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An update on the Magic Railroad: Director's Cut.
The Magic Railroad: Director’s Cut
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The Magic Railroad: Director’s Cut
@magicrailroad25
Relive the magic in a celebration of Britt Allcroft's original vision. Produced by Brannon Carty & Joseph Marshall.
Joined August 2025
- For the first time in 25 years, we got John Bellis back in the studio to record a special message — as Thomas the Tank Engine. Stay tuned for more! magicrailroad-shop.fourthwall.com
00:00 - He’s got a plan — and you’re not in it. Here’s another look at Russian Diesel 10, and also James, both voiced by Neil Crone. These recordings come from “Cut 12” of the film — dated May 16th 2000. We’ve hit $4,000 in donations and there are more surprises in store. ✨
00:00 - Meet Thomas. He's our number one hero.
- It’s the final day, and we’ve just reached $9K. ✨ For the first time in 25 years — listen to the original sheds scene, recorded in September 1999. And there’s more to come. We promise. magicrailroad-shop.fourthwall.com
00:00 - We’ve hit $2,000 in donations. As a sign of our gratitude, here’s a new clip from The Magic Railroad: Director’s Cut. Featuring Eddie Glen as Percy and Michael Angelis as Splatter & Dodge. Please continue to donate to the cause: magicrailroad-shop.fourthwall.com
00:00 - It’s time for the next lesson. ✨ Here’s your first look at Russian Diesel 10 — Neil Crone’s first attempt at the character. We’ll have more samples once the audio tapes come back from being digitized. Thank you for $3,000 in donations. The magic is finally being restored.
00:00 - It’s incredible — we’ve hit $6,000! ✨ As promised, here’s a look at various alternate and unused lines from the final cut… and Neil Crone as Toby. Enjoy, and we’ll see you at our next milestone. magicrailroad-shop.fourthwall.com
00:00 - The magic is safe with us. We can't wait to share those tapes with you. Please support our cause: magicrailroad-shop.fourthwall.com
- Consider THIS the official teaser trailer drop for THE MAGIC RAILROAD: DIRECTOR'S CUT. "There's life in these old wheels yet!"
00:00 - Another milestone reached — and we aren’t even finished with the surprises. ✨ Here’s another look at Cut 12, where Kevin Frank was filling in for Percy after they restructured the cast. You can also note the forced humor from the script being punched up.
00:00 - Alec Baldwin was featured on Jay Leno on July 17th, 2000 to promote Thomas and the Magic Railroad — and now you can see it too! The airing was recently digitized by Oakley Tapes on Internet Archive.
00:00 - THE MAGIC RAILROAD: DIRECTOR'S CUT - Producer: Joseph Marshall @ChildrensTVArch - Editor/Creative Director: Brannon Carty @cartycinema - Restoration Facilities: Silbert Records @RecordsSilbert and Requiem Pictures An officially sanctioned recut of the original film from 2000.
