Enterprising Engines #69: Penn Pals (Thomas & Friends)

Hank the American engine meets Philip the Diesel Boxcab, a new shunter who might have a shot as Knapford Station's permanent pilot. While they two becomes friends quickly, sharing Pennsylvanian roots, the weight of being a good role model for Philip becomes too much for the British Loading Gauge to handle...

Trying out new things, such as more moving shots, stabilization, and actually using Knapford in an episode 56 episodes in. (Or something like that..." Also more green screen smoke and such.

I think this is the episode where I finally admitted to myself that I have a bizarre fascination with Hank. He's had a few supporting roles but never a lead. What I like about Hank is that he means well but his willingness to help smaller engines can come across as a little condescending. It takes a lot to try his patience though! It seems that little Philip may have come a little close at one point. Trevor really does a great job of making Hank sound like the coolest tough guy ever but that might be partially due to the fact that's what Trevor sounds like. xD

Philip is a different story. He's not a fan favorite, nor is he mine, but I do appreciate him for what he is and how Mikester played with the performance. If you look closely Philip's arrival at Knapford Yards is not the only tie-in to "The Suggestion Box." ;)

Richard Hatt drops a little details in his past 2 episodes so far. We'll see where they lead! Until then, I hope you enjoy this installment. :)

Crikeyfellrailway, I'm so sorry I forgot to include you in the credits. I'll make it up to you when you're the star. ;)

Featuring the voice talents of:
Mikester Paltoes:
   / @mikester8171  

TrevorPalVA
   / trevorpalva  

HankAmericanEngine:
   / hankamericanengine  

Steve Garcia:
   / @stevengarcia118  

LittleBlueTrain67:
   / littlebluetrain67  

MilkTankerMedia:
   / milktankermedia  

ArlesburghHarbourStudios
   / doctorthomas200  

Music by The Tuggster Intensifies, Michael Melton, Toby's Windmill, and Kevin Macleod.

Tuggie:
   / bernuson  

Toby's Windmill:
   / @mavism  

Michael Melton:
   / trainmaster24  

Music by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Download link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty...

Joey's Song
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Released into the public domain (CC Zero). Download link: http://freepd.com/Chill/Joey's%20Song

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