Incline Thomas 

This episode really shows Thomas and Percy's friendship once again on great display. The S5-esque action is spot on like the winding house at the top of the incline exploding and the trucks smashing into the shed.

TFC should not have blamed Thomas for the accident. It was the trucks’s fault.

Absolute mastery on all fronts. Bravo! This is like if Season 5 relied just a teensy bit more on railway practice, but didn't shirk on the fun.

this has got to be my favorite video from you BY FAR. The VFX, camera angles and movements were so refreshing and felt so much like a season 5 episode! props to LAC for writing such a banger story.

Never has Season 5 been captured so gracefully; BEAUTIFUL work my man!! 💪❤️‍🔥 (Edit: if the incline doesn’t work its way into more stories or modeling I will riot)

This is like a combination of "Snow" and "Dunkin Duncan", only on a standard gauge level. Nicely done. Look at the design of those hoppers. Witness the kind of mischief they make. And see what vicious hunters they can be when their victim is slipping away! Talk about intensity! 😮 Aw... Percy sleeping like a baby. 😊

This is a great adapted story here. Loved the Season 5 feel here with the music and coloring here. I only seen the Skarlory Railway having an Incline, but never before I seen an incline on the bigger Railway. It's nice to see Thomas tries to help out Percy here instead of the usual teasing and such. Another thing to show maturity with Thomas. Fantastic job here! Keep up the great work!

Just incredible! Your work is seriously some of my favorite in the fandom. Not only is the aesthetic spot on to the season you replicate, but the storytelling and pacing fit so well with the classic series. Really does feel like I've been thrown back in time and I'm watching a long lost episode. Absolutely love it! Can't wait to see what you've got cooking next!!

I am very grateful for all the positive comments, and im very happy people are liking the story so much! SudderyStationMaster did a wonderful job with it, for those who are wondering the story is free to adapt, and the script can be found on Suddery's Twitter! I would definitely like to write more stories that feel like Series 5 blockbusters!

Love how the top and the bottom of the incline seem to be different sets. It really make this feel like an actual model series production. Also like the appearance of Thomas' alarmed and the S2 shocked face.

This was such a good episode, and captured the Season 5 feels in all the right ways. At first glance, this looked like a rehash of Dinkin Duncan with different characters, but despite the similar outcome, the lead up to it was fresh and original, and in the typical Season 5 drama.

I love your narrating at Thomas' "OH NO!" Also the explosion was unexpected, also that scream at 4:18 XD. Great as always!

That workman seriously trusted a truck? I would question why he isn't getting scolded, however, considering Sir Topham Hatt's habit of blaming the engines for incidents hardly their fault or at all, I shouldn't be surprised. Also Leo's score is pretty spot-on! Not to be a captain obvious, however, I just realized after watching that if that coupling hadn't snapped and that siding wasn't there, Thomas would've been dragged into that crash, I swear those trucks are evil. "AFTER HIM!" I also love that Thomas' mistake stemmed from his kindness instead of his cheekiness. EDIT: All I mean is that while Thomas was at fault working in an area without permission, that workman shouldn't have trusted a truck.

Wow! I've got quite a few things to say about this: 1. The overall story was really enjoyable. Did remind me of Dunkin Duncan a bit. For someone who is well known for Trainz and animation Xavier's writing is really good. 2. I love that Xavier gave the hopper trucks some character as opposed to just the regular 7 plank ones. 3. Loved the music. Favourites being the Percy feeling asleep bit and the sped up Put Upon Percy disaster theme. Overall, I really loved this story. Very well done. 👍

Wow, this looks pulled right out of Season 5!! The camera work and editing is phenomenal.

I had absolutely no idea Xavier still wrote stories, but this is an amazing adapted story here man! You nailed the S5 Vibes here!

Bro thinks he’s a slate truck

It’s hard to pick favorites when it comes to your content, but holy moly this has to be my favorite of them all! The visuals, the feeling, the excitement watching this…bravo!

4:07 truck jumpscare

Dunkin' Duncan but based. Might be some of your best work yet - this is very much what a peak Season Five episode is like. The cinematography is on point - love the subtle camera shake during the POV shoots with Thomas and the hoppers; it feels really authentic. That shot with the quick zoom-in on the siren though - that alone could fool a couple of people into thinking that's from the show. So much to be said about this and yet I can't put it all into words - yet another banger video!

This is a great episode! A nice season 5 styled episode with a great plot:A incline being used on sodor. All the characters feel true to themselves, Thomas being his helpful self, but easy to anger, the trucks being chaotic, and the chase at the end! Very close, Thomas BARLEY got away in time

This is one of the most accurate Thomas fan stories I've seen, the visuals and vfx is spot on and something just like season 5, absolutely love the fisheye lens of the truck's faces

That was a cleaver episode loved how Thomas's quick thinking saved him from a nasty accident

Mavis: Oh That's Gonna Hurt. Percy: Do It Again, I Wasn't Looking!

Watching this masterpiece feels exactly just watching S5. This is just so good.👌

This, by far, is one of the most accurate Trainz videos I've ever seen! The writing, lighting and models that are used are great and EXTREMELY accurate. AWESOME job.

This was one of the most impressive fan made episodes I've ever seen. The story, VFX, and the character portrayal were on point. Bravo

3:15 I love how you replicated Jeremy Clarkson shouting "Oh No!" when he and the lads were building the bridge over the river Kock in Burma and he crashed a crane that he was driving. Nice cheeky reference fam.

I'm *inclined* to believe this is your finest work on a non-RWS adaptation yet!

I think those kinds of trucks really should have made an appearance in the TV series.

Another classic Suddery. Felt very Season 5-esque. Top work mate!

Always such a treat to see an upload from you--it's shot so well!

Those have got to be some of the most bloodthirsty trucks I've ever seen.

This is an instant classic. The execution of this is exactly how they would’ve done in season five I’m not sure if there are standard gauge inclines, but I don’t care it’s awesome. A missed opportunity for sir toppam hatt to say he was inclined to something.

I didn’t know Xavier still wrote, this should be interesting

I love how insane the hoppers look

This is honestly by far my favorite fan episode. It doesn’t feel out of place, and the style is really good!

That was really amazing. It feels like something out of Series 5, especially the David Mitton styled explosion.

This was awesome! I love how Thomas is written - he feels more mature and in line with his later persona. The hoppers were also really fun, I love how cunning and vengeful they are. Props to you and Xavier for writing such a solid story. The climax has to be my favorite part. The music as Thomas ascends the incline, and the trucks’ “higher and higher!” was so tense. The winch exploding was a nice touch, very David Mitton-esque. The whole scene is so well made and put together. You also got me hooked on the Cromford & High Peak inclines now 😆

Thomas Should've Waited For Percy To Explain a Bit More To Him.

4:18 that scream 🤣

Don’t think i didn’t notice that brilliant sneaky Chicken Run musical reference at 3:20

This really feels like a season 5 episode that was canned. From camera movements, to the sound effects, it’s perfect! A banger video like always!!

Will be tough to say something that hasn't been said already but I'll do my best! The replay value in this is insane. I don't think I can get bored of it. It nails that S5 feel I experienced as a kid. First part is all happy innocent usual stuff, then suddenly *You're fearing for the main character's life as they get forcibly dragged into a dangerous situation* Thomas' "Oh, no!" felt so legit and real, well done on that narration piece alone 😄 Could truly feel the peril amoungst the genuinely great camera work Quite fitting as well as Thomas never really got a S5 episode *specifically* focused on him, having only really shared it with others All in all well done :)

This sure was a good story! I like how the incline was set and the trucks rolling down was epic! I give this a 10/10

This beautifully captures the essence of the era it is trying to emulate. Absolutely amazing work!

This feels way too much like a lost Season 5 episode, it's brilliant Also the line at 2:38 I swear is a reference to a line from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

I genuinely think this is my new favourite Thomas fan story. What a ride of an episode. It's sort of like taking elements from the SKR and putting the standard gauge engines in their situations. 10/10 my friend!

Well, I must say, that was cool. Those hopper trucks are very stylish and the episode is like Season 5 style.

That was amazing set design for the coal mine, the incline was also so well made, liked how there was a road bridge halfway up the incline, and all the small eye candy details were all so well executed. However, the climax gave me some serious anxiety and chills. those hoppers really we’re determined to take thomas out even if it meant they would go down with him. It was also nice seeing thomas for once go back to his roots. almost every story these days has him out on the branch line with Annie and Clarable, so it was a breath of fresh air seeing him do some shunting work with wagons. the writing was so great Xavier did a phenomenal job with this. I have to know, what is the inspiration behind this story, are there standard gauge inclines? Because i’m so use associating that with the Skarloey railway and their slate incline. is this based on any event where an engine got stuck half way up and switched into a siding a siding, genuinely curious. Over all the best season story to date. keep up the phenomenal work.

Feels like a series 5 Thomas story

Best story to have ever existed in forever for Season 5!

I actually wish we had a episode like this for real this is Amazing it’s wonderful what you can do with trainz Bro Excellent work My man!!

The abandoned Suddery harbor should make more appearances.

A mighty fine piece of work here, well done! The cinematography and direction was spot on, the visuals were fantastic and it truly felt like a lost S5 episode. The story feels like what Dunkin Duncan is originally gonna be written as prior to S6, but a better story than the latter.

Truly an amazing story! Please do more like this!

Dispite TFC blaming Thomas, I actually loved this episode. I just woke up and watched this and i'm ready for a nice day. This story was fantastic. I love the music included, the narration, the writing and all the other stuff. I'm amazed over that you have written several stories now. It's amazing. I can't wait to see more of your content. Fantastic job, Suddery Station Master!

The faces of the incline trucks look hilarious and suitable for the show

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought of S5 right there. The explosion at 3:58 and the scream at 4:18 is just icing on the cake. Also I like the close up of Thomas too. This is the best S5 asthetic video I have seen. Keep it up.

This feels very season 5. Well done.

Good Lord, the S5 vibes that you made are like from the actual 5th season. Keep it up with the 'Smashing' work.

This... This is just pure fire, whoever wrote this and you who did all the visuals managed to fabricate a whole ass season 5 episode

I guess Thomas is very lucky to avoid the accident at the incline and near collision with the trucks. And by the way, Amazing Original Story in Series 5 style

This is just scarcely a kin to its source material visually, this doesn't feel like it was Trainz at times, you've really nailed the vibe down to a T, smashing job mate

2:15 when Percy said “oh this is bad” I couldn’t stop laughing 😂😂

Outstanding work! This really feels like an episode straight out of Season 5 (My all-time favourite season)!😁

As I said in my Reaction Video to this, it was a heart in mouth moment when that explosion happened and the hopper trucks literally tried to kill Thomas! I definitely got S5 vibes watching this story as the visuals, music and everything else was spot on! Light And Coal also did a fantastic job writing this story! What makes your work so unique is that you find a way to make these stories feel like they are part of the TVS. I feel like once you have done enough stories, you might be able to a VHS compilation style video! Hopefully you do stories in the style of S1, S6, S7 and maybe in the style of the HIT Era! And may I also ask if you can add your RWS stories in the style of the TVS to your free to adapt folder as those stories are good as well? Overall keep up the good work!

3:51 After him! After him! (Cable explosion)

As a truck fan, it's fun seeing troublesome trucks from the original ones. I love the world building and characters feeling new but just the right balance to make it faithful. Just found your channel and you're doing an excellent job mate!

YAHOOO This great man. Xavier writes amazing things. You did a great adaptation of this man.

The "Oi guv!" made this for me lmao Great job man! Loved the inclusion of the classic intro and credits very nostalgic!

3:14 DUNKIN THOMAS? Similar to Dunkin Duncan vibes. 🙂

Another amazing video. I admire how faithful they are to the original tv style. You nailed the season 5 theme here, I love it!

PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one who caught the nod to Chicken Run in the score at around 3:19!

This genuinely looks like a Season 5 episode with the sets, the story, the soundtrack. Along with new things such as the close up of the truck's faces and the design of the incline and it's unique siding, which seems like something I would've made with own Thomas toys and track as a kid. Now I really want to make one.

Classic Thomas still lives on through your videos Mate. I always get excited when another one of your videos come out. This is clear proof that there still plenty to do with the classic series style of telling Thomas stories. Another fantastic episode 😄 Love it!!! A nice surprise to wake up to in the morning.

This story has Season 5 vibes written all over it, and I love it for that reason!

4:17 that scream so iconic.

Series 5(1998)

Nice way to introduce Hoppers into the TV Series, especially very sinister ones indeed! And I'd say their payback scheme backfiring like that, certainly gave them Karma! And that Klaxon Sound Effect from TUGS was a nice touch too! RANK S!!!

A new Suddery Station Master video? I feel "inclined" to give it a Like lol Great work, as always! I particularly enjoyed the Chicken Run score during the danger scene; a nice surprise!

This gives me extreme classic series vibes amazing job

This was a very good story! Loved the series 5 feel of this, especially with the trucks running down the incline with that awesome runaway music, smashing into the shed and the winding house exploding (def didn’t see that one coming!) I like that the NWR now has an incline railway too that is not exclusive to the SKR. I like Thomas to in this, it shows that he has good intentions to help others, often which can lead him to trouble. Well done overall!

I always love when you upload. You’re truly keeping the model series alive! Thank you!

Glad I was finally able to catch one of your videos live, rly good work all around!!

2:51 Probably the shot that most resembles season 5 Very nice :D

We need more Season 5 tributes. I could write you one if you want.

I legit couldn't stop watching this ever since it came into my RU-vid recommandations hours after you uploaded the video back then. I really love your work, and the fact you put all your effort into doing these Thomas videos. Keep up the amazing work!

This is now one of my favorite fan stories in the fandom.

Decent Trainz content? More like FANTASTIC Trainz content! 🤩 As soon as I saw the video last night, I was amazed! This really captured the world of Season 5 in so many ways. The intensity, the character moments, the story, the full-on crash? All awesome!👍 Your adaptations deserve a DVD of their own because they are incredible! Can’t wait to see what your next story’s gonna be! 😉

Fantastic work as always Suddery! Love the lighting, routes, and all of the VFX is done so well and it all creates this fantastic story. Well done to you, Xavier, and everyone else who contributed!

Your videos are always a blessing! And the incline is so beautiful!

Heh I love the trucks scream when they crashed into the shed

Incredible story! Love the climax & the Chicken Run music bit. Aceoftrains nailed that part!

Your quality on these episodes is so good, I still feel so amateur with my stuff, but can’t wait to see this episode when it premieres buddy, been watching since the first video and honestly you are one of my favourite channels to date 😊 ❤🎉

Another lost episode from season 5? YES!

What an episode! That whole part of Thomas going up to the incline then avoiding the runaway trucks was so thrilling, I love it! Not to mention the excellent visuals shown in this video and the writing of the story made by the original writer too!

This has got to be the best trains Thomas videos I've seen this year, every shot is spectacular, it really feels like a lost season 5 episode

Simply wonderful. David Mitton would be proud of this cinematic expertise.

3:10 This was my favorite scene 😎