Lighting up a steam loco

Going through the raising steam process on Ja1271 at Steam Inc, Paekakariki a day before an excursion




Just having a play with the camera and video software.

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[toplinkengineman]

Intriguing... bringing the gauge glasses into service only after putting a fire ready to be lit in the box?

[leadingtruck]

@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...

[zombieX111222333]

that is a VERY complex machine right there

[leadingtruck]

@zombieX111222333, Sort of, the basic steam loco is still there, plus the odd mod-con thrown in.

[ShaurntheSheep]

what is that thing put in the chimney ?

[leadingtruck]

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

[Grievousnz]

The kettle has boiled! Anyone for a cuppa tea?? LOL!

[cockercane]

@leadingtruck Fantastic video! I'd love to see the clip with notes to explain what's happening. The more detail, the better. Thank you.

[Barricade360]

stupid question but that steam engine runs doesnt it?

[Timothetoolman]

@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

[larrylewislarry]

What a beautiful machine. I wish we had more large live steam locomotives in Christchurch. Thanks for posting and keep up the great work.

[AbuAvital]

Never realised that it is so complex. It now leaves me hungry for more and agree with those who ask for a comentary.

[tasman763]

terrific video . love it . hope there are more coming ! many thanks from a waimate steam fan

[MrSkunkwork100]

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.

[memadmax69]

Awesome video!

What is the turbine at 7:30 for?

Electricity?

[ibidydo]

at 1:29 the loco is eating the poor man