Yes! Amen. Thanks for uploading! I always knew that the trainmen of days of old worked their tails off, but my gosh: seeing what goes into just getting a locomotive started, in a procedure-by-procedure start-up like that, really brings it home.
@toplinkengineman, Good spotting I didn't follow correct procedure, I guess I approached it differently as I knew where the water level was as I filled it earlier. The correct thing to do would have been to treat the loco like you have just stepped onto the footplate for the first time...
@toplinkengineman i always thought it was customary to check the boiler had water in it before light-up, other wise it would be like boiling an empty kettle
@zombieX111222333 Steam Locos. are very complex, yet the are simple machines at the same time. If you ever get the chance to work with one DO IT!!! It is something any rail fan should do.. After many years of being around them I am still amazed with them every time.
Wow - great video leadingtruck, love the removable blower ring, i guess it must be a NZ thing - I use a pedestal fan sitting on a milk crate til I've got about 30PSI - gets the job done! Adding notes of whats happening is a fantastic idea.
That is what we call the 'shed blower' Which runs on compressed air. It creates a draft for the fire (ie helps draw air through the grate, clears the smoke etc..) This is normally used until the boiler has enough steam to operate the locos own blower. I hope to remake this clip and add notes on whats going on. Cheers
@leadingtruck Thankyou for sharing this with us mate! i bookmarked this! My great grand dad Tom stinson was a steam loco tech/driver over here in oz. As im sure you know we have High quality iron ore fields and there were sooo many stories shared from him! one was of him delivering iron ore loads to the docks and greeting the Japanese captain and as he asked what the iron ore was for the Japanese captain laughed and made a gun sign with his hands and went bang. This was shortly before the war.
@leadingtruck I know I've said this before, but I absolutely love this video. Believe it or not I watch it at least 3 times a day. I'm here in the US and I must say the Ja1271 is simply beautiful… I would Love to be able to see her in person one day. If you could send me a message and give me some details on this loco.
same here...i just recently learned what that sound was coming from, ive always heard that sound before, but i never knew what it was, or exactly where it was coming from
Fascinating video! What interesting and complex machine this steam loco is. I did not know there was so much involved just getting it ready to run. Thanks for the very clear and interesting video!
stupid question but that steam engine runs doesnt it?
Barricade360 2 weeks ago
What a beautiful machine. I wish we had more large live steam locomotives in Christchurch. Thanks for posting and keep up the great work.
larrylewislarry 2 months ago
Never realised that it is so complex. It now leaves me hungry for more and agree with those who ask for a comentary.
AbuAvital 2 months ago
terrific video . love it . hope there are more coming ! many thanks from a waimate steam fan
tasman763 2 months ago
Yes! Amen. Thanks for uploading! I always knew that the trainmen of days of old worked their tails off, but my gosh: seeing what goes into just getting a locomotive started, in a procedure-by-procedure start-up like that, really brings it home.
MrSkunkwork100 3 months ago
Awesome video!
What is the turbine at 7:30 for?
Electricity?
memadmax69 3 months ago
Intriguing... bringing the gauge glasses into service only after putting a fire ready to be lit in the box?
toplinkengineman 3 months ago
@toplinkengineman, Good spotting I didn't follow correct procedure, I guess I approached it differently as I knew where the water level was as I filled it earlier. The correct thing to do would have been to treat the loco like you have just stepped onto the footplate for the first time...
leadingtruck 3 months ago
@toplinkengineman i always thought it was customary to check the boiler had water in it before light-up, other wise it would be like boiling an empty kettle
Timothetoolman 2 weeks ago
at 1:29 the loco is eating the poor man
ibidydo 5 months ago
that is a VERY complex machine right there
zombieX111222333 7 months ago
@zombieX111222333, Sort of, the basic steam loco is still there, plus the odd mod-con thrown in.
leadingtruck 7 months ago
@zombieX111222333 Steam Locos. are very complex, yet the are simple machines at the same time. If you ever get the chance to work with one DO IT!!! It is something any rail fan should do.. After many years of being around them I am still amazed with them every time.
EMD645E 6 months ago
Superb Video, well done and thanks a lot.
HerzogKraut 7 months ago
Wow - great video leadingtruck, love the removable blower ring, i guess it must be a NZ thing - I use a pedestal fan sitting on a milk crate til I've got about 30PSI - gets the job done! Adding notes of whats happening is a fantastic idea.
EveningStar9F 8 months ago
The kettle has boiled! Anyone for a cuppa tea?? LOL!
Grievousnz 1 year ago 4
A REMOVABLE jumper ring? Weird! Oh well, if it works! BTW love that hydrostatic lubricator
colliecandle 1 year ago
A REMOVABLE jumper ring? Weird! Oh well, if it works!
colliecandle 1 year ago
A REMOVABLE blower ring? Weird! Oh well, if it works!
colliecandle 1 year ago
Thanks
soapdispenser1 2 years ago
Are you using Anthracite or Bituminous coal?
soapdispenser1 2 years ago
what is that thing put in the chimney ?
ShaurntheSheep 2 years ago
That is what we call the 'shed blower' Which runs on compressed air. It creates a draft for the fire (ie helps draw air through the grate, clears the smoke etc..) This is normally used until the boiler has enough steam to operate the locos own blower. I hope to remake this clip and add notes on whats going on. Cheers
leadingtruck 2 years ago
@leadingtruck Fantastic video! I'd love to see the clip with notes to explain what's happening. The more detail, the better. Thank you.
cockercane 1 year ago 3
@leadingtruck Thankyou for sharing this with us mate! i bookmarked this! My great grand dad Tom stinson was a steam loco tech/driver over here in oz. As im sure you know we have High quality iron ore fields and there were sooo many stories shared from him! one was of him delivering iron ore loads to the docks and greeting the Japanese captain and as he asked what the iron ore was for the Japanese captain laughed and made a gun sign with his hands and went bang. This was shortly before the war.
DjTommyKx 8 months ago
@leadingtruck I know I've said this before, but I absolutely love this video. Believe it or not I watch it at least 3 times a day. I'm here in the US and I must say the Ja1271 is simply beautiful… I would Love to be able to see her in person one day. If you could send me a message and give me some details on this loco.
EMD645E 5 months ago
I love the sound of the steam generator at 7:45!
eltonjohnfan100 2 years ago
same here...i just recently learned what that sound was coming from, ive always heard that sound before, but i never knew what it was, or exactly where it was coming from
Higgen007 1 year ago
Fascinating video! What interesting and complex machine this steam loco is. I did not know there was so much involved just getting it ready to run. Thanks for the very clear and interesting video!
clydesight 2 years ago
Awesomw video! I can't wait to show this to my son. If I had lived 100 years ago, I would have been a hostler... :) JC
BadEditPro 2 years ago
great footage. wonderful DETAIL ! thanks to all .
More Please ?
tasman763 2 years ago
i think the driver of the diesel loco is moving the steam loco out to let the other drivers light a fire inside the firebox
erikals2 2 years ago
Fantastic. Well done.
lms264t 2 years ago
cool vid.
cokehead1969 2 years ago
Absolutely superb video. Well done.
NZLcyclist 2 years ago
Nice vid
nickwa165wa165 2 years ago