Mainland Studios

The Chase | A Close Shave

A little test I did just before I got sick last week. Testing out the new Duck I exported.

Audio by CJuniorsMagic

Diesel at the Sheds | The Magic Railroad

With all this recent talk of Magic Railroad on twitter, it got me inspired enough to dust off my old TATMR sets and models and remade this scene just for fun!

A Latter of 'Short End of the Stick'

Hey everyone.

Inbetween modelling and filming CGI content, I like to take short breaks to work on some other content, namely TVS content. Just gives me more of a challenge to work with and get creative with.

Here is a short clip from TCFSJace's story 'Short End of the Stick' featuring CJunior'sMagic!

CGI Percy Faces | Update

Same as Thomas', just gave them a refresh.

CGI Thomas Faces | Update

Gave Thomas' face library a little update. Each feature a blush and a dirty variant.

Model W.I.P Dump | July

This months dumps is a little smaller than usual. Done a lot of travelling recent so not a lot of time to work on content.

Jock & Frank | NOW IN SHOP

As seen in EpicLafiteau's "We Need Another Engine", Jock and Frank are now on the shop! Jock comes included with your patreon tier!

CGI | Jock the New Engine

An original, screen-used 3D model featured in "Sudrian Stories" for use in the Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 software. Originally modelled in 2022 by Mainland. Features: 9 Expressions Smile, Confused, Cross, Happy, Sad, Sleeping, Smug, Surprised & Tired Liveries Yellow, Workshop ( Not Scripted ) Compatible with Trainz Railway Simulator 2019 and upwards. Contact me for download assistance an...

I can't go anywhere!

Little something for T:TTA Season 1 remasters. Here we have Terence on a flatbed, all rigged up like George from Demolition Derby with poseable eyes and changeable faces.

Luke | 2025 Update

With Awdry 5 coming up, projects are on hold till we get back. But since I had a day or two to kill before then, I thought I'd throw Luke into game. The old one doesn't live up to the standards anymore so the update is a welcome addition!

Model W.I.P Dump | June

Oops. Almost forgot about June. Busy packing for Awdry 5 this week!

The Pack! - Now Available

Miss Jenny's Construction Crew are ready for you! Head on over to the patreon shop and get them today!

Model W.I.P Dump | May

May Model dump.

If you would like to know more about a specific image posted here, feel free to ask questions below!

CGI | Jack the Front Loader

An original, screen-used 3D model featured in "Sudrian Stories" for use in the Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 software. Originally modelled in 2023 by Mainland. Features: 10 Expressions Smile, Cross, Bracing, Happy, Sad, Sleeping, Confused, Smirk. Smug, Surprised Animated Bucket Compatible with Trainz Railway Simulator 2019 and upwards. Contact me for download assistance and troubleshooting. B...

The Music of 'The Sad Story of Glynn'

At the request of Seby, here is the soundtrack of The Sad Story of Glynn. Seby got really creative with some of the themes in here, trying a new style we never really experimented with before on the channel. I highly recommend you listen to his other work!

CGI | Glynn - OUT NOW

Make sure to go to the shop tab to find a download link for him! There won't be one here!

In conjunction with the release of The Sad Story of Glynn, the model of him use now available for download included in your patreon subscription!

THE SAD STORY OF GLYNN | Early(ish) ACCESS

Cutting it close aren't I!

Sorry it's not a two day early access but at least you can view it now! Link changes from unlisted to premier at 7pmGMT.

Model W.I.P Dump | April

Hi everyone!

Model dump time! Not a lot to report this month, mainly focused on the Glynn video, so I've purposly left those out for their own dedicated posts.

80th Special | Sneek Peek

Hello everyone.

Sound effects are all completed, now just waiting on the finalised score. So as a treat, here is the first two minutes, featuring some incredible music by Seby (as always), as well as showing off our guest narrator! You may have heard them before!

Aiming to have the full thing up for early access next week.

Have a great weekend, folks!

80th Special | Update #2

The special has now completed the picture lock stage, meaning all footage is recorded and edited. It's now been sent off for music and sound mixing so, fingers crossed, we can have a patreon release next week and public release on the 12th!

I shall post a small snippet nearer completion!

80th Special! - Update

Hey all!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week. Just got back from a weekend at the Midland Railway seeing the TUGS props with some friends. Glad to be back and getting back to work!

Filmed a couple of scenes for the special. We are making good time. Few assets left to make. Very proud of the night scenes in particular so I wanted to show some of them off. They ...

Model W.I.P Dump | March

Never noticed till now March was full of lighting tests.

Currently devloping new lighting set ups with Jace to be used in future videos. Some pic here are actually for an upcoming project.

If you would like to know more about a specific image posted here, feel free to ask questions below!

You think I can't manage! | Feat. PieceofJayVA

Once in a while, when I rig a model or two, I send them to Jay so they can do an animation with them. Jay sends back the animation and I build the set around it as well as add effects and lighting.

Nothing super crazy here but we collabed on a quick CGI-Esque scene from Oliver Owns Up.

Broomstick Thomas

Fun livery I made based on Awdry's first Thomas model made out of a broomstick.

The Making of Basil | Mainland's Model - EARLY ACCESS

At long last, Basil finally gets his spotlight video! Basil has been on my list since the series began, and I was planning to make one after the Basil saga but since the channel hit 50K, what better time than now to make his video! Thank you all again for 50K subscribers! I can't wait to continue this journey with you all more.

Mainland's Models 50K Special | Clip

HE'S HERE!

Finally got around to working more on the 50K special that's already severely delayed. Gotta love that work-life balance.

As you can probably guess from the video, the next Mainland's Models will be on Basil! Talking about his origins, the thought process behind the design and character and talking about his history. I'm about 80% done with the whole thing, ...

Model W.I.P Dump | February

Hey all!

Things are happening behind the scenes right now. Currently, in the process of writing the 50K. It will be a brand-new Mainland's Models, but who it will be on you'll just have to wait a little bit longer.

Also sat down with the Wye Pictures team, and we are currently in the process of writing our 80th anniversary special. I won't go into too much detail right now, b...

Casey Picks a Fight! | The Tales of Thomas & His Friends | Episode 13 | EARLY ACCESS!

Tired of the railway showing her up, Casey devises a plan to prove Basil is incapable of being in charge of the work.

Welcome back to another instalment of the Basil saga, where today we pick up a week or two later after the events of Dial E and where we find out what Casey's plan is!

This episode has been in the works for a very long time, but thankfully not as along as Dial E. A...

Update Dump | January

Might make this a monthly thing, just a dump of random assets, screenshots and models that don't really warrant their own dedicated post.

If you would like to know more about a specific image posted here, feel free to ask questions below!

The Missing Coach (Restored-US)

Hey everyone!

Going to do a quick update dump but to kick it off, here's the US dub of Missing Coach, narrated by TheGreatNateVa!