Huh, I love this character of Dudley; a scared engine who's desperation to survive cost him his soul. Who know how many potentially good diesels and other steam engines he's thrown to the wolves in order to get to Sodor. So long as he gets to live, everyone is expendable. Weirdly I can imagine another story taking place during his time there where he hides Oliver's new parts, sewing the seeds of distrust that Bear or another diesel lost them on purpose. Even have a bit where Dudley says "There is only enough room on this railway for ONE new steam engine. And I'll make sure that spot is mine."
Dudley's story is a cautionary tale of how prejudice, regardless of who is affects, goes both ways. Dudley may have had legitimate fears and mistrust of diesels, but that was still no excuse to lash out and hurt Bear. In the end, he hurt himself by hurting another simply because he thought he was the enemy and that somehow justified his heinous actions. All this because he saw Bear not as an individual, but just another enemy not worth any sympathy. Like Alexandre Dumas once said, "All generalizations are dangerous, even this one." With that said, I'm glad engines like Duck, Donald, Douglas, even Gordon and James can recognize their ability to change their preconceived (and somewhat warranted) perceptions of diesels and recognize that any individual can be devious or wonderful, regardless of stereotypes. I hope I can keep that in mind in life.
What I love most is that at the end, it shows the plight of the Fat Controller. He, much like Bear, feels sympathy for Dudley’s cause and indeed, would want to save him. But he also must hold firm to his values, that honest engines will work harder and better than deceitful ones, even if it’s necessary. I think standing firm on that point is what makes the Fat Controller as a character very good. He is kind but also has a strong moral compass, that shouldn’t be trifled with
Yeah but Sir Topham Hatt didn't scrap Henry in Dirty Work when he said Duck would never lie about the big engines to the freight cars, yet he was as convinced as James and Gordon it wasn't Diesel lying. Furthermore James hypocritically accused Edward of having black wheels in Trouble in the Shed but then did the Fat Controller scrap him? No. What's going on there?
@@evanclarke5561 For Dirty Work, Topham made a decision at the time and while we do not see it, I don't think we can 100% say that he was convinced that Diesel was the innocent one (plus idk why he would scrap Henry, since Duck would've been the guilty one). For Trouble in the Shed, Topham knew the big engines well before the events of the book took place. Plus while not shown and maybe not mentioned (been a while since I've read or listened to the story) I believe he did reprimand the engines for the method in which they were on strike and gave them another chance. The way it is different in this story in my opinion is that Dudley had this smug attitude all the way throughout and smug attitudes can make people skeptical and Smug and Honesty aren't exactly complimentary traits. He also knew Bear before this point and Bear's personality, some of the incidents would not have made sense to him at all (cannonball). When Donald mentioned a plan to see if their suspicions were confirmed and they were, he had no choice but to send him away. The Topham family doesn't scrap engines, unless forced by outside factors, this is proved by the main lore and a lot of the fan media.
I really loved this whole saga. It's so surreal hearing you read TheBuriedTruck's whole story, because I consider you an iconic RWS narrator. I've heard you tell countless tales written by the Reverend; your narration made this story feel like one of them. A lost RWS book, just as legitimate and real as the others! TheBuriedTruck's story is really great; I fun reversal of DATDE without being too on the nose. REALLY interesting era to set it in, too. Very shortly after Enterprising Engines, where steam isn't entirely abolished yet, but very nearly. Dudley's a scoundrel; gives a bad name to all the desperate, good natured refugees like Donald, Douglas, and Oliver. About time Bear got a book, too!
Excellent story! I knew Dudley was a sinister type, but I thought he'd do something more diabolical. I guess he's steam's equivalent of Diesel. What I find curious is why he'd want to try and get back to Sodor, after he declared it as "being no difference from the rest". I have a feeling he's lost both the battle and the war against The Fat Controller.
Nice conclusion. His fears are no excuse for what Dudley did and if he was scrapped in the end, it would serve him right. He wasn't even sorry for the trouble he caused. Sir Topham Hatt's railway is no place for engines who treat others poorly or play nasty tricks. I hope he does become a better engine.
@@gokumasteredultrainstinct1235 I agree. Dudley would rather be scrapped, because of his hatred of diesels, especially ones that are kind and friendly like Bear.
I like to think that word got out about what happened on Sodor. Upon hearing that Dudley's was willing to put lives at risk for the sake of getting rid of Bear, the other railway put him on trial to recognize the error of his ways. After denying he did anything wrong for the sake of survival, he was sentenced to be scrapped. The Iron twins came to Dudley. Dudley expect them to scrap him, only to be faced with Flying Scotsman and Stepney, who were the actual ones who came to do the deed. Dudley is shocked that Scot and Stepney would do such a thing after they served in WWII together, the two preserved engines said they were shocked that their former comrade would stoop lower than the thing he hates. Dudley was taken on a flatbed to his execution, but not before passing a heritage railway, where young diesels learn from old steam engines how to be really useful. To this day, no one knows if this impacted Dudley in the slightest as he was subject to the cutter's torch.
Hmm, considering the GNR/LNER O2 never had a member of its class preserved once diesels took over, it looks like Dudley lost the war entirely. While I do empathize with his situation, his actions spoke louder than his words.
Same here, he does have a lot of potential as an antagonist. Makes me wish his model was available… for those who would keep him in character, that is. If I were to write a story for Dudley, it’d probably be around the time Diesel turned over a new leaf and give him an earful, putting him in his place.
What I'm really impressed by is the fact that while Dudley is ultimately exposed and sent away, he has the courage to speak back to The Fat Controller, challenge his moral compass and even verbally threaten him! I can't think of any other antagonist in the books or the tv series who has ever done that! Even Diesel 10, who we've seen attack humans before, didn't dare threaten The Fat Controller! On the subject of Diesel 10, wouldn't it be cool if he was one of those "bloodhound diesels" that Oliver said were used to track down steam engines for scrap? I personally think it would be very fitting if the other railway heard about Dudley sabotaging other engines in order to reach Sodor and so they drafted Diesel 10 in to track him down and ultimately be the one to scrap him?
I believe that Diesel 10 is the kind of engine who wouldn't listen to anyone even authority figures like The Fat Controller and could threaten him too since he believes he can do whatever he wants, a rebel if you will.
@@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967 That's definitely how I view him too. However, for him to work within the canon of the show and the railway series, you need to establish just what kind of maniac is driving him and letting him commit such actions?
There's something I've not seen anyone point out with regards to Dudley that I think is worth bringing up. Given the reason for his actions as well as everything that was happening on British Railways at this point in time, he can't be the only steam engine on British Railways with this mindset surely! Who's to say that there aren't other steam engines fleeing scrap who would be willing to go to the same lengths he did?!
Good riddance to that horrible engine. At least James and the other engine who had hatred towards diesels didn’t pull stunts like this. I’m glad Bear is proven innocent in ththe end.
This mini series was really good and well written, I like how the roles are reversed with a steam engine being the villain and the diesel being the victim. It really highlights what prejudice, animosity and insecurity can do to any of us if these things aren't nipped in the bud early on. Or unless something or someone brings us down to earth.
Kinda sad to see him go, then again he was an absolute scumbag, but the trailer does say it all, I can’t wait for someone to inevitably adapt it seeing how mainland had a trailer and Carson Maraneka Adapted Richard
Greetings from Australia, James. I wish Geoffrey - a questionable red engine - could put Dudley back in his place because World War 1 and World War 2 probably humbled this 2-8-0 a lot.
I do sympathise with Dudley on his fears. But I can't condone his actions or his prejudice against diesels. It's certainly warranted given what he's been through, but not when aimed at Bear. He had his chance and he threw it away. And now, Dudley's ghost haunts BR's rails. Does he regret what he did and longs for another chance of a good home? Does he blame Sodor for sending him to his death and is out for revenge from beyond the grave? I'm inclined to believe the latter. Have we seen the last if him? I don't think we have. Do you?
Dudley is still alive in my AU, but instead of lying, he confessed and explained why he didn’t like Diesels. Instead of sending him away, Sir Topham gave Dudley a trial, and when it turned out successful, he purchased Dudley, and had him restored to full strength as a Heavy Goods Engine on The Main Line.
I believe the diesels are right. I wonder if Dudley shall come back to haunt Sir Topham Hatt's trains? Likewise, isn't it a bit rich of Henry to scold Gordon and James when he believed Diesel's lies about Duck in Dirty Work? Furthermore, I'm surprised Dudley didn't speak to the trucks, accusing Bear of spreading bull crap about James and Gordon and telling the trucks to spread the word around but it was apparently Bear's idea. Have you seen Railyard Pro's video called Colin, Lily and Adam where the three Wellsworth and Suddery engines - as well as a drama queen named Giles from the LNWR - accuse Stanley of disseminating deceit about them among the trucks?
IRL, the loco 63971 was withdrawn in late December 1962, and scrapped in September of 1963. Altho idk, I wonder if in this alternate timeline he was bought by a preservation group to use as a spares donor
The Mid Sodor Railway had some awful engines like Alfred and Albert surely who thought they were better than the others and the manager should scrap Duke
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Huh, I love this character of Dudley; a scared engine who's desperation to survive cost him his soul. Who know how many potentially good diesels and other steam engines he's thrown to the wolves in order to get to Sodor. So long as he gets to live, everyone is expendable.
Weirdly I can imagine another story taking place during his time there where he hides Oliver's new parts, sewing the seeds of distrust that Bear or another diesel lost them on purpose. Even have a bit where Dudley says "There is only enough room on this railway for ONE new steam engine. And I'll make sure that spot is mine."
Dudley's story is a cautionary tale of how prejudice, regardless of who is affects, goes both ways. Dudley may have had legitimate fears and mistrust of diesels, but that was still no excuse to lash out and hurt Bear. In the end, he hurt himself by hurting another simply because he thought he was the enemy and that somehow justified his heinous actions. All this because he saw Bear not as an individual, but just another enemy not worth any sympathy.
Like Alexandre Dumas once said, "All generalizations are dangerous, even this one."
With that said, I'm glad engines like Duck, Donald, Douglas, even Gordon and James can recognize their ability to change their preconceived (and somewhat warranted) perceptions of diesels and recognize that any individual can be devious or wonderful, regardless of stereotypes.
I hope I can keep that in mind in life.
What I love most is that at the end, it shows the plight of the Fat Controller. He, much like Bear, feels sympathy for Dudley’s cause and indeed, would want to save him. But he also must hold firm to his values, that honest engines will work harder and better than deceitful ones, even if it’s necessary. I think standing firm on that point is what makes the Fat Controller as a character very good. He is kind but also has a strong moral compass, that shouldn’t be trifled with
Yeah but Sir Topham Hatt didn't scrap Henry in Dirty Work when he said Duck would never lie about the big engines to the freight cars, yet he was as convinced as James and Gordon it wasn't Diesel lying. Furthermore James hypocritically accused Edward of having black wheels in Trouble in the Shed but then did the Fat Controller scrap him? No. What's going on there?
@@evanclarke5561 For Dirty Work, Topham made a decision at the time and while we do not see it, I don't think we can 100% say that he was convinced that Diesel was the innocent one (plus idk why he would scrap Henry, since Duck would've been the guilty one). For Trouble in the Shed, Topham knew the big engines well before the events of the book took place. Plus while not shown and maybe not mentioned (been a while since I've read or listened to the story) I believe he did reprimand the engines for the method in which they were on strike and gave them another chance. The way it is different in this story in my opinion is that Dudley had this smug attitude all the way throughout and smug attitudes can make people skeptical and Smug and Honesty aren't exactly complimentary traits. He also knew Bear before this point and Bear's personality, some of the incidents would not have made sense to him at all (cannonball). When Donald mentioned a plan to see if their suspicions were confirmed and they were, he had no choice but to send him away. The Topham family doesn't scrap engines, unless forced by outside factors, this is proved by the main lore and a lot of the fan media.
@@KPen3750 yes but I'm just saying wasn't Henry being hypocritical in Dirty Work
@@evanclarke5561 On the plus side, Dudley doesn’t mind Goods Trains OR Shunting, so that’s DEFINITELY a bonus, right?
@@haydennorris8062 Yes.
I really loved this whole saga. It's so surreal hearing you read TheBuriedTruck's whole story, because I consider you an iconic RWS narrator. I've heard you tell countless tales written by the Reverend; your narration made this story feel like one of them. A lost RWS book, just as legitimate and real as the others! TheBuriedTruck's story is really great; I fun reversal of DATDE without being too on the nose. REALLY interesting era to set it in, too. Very shortly after Enterprising Engines, where steam isn't entirely abolished yet, but very nearly. Dudley's a scoundrel; gives a bad name to all the desperate, good natured refugees like Donald, Douglas, and Oliver. About time Bear got a book, too!
Excellent story! I knew Dudley was a sinister type, but I thought he'd do something more diabolical. I guess he's steam's equivalent of Diesel. What I find curious is why he'd want to try and get back to Sodor, after he declared it as "being no difference from the rest". I have a feeling he's lost both the battle and the war against The Fat Controller.
Nice conclusion. His fears are no excuse for what Dudley did and if he was scrapped in the end, it would serve him right. He wasn't even sorry for the trouble he caused. Sir Topham Hatt's railway is no place for engines who treat others poorly or play nasty tricks. I hope he does become a better engine.
That did not happen i'm afraid, Because i think the Scrap Engine from"Demons"is in Reality Dudley The Vagrant Engine.
@@gokumasteredultrainstinct1235 I agree. Dudley would rather be scrapped, because of his hatred of diesels, especially ones that are kind and friendly like Bear.
I have a feeling he was scrapped, none of the LNER O2 class 2-8-0s survived into preservation.
It felt satisfying to have Henry be all too familiar with Dudley's tactics and callback to the events of Duck & the Diesel Engine.
I like to think that word got out about what happened on Sodor. Upon hearing that Dudley's was willing to put lives at risk for the sake of getting rid of Bear, the other railway put him on trial to recognize the error of his ways. After denying he did anything wrong for the sake of survival, he was sentenced to be scrapped. The Iron twins came to Dudley. Dudley expect them to scrap him, only to be faced with Flying Scotsman and Stepney, who were the actual ones who came to do the deed. Dudley is shocked that Scot and Stepney would do such a thing after they served in WWII together, the two preserved engines said they were shocked that their former comrade would stoop lower than the thing he hates. Dudley was taken on a flatbed to his execution, but not before passing a heritage railway, where young diesels learn from old steam engines how to be really useful. To this day, no one knows if this impacted Dudley in the slightest as he was subject to the cutter's torch.
Yes Dudley, you will be remembered, but you will NOT be missed.
Alfred, Timothy, Dudley, quite the gang of villains.
Hmm, considering the GNR/LNER O2 never had a member of its class preserved once diesels took over, it looks like Dudley lost the war entirely. While I do empathize with his situation, his actions spoke louder than his words.
Lets just say we have already met dudley before as a certain engine in a certain scrapyard
Same here, he does have a lot of potential as an antagonist. Makes me wish his model was available… for those who would keep him in character, that is. If I were to write a story for Dudley, it’d probably be around the time Diesel turned over a new leaf and give him an earful, putting him in his place.
Looks more like an O1.
@@gregkiteos1936 No, his BR number #63971 means he is an O2 class
@@Planefan1000 I couldn't find anything about the O2 class on Wikipedia. Do you have a link?
Dudley is a better steam engine antagonist than Spencer and Vinnie combined.
And a much more believable one than Alfred.
What about 87546 and 98462 as well as Geoffrey, Adam, Lily and Colin?
@@evanclarke5561 Adam Lily Colin and Geoffrey had changed
@@zacharybernadine2982 I know
@@zacharybernadine2982 why are Colin, Adam and Lily bad guys?
i love how still polite Toad is even after Dudley leaves the Island oof
What I'm really impressed by is the fact that while Dudley is ultimately exposed and sent away, he has the courage to speak back to The Fat Controller, challenge his moral compass and even verbally threaten him! I can't think of any other antagonist in the books or the tv series who has ever done that! Even Diesel 10, who we've seen attack humans before, didn't dare threaten The Fat Controller!
On the subject of Diesel 10, wouldn't it be cool if he was one of those "bloodhound diesels" that Oliver said were used to track down steam engines for scrap? I personally think it would be very fitting if the other railway heard about Dudley sabotaging other engines in order to reach Sodor and so they drafted Diesel 10 in to track him down and ultimately be the one to scrap him?
I believe that Diesel 10 is the kind of engine who wouldn't listen to anyone even authority figures like The Fat Controller and could threaten him too since he believes he can do whatever he wants, a rebel if you will.
@@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967 That's definitely how I view him too. However, for him to work within the canon of the show and the railway series, you need to establish just what kind of maniac is driving him and letting him commit such actions?
Can’t wait to see Dudley finally get what’s coming to him!
Yeah, he deserves the torch.
This could be a really good beginning of a very haunting ghost train story.
That was an excellent ending to Dudley's time on Sodor. I'm glad he was exposed and sent away. Good riddance to him.
Knowing how this fandom works, I have a feeling he’ll find ways to return.
@@AndrewHager02 And get his revenge, no doubt.
There's something I've not seen anyone point out with regards to Dudley that I think is worth bringing up. Given the reason for his actions as well as everything that was happening on British Railways at this point in time, he can't be the only steam engine on British Railways with this mindset surely! Who's to say that there aren't other steam engines fleeing scrap who would be willing to go to the same lengths he did?!
Dudley seems like he could be a great villain in the actual tv series
With Jeremy Irons and Kelsey Grammer voicing him in UK and US dubs.
Good riddance to that horrible engine. At least James and the other engine who had hatred towards diesels didn’t pull stunts like this. I’m glad Bear is proven innocent in ththe end.
This should be a hour long special
This mini series was really good and well written, I like how the roles are reversed with a steam engine being the villain and the diesel being the victim. It really highlights what prejudice, animosity and insecurity can do to any of us if these things aren't nipped in the bud early on. Or unless something or someone brings us down to earth.
Kinda sad to see him go, then again he was an absolute scumbag, but the trailer does say it all, I can’t wait for someone to inevitably adapt it seeing how mainland had a trailer and Carson Maraneka Adapted Richard
Yes! I was thinking about how amazing it would be if Carson adapted this!
What an amazing end to a wonderful series
Who else absolutely loved Toad in this story?
Great video mate, best wishes from the midlands as always. Quite a deviant engine this dudley fellow is. 👍🏻
Greetings from Australia, James. I wish Geoffrey - a questionable red engine - could put Dudley back in his place because World War 1 and World War 2 probably humbled this 2-8-0 a lot.
@@evanclarke5561 Same here mate, Dudley is quite a bad sort. He's the steam engine equivalent of Devious Diesel, Devious, cunning, selfish, etc.
I do sympathise with Dudley on his fears. But I can't condone his actions or his prejudice against diesels. It's certainly warranted given what he's been through, but not when aimed at Bear. He had his chance and he threw it away.
And now, Dudley's ghost haunts BR's rails. Does he regret what he did and longs for another chance of a good home? Does he blame Sodor for sending him to his death and is out for revenge from beyond the grave? I'm inclined to believe the latter.
Have we seen the last if him? I don't think we have. Do you?
I wonder if he'd form an alliance with the Spiteful Brakevan?
Dudley is still alive in my AU, but instead of lying, he confessed and explained why he didn’t like Diesels. Instead of sending him away, Sir Topham gave Dudley a trial, and when it turned out successful, he purchased Dudley, and had him restored to full strength as a Heavy Goods Engine on The Main Line.
@@haydennorris8062 Have you watched Fan of Hiro's series Engine Arrival yet?
@@evanclarke5561 yep. All the way up to the current episode
I believe the diesels are right. I wonder if Dudley shall come back to haunt Sir Topham Hatt's trains?
Likewise, isn't it a bit rich of Henry to scold Gordon and James when he believed Diesel's lies about Duck in Dirty Work?
Furthermore, I'm surprised Dudley didn't speak to the trucks, accusing Bear of spreading bull crap about James and Gordon and telling the trucks to spread the word around but it was apparently Bear's idea.
Have you seen Railyard Pro's video called Colin, Lily and Adam where the three Wellsworth and Suddery engines - as well as a drama queen named Giles from the LNWR - accuse Stanley of disseminating deceit about them among the trucks?
Regarding Henry, I think the difference is that he learned not to jump to conclusions whereas Gordon and James immediately believed Dudley's claims.
I feel like I should make a video discussing why Dudley is the greatest oc in existence.
Shame he left, an ongoing antagonist for the island of Sodor would’ve been juicy.
If there were more, maybe they could have a villain team up.
We already got villain team ups like Diesel 10, Diesel, 'Arry and Bert in some fan content since they're all ongoing antagonists.
IRL, the loco 63971 was withdrawn in late December 1962, and scrapped in September of 1963. Altho idk, I wonder if in this alternate timeline he was bought by a preservation group to use as a spares donor
so Dudley was just a ghost or died after going away? That's so sick!!
We don't know - perhaps he found another railway otherwise maybe he became a museum piece where he'll never move again.
Dudley The Vagrant Engine
nice one
I like to imagen Dudley is LNER 61264, a B1 that got saved in Barry's scrap yard, and only changed his ways when he finally faced the cutter's torch.
rip douglas who has not had one appearance
Donald The Scottish Twin Engine
Toad The Breakvan
Even Richard
Oooooo spooky.
I thought this was a 4 part'er?
It is. This IS the fourth part.
5:25 *ඞ*
Zack And Zara And Erika And Annabelle And Diesel And Kimberly
Bear Is Way Better Than James
Good riddance even if he is a steam engine, can't just put others down like that even if the modern engine replaced the steam
The Mid Sodor Railway had some awful engines like Alfred and Albert surely who thought they were better than the others and the manager should scrap Duke
Dudley is not a Thomas Character
So I’m guessing you’ve never heard of this little thing called f a n f i c t i o n