The Red Engine (13+) 

* Greetings, just wanted to say something. * Johnson uses they/them or it/its pronouns, they do NOT use he/him pronouns. * All comments that refer to them with he/him will not be responded to. * Thank you!

A fantastic video! Johnson is such a pure soul and I love them to death. The references to Edward's Day Out is also a nice touch!

I enjoyed this. Hope we get to see Johnson again. I knew Regaby was a jerk but he certainly does have a way of getting what he wants.

Jhonson: "i will be fine..." yup, something bad is going to happen

Johnson feels like they should be part of the RWS honestly. The way you made them interact with engines from the RWS felt really natural

ooooo i got the chills!! you did such a good job on this chara! - Johnson's an angel i love it

12:48 man that exchange between johnson and regaby had me cracked up XD very good writing

Lucina, every story you write… It has weight to it, and that’s what I love about them. Johnson is such a intriguing and wonderful character, and I can’t wait to see what more they’ve got in store for them!

Alright, this will be good. Can’t wait to see it. Congrats on reaching 7,000 Subscribers

“It feels fine” *REGABY DID NOT LIKE THAT*

A sequel series focusing on Regaby, Gordon, and Henry would be amazing

your stories are fucking incredible dude. it’s an absolute joy to watch each instalment.

Top notch as always! I’m really interested to see what exactly 87546’s plan was and what happened to dig him such a deep hole. Johnson’s anxiety at the end is interesting as well. There’s plenty of hanging threads that seem to be warranting their own stories, and I’m excited to see what you do with them! Cheers!

This was a really great, Chara! There's things I like and dislike about it, but I think you've really played well with telling stories so early in the railway's history. Of course, the real stand-out here has to be Johnson. For what they're meant to be in the larger scope of the Railway Series as "The Red Engine", I think what you've done with Johnson is great. They stand out from the cast as being the only 'normal' engine, content with just doing their work, and I think it's interesting to explore what is easily the closest thing to how a real engine is to the rest of Sodor's characters. That said, there's something I love with how all the other engines know them simply for just doing their work when Johnson has a lot more going on in their inner monologue, and you've really sold it well with how you told it visually - I think there's a pun about a One Track Mind just waiting to happen. They seem to hold a lot of value to the thought of themself being a Really Useful Engine and doing a good job, and I have a feeling that that might hold a lot of story-telling weight down the road. All the other characters in this story are great, and I really enjoyed seeing how things were in the days when Henry was stuck in the tunnel. It's a short period for history, but I think it's something that bears a lot of potential for how it's handled. But there's a problem I have with the story, if only for it's place in the broader sense of your universe, and it begins and ends with Regaby (and partially Gordon but considering he's basically a plot device in the story let's just stick with Regaby). I feel like Regaby's limited by what he can do narratively at this moment in time. He can't be anything more than an asshole to the other engines because he gets sent away for threatening to harm Thomas in "Ripping Up History", but he can't do anything worse than that otherwise it'd ruin "Ripping Up History." And so we come to Gordon... If the incident between Alfred and Gordon is what sets up the events of "Ripping Up History", which I'm inclined to believe, it really needed to be shown. It's essentially the inciting incident to why The Fat Controller catches on to what Alfred and Regaby have been up to, and it's essentially glossed over in this story. If it's that important, it needs to be shown it to the audience, don't just tell them about it. In essence, my problem with this story lies only in it's connection to Ripping Up History because it doesn't really connect to well as a narrative. That being said, I still really love it! It's fun to see the characters interact with each other and it's very heart-warming with how Johnson gets a chance to prove themself. Thomas and Edward are as perfect as can be in their places, Alfred's got the right amount of grey for his role as a secondary antagonist, and Regaby is absolutely perfect for a villain you just love to hate on. You've shown great skill when it comes to writing these stories, and I cannot wait to see what comes next, be it here on Sodor or Railway of Nowhere!

I watched this 3 times because of how much I enjoyed this. It’s nice to see the second red engine get some more love (I am one of the people who believe there were 2 red engines before James).

The thing that i love about your content is that you are so good with character building and creating this world that has that sense of realism hidden within. Amazing job man!

I’m happy Johnson is agender, there’s something about The Red Engine that fascinates me. I’m glad we were able to establish previous plotppoints here and the new facpack for Regaby is very... ominous. It’s also very strange where Johnson likes to wander off to, it’s thoughts. I wonder where we’ll cross paths next time

This was amazing! I loved the characteristic you gave Johnson. I'm glad we got to see a episode with them in it! Worth the wait! This was beautiful! Amazing work! I like them (Johnson). But what was the white void for? Congratulations on 7K btw

This has easily become my favourite take on the Red Engine. Really love what you did with them in this story.

This is just wonderful! The character interactions, the development and a really unique take on the red engine! Really love the use of a modified express theme for them, helps make it even more special! Keep up the good work!

Now that was quite an epic video. Those two big blue meanies were something, but Regaby looks like a real nasty piece of work. Johnson looks like a character that shows a lot of promise :) . Congratulations on reaching 7K subscribers :) .

Now this is a fine piece of work! Nice work Luci :))

Man, this was well worth the wait! I especially like Johnson's debut, as well as their custom theme. I don't know if it was intentional or not, but couldn't help but feel tense with anticipation considering that 87546 was involved, and that last post-credits scene that he was in hinted that something malicious was cooking in his smokebox. Keep up the amazing work!

I really love your take on 87546,I think it might be the best AU for him,in my opinion.

Excellent work Chara. I love the camerawork involved, and the story. They all blended excellently together.

Brilliant work! I really enjoy the enthusiastic voice work, it brings all the characters to life. I hope to see more of this story soon, as I am really happy to see The Red Engine get a spotlight, and I love what you did with them, as well. Shy but very kind is the personality I would go for with the character arc of The Red Engine. Your music taste is also fantastic. Again, it gives the video life. This is my first impression of your channel, and all I can say is, I subscribed and turned on the notification bell. Amazing story, amazing voices, amazing music, I rate this video 10/10. Thanks for this video, and I wish you well. Cheers! :)

This vid was better than expected and Ur version of the red engine is honestly really interesting.It was a joy watching this keep up the good work :)

Simply put this was brilliant. I want more.

My word, now THIS was excellent. I just love how you handle Johnson, it just feels so.. right. Cheers, and keep up the good work.

I love your storytelling as I am immersed in each one that you show! The characters are understandable in their actions and you really get the audience thinking at some points.

I love this! I have to ask though, is Johnson non-binary? Just realised while watching they were given no terms.

Johnson seems like a nice lad to talk to.

Love this! The music is amazing and Johnson is already becoming a favorite character!

Yes! In 3 days we're gonna have a story about them! I can't wait! I'm so so excited!

this might be better than T1E2H3's series.

I think the engine that Audrey encountered in the yard was Regaby

Well I’m quite proud to see Johnson did it’s best to save regaby and the express

Rewatching this I deadass thought Regaby was about to say "quiet engines piss me off"

I think you should give 87546 an eye twitch facial feature. I can only imagine it's the only face he would have in the last half of this.

I Love How T1E2H3 has 98462 as the instigator, with 97546 as the posse, while Chara has the opposite. Honestly, I love this take more.

This is one of the best fan videos I’ve seen in years.

Amazing! Also when I saw 87546 in this I laughed at his face

Regaby looks high as a freakin kite.

Well that was a pretty neat story. At least SOMEONE is making stories about The Red Engine. Don't some people call Them Eagle? Or am i thinking of someone else? That void Johnson goes to is worrying... Are They alright, psychologically?

Congrats on 7 millions subscribers.

I can’t help but notice every Undertale music throughout this video

Am I the only one who can't help but replay the express Rescue montage over and over again?

The music that plays as Johnson pulls Regaby and The Express was interesting. A mix of Gordon's original and HIT era theme with some Mario music mixed in aswell.

“Don’t you daydream all of the time?” “That’s different!” Boi, that is not-

Excellent Story all around Johnson sure taught 87546 a lesson of working hard no matter the work I think 87546 or Regaby will have some personal choice words to the others whatever he will say to Johnson I think it wont be polite

15:20 this scene makes me happy and sad at the same time.

BROOOO THE UNDERTALE MUSIC AT THE END MAKES IT 10X BETTER!!!

When thomas shunted Reagby into the shed they made a grampus refrence from munitions

I love Johnson now! Your story here is very fascinating!

I don't think Johnson's alright. 87546 and Alfred comeback scene 87546 is going insane

The music hits right in the feels, the story is great as always and the voices fit the characters very well.

Demon! i love the undertale waterfall music and all the other undertale music!

You have very amazing takes on a lot of characters, and Johnson is no exception. You made them a very great character.

Wow THAT WAS AWSOME I mean like whoa that was awesome I feel like I don't have the words to describe this

That music that’s playing when Johnson is pulling 87546 and the express? Where can I find it and what is it called?

THIS WAS A WORK OF FLUFFING ART!!!! but do you mind if I recreated the scene of Johnson pulling the express in physical model form? I will credit you, I'm just inspired -w-

Prepare for trouble.... I am here now Chara and my God I've been waiting! *Spams like button*

Well I never thought I would hear Super Mario Odyssey music in a Thomas episode

I can’t believe it’s been over 7 months since they were introduced

Now Alfred and regaby are now called 98462 and 87546.

No one: That one guy: poor james

this was amazing you did an amazing job with this

Really well done, Chara! I'm really liking Johnson so far and looking forward to seeing them more! I love the way you did Johnson's small pupils on some expressions, they are just really funny to me lol :P

Good Work With The Video.

This was a awesome episode great work chap 👍😀

Got some nice jazz music.

....I was sort of like.. "wait a minute... the Red engine?.....*LE GASP!!*"....okay... Subbing now....

Woah wholesome Alfred

this is so amazing my eyes blew up from amazingness

This story was fantastic great work!

splendid work, absolutely wonderful

Absolutley fabulous faces for it. if I could rename Johnston. I would name it "Wilson"

i friend of mine recomended this to me and i said i wasnt interested.now watching this,i know not watching this sooner was a big mistake

Can I know the song that you used when Johnson helped regaby with the train

What a spectacular video it was simple delightful but i have question why was johnson in that void in video?

@blue bells fan do you know the song that plays when Johnson helped regaby

This is gonna be good

this is amazing I like Johnson keep up the good work

Regaby appeas to be suffering from the Dunning-Kruger effect.

Ayo, what class is Regaby?

What does the white space mean for Johnson if I may ask?

Hello DemonOfNowhere, ive been in the mode to create some stuff, and i was thinking if i could try to recreate this, would that be ok with you?

Such a nice stories

Alfred should let the other engines know that he's not like Regaby.

Is Regaby a BR Standard class 5? Or is he a hybrid of some kind?

I like regabys whistle sound like Spencer

I just love these models

I kinda feel like Regaby had some sort of control over Alfred. The way you've written Alfred, his hesitation, and sarcastic nature to Regaby, makes me feel Regaby is either being a massive bully, or blackmailing Alfred.

will there be more stories on this interesting engine?

9:58 I thought Regaby was going to say “Quiet Engines piss me off” in reference to Deltarune, and also music from Deltarune was playing in the background.

That was very nice!

Question, so is the big station in these videos, Tidmouth or Vicarstown?

luci help i am trapped in new mexico my kidneys have been stolen and i have been replaced by an imposter ! ! !

Rugby

This is amazing