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Doyle

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SUP! HI- HELLO!

Dysle! Where's your content?

So- I've no designs done in the period I've vanished from TTTE. yes I am still in the fandom and still have ideas, I've just not really had motivation to draw the Robos and shit. And have kinda been working more.. Private stuff.

Dysle! Do you ever want to draw the Robos again?

I do, and I am. As college has started back up again, I've been introduced to a new robot basis today by the name of Eset, Eset is an android robot that looks like dis :

So I've a few ideas in mind! Already discussed it with the Discord server - of that just @swiftstar01 @annerogers31 and @sudrianforces -

Dysle! Do you still love Scotsman?

Of course, and while I might not have my Scotsman folder on my phone(because of storage and Beatle takeover-), it's on my computer nice and safe along with Gordon's. Scotsman still has my heart the same way John Lennon does. Don't you worry! (mainly simping for @swiftstar01 's and @asktrio516 's- I've not even designed my own-)

Dysle! Are you abandoning your AUS?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! Robotic Railways is a pride and joy of mine, and leaving it now would be like leaving a 4 book series on a shitty cliff hanger. I just need to work through revamping and redesigning. I'm not satisfied. HOWEVER. Those who have drawn for me like @nixienoo-ttte and @eddiesnightexpress your designs still work and are still valid. (I say this- it's only James-). So please, don't think I'm leaving you behind ANY time soon! It just might be super slow to get content out.

I know, I know, this post is probably pointless because I can work at whatever speed I deem right, but from going to reblogging and posting content to suddenly vanishing isn't right to me without a proper explanation from my end on where I've been and what's been happening.

But thank you for reading!

(PS. Raffle winners, I have everyone's prizes sorted, I now just need to draw them, however I have a feeling they might just be sketches because of an overwork. But I'll see what I can do ❤️)

Oliver: You alright, you look a whole lot worse than me.

Thomas: This is nothing, Oliver. I’ve been through a whole lot worse in the past.

Oliver: I don’t want to hear that “I was a veteran in an island destroying war” excuse again! All I wanna know, is are you going to be alright?

Thomas: ... I’ll be alright.

So pretty 😍💖💖 you really outdone yourself @squirtle-choo-choo 💖

Yaaahhh! Is Fanart Time!

AH DAS HAWT!! Das hot!!

Okay in all seriousness though Imma be making this a weekly thing hopefully where I post some fanart of appreciation of some of my favorite blogs and friends. Today’s was Emma’s as she was my gateway to humanizing engines and the fandom in general.

I’ve enjoyed making these pieces. Are they detailed or high quality colored? Nope. But you can only do so much when you’ve got paper, pencil, and a cheap Minnie Mouse multicolored pen. The last one however I wanted to make extra special so I busted out my markers and gave Laura here a background. She was super fun to draw and I need to make my own mermaid OC holy shit-

Thank you so so much to @dilemmaart / @asktrio516 for allowing me to draw your characters and for being a really awesome friend in this community. You deserve all the love and attention you received and I know you’re gonna do so many amazing things in the future.

Hope y’all enjoy!!

😂😂😂 this is canon now in my head!

crackin open a cold one

Henry the Green Engine

“I know I have problems- a lot of them. I have fought them alone. Im used to it…being alone…can I ever be…open again?”

Henry, Henry, Henry…you poor boy. If any character that has gone through the most shit, its definitely him. My take on Hen is a bit different. I do love the gentle giant and overly worried persona, but I also love his cynical and his mean/savage side. Henry has a sense of pride for his strength but his confidence is so fragile. I went with a more chilled, calm and gentle Henry. He can get worried like his latest persona but he can be quippy and cynical like his previous persona. He isn’t much of a jerk like he was in the Railway Series, well, he used to but he absolutely hates himself for it since poor Edward was the target majority of the time. But he is still a spin of his many different forms.

Like many young engines, Henry was a bit confident but he wasn’t very boastful. He was mostly nervous the whole time. He had no idea what to call himself. Gordon was a Pacific, Edward was a Seagull, Henry was…Atlantic? Pacific? What is he? You can say the then controller was not pleased when he arrived on the island. But, he wasn’t turned away since the controller needed any help he can get. Henry tried but failed to match the controller’s requirements, Gordon was then brought on with another on the way. Henry was then put on freight duty. Soon, Edward was put into steam again and joined Henry in freight duties, and eventually James. Henry and Edward got along well. Too well. Then, the day when Henry got locked up in the tunnel. James’ first day was to get Henry out of the tunnel but it was of course to no avail. Henry was both terrified of the rain and was concerned if it would spoil his paint. After the event, he slowly lost that fear, but a good storm can indeed spook him. He can tolerate it but he always packs a umbrella just in case.

Edward and Henry became more close, especially when Henry’s ego took a hit. They did indeed start to date but it was hush-hush, for a bit anyway. The others learned of this- when the strike happened. Henry was fed up too, not having Thomas here to help with the work. He and Edward would argue about it. Edward obviously finds Henry being unreasonable while Henry saw Edward the same way Gordon did: a traitor to tender engines alike. When Henry blew up on him for this, calling him names and insulting him, Edward cuts it off and keeps to his branchline. Henry was fuming for months, even treating Edward harshly, hissing and scowling at him. Eventually, when locked up, he realizes that what he has done was horrible. He wasn’t sure if Edward would ever accept his apology. Well, he didn’t, not at first. This did indeed put Henry down, realizing that what he has done is quite irreversible. This is when he started to feel ill. Due to his mish-mash build, mechanical problems were bound to happen. He had a few tinkers here and there but the big one was his firebox being too small to heat up his boiler to create steam. He was constantly teased by the others (except Edward). Edward, even though he was angry with him, knew of his pain and wanted to help him the best he could. Henry was excited when he got to try the Welsh Coal and was working well until - well, you know, The Flying Kipper Accident. He didn’t lose limbs but he received massive damage that reflect in his scars today.

Victor: I just want to quickly explain how scars work - these scars are mental scars. Strange I know. These scars are formed from traumatic events, forever bound to us. Thus, this is why our scars do not show on our engine shapes. No amount of repairs will make them fade. They are for life.

Thanks Victor. We’ll visit soon! Anyway, Henry was rebuilt into a Black 5 base and is better than before! Sometimes. Its not uncommon for a hiccup now and again to creep up on him. He tries his best.

Character interactions:

He gets along with the steam team very well, especially Edward. He has a mini rivalry with Gordon when it comes to the Express and likes to gossip with James from time to time. He has a strong sibling relationship with Emily who constantly looks out for him, especially when Gordon and James get cheeky and start poking fun at him (but they NEVER bring up the kipper accident. Period.)

When the girls came, he got along well with Ginger Snap and shares her views in valuing one’s strength. He likes Annabelle Lee’s company due to her quiet and gentle nature.

When Annabelle Lee was kidnapped, he was one of four engines to go and rescue her, when Edward couldn’t contact them by the chosen time. He was absolutely terrified! But he braved it on to help Edward and Anna. Thank god Duck did most of the talking.

When Diesel 10 returned and theatens the island with a war (he did set Vicarstown a blaze), Hen originally didn’t want any part of the fighting. In his mind, he had enough. But his mind was changed when Philip pleaded to him about saving the humans who were trapped. Its thanks to these two that many lives were saved in the onslaught.

Then, he met Sapphire. Oh boy- their first meeting was when he was taking the local while Annabelle Lee was showing her around. They literally bumped into each other! Sapphire grew a crush on him immediately and they both went on a date the same day. Thus seeing his nature loving side when they visited a garden (The bee! The BEE!) Henry wasn’t too for sure but he did find her appealing. The biggest thing was that she didn’t find him “boring.” Which was his greatest fear. He wasn’t as energy filled like James or Thomas, nor interesting like Gordon or Edward. He was relived that she loved him for who he is. They are now in a strong, steady relationship, taking things in a gentle pace. (Sapphire is a OC owned by @robotic-railways )

In general, Henry is very passive, he does not like to start fights, even in his jerk years. He is a gentle giant that can be easily spooked or worry too much. But he won’t hesitate to put himself in risk just to help out someone he cares about.

Relationship Note for Sapphire:

💚 He is a touch starved bean

💚 Loves nature and will take you out on dates on days of good weather

💚 Gives best hugs

💚 Will hold your hand and lock arms

💚 He is very steady

💚 He loves to take in the moment - even better when you are with him

💚 He is easy to get blushing

💚 He loves it when you get protective - wishes you wouldn’t get into fights though

💚 Gentle Giant - will be sweet and gentle on you

💚 Will not hesitate to drop everything to help you

Character Notes:

💚 Will hesitate to say whats wrong with him since he fears he’ll stay over night in the steamworks.

💚 A “Yes Man.” He’ll do as he is told

💚 He enjoys the quiet

💚 In his off time, he’ll read, be in his garden or roaming the forest that is named after him.

💚 He is related to Gordon, Alistair, Spencer and Mallard; distantly

💚 He is very hard to piss off. But if one does, he’ll default into the “quiet treatment.” Its rare to see his “jerky mood,” thus, this happens when his really can’t let go to what happened. Watch it! It will surprise you and he has a sharp tongue!

💚 It should go without saying: he loves nature. You all know why!

Well, this is rare when a character claims a entire album! I do see this one with Henry: his depression, anxiety, and the stresses of the job. I don’t have one for “Current Henry” but it would be a more upbeat one!

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