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[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@theburiedtruck @nullexify_ I don't think that's particularly fair tbh. Plenty of people benefit from these in different ways - reference material for modelling, figuring out track plans, YT thumbnail, etc, etc. Or simply just admiring Terry Permane's camerawork, which is quite distinct in its own right imo

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@JHRawks @shunting_yard And if that is the case, I don't see why the Missing Coach/Hullo Twins! ones would be separated out. They'd probably be saved under Break Van or smth. We have some of the full res ones from Japanese streaming sites.
All just speculation though ofc

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@JHRawks @shunting_yard I'm guessing the proof sheets could be a separate thing entirely. To me the leaked photos from these videos look like they come from an official library akin to the one Japanese social media/streaming use. (1/2)

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@tho82379595 @BDGHL81 @shunting_yard You're right, that has to be it. Would explain why you can just make out Rheneas in the shed and why another promo still of Sir Handel at the platform exists

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

https://t.co/V1voJMqXdb

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@shunting_yard The Bulgy, Thomas and Stepney and Snow ones are new too...

The rest are documented in some form on the wiki, albeit more cropped. The ones in the video look like the official scans, just super compressed so I'd love to know where it all came from

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@BDGHL81 @shunting_yard That first one at Middle Station is new! Alternate/deleted take from Four Little Engines or Sleeping Beauty, perhaps?

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@shunting_yard 100% agree

@Thomas_1fan @CronkYard, could do with some help in case you're listening...

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@shunting_yard Had to double check myself, but it's so cool to see these! Thanks for finding the video, let's hope someone comes forward regarding their origin :)

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@ChildrensTVArch Exactly, constructive criticism can be valuable, but some of these snarky, sarcastic jokers I'd honestly just ignore at this point

I'm not at all active in the fandom, but wanted to let you know that your efforts have brought me so much joy over the past year. Pls never stop :)

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@Vincente22films @blue65tank Where did you get film degradation from? From what I understand it was down to the cheap telecine used, which absolutely can alter the grade of the film quite substantially.

In any case, I'm just very excited that we'll also get to see this version in addition to the og transfer

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@cartycinema @SithDestroyerOT @DukeOfBenreBay @starlightfan02 Exactly this. I for one love that the movie is finally being done justice. Massive props to the team for all they continue to share

The purplish tint on home media master is unintentional from the telecine process. But for those who prefer that look, it's not going anywhere :)

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@SithDestroyerOT @magicrailroad25 I second this, would be greatly appreciated!

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@TheTugsProject Legend, thank you so much for these and hope you get better

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@CTFEologist What a wonderfully put together video, made my week! Love all the subtler nods to Eight Famous Engines in PP&J - Jinty covering for Thomas, Percy's stone runs, Percy getting into scrapes at the docks, the turntable, etc

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@WhittleStatue Fantastic capture, especially with the iconic Severn Bridge Junction signal box in there. I dare say it'd look even more rundown if you'd take the photo today...

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@ThomasTankMerch @CheeseJamming That would be so very appreciated. Thank you for the ones you shared today too, made my day

[Tom @SteelViaduct]

@cartycinema He is an absolute treasure, the definitive Diesel 10 in my view. Fantastic that you managed to get in touch with him