir hat was calling in a favor to stanier to help him to rebuild henry into the black 5
OMG!! You did it! I mean several years ago I had a thought why doesn't thunderbolt do a documentary on the flying kipper you know for April fool's Day. This is awesome
This is a very creative video, exquisite!
You should make this a yearly thing or Maybe even a full series covering the more serious crashes from the classic and railway series in your more realistic style
Edit: this is coming from a RWS fan i could see some potential for this