@thefordcortinadotcom There is of course the other snag, it need a crew of 2, there is no way the driver can drive and attend to the fire and water levels, this in itself is more or less full time and skilled job.
i bet they could've made way more efficient steam trucks if they'd continued perfecting the technique...these where probably just as fast as petrol lorries where at the time...
apparently steam turbines actually surpass petrol engines for efficiency...
maybe try building a steam truck with a turbine in it..
@metamaggot This one can cruise at about 40mph with a max approaching 50, so yes in their day there was not a lot of difference in performance. One problem, r=the steamer had to have a crew of 2, petrol only needed one. Turbines have been tried in road vehicles, but gas turbines. Big problem is a turbine works best at constant high speed, certainly not suited for the very variable speeds of road traffic.
awesome! live close to where these were built, site is now a factory owned by rolls royce and part is a morrisons supermarket. These beasts dont hang around do they!
The first bit is a dual carriageway... as for the rest well everybody that I know drives on that side in the UK, and we always have. It's you that's on the wrong side.....
@bruarland Hey now lets get this straight your island was annexed by the British Empire in 1857 at which time you would have driven/ridden on the left. Just because you have since changed over to the right therefore means that we are right to be on the left and you are wrong to be on the right. See...........Ha ha ha ha....
Such a lovely vehicle! I'm surprised that he's allowed to drive it these days with all the hype about global warming. It's great to see this lovely lorry in action. Thank you for sharing your video.
I agree ralph. That's my point. The killjoys try to ban everything that's good and don't address the real issues. I am sure such vehicles cause little pollution compared to the power stations all over the world.
This videos is amazing! Vintage steam lorries are such beautiful and fascinating machines. Especially Sentinal's steam lorries. 5 stars and favourited!
Lovely vehicle - quite nippy at moving off and keeping up with traffic up to its cruising speed. It's a shame that most of the car drivers are too concerned with speed to admire classic craftsmanship when they see it; I bet a lot of them didn't even notice the sentinel. Note especially the silver Micra at the end of the clip. If he got any closer, he'd be hitching a lift on the back. Don't any of these twits read their Highway Code about safe following distances?
Well not really, you can be bowling along with a good head of steam, come round a bend and get stuck in a traffic jam, too much steam, too big a fire, result, safety valve blowing off like mad....
Raising steam takes about 90 minutes. Officially you are not supposed to leave one unattended in a public place when in steam, but a with bit of planning when getting to a lunch break you stop with the pressure some 30 to 40 lbs off max, the fire not to big and the boiler topped up with water. This will then be OK for an hour or so.. another 20 minutes will then be needed to build the fire back up and get the pressure back up to working level.
My grandad told me that when they first opened the Kingston by pass (A3) a S8 was nicked doing 60 mph. i would love to fire or drive one of those, or even grese one up come to that. Do you think they looked like the Leyland T45s ie the Frieghters
Very likely that an S8 was clocked at 60mph, this S4 will cruise at 40 and at a push get up to 50... Not sure about the similarity with the T45's as I am not familiar with them.
There are still about 40 preserved steam lorries similar to this one running in the UK. A few years ago 15 of them took part in an 850 run from Lands End, at the south west tip of England to John O'Groats at the north East tip of Scotland. All completed the run without too much trouble, the one in the video included.
Yes, I was in my car. My brother drives or fires depending on the 'duty roster'. I was on my way to video the Duke of GFloucester that day so took the chance to do both in the one trip. He's the one with the grease top cap. Their trip was from Kirkham between Preston & Blackpool to Near Skipton. The first shot was just after they had come under the M6. The at vatious locations along the A59.
If it was a modern truck it would be limited to 56mph anyway , so the only disadvantage it has is its range without stopping for water and coal
thefordcortinadotcom 2 months ago
@thefordcortinadotcom There is of course the other snag, it need a crew of 2, there is no way the driver can drive and attend to the fire and water levels, this in itself is more or less full time and skilled job.
ralph5407 2 months ago
Unbelievable.... for russian ways...
fcentaur 2 months ago
The water tank holds about 80 gallons/350 litres and this gives an approximate range of 60 miles/100Kms, cruising speed can be 35/40 mph.
ralph5407 7 months ago
The water stop raises the question as to how much water does it carry and how much is consumed per hour.
AbuAvital 7 months ago
WOW!!! I love it!!! What a fabulous machine!!!
NellsStuff 9 months ago
@NellsStuff Thanks, glad you like it.
ralph5407 9 months ago
i bet they could've made way more efficient steam trucks if they'd continued perfecting the technique...these where probably just as fast as petrol lorries where at the time...
apparently steam turbines actually surpass petrol engines for efficiency...
maybe try building a steam truck with a turbine in it..
metamaggot 1 year ago
@metamaggot This one can cruise at about 40mph with a max approaching 50, so yes in their day there was not a lot of difference in performance. One problem, r=the steamer had to have a crew of 2, petrol only needed one. Turbines have been tried in road vehicles, but gas turbines. Big problem is a turbine works best at constant high speed, certainly not suited for the very variable speeds of road traffic.
ralph5407 1 year ago
Hear! Hear! :)
Madmachine73 2 years ago
Great video showing steam wagons on the road .Thanks for posting
BRANDY60rocks 2 years ago
Amazing!
I wouldn't mind having one of these myself. It would certainly be more interesting than a petrol auto. Any chance of finding or building one?
Shipwright1918 2 years ago
YEP DEFFO the way forward. build new efficient ones and they'll work out cheaper than oil :D
Doomsday2060 2 years ago
Trouble is they need a crew of 2, the driver cannot fire as well.
ralph5407 2 years ago
awesome! live close to where these were built, site is now a factory owned by rolls royce and part is a morrisons supermarket. These beasts dont hang around do they!
corser43 2 years ago
I think there is a rally every year held near Shrewsbury, I'll try to find the date and let you know.
ralph5407 2 years ago
wow thats awsome
just imagine being one of those people driving along suddenly coming up to this huge monster of a truck billowing smoke
i guess most people would be too worried if it was good for the environment to notice the beauty of it
joetraincool 2 years ago
Thanks Joe, there was one occassion when someone had see it going the other way, and called the fire brigade out thinking ot was on fire.........
ralph5407 2 years ago
wow lol thats sweet
hey do you think you could make a video on how it works id love to replicate it
joetraincool 2 years ago
I just wanted you to know... this is the greatest video on Youtube !
There is nothing like the steam engine!!
FraternalRecoil 3 years ago
Thanks you very much, I'm flattered.
ralph5407 3 years ago
I agree with ' Recoil '...great video- what an beautiful machine !
I also agree with 'James Morgan '... we need more of these old time ways to come back.... you know what I mean ?
vintageShanesaw 3 years ago
Thanks for you comments, I hope to get some more coverage this year.
ralph5407 3 years ago
Cheers ! ... I'll be watching for it .
Thanks again.
vintageShanesaw 3 years ago
I had read that geared Sentinels had a good turn of speed, but I did not know that they could go that fast.
lms264t 3 years ago
The last model the produced I believe was capable of nearly 60 mph...
ralph5407 3 years ago
They're all driving on the wrong side of the road!
JohnMGilbert 3 years ago
The first bit is a dual carriageway... as for the rest well everybody that I know drives on that side in the UK, and we always have. It's you that's on the wrong side.....
ralph5407 2 years ago
@ralph5407 but we're on the right side, ralph...you got that wrong..
bruarland 1 year ago
@bruarland Hey now lets get this straight your island was annexed by the British Empire in 1857 at which time you would have driven/ridden on the left. Just because you have since changed over to the right therefore means that we are right to be on the left and you are wrong to be on the right. See...........Ha ha ha ha....
ralph5407 1 year ago
@ralph5407 i though we were on the right side..wait-we are on the right side!!
bruarland 1 year ago
Such a lovely vehicle! I'm surprised that he's allowed to drive it these days with all the hype about global warming. It's great to see this lovely lorry in action. Thank you for sharing your video.
JamesMorganLondon 3 years ago 2
Well that's what it is just hype in my opinion. Anyway it only gets out about a dozen times a year so it's hardly a serious polluter..
ralph5407 3 years ago
I agree ralph. That's my point. The killjoys try to ban everything that's good and don't address the real issues. I am sure such vehicles cause little pollution compared to the power stations all over the world.
JamesMorganLondon 3 years ago 6
This videos is amazing! Vintage steam lorries are such beautiful and fascinating machines. Especially Sentinal's steam lorries. 5 stars and favourited!
2GUNBOY 3 years ago
Thanks for that, I have fired in this one and it is a great experience.
ralph5407 3 years ago
Nice vid. Just wondering if it's oil or coal fired and what's the working pressure? Also what's the range on a fill-up of water?
easybeat 4 years ago
Lovely vehicle - quite nippy at moving off and keeping up with traffic up to its cruising speed. It's a shame that most of the car drivers are too concerned with speed to admire classic craftsmanship when they see it; I bet a lot of them didn't even notice the sentinel. Note especially the silver Micra at the end of the clip. If he got any closer, he'd be hitching a lift on the back. Don't any of these twits read their Highway Code about safe following distances?
armours 4 years ago 2
Thanks armours, the accelleration is quite good and although 55mph can be reached, it cruises at around 40.
Funniest incident was when they were stopped by a fire engine after a passing motorist rang the fire brigade thinking that they were on fire......
ralph5407 4 years ago
I like this vid! Good flow!
ufoengines 4 years ago
Thanks..
ralph5407 4 years ago
steam engiens like traffic, giveds them time to build up steam
rangerssteamtoys 4 years ago
Well not really, you can be bowling along with a good head of steam, come round a bend and get stuck in a traffic jam, too much steam, too big a fire, result, safety valve blowing off like mad....
ralph5407 4 years ago
a little slow
estoyaqui85 4 years ago
Good video. How long does it take to get up steam and what has to be done when leaving it unattended as for a lunch break?
h1aa 4 years ago
Raising steam takes about 90 minutes. Officially you are not supposed to leave one unattended in a public place when in steam, but a with bit of planning when getting to a lunch break you stop with the pressure some 30 to 40 lbs off max, the fire not to big and the boiler topped up with water. This will then be OK for an hour or so.. another 20 minutes will then be needed to build the fire back up and get the pressure back up to working level.
ralph5407 4 years ago
My grandad told me that when they first opened the Kingston by pass (A3) a S8 was nicked doing 60 mph. i would love to fire or drive one of those, or even grese one up come to that. Do you think they looked like the Leyland T45s ie the Frieghters
hansoph 4 years ago
Very likely that an S8 was clocked at 60mph, this S4 will cruise at 40 and at a push get up to 50... Not sure about the similarity with the T45's as I am not familiar with them.
ralph5407 4 years ago
Have a glance on google under images at the leyland frieghter
hansoph 4 years ago
Just an update, this type of Sentinel the S4, is Shaft driven not chain as previously described. The Dg mnodels and those before were chain driven...
ralph5407 5 years ago
Woo I live in krikham...
Just thought you'd like to know.
parvachiefs 5 years ago
Well you should know Wareings then. Peter Wareing is the owner.
ralph5407 5 years ago
Uh huh
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parvachiefs 5 years ago
There are still about 40 preserved steam lorries similar to this one running in the UK. A few years ago 15 of them took part in an 850 run from Lands End, at the south west tip of England to John O'Groats at the north East tip of Scotland. All completed the run without too much trouble, the one in the video included.
ralph5407 5 years ago
WOW! Amazing. What fun it would be to own and drive something like that... Thanks for posting!
jdtoumanian 5 years ago
Thanks Ralph
COLORMECLONE 5 years ago
That is Way Cool!
I need to know more...What year is it? What does it burn for fuel?
COLORMECLONE 5 years ago
Were you in another vechile going ahead of the lorry filming it?
TimEaston 5 years ago
Yes, I was in my car. My brother drives or fires depending on the 'duty roster'. I was on my way to video the Duke of GFloucester that day so took the chance to do both in the one trip. He's the one with the grease top cap. Their trip was from Kirkham between Preston & Blackpool to Near Skipton. The first shot was just after they had come under the M6. The at vatious locations along the A59.
ralph5407 5 years ago