STMY: Adeline the Phantom Engine - Unfinished Business 

"Instabook or Facetube" I'm dead Duncan complaining about kids these days is such a mood and despite me being 21 years young even I think the stuff teens do these days is silly XD jokes aside I knew Adeline was still alive... I can really sympathize with her though, when I had my 1st car accidents I was deathly afraid of driving by the sights again and I felt like I was too dumb to safely drive again. It was not easy to build up the courage again. Also Adeline's voice actor did a stellar job

There's something about the way Sir Handel stops the moment Adeline asked that really shows how much he's grown character wise. No quip, no snideness, just 'Ok' and does so.

The twist of Adeline surviving was a simple but very shocking twist, it was also very Will done with her having both amnesia and PTDS from the crash, I assume the next part will be telling her story and moving on, and also learning how the radio station learned that story

HOORAY FOR DUNCAN!!! Anyways, I’m glad this episode finally gave Duncan closure on the Old Iron Bridge tale.

This story really showed the sides of Duncan that we didn't expect to see. Duncan demonstrates a state of bravery and nobility that let to Adeline's rescue. And I love how you had the Thunderbird action theme playing when the MOD came to rescue Adeline! Very appropriate. She's rescued and restored and safe but Adeline's "unfinished business" is clearly beyond that.

I had a feeling that Adeline was still around. Love the use of the Thunderbirds music.

Adeline looks pretty good with her rebuild and her glasses. The poor old girl must have experienced hell during her accident to Garner that sort of reaction. I also like how this shows how much Sir Handel and Duncan have grown beyond being ill-tempered engines. Definitely much better than the "one-trait" character that is usually seen on the show. And I especially like how you leave us wanting to know more and more with each passing episode; never revealing everything all at once. I've definitely missed your high quality content. There are two little errors that I noticed after watching through it a couple of times: 1) the picture suddenly went blurry for a bit at 20:39 before clearing up. 2) I think you forgot to add Sir Handel's Voice Actor at the end credits. Wait a minute, that song Ivo Hugh was humming...Swan...Adeline the original #7...Goose... that's meant to be for #6.... How would Raven into that? Also, Gangnam Style on the radio! Last bit, this also serves as a bit of foreshadowing of what Lily is going to eventually experience.

Adeline is alive!!!!! She and Lily could relate a lot, being underwater for many years.

This big change when Adeline was found alive and rescued I was like “oh my god, I can’t believe she manage to survive that fall from the old iron bridge” regardless, I’m glad that Adeline was ok after that accident and restored back in one piece. Nice job on this episode.

Poor Adeline. I'm happy that she's still alive and is restored to working order, but I worry for her mental health. Trauma induced amnesia is a terrible thing, I can only imagine what will happen when the full truth comes out.

Looks like Ivo Hugh's becoming a little detective trying to solve the mystery on Goose. And the trailer tricked us. The "Ghosts are supposed to have unfinished business, aren't they?" line wasn't said to Rheneas, but to Harris. Very clever editing for the trailer there, Dan. Glad Duncan's confronted his fears on the bridge. And Adeline's not only alive, but rescued! Love her new glasses. I love how Sir Handel is characterised here. He was being such a good support to Adeline when she was having both amnesia and PTSD. And poor Adeline... that's a lot to take in at once when both your memories and haunting parts of your past show up at the same time.

The story behind her sudden (verbal) appearance makes sense! The timeline for the restoration work seems ludicrously short though. I would have thought it would take a year and a half instead of a week and a half.

I was betting they were going to airlift her as there was no good option. Also, you did a good job at leaving the clues as to why she was only able to call out at certain times. Also liked the reference to the six million dollar man. The chief engineer probably waited years to say that.

Brilliant, just brilliant! This confirms my earlier theory of it only possibly being Donald, Douglas, or Edward. My suspicions are that Adeline was running away with the trucks because they had an explosive in them planted by the KGB. That rescue scene was fantastic as well! Edit: I've just realized it! Ivo hugh was humming the 12 days of christmas. Adeline is the number 7, and the 7th gift in that song is 7 swans. The 6th gift is geese, and who's the number 6 engine on the big railway? I'm not ruling out the twins and Edward, but Percy is definetly a contender now Edit 2: Oh my gosh Percy's ghost story matches Adelines so well! Remember the story told in ghost train? It also says in that episode that percy enjoys running at night time. AND, who gave Rusty the idea to play a prank on Duncan with a ghost story? Percy did in the prologue

Poor Adeline. She does relate to a lot of people who have gone through the same phase of something awful that had happened to them once. Also, I cracked up when Duncan said "Instabook or Facetube" instead of saying the corrected names.

Looks like the Northwest Package Express is still going strong I saw the package vans on Adeline and sit handle's train and recognized them immediately from your previous mini series

Another great installment! Adeline lives! Can’t wait to see how she deals with her memories and trauma. Also, Duncan’s comment about “kids these days” killed me🤣🤣

Wow I gotta give you props man you did a real good job on Adaline (The version that was in the gorge) looks very realistic to what that sort of weathering would’ve done

Hey Wildnorwester i just to say that i really like your work since i was around 12 or 13 years old they're pretty interesting this storyline is pretty interesting.

Not surprised about Adeline being alive but was surprised by the PTSD

Lovely job! I chuckled at the reference to the Six Million Dollar Man. "We have the technology!"

The characterisation of Duncan and Sir Handel are both spot-on. It’s refreshing to see Sir Handel being so supportive to Adeline instead of the pompous sod he was in a lot of the books. As for Duncan, who happens to be my favourite of the SR engines, the “old man yells at cloud” persona seems to fit him quite well, but the fact he wants closure on the bridge incident and drops everything to help Adeline when she’s found shows there’s more to him than that. As for Adeline, well, you’ve excelled yourself in how you’re handling all the aspects of her. The amnesia, the PTSD, the flashbacks; these all make for fantastic storytelling and we still have another three parts to go. It’s such a joy to have STMY back. Also, using the Thunderbirds theme during Operation Rerail was perfect :D. Though I did find it interesting how Adeline needed glasses after being underwater for close to fifty years, whilst Lily didn’t when she’d been submerged in saltwater for seventy-five.

This was a great episode, it was great that Adeline survived from her accident and it was nice to see that she got restored and Poor Adeline getting scared about crossing the old iron bridge. A great use of Thunderbirds music when Adeline was being rescued and great we got a mystery solved about the previous number 7 and it was a surprise that Donald remembered Adeline when they met again. Looking forward to next week's episode.

Ooooooh, that ending hits hard. I welled up a little bit, top quality performance from all concerned as always.

Certainly a clever way to have kept Adeline hidden; being directly under the bridge out of proper sight from any engine or person. The rescue operation was quite unique too. Loved even little details of her crying slightly upon asking what year it is Only nitpick; it appears I was accidently left out of the credits in the voice cast area, other than that, fantastic work as always

i love how you can barely see Adelines face when the chain is lowered down, but the expression of "what the fuck is this" is able to be conveyed still-

I like how you can tell it’s 2012 cuz of the music in the works LMAO

When the title says "Adeline the *phantom* engine" , you don't expect to see her alive halfway through. Still really love the direction you're going with her. The prophecy shall be at long last finished

Well, this story took a turn I wasn't expecting! An incredibly well put together and mature story partner! Looking forward to the next one!

my only criticism, to what is otherwise a fantastic episode. is No locomotive rebuild on such a scale, especially after such a spectacular crash could be completed in two weeks. two years is about average in preservation for a full overhaul. love the series, keep up the good work!

Wonderful video. I'll treasure these for years to come.

Using the Thunderbirds theme during the rescue was brilliant! XD

A nice closure to the Old Iron Bridge saga. Nice to see that Adeline is alive and even restored to operational condition (like Lily). Also, I think we're closer to who "Goose" is.

I also really liked the features of the mainline engines in the background, can’t wait to catch up with them again soon and hear all about what they’ve been up to

Rusty’s face is very telling at 7:58. I have a feeling he and the workmen actually did find Adeline the day after her “accident.” Then when they reported it to the thin controller, they were forced into keeping it secret and being part of the official secrets act. Rusty’s face in that scene is (possibly) him realizing that his secret knowledge of Adeline could become found out by everyone else.

I loved binge watching you’re videos. Now, i’m caught up!

calling it now, Goose is Percy. my reasoning? Ivo hummed 12 days of Christmas after getting reminded of the code names at 4:55. Adeline (number 7) was Swan (the 7th gift in the song) geese were the 6th gift in the song Percy is NWR number 6. therefore, Percy is Goose.

This is turning out to be one of the best fan mini-series out there. it's also helping me to work out problems in a story I've been working on for around 5 years. I agree with others that Percy could be Goose. Engines like Percy were used by the MOD. Also, what if the ghost story was told to try and expose whoever caused Adeline's accident, or by the culprits themselves as a warning to their enemies.

we've reached the half way point, and once again I am in shock and awe!!! the depth in Adeline's character and that ending scene, it makes me wonder for next week's episode what are we going to find next?

When the thunderbird theme kicks in..Amazing!

That six million dollar man reference went right over the Thin Controller's head, lol

15:20 gangnam style… i really really appreciate the amount of effort and detail you put up for this, i tip my hat to you sir.

I'm appreciating the instrumental version of the song used in Bigg Freeze, the would be lyrics do seem to go along quite nicely with the overall storyline here.

What a nice birthday present! Thank you Wildnorwester!

Just caught up on this entire saga today! My goodness this is good stuff

I will say at first I just thought this little series was gonna be a one off ghost story but I'm loving how it's panning out

When I watched your version of Duncan gets spooked I knew the engine Adline was alive.

"Last time (Duncan) saw a ghost on the old iron bridge, it had been his imagination, fueled by a tale." Keep telling yourself that, Duncan. It could be possible. My question (okay, I have several questions but the one that statement brings up) is did Duncan ever explain what the "ghost" he saw looked like and if he did, what did it look like? Another thing I just thought of. During the mid-credits scene in Duncan Gets Spooked, when he's crossing the old iron bridge at night, it's raining. It's not unreasonable to assume that the water in the gorge would be high in those conditions. Adeline wouldn't have been able to call out and yet... "Hello?". Just an observation that may or may not add to the mystery. For all I know, the water could have been just low enough to reveal Adeline.

Glad they found her can't wait to see what happens next episode hope she gets through her trauma of her accident on the bridge

Loving this mini series so far cant wait for the next part aways excellent work 🤘✊🍺🍻

Wildnorwester. I really got to hand it to you with this one. I've been watching since the beginning and I think this is one of your best miniseries yet. The way you took one spooky story from the Alec Baldwin era and turned it into a story of mystery, munitions and military espionage is nothing short of genius. On a side note, I really want to compliment you on Adeline's rusty model. You have an amazing talent at building models of abandoned or scrapped steam engines. You did a great job with Barry way back when and now you did great with Adeline too! Can't imagine what Lily would have looked like pre-restoration! She's a real gem and I hope she joins the ranks of your already amazing SKR Fleet one day! We chatted briefly on Discord about the original RWS series books a couple months before my son was born. Now little Edward is one and I can say proudly he is an avid fan of your series as much as the RWS Series. He watches both the Early and Modern Years and we run your models in Trainz for hours on end. While I'm sad to hear these tales are almost over, I can't thank you enough for entertaining us all these years. I wish you the best of luck in everything you do and both me and my son will be watching until the end. Best of luck to you my friend. You truely do the Thin Clergyman proud.

This was a deep story….. I definitely look forward to the rest

Got to say I love Adeline’s rebuild model it looks perfect

oh you madman! using the thunderbirds theme for the engine's rescue! XD

Wildnorwester you did it again I actually like Adeline’s new shape and the glasses are a nice touch

Loved we all guess Donald and Douglas were Goose by the off chance. Also loved the thunderbirds theme for the rescue and James Bond last one. Just realised the twins helped Duke and this tale nice work mate.

Certainly didn't expect to see her wearing glasses as it wasn't mentioned in the original script for the episode.

"We can rebuild her, we have the technology!"

I do hope adeline would have the chance to talk to Lily, since they went through a similar experience and help adeline move on with her trauma and hopefully remember her past in a safe way

While I was a little bit disappointed by the lack of the supernatural at the start (I quite like ghost stories and the like) this episode more than made up for that. A realistic take was unexpected but very welcome. Good job mate. Ill be sure to keep watching.

Finally, Adeline is alive. Thank God.

I am relieved that Adeline has been finally rescued and restored to working order again. she now looks great

Percy is Goose, isn't he? Ivo Hugh was humming "12 days of Christmas:" Adeline, No. *7,* is Swan, which is from the *seventh* day, goose is day *six.* Now who of the "big ones," as Harris put it, is No. 6?

Wow this has me laughing with Duncan! She's alive! Wonderful love these videos so much

Poor dear’s got PTSD. That’s definitely something that many can relate with.

U know the events of this has happened in my AU. however Adeline is replaced by proteus And Adeline is one of the engines on the tramway that smudger used to work on

12:10 Love the thunderbirds music, very good. 🚀

With Atlas behind her, Adeline looks like a tender engine. Not a bad shape at all, she looks pretty good with it since her cab is very tall.

Almost read the comments before finishing the video, but good thing I stopped. Amazing story! Great to see Adeline has been found and restored!

Bust my boiler, poor Aldine, I hope she will be able to recover more of her memories.

Wow this story is compelling. Her last line at the very end had me almost wanting to tear up.

Loved this episode I thought that if adeline had survived it would have been revealed in the last episode also I'm glad Duncan faced his fears of the old iron bridge and saved adeline but why'd she say she wasn't really useful at the end.

keep up the great work

Dang, that end line was sad. Amazing episode!

I love the use of the Thunderbirds theme!

WELCOME BACK TO ACTIVE SERVICE @ YOUR OWN OFFICIAL HOME ON THE ISLAND OF SODOR'S OWN OFFICIALLY WELL-KNOWINGLY POPULARLY INTERESTINGLY FAMOUS 27" NARROW-GAUGE SKARLOEY RAILWAY AFTER SEVERAL DECADES, ADELINE!!!

Funny how the British Army used a Chinook helicopter to rescue Adeline from the gorge: An adult friend of mine married a guy who was a Chinook pilot for the US Army. Also, Adeline looks really cute in those cat-eye glasses!

The mystery of the "Ghost Engine" has been solved, now how it happened is next to be. Also the theme used in the rescue scene was most appropriate.

The way the story was going I probably suspected it but Adeline‘s ghost was appearing on the line or was going to be haunting the bridge just like the tail and Duncan gets spooked but now seeing that she was alive it’s like a miracle

Minor nitpick, where does 1 and a half weeks come from, for Adeline's rebuild? Seems an awfully quick time frame, even 1.5 years would be quite impressive. Otherwise good, enjoyable story, nice way to give a closure to Duncan's ghost. Intriguing choice to give Adeline PTSD & Amnesia, it'll be interesting to see how you develop it in the final part.

FIZZLIN' FIREBOXES!!!

It’s 7 AM here and, upon seeing the “reveal” (no spoilers for anyone who isn’t done watching), I shrieked at the top of my lungs! Also, is that minor foreshadowing for Lily I saw? I remember a deviant art post, a while back, from you! Holy hell, the cinematic parallels are… fantastic! Adeline, are you alright?

I have no words, love the blue glasses

I saw this drop and came as quick as possible

Always great hearing the Thunderbirds theme

I'm not going to lie when Adeline was going through her memories it gave me shivers down my spine it must be horrifying, imagine being alive breathing steam engine that is scared to rust away......

*happily watching the episode... gets to **12:15** and hears the music being played* Wait a second, that's the Thunderbirds theme! The 1960s puppet series to be exact if memory serves me right (haven't seen anything since the 2004 movie). :D

SHE LIVES! Amazing reveal right there. Out of curiosity, was the Thunderbirds rescue inspired by Cam Jones’ “An Unlikely Rescuer” short he did? I do like what this story does, gives some Adeline answers but also dives into the traumatic aftermath and asks more questions as to the nature of her accident. It’s ominous and clearly it’s something very elaborate considering how flawlessly clean the scene of the crime was. Giving Duncan the end of his suffering since the spook incident is also a great bit of closure. Also, kudos for working in the Gangnam Style reference you’ve been alluding to.

ADELINE SURVIVED THE WHOLE TIME, HOW? 🤯🤯! Holy sh*t!

Amazing video

Good for you, Duncan! Now you can put all this humbug to rest once and for all! Man... This Adeline found under the bridge is a sorry sight. Love the color, though. Wish she'd kept it. XD Looks like she's gone from Timothy to Whiff. ;p Had a feeling all this would come back to our gal by the end of the episode. Hope there's some Danny Elfman music involved next time... Maybe John Williams? ;)

Poggers this is amazing

Loved the thunderbird style rescue at 11:54

That was an awesome story!

I loved the use of the thunderbirds theme during the rescue.

I think what Adeline would look like in a different colour she would be either a blue or a cyan because all the other all the narrow gauge engines were repeated in the future Skarloey : red Rheneas : orange Sir handle/falcon : blue Peter Sam/ Stewart: green Rusty: orange Duncan: yellow Atlas : Brown Duke: brown Adeline: cyan And ivo hugu: red

I can't believe I managed to see this one coming from a mile away. That's not a commonplace thing for me.

Yippee love your series. 🚂

nice, can't wait for the next part

Great story. She is alive and like her new look. Now a proper steam engine