Hello everyone! Here's a video I put together showing clips of my favorite aspect of the steam locomotive, "stack talk".
This is a term I heard of just a few years ago, and refers to the loud steam exhaust sound of an engine working hard. The more steam that goes through the valve and cylinder, the louder the sound. The smaller the engine, the louder the sound, assuming the train length is the same. But it almost universally happens when a train climbs an incline, which is where I've gotten the most experience seeing and hearing it.
This collection of clips, shot from the last two years, shows the loudest stack talk I've ever heard, from large 4-8-4 locomotives, to a small 0-6-0 switcher. I hope you all enjoy it, and leave a like if you do!