The Complete History Of Stepney The Bluebell Engine
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
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Built in Brighton, 1875, the 'real' Stepney has certainly been through a lot! Take a look at some of its journeys through the years, and find out something you didn't know before!
Stroudley and the Terriers: 0:00
Stepney Is Built: 2:40
Change Of Century, Change Of Appearance: 4:35
2nd Risk of Scrap and the Southern: 5:28
Fenchurch and British Railways: 6:14
Saved By The Boiler: 8:00
Bluebell To The Rescue: 8:50
Awdry and a New Lease of Life: 11:00
Stepney's TV Stardom: 13:00
Static Stepney Today: 14:35
I've been intending to make this for a long while now for two reasons. One to have more content actually related to Stepney on the channel, but also to answer once and for all some of the questions I most frequently get about "Stephanie"... Even if you are familiar with real life steam engines, I hope you find an interesting fact you didn't know before!
Something that may also be of interest: An exclusive view of Rev. W. Awdry's ORIGINAL model of Stepney: • Awdry's Original Model...
Special thanks to Merry Hampton Productions, ilovetrains323 and Legomastr 365 for providing extra footage for this video, as well as all other content owners. 
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That’s mental! Stepney was one of the reasons that Britt and the Reverend agreed to make the television series!
You learn something new every day!
Terrier55Stepney true man
Mattel not mental
The Interwebs of Astro & Cyanide bro
He meant mental
He Protec
He Attac
But Most Importantly
*We Want Stepney Bacc*
*YAAAAAAAAAASSSSSS*
:( so sad
Trainboy 17 you just like me
lol
Fenchurch and stepney for cgi
Stepney just won't give up, he keeps showing he can keep going, no matter his age
3:53 "William Turner was Stepney's first driver."
This William Turner is not to be confused with the final commander of the RMS _Lusitania._
Quite a coincidence, though. At least Stepney is in much better shape than the Lusitania, which I would describe as a mangled scrap heap. Really is sad such a great liner had to meet such an end.
As much as I would like to see Stepney return to service, after almost a century and 1/2, I'm glad he can finally have some rest. Needless to say, its living a pretty fulfilled life.
I see why people love him so much now.
i know
@@ivohughadventures676 yes
Dear Stepney, “Hope you shall get better soon”- Enderplant2007
Repeating history!
Dear Stepney,” Get better soon!”-Wooden Railway Edward
Dear Stepney "Please Don't Give Up On Us"-Splendid Red
Dear Stepeny, "You've Proven Yourself To Be A Very Useful Engine, So Don't Go Now!" -General Awesome-
Dear Stepney I hope you get rebuilt in the meantime enjoy being the star of the show and in quarantine ps- I want to build in American version of the Terrier locomotive from theAnimeRailfan
You've told me a lot about Stepney that I never would have discovered if this video didn't exist. Thanks.
Stepney has a fantastic history. He may not be running, but I'm glad this little terrier is still around today.
As much as it would be great if Stepney returns to service, it’s nice to see the engine is very much safe and sound in the engine shed and with a content looking smile. Fantastic work as always Max!
The face has only recently been added, though I'm not sure if it'll stay that way. Thanks!
Yeah, but Stepney deserves a nice long rest. He's been working hard for a century.
@@CardboardSliver make that about a century-and-a-half
Terrier55Stepney I have an idea for Stepney to work again. Maybe he could be a sort of dummy engine, like the Thomas dummy models in parts of the US, like being put on a train but the active engine pushing or pulling him.
I Can't Believe That He Is A Real Engine
Well now, that certainly was informative, you've brought historical information to an engine didn't actually know about. Especially with what Stepney smuggled out of Eastleigh which sounds a barrel of laughs! Superbly edited and well paced, you've brought limelight to Stepney's otherwise forgotten history. Well done indeed!
Thanks so much! I'd love to have been there! Happy to hear the pacing and style worked - Stepney's story needed to be shared concisely somewhere so people could access it!
also like Stepeny. JNR C571 also has a story but its more dramatic then ever
@@Terrier55Stepney hello My Me is Raul of Brazil 166
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@@Terrier55Stepney Trackmaster Nia and Rebecca
We have a terrier a few hours away from where I live, more specifically number 54, Waddon, in Montreal. It's still in original 1870's condition and is on static display.
Nice!
Waddon is 1/2 of the Terriers I'm yet to see! I'd love to fly over there and visit.
Warrior Star woah! I really need to go to the canadian railway museum! To bad of the current situation
I KNEW I SAW A TERRIER IN CANADA AT ONE POINT
@@Terrier55Stepney terrier54waddon!
Stepney was always my favorite character as a kid, I was always drawn to his paint scheme and the cheerful little theme he had in Season 4 of the TV Series. I also loved Alec Baldwin's voice for Stepney in Season 5.
I wish that they would do a BWBA episode where Thomas visits the Bluebell Railway and sees Stepney again, I mean after all, Britain is outside of Sodor and if Thomas can visit America then why not the UK?
Stepney's just far too loveable! It'd be very sweet if he returned for sure, if done properly. Mattel probably doesn't want to mix with the Bluebell and vice versa!
Technically Thomas is in the UK because he was built there as a mix of other engines, like the extended side tanks of the rebuilt E2s (basically one of Thomas' base classes which would form him into the way he is, other railways like the Dean Forest Railway and Thomas' original home railway, the London Brighton & South Coast Railway) and the coal bunker of the E1s for example.
well this aged very well.
Here is my message to Stepney the Bluebell Engine.
"We will miss you on railway service. You were a very popular tank engine all across England. I am an American fan of you as you are so popular, and everyone likes you. You were a favorite for your history, and nothing can ever change that. My good ol' favorite bluebell engine".
- Brice.
A nice message. :)
@@Terrier55Stepney Thanks. It's great I can watch your documentary.
there is a level of irony for this train being a called a terrier, given how much of an underdog this engine is ;p
Very true statement!
I've been so fascinated with Stepney's history! Definitely my favourite locomotive in real life
Same!
Also I have seen the real Stepney at the bluebell Railway back in 2016 😍😍
Same because of this stepney is one of my favorite characters of ttte along side culdee and the other mountain engines but idk which of those are my most favorite
144 years old, you really have had a long outstanding career Stepney. You’ve certainly made your maker proud.
Stepney for me represents one of the first pieces of Thomas & Friends merch I ever had. My Granddad bought his ERTL model when I was very young (probably only just starting to show interest in the show). Of course since he's (Granddad not the ERTL) long gone now the model remains very important to me, and by extension, the real locomotive itself (but I do have a great love for small engines like the Terriers anyway).
That's a very sweet story. Thank you for sharing it! Stepney is a great engine. I don't know anyone that dislikes him!
I'd love to see more videos like this!
Thanks.
Never knew that one of my favourite characters were popular once.
*amazing*
Nice! Great video! I got to step into Stepney's cab this past spring when I visited the UK.
Edward: I'm the oldest one around!
Stepney: *_Bitch please._*
A very interesting in depth video Max. The Bluebell Railway should have this playing in that Steamworks exhibition.
Thanks! I highly doubt that'll ever happen!
You never know
How he saved from scrap sound similar how rusty did it
Well the rusty thing was inspired by this
I might’ve figured that out
Max....I....words cannot describe how impressed I am. You have risen the bar high in the past, and you continue to raise the bar even more! I wish I could meet you in person! You, my friend, are fantasmic! Splendiferous! And simply amazing!
Thank you very much! That's very kind. I do try and provide both quality and variety in my work. If you're ever at the Bluebell Railway or similar, I'm always happy to say hi!
@@Terrier55Stepney As much as I wish I could, I live all the way in America, so my chances are very slim. But, who knows, maybe one day we could meet!
Also, minor anecdote:
When I went to the NRM for one of its steam galas, I was compoletely overwhelmed and had to sit down. When my head cleared, I'd realised that I had sat down staring right at Stepney, who was still in his BR Black livery at the time. I got to hop into his cab to take a look, which was really neat! (and interesting, as despite the exterior being black, his cab interior was actually a light cream colour). That really made my day.
That would have been RailFest 2012! I'd have liked to have gone to that.
@@Terrier55Stepney It was a really good event. Unfortunately our video camera malfunctioned so we lost half of our footage of the day, but it was still fun nonetheless. So many recognisable names, many of whom were doing short trips up and down the rails!
10:43 I've Been On The Bluebell Railway In East Sussex In England Last Christmas Last Year Back In December 2022 And It Was Super Awesome. Thanks Mate. X
Very nice history video! Learning about why they were called "terriers" is just as surprising as learning about one of the reasons why the coffeepots are called "coffeepots". I also featured a Terrier in my prequel series called "Waddon" #54.
Well you are lucky to have a cool youtube name man. Thanks man for the information on Stepney I didn't know alot of this stuff
Thanks!
This was a beautifully insightful video! It was very intresting to see how many different places Stepney has ended up. It's disgraceful that the railway was attempted to be sued for using Stepney, but I'm glad it went nowhere. I do hope to see Stepney moving about one day, and I know that that'll be a day I'll surely head for the Bluebell Railway to the best of my ability. Thank you for making this wonderful video!
Thanks very much! I wanted to teach the real life history to what to many is just a character.
haha! Good on you Eastleigh workers! That has definitely gotta be my favorite part of the video! Nice job mate!
:D
Sam
Thanks!
I would love to see Stepney one day. The Terriers are just a great class of loco. I love seeing Boxhill at the NRM, and Martello at Bressingham (even though it wasn’t in Marsh umber and wasn’t running that day). They have great proportions, a wide choice of liveries and all the surviving examples have an interesting story to tell.
This video was an amazing experience to watch!! Like, the passion that this man and those volunteers for this little engine is out of this world, my respects to all of you, hope that one day he runs again, so we can all unitedly say and scream: *"BLUEBELLS FOR EVER!!!*
This is the video that started my Love for Stepney and terriers. Beautiful locos
Random stranger: *mispells Stepney as Stephanie*
Stepney: *DID YOU JUST ASSUMED MY GENDER? YOU DARE CHALLENGE ME MORTAL*
Smuggling steam engine parts so it dosent get scrapped seems like a big flex
The video was fantastic well done max
Thanks!
I hope Stepney receive an overhaul quickly and run again
Well done on this documentary Max! :D
Thanks!
Wow as a Stepney fan I really love this for an engine that adore him for. Had a really intresting history over from saving and displaying that 144 year old engine. Great job.
Thanks!
@@Terrier55Stepney Your welcome.
Stepney is a god send to railway enthusiasts
I wish Stepney returns to service and they find the TV series model of Stepney from the Thomas and Friends TV show!
I am amused that even in real life, Stepney just refuses to be scrapped
Absolutely amazing video! I love how this explains the ups and downs and history of Stepney! He truly went through a tough time but I'm glad he got preserved as well as other engines! Stepney is without a doubt, one of the biggest legends of BR history and T&F history!
Just what I needed. Thank you for the documentary.
i love this all, the facts, the animation, and the passion that's gone into this - thanks for yet another great video max :)
This one took a lot of work for sure! Thanks so much!
A Very Great Video About Stepney’s History Right There Max
Thanks!
Stepney is the best Bluebell Engine ever. I like him.
This is amazing. You taught me so much more about Stepney, my favourite engine. The history about this engine is truly incredible and amazing
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stepney's a good favourite.
Thanks for making your own video on the history of Stepney the Bluebell Engine. This is great.
Thanks!
Poor Thomas and the E2’s didn’t get the same mercy :(
Excellent video. I visited the Bluebell Railway last month and had no idea of the connections and story behind that little engine!!
Maybe to find Stepney repairs we should do a going the extra mile thing
This is amazing! You've got Stepney in you're username and , Stepney is also my favourite engine in Thomas and friends. Well done!!!
Stephanie is good train, thank you Mr Terror55Stepennny.
Genuinely though, I loved this video and would like to see more in this style in future. I learnt a lot of new things from this (hiding spare parts by suspending them in the tanks is inspired, though it's lucky they didn't have to drive the engine through airport security's metal detectors :P), really makes it clear why Stepney is the engine you've adhered to in such a way :D
Thanks so much! :D So long as people learn something new and enjoyed it along the way then that's my job done. YOU CALLING ME A THIEF?
Even if they drove Stepney through airport security machines it would go off either way engines are made of literal metal
I didnt know stepney had an extensive history. Very, very great video. Informative and nice to see a video around stepney and the backstory.
Thank you so much for this. I grew up with the original book and was fortunate enough to be taken to the Bluebell a few times as my grandparents lived in Sussex.
Thank you! That's very sweet. The first time I went to the railway was because of my grandparents as well.
This so impressive. This should be a real documentary. Well done mate. I have been to The Bluebell Railway, it is a lovely line. I saw Stepney at Railfest in 2012. I love The Terrier Tanks, they are my favourite type of tank engine.
Thanks very much! Glad you liked it and the Terriers!
Terrier55Stepney Yeah. I love The Terriers. Always have done since I watched documentaries as a kid.
Stepney was always my favourite engine. His colour and shape/design was just unique and more interesting than the others
Ooh i can't wait for this
If Stepney is overhauled we should get all the engines to blow their whistles as he steams out of the shed
Stunning little film! I loved the more obscure history about the engine's trip from Eastleigh Works and the very direct way in which the Railway Series books helped to keep the little fella running!
When I visited Stepney, one of the volunteers had mentioned the lawsuit bit and how their Railway Series-styled face on the engine currently is kind of a massive flex, I highly support that.
I love this video format!
Thanks! Stepney's definitely an engine with a lot of history!
im a huge stepney fan and if i ever get alot of money ill make stepney run once more:)
Absolutely brilliant video, I really enjoyed. Thanks 😊 I
Thank you!
This documentary was amazing! There was never a dull moment. The amount of history that’s packed into such a small engine is amazing! I will definitely have to pay a visit to Stepney when I come to the Bluebell Railway!
This video further solidifies Stepney‘s first place spot on my favorite Thomas characters’ list.
Thanks so much! I tried to explain the basics, have some more specific knowledge and share some of the more fun facts. I'm glad it was insightful!
I adore Stepney. I wish I went to the Bluebell Railway to see him, then I would be great at railway visiting. I’ve been to loads of railways in the UK, but I haven’t been to the Bluebell one before; I could go there next year, in 2020.
It's definitely worth visiting.
That was awesome. I never knew Stepney had a long history!!
Max, this is the most factual video i have ever seen. This is some 10/10 content. i didn't even know that they smuggled spare parts for him, very lucky engine indeed. So that means when his second overhaul came they used those parts! Its also crazy to hear that Stepney was in a music video!? Well now that song is stuck in my head XD. Plus it is enjoyable to go visit Stepney as it is a great dayout. Yet another great video! keep it up!
yours sincerely
Terrier82boxhill(Matthew)
Wow thank you for this! Really informative and I really like your style. I've always wanted to learn more about railway history, and if you continue this series it would be a great way to! I never knew they were called 'Terriers' because they really made barking noises!
Thank you! I'm relieved to hear it was informative. I will consider making more videos in this style about railway history.
I have a A1 class terrier and I made his personality as a engine that was lost in one of the scrapping sprees and survived to be preserved still in a A1 shape. I like to think that when he does stop too quick he sneezes the soot out of his funnel. He then was saved and lives happily on a little line with a horse wagon named Cathrin, two brake vans named Nigel and George, a Pug engine named Mathew, a Pecket engine that I don’t remember the name of and his four coaches.
As someone who has a personal attachment to Stepney (both the engine and the character) this video was extremely informative and delightful to watch! Great work!
Thank you!
Fantastic engine Stepney is can remember seeing it at blue bell few years back made my day when I get chance to ride in cab 😀😀
Very awesome Max and very informative loved this so much!
Thanks!
Awesome video :)
Thx for this video it is going to help me with my series
The music editing on this is superb, especially during Stepney's journey to the Bluebell Railway. Well done!
Thank you! Something that usually goes unnoticed.
@@Terrier55Stepney This was a very informative piece too! Certainly more engaging than reading a Wikipedia article!
Getting me Mistu. Book 18 has long been a favorite of mine.
Stepney had always been in my top 5 because of his history, I’ve always wanted to visit him but sadly can’t afford the plane ticket to Britain.
This video freaking made me like Stepney. Thanks
Wow, Stepney has certainly lived an exciting life. Thanks for doing this, I certainly didn't know the engine's entire story before.
On a side note, I'm shocked Hit/The show tried to sue the Bluebell Railway. Of all the dumbfounded things!! It's really sad the royalty for Day Out events became too much. I understand companies needing to make a profit, but that seems a bit too far, especially from engines which helped make the series what it is.
This is great! You are great!
How interesting the original Stephey still exists! Most cases say the bases for most Thomas characters have been scrapped or very few exist. Very interesting history
I definitely didn't know this about Stepney before, I love history and now I'm glad I learned more about such a popular character!
I'm happy to have taught something new!
Stepney is one of my favorite characters
Very nice history of stepney the blue bell railway NO.55
It’s crazy how long the real Stepney has survived until today
Very Informative!
Its actually quite cool how stepney always had the number 55 in its time
I loved this!! Some info I didn't about, more to the point fantastic!!!!!
You shall always be in our hearts, Stepney!
Thanks! Glad you were able to learn something new.
01:52
Ayyyy Isle of Wight Steam Railway!
Also, 02:14, Brighton Terrier can still be seen- It's named "Newport" at the IOWSR
"if you aren't bored already"?!?!?! Dude shut up this is liduid gold pouring right into my ears
Great Job on this Documentary!
Thank you!
Terrier55Stepney You’re Welcome.
Loved how well detailed and well researched this whole video was - I didn't even realize Bluebell was a real railway, I always thought Stepney had just been a made for TV train. Not big into the fandom nowadays you see, but I still remember the show fondly. I didn't even know about Thomas World. So I think I have two places ticked for visit next time I go to England
Thank you! It's lovely having a comment from someone more outside of the fandom! Simply just for a nice day out, steam railways in Britain like the Bluebell and Talyllyn or elsewhere are a brilliant place to visit. The wonders of a steam engine certainly keep you coming back for more.
@@Terrier55Stepney Oh it definitely looks like fun. I dip my head into Thomas fnadom videos from time to time for jewels like this, amazing music remixes, comedy videos and the like. Knowing that there's more I hadn't even known was real to look at is amazing
11:11 First time I saw that episode of THUNDERBIRDS, that painting of Stepney caught my eye immediately! That painting made another cameo in “Brink of Disaster”, if I recall correctly
Well done and very informative documentary about Stepney history his apperance in both the railway series and the TV show! Considering its aged I personally think Stepney deserved its rest and if it where to steam again only ocassionally on special events like annversiaries!
No engine is unrestorable,over here in the states out in Colorado there was a 3 foot narrow gauge 4-6-0 (D&RGW 168) that they just got running after sitting in a park outside for almost 85 years ,so a engine that’s been running its whole life isn’t to bad,I also think that 168 and Stepney are only a few years apart in age.
Great video a lot of time and effort has gone into this video, much enjoyed ,i never realize Stepney had such a long lucky life as many engine never have such as stepney has done it all
Thanks! This video has been a long time in the making!
Awesome!
glad to hear my stepney theme!
quite a pleasant surprise
Thanks for letting me use it! I love your themes.
Awesome history dude