That sound was probably from the snifting (anti-vacuum) valves, as the cylinders were being driven with no source of steam. It's not clear which way the motion was set, but that would have had some influence on it. As an unusually large freight engine (by British standards), Gordon also has very large cylinders, and it's possible that the snifting valves are not correspondingly larger than normal.
@Kromaatikse Gordon doesn't have very large cylinders, they are the same size as an 8F (same pattern) The snifting valve (only one) is behind the chimney and dings like a bell when coasting. The chuffing sound heard would be air being expelled through the drain cocks, the motion was set in mid-gear, which can be seen at 6:12 - necessary tp prevent the cylinders from creating air pressure in the boiler! The WD 2-10-0s had a power classification of 8F - so not unusually large.
The curve up to the engine house is quite tight and on a gradient so anything with a long wheelbase won't be happy, woulden't suprise me if 48773 kicks up a fuss when being shunted in there.
Were stealing the midland compound for 3 years :) arrives on my line on Tuesday
MrCreid1990 11 months ago
Great Video, 5 Stars!
60103Henry 1 year ago
Great Video, 5 Stars!
60103Henry 2 years ago 2
Comment removed
60103Henry 2 years ago
GWR 7325 Should be out on the SVR Not in the Engine House.Because she is my favourite engine on the SVR.
Does anyone remember what happend to the old girl at swansea in the late 80s
2009DM 2 years ago 3
No, what?
60103Henry 2 years ago
She was working a special and suffered a hot box.
2009DM 2 years ago
Very good. Also the sound of a Sparrow hawk calling at 0:34!
Doubledig 2 years ago 2
are these locos fireable?
lilgunzel761 3 years ago 3
No not at the moment, alot of work needs to be done on the boiler of these engines
MCCBewdley 3 years ago
@MCCBewdley didnt gordon have a 1ft hole in boiler lol and they filled it with wood?
GWR4079 2 years ago
It looked like 600 Gordon Was in steam when Royal Alex was moving it through Arley
nyallrudge 3 years ago 4
That sound was probably from the snifting (anti-vacuum) valves, as the cylinders were being driven with no source of steam. It's not clear which way the motion was set, but that would have had some influence on it. As an unusually large freight engine (by British standards), Gordon also has very large cylinders, and it's possible that the snifting valves are not correspondingly larger than normal.
Kromaatikse 2 years ago 2
@Kromaatikse Gordon doesn't have very large cylinders, they are the same size as an 8F (same pattern) The snifting valve (only one) is behind the chimney and dings like a bell when coasting. The chuffing sound heard would be air being expelled through the drain cocks, the motion was set in mid-gear, which can be seen at 6:12 - necessary tp prevent the cylinders from creating air pressure in the boiler! The WD 2-10-0s had a power classification of 8F - so not unusually large.
ianepb 1 year ago
brillant video mate, shame i did get there to see it all happening all well, i should be there friday throw lol
GJDobbzy 4 years ago 3
OK mate
MCCBewdley 4 years ago
Excellent mate i see me, ron and tom on Gordon lol
cookhammanor 4 years ago 2
Ahhhhhhh yes! It took ages to get Gordon into the Engine House, mainly due to guaging problems lol!!! Thanks mate!
MCCBewdley 4 years ago
Gauging problems? Was it too wide or too big to go through some parts of the SVR?
GreatWestern175 4 years ago 2
Not sure, I imagine it could be because of the curve on the entrance to the engine house (?)
MCCBewdley 4 years ago
The curve up to the engine house is quite tight and on a gradient so anything with a long wheelbase won't be happy, woulden't suprise me if 48773 kicks up a fuss when being shunted in there.
gaz318 3 years ago 2
A fascinating record of the locos on their way to the Engine House. Thanks very much. Shez5690.
shez5690 4 years ago 2
Thankyou, it was lovely to see these locos, perhaps it won't be too long before we see some of them in steam again!!! Thanks!
MCCBewdley 4 years ago