Steam Train Maintenance in the 1950's - British Educational Documentary

Wash and Brush Up shows the proceedures that a British steam locomotive goes through as part of its regular maintenance cycle.

The locomotive being worked on in the film is a Class 5 numbered 73020, which belonged to shed 6A (Chester) at the time of filming.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Documentary Film
• Maintenance Repair Operations
• poathtv
• Train
• Railway
• Railroad
• British Railways
• Rail Transport
• History
• Steam
• Trains
• Locomotives
• Engines

[JimTLonW6]

Very interesting to see just how much work was involved in keeping a steam engine running. I was feeling a bit uncomfortable with those scenes of guys getting into the firebox; I wonder if anyone ever got stuck inside?

[Ella73TV2]

@JimTLonW6

It was common practice to lock the new guy inside the firebox as a practical joke.

[waldenhouse]

It's a far cry from today when a guy sat at his desk with a computer screen and keyboard remarks that he's had a "hard day at work" - these were "real men" doing "mens work" ! Brilliant film, thanks for posting.

[BOBRAIL1]

An extremely interesting film. It was a real team effort and a lot of hard work in those days. Thanks for uploading it - have made it a favourite.

[84asrd84boxy]

Excellent film

[applecounty]

No wonder steam was replaced with diesel and electric traction, and the loco illustrated represents the ultimate, in design terms, of the British steam locomotive.

[b3j8]

Interesting. I'd never seen a British engine being watered and didn't

know it took both members of the crew.

[edwardcdaves]

very informative, I learned a lot watching this

[GWR4079]

@TomNall the engines only had this treatment once a month or so

[GWR4079]

@waldenhouse and the kinda work i love :)