The man who put the engine in the chip shop - Dave Goulder

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[Fanoflarryboy-fz]

I love these songs from dave goulder, because most of them are (obviously) about trains, ballads, or even one of those "oh shit! i fucked up big time", and this song is no exception. It's one of those songs that is just hilarious to listen to. A railway worker who gets bored, so he decides to drive a train, that then crashes into a fish n' chips shop is such a silly idea, and true.

[_Guy]

the origins of Thomas comes to Breakfest

[yogabumm]

Thank you!
Since the youtuber who had this video up originally privated it, I was wishing someone else would fill the niche. Good to see someone did!

[NewControllerProductions]

You can't park that there, mate!

[captainhuggyface]

Lyrics:

I started as a cleaner back in 1939
I planned to spend me whole life just workin' up and down the line
Devoted to the company 'til the driver's seat was mine
I never knew that it would be me downfall

I was workin' on the nightshift with nothin' much to do
So, I sloped off out of the foreman's sight well really wouldn't
And I came across a number four just waitin' for the crew
And I clambered on the footplate like a driver

I'm the man who put the engine in the chip shop
Wherever I go me legend follows me
And as I watch the trains go by and lean upon me brush
I know I' made me mark on history

Well, she hadn't got much steam up, so I filled her up with coal
Release the brake, and opened the reg to make 'er role
But she wouldn't budge an inch and when I heard the foreman call
I left 'er where she was and ran for cover

Well, the sun was just appearin' when the foreman went his rounds
He was back inside a minute with a troubled sorta frown
He said, "I've lost a number four have you seen one around"
And I nearly filled me trousers when he asked me

I'm the man who put the engine in the chip shop
Wherever I go me legend follows me
And as I watch the trains go by and lean upon me brush
I know I' made me mark on history

Well, me stoking was impeccable, the steam had risen fast
With the regulator open she began to move at last
And a guard fell off his bicycle when he saw her rollin' past
For he couldn't see a fireman or a driver

Well, she took off down the main line goin' faster by the yard
But the signalman responded to a phone call from the guard
Put the signals all at danger, then he cursed himself so hard
There was no one on the footplate who could see them

I'm the man who put the engine in the chip shop
Wherever I go me legend follows me
And as I watch the trains go by and lean upon me brush
I know I' made me mark on history

She continued on her journey through the morning countryside
Collecting sets of crossing gates, she carried them with pride
'til at last they set the points to get the runaway inside
And she headed for the buffers at the station

Now the buffers never stood a chance, she wore them like a crown
A wooden fence, foot bridge, and telegraph pole went down
And then she took to the highway, and went on towards the town
But she couldn't get herself to pass the chip shop

I'm the man who put the engine in the chip shop
Wherever I go me legend follows me
And as I watch the trains go by and lean upon me brush
I know I' made me mark on history

Well, she entered through the side door and put herself to rest
They made her safe, and then went on to find the guilt pest
And it wasn't long before they tracked me down and I confessed
to bein' the man that put the engine in the chip shop

I'm the man who put the engine in the chip shop
Wherever I go me legend follows me
And as I watch the trains go by and lean upon me brush
I know I' made me mark on history

Done half by memory heh

[RedEEngine]

Craziest thing to happen in history I think.

[Heinkelenjoyer]

He going to be in debt unless the railway is responsible





A pure unwanted guest

[AGrd]

3:27 it sounds like he is trying not too laugh