You'll notice that most of the stories in which these crashes took place were originally written by Wilbert Awdry himself. Being a railway enthusiast, he had most of the events in his stories based on real events that happened on real railways.
The Percy Runs away one was Also Based on when a Great Western Auto Tank was hit by an express, and sent flying backward down the Line, the Auto Tank in Question , No.1466, Is Still with us today, preserved at the Didcot railway Centre
3:15 - This was really inspired by an incident in which GWR 4800/1400 class engine No. 4866 (akin to Oliver, later re-numbered 1466) was in the station throat at Newton Abbot, Devon in 1939. The signal man was unaware of the engine's position and an express train was fast approaching, and narrowly avoided an accident with No. 4866. With this in mind, the driver tried to move the engine, and he and the fireman jumped clear just in time. As a result, No. 4866 ran driver-less for seven miles before it was deliberately de-railed.
I knew even as a kid watching the old episodes narrated by Ringo Starr that miniature accidents in the TTTE world were actually based on real life train accidents. That one where Gordon angrily steamed off the turntable and down into a river ditch reminds me of a tale my Father always told me that happened in Peterbourgh South Australia where a loco slipped off the turntable up there and actually plowed through the Beer Garden of the Pub opposite. Workers always joked the train wanted a beer before starting work but the actual incident was anything but funny - it was frightening.
I have no words to sum up the simple appeal other than watch UnluckyTugs tatmr review the Do you believe in magic section where he explains why Thomas has been around for as long as it has and stood the test of time!
2:42 - I was born and bred in Hull, Yorkshire and am quite interested in railways, I had no idea about this incident, let alone it being the basis for Duck’s crash in a Close Shave.
You forgot some real life crashes. Donald's signalbox accident was based on an incident that happened in London. The diesel in "Old Stuck-up" who crashed into the back wall of the sheds was based on an accident that happened with an A4 Pacific named Sir Nigel Greslesy. Godred's death was based on a tragic incident that happend in the Snowdon mountain railway with it's No.1 named Ladas.
Another inspiration for down the mine, an engine much more like Thomas, fell into a deep sinkhole, the driver tried to save it and didn't jump out, both were buried to this day.
Where's that one real life incident that involved an american locomotive it was a super interesting one Because you know it's american that's what makes it interesting
@@universepicture8493are you fr bro? i ordered a plarail henry and trackmaster skarloey a week ago and they’re in perfect condition. and most of their prices are fair.
I love how Thomas and Friends make real life crashes in The History of Train Crashes.🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚞🚞🚉🚉🚉🚋🚇🚇🚅🚅🚄🚄🚈🚆🚆🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚆🚉🚆🚆🚋🚆🚇🚇🚆🚅🚈🚈🚄🚞🚉🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚞🚞🚉🚉🚉🚋🚇🚇🚅🚅🚄🚄🚈🚆🚆🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚆🚉🚆🚆🚋🚆🚇🚇🚆🚅🚈🚈🚄🚞🚉
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You know they're wackos, right?
@@rustymidlander05 no THERE BEAUTIFUL
You'll notice that most of the stories in which these crashes took place were originally written by Wilbert Awdry himself. Being a railway enthusiast, he had most of the events in his stories based on real events that happened on real railways.
No Crap Sherlock!
@@SteamingWestern-2009Jeez no need to be rude
A SHERLOCK is a person who investigates mysteries or shows great perceptiveness
@@CakeKingYTit's all jokes btw
@@SteamingWestern-2009 Oh ok
The Percy Runs away one was Also Based on when a Great Western Auto Tank was hit by an express, and sent flying backward down the Line, the Auto Tank in Question , No.1466, Is Still with us today, preserved at the Didcot railway Centre
Oliver’s basis. Strange that it was based on (sorta) a green engine getting sent back
Yay it’s still alive! Good to know! :)
I find this story unironically funny
I love how many accidents were based on real events
It's interesting how several of these real-world railroad incidents were considered basis of Thomas & Friends accident scenes. Fabulous work!
locomotive: Here’s Johnny!
Barbershop owner: (Scream!!)
Lol
3:15 - This was really inspired by an incident in which GWR 4800/1400 class engine No. 4866 (akin to Oliver, later re-numbered 1466) was in the station throat at Newton Abbot, Devon in 1939. The signal man was unaware of the engine's position and an express train was fast approaching, and narrowly avoided an accident with No. 4866. With this in mind, the driver tried to move the engine, and he and the fireman jumped clear just in time. As a result, No. 4866 ran driver-less for seven miles before it was deliberately de-railed.
I didnt know the accident in "A Close Shave" was based on a real accident in my hometown! Thanks for that!
Amazing video and how many accidents happen in real life
I knew even as a kid watching the old episodes narrated by Ringo Starr that miniature accidents in the TTTE world were actually based on real life train accidents.
That one where Gordon angrily steamed off the turntable and down into a river ditch reminds me of a tale my Father always told me that happened in Peterbourgh South Australia where a loco slipped off the turntable up there and actually plowed through the Beer Garden of the Pub opposite. Workers always joked the train wanted a beer before starting work but the actual incident was anything but funny - it was frightening.
Awesome video😍♥️🥳🎉
I have no words to sum up the simple appeal other than watch UnluckyTugs tatmr review the Do you believe in magic section where he explains why Thomas has been around for as long as it has and stood the test of time!
Cool video
I love how ridiculous poses these trains ended up makes me WANT to see what the actual fuck happened in order for them to land in that shape.
5:13 You cut off Bulldog
Bulldog is sir handel
GTW 4070 also suffered a turntable accident in 1955 in Durand Michigan, This led to her having a new tender replacing the USRA one she originally had
Love the video
I actually read about those in The Thomas The Tank Engine Man by Brian Sibley. I read that book earlier this year. It was a good book.
2:42 - I was born and bred in Hull, Yorkshire and am quite interested in railways, I had no idea about this incident, let alone it being the basis for Duck’s crash in a Close Shave.
A Better View For Gordon was my favorite because it reminds me of the 2011 film, “Hugo”.
Because it’s a recreation of the incident
The flying kipper was making me remind of the Big Boy 4005 crash
Hey, fun fact, the only crash for the 4000 class was the 4005.
I’d sure like to know if there are any more stories based on real events
7:55 IS THAT THE AMERICAN SOUTHERN RAILROAD!?
I want a real life toy, Gordon
0:06 my favorite episode
3:06 GET OUT MY WAY !
3:05
@@karaokebackgroundplaylists9878thank you
From Railway Series To TV Show In Real Life!
You forgot some real life crashes.
Donald's signalbox accident was based on an incident that happened in London.
The diesel in "Old Stuck-up" who crashed into the back wall of the sheds was based on an accident that happened with an A4 Pacific named Sir Nigel Greslesy.
Godred's death was based on a tragic incident that happend in the Snowdon mountain railway with it's No.1 named Ladas.
A4 pacific… isnt that Gordon?
@@BloodEagleOfficiaIIt was one if Spencer's class.
@@jeremiahsisaias8677 oh ok
2 steamies that went for a paddle
8:31 what wrong with daisy face
Wow! I didnt know Thomas and Friends Inspired These crashes to happen!
Mom; not everything is real
Me;
The engine at 1:40-2:00... Did ANYONE bother to try digging that engine out?
Maybe with today's technology, you'd think they have a chance.
The engine is probably under several hundred tons of soil and has likely collapsed on itself, if not fully broken down by the underground elements.
@@lago9752 imagine future archeologists tryna figure out how tf a steam engine got there
6:39 my favorite ❤️
6:43 OUCH!
6:58 i have a poster of that hanging in my room
Another inspiration for down the mine, an engine much more like Thomas, fell into a deep sinkhole, the driver tried to save it and didn't jump out, both were buried to this day.
Yo😮
The fact that flying kipper was kinda darkbfor me💀
George Carlin's a capable voice actor, all right, but he just can't capture the evocative style of Ringo.
Was it REALLY necessary to say that here?
Thomas and friends are all the same things 😊
Also fish in thomas tank based on flying scotsman when scotsman almost exploded because the fish blocked the water tube
I love thomas train ❤
“Gare” is just pronounced “gah” and Montparnasse is pronounced “mong-paRRRR-nahss” make sure you get that French R
Where's that one real life incident that involved an american locomotive it was a super interesting one
Because you know it's american that's what makes it interesting
1:28 he what!?
3:02 hoooooooooooooooo
4:03 oh the rain is srashing my fire
Percy crash in real life
I crashed Percy into a big rock which broke his jaw, but that’s just sodor fallout
Is a Cicalengka
3:11 skiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieiiiiiiiii
I can't believe it's real
What episode is 8:10 ?
Percys predicament
Battering rams?
Dude why do u still say ThIs ViDeO iS sPoNSeReD bY kaikki No one uses kaikki anymore
But we can get great trains
@@donutplays123 in bad conditions
@@universepicture8493 i use kaikki and i dont have trains delivered
@@universepicture8493are you fr bro? i ordered a plarail henry and trackmaster skarloey a week ago and they’re in perfect condition. and most of their prices are fair.
@@universepicture8493what do you recommend then?
I crashed thomas into a house once 😭
Bro better have gotten fired from the railway 💀💀
@@whatdoyouexactlymeanbyhandle naw it was a different thomas i had to hide the evidence so i pit the thomas in a scrap yard
@@Intriga1220 excuse me what
@@davigoncalves9424 dont speak to the g w r railway about the things i have done
@@Intriga1220what😭
Thomas and friends😅😅😅😅
Thomas 1
8:27 DRAKE????????
I love how Thomas and Friends make real life crashes in The History of Train Crashes.🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚞🚞🚉🚉🚉🚋🚇🚇🚅🚅🚄🚄🚈🚆🚆🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚆🚉🚆🚆🚋🚆🚇🚇🚆🚅🚈🚈🚄🚞🚉🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚞🚞🚉🚉🚉🚋🚇🚇🚅🚅🚄🚄🚈🚆🚆🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚞🚆🚆🚉🚆🚆🚋🚆🚇🚇🚆🚅🚈🚈🚄🚞🚉