It's been great learning about these unique locomotives. EFE really has brought something unique to the market and the number of variations is impressive. Such as the first loco working its first few years in Grey livery and protective covers on the cab windows to protect them from damage. Here is hoping EFE continue to impress us in the future
Historical stats and figures on locomotives is one thing, but personal anecdotes from people who worked with them are my favorite bits of history. Love the stories about how they would run these in sidings away from 3rd rail and the challenge of getting it back on the juice in ten minutes or else. Raising the pantograph at speed just to tease the signalman is the kind of workplace fun I could only dream of. From a modelling perspective, the setup of the real locos seems ideal; Third rail pickup, but because of the booster flywheel setup, it's totally for one to run in sidings where a third rail wouldn't fit. Has a pantograph for visually confirming that, yes, it's an electric loco, but only small sections of overhead are needed as opposed to stringing wire across the whole layout. Your historic presentation via models is great as always, excited to see more!
Southern Way Special No 11 is the main reference work on these three locomotives. By 1939 the design work had started with an outline and weight diagram prepared on 25 May, however much of the design work continued into the war and was halted for a while between late July 1940 and December that year. The first meeting between ASLEF and the SR over the manning issue was on 10 December 1941
This is another informative and interesting video from you again Mike . There are now very many large layouts channels on youtube these days . However your one and a couple of other channels are my favourites . I am always impressed by how you have managed to pack so much in such a compact space and also keep it operational , inspirational , amusing and educational at the same time . I really enjoy and like your video presentations, humour and the music tracks . All those super large loft and room layouts channels simply do not do it for me and in fact can be quite boring as there is either to much or to little going on to keep me interested for a long time period. People such as yourself seem keep the fun side in this hobby going without the need to take it to seriously . Cheers and Thanks again and i look forward to more of your posts . P.S. Do you know what has happened to Barrie Davis's Cranworth Model Railway channel as he seems to have gone again ? 🙂👍
I'm absolutely blown away by your kind comments and observations. You totally get my outlook. Thank you kindly. I have nothing to do with BD I'm afraid
I can't say anything better than the detailed comments already made. It is a splendid video, full of interesting history and first-hand accounts. CC1 was delivered six months before I was. I wish I had a booster installed.
Thank you for producing this follow up film Mike, I appreciated the "lived" history content and the explanation of the booster system. It's been fascinating to find out about a locomotive I knew nothing about. Certainly looking good and running well now, more power to you!
Thanks for the brilliant posting. The prototype history brings a new and fascinating dimension to model railways IMHO. Sounds like a really interesting locomotive, and liked by the crew.
Thorough examination and explanation there Mike, hope you have trouble running from now on. Does remind me of the ‘Sarah Siddons’ London Transport electric loco. Great history and running, all the best, Darren
Good to see you got the problems sorted out. I did not know a lot about these locomotives so found this interesting The booster worked longer than I thought, I thought they only ran a couple of minutes if that to get over rail gaps. Sounds like they were advanced for their time with all the power notches and no electronics.
Wonderful video. I doubt very much you'll see another video with wires in the yard. Even the little detail about the control box. Great to have the drivers opinions on record. A fine machine indeed and one ive only recently took notice of. Had mine out today seems to run nicely, slight growl when first running. The Mrs was impressed by the lights so I got a couple of Pullmans out of storage. I was happy to see its somewhat prototypical thanks to that picture. I was very impressed with the booster demonstration. And I hope the chap who wrecked the pantograph didn't get in too much shit. Im sure no one else mentioned it again...
Thanks so much you are always so kind. Ah yes that's a wonderful photo and absolutely Pullmans, must get mine out. Glad you liked the demo, I should have found a much bigger flywheel but time was limited. Lol yeah, I think it made a hole in the bridge wall, haha
Cheers Bill, yes very interesting sadly none were kept but there is one class 71 as part of the national collection. The 71s came after and included one booster set. I did a video reviewing the DJM class 71
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited That's what made me question the colour. I would have just assumed blue but that handy picture showed the black jacket I thought was later. Cheers!
Hi Mike - As usual another interesting and informative update which as usual I thoroughly enjoyed. On another note Mike, Dapol are bringing out in N gauge a Class 7P6F Bulleid Streamlined Battle of Britain 4-6-2 21C164 "Fighter Command" along with the West Country 4-6-2 21C113 "Okehampton" both in SR malachite green. Would these have run between Chichester and Brighton by any chance? Now I know you drove the Class 33 and these were used on my layout but would I be okay in using both of those put out by Dapol which are the Class 33/0 D6509 in BR green with bodyside white stripe & no yellow ends and the D6523 in BR green with bodyside white stripe & small yellow panels? Kind regards Chris
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It's been great learning about these unique locomotives. EFE really has brought something unique to the market and the number of variations is impressive. Such as the first loco working its first few years in Grey livery and protective covers on the cab windows to protect them from damage. Here is hoping EFE continue to impress us in the future
Couldn't agree more! Yes I'm so tempted by the other variants I must say
Historical stats and figures on locomotives is one thing, but personal anecdotes from people who worked with them are my favorite bits of history. Love the stories about how they would run these in sidings away from 3rd rail and the challenge of getting it back on the juice in ten minutes or else. Raising the pantograph at speed just to tease the signalman is the kind of workplace fun I could only dream of.
From a modelling perspective, the setup of the real locos seems ideal; Third rail pickup, but because of the booster flywheel setup, it's totally for one to run in sidings where a third rail wouldn't fit. Has a pantograph for visually confirming that, yes, it's an electric loco, but only small sections of overhead are needed as opposed to stringing wire across the whole layout.
Your historic presentation via models is great as always, excited to see more!
Thanks very much indeed that means a massive lot to me
Southern Way Special No 11 is the main reference work on these three locomotives. By 1939 the design work had started with an outline and weight diagram prepared on 25 May, however much of the design work continued into the war and was halted for a while between late July 1940 and December that year. The first meeting between ASLEF and the SR over the manning issue was on 10 December 1941
Hi, please watch my history video where you will hear full details
This is another informative and interesting video from you again Mike . There are now very many large layouts channels on youtube these days . However your one and a couple of other channels are my favourites . I am always impressed by how you have managed to pack so much in such a compact space and also keep it operational , inspirational , amusing and educational at the same time . I really enjoy and like your video presentations, humour and the music tracks . All those super large loft and room layouts channels simply do not do it for me and in fact can be quite boring as there is either to much or to little going on to keep me interested for a long time period. People such as yourself seem keep the fun side in this hobby going without the need to take it to seriously . Cheers and Thanks again and i look forward to more of your posts . P.S. Do you know what has happened to Barrie Davis's Cranworth Model Railway channel as he seems to have gone again ? 🙂👍
I'm absolutely blown away by your kind comments and observations. You totally get my outlook. Thank you kindly. I have nothing to do with BD I'm afraid
I can't say anything better than the detailed comments already made. It is a splendid video, full of interesting history and first-hand accounts. CC1 was delivered six months before I was. I wish I had a booster installed.
Glad you enjoyed it! Lol yes I think we could all do with a booster
Thank you for producing this follow up film Mike, I appreciated the "lived" history content and the explanation of the booster system. It's been fascinating to find out about a locomotive I knew nothing about. Certainly looking good and running well now, more power to you!
Thanks very much, have to say I'm in awe of them, such an early design but amazing technology
Thanks for the brilliant posting. The prototype history brings a new and fascinating dimension to model railways IMHO. Sounds like a really interesting locomotive, and liked by the crew.
Glad you enjoyed it, delighted my efforts are bringing more enjoyment
Another excellent example of infotainment, and great story-telling.
Thanking you kindly 🙏
What's not to like! Brilliant video, very enjoyable to watch and packed full of historical detail
Much appreciated! 👍 Thanks
She's lovely mike glad you ironed out the issues, like the mock up of how the boosters work 😁👍
Thanks 👍 you and me both
Excellent research and presentation! Thank you Mike.
So glad you enjoyed it 😊
I must admit Mike my comment on the first video of this you did , I was well impressed of this running session and info 👌😎☕️ Fred
Awesome! Thank you! Fred
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited just found they do a black version, now that’s possibly on my list. 😊
@@Fred-Wilbury enjoy
Another great video Mike. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you
Very welcome, 😁🤗
Thank you. Very interesting. I've ordered 20002 in black, the most elegant livery.
Very welcome, ah yes black looks beautiful on them
A really interesting pair of videos Mike, many thanks
Glad you like them! Tips video next
Interesting history. Explains how I spotted 20002 at Norwood Junction many years ago when I was a nipper. 😃
Cheers John
Thorough examination and explanation there Mike, hope you have trouble running from now on.
Does remind me of the ‘Sarah Siddons’ London Transport electric loco.
Great history and running, all the best,
Darren
Thanks Darren really appreciate it
Well matched greens!
Many thanks, I was wondering if I could lol
Good to see you got the problems sorted out. I did not know a lot about these locomotives so found this interesting The booster worked longer than I thought, I thought they only ran a couple of minutes if that to get over rail gaps. Sounds like they were advanced for their time with all the power notches and no electronics.
Thanks, yes they were absolutely amazing machines.
Interesting - thank you for posting. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Fascinating. Thanks Mike.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very enjoyable and informative video. The loco design has an early SNCF French look to it.
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
So, the stay-alive of model railways, could be said to mirror a real engineering practice. Fascinating.
Lol yeah, I'd love to make an actual physical booster set, maybe coreless motors would do it?
I'm not really into electric locomotives, but great history video Mike.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
Glad you enjoyed it thanks 👍
Absolutely fascinating
I thank you very kindly
Wonderful video. I doubt very much you'll see another video with wires in the yard. Even the little detail about the control box. Great to have the drivers opinions on record. A fine machine indeed and one ive only recently took notice of. Had mine out today seems to run nicely, slight growl when first running. The Mrs was impressed by the lights so I got a couple of Pullmans out of storage. I was happy to see its somewhat prototypical thanks to that picture. I was very impressed with the booster demonstration. And I hope the chap who wrecked the pantograph didn't get in too much shit. Im sure no one else mentioned it again...
Thanks so much you are always so kind. Ah yes that's a wonderful photo and absolutely Pullmans, must get mine out. Glad you liked the demo, I should have found a much bigger flywheel but time was limited. Lol yeah, I think it made a hole in the bridge wall, haha
Forgot to say what a lovely loco the CC1 is, did they ever go down to Bognor by any chance?
Shame they do not do them in N Gauge.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris, yes they absolutely did
i can see the bulleid wheels on the locomotive. cool feature.
Yes, rather impressive
I watched a recent Hornby Magazine video on this subject, which also came with history. Watching this now, I can see the differences between them.
@@edwardvincentbriones5062 many thanks 👍 I'm glad to help
Another well researched video. About a loco I never heard of before. Are there any in preservation and operating. Bill from California
Cheers Bill, yes very interesting sadly none were kept but there is one class 71 as part of the national collection. The 71s came after and included one booster set. I did a video reviewing the DJM class 71
I need to open mine up to fit a decoder. I might as well add a crew at the same time. For 1942 what would the uniform be? Blue jacket or black?
Hi, both really, see what my mate Rodney had on, the fireman would be in blue steam overalls
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited That's what made me question the colour. I would have just assumed blue but that handy picture showed the black jacket I thought was later. Cheers!
Pleasure to assist :)
Hi Mike - As usual another interesting and informative update which as usual I thoroughly enjoyed.
On another note Mike, Dapol are bringing out in N gauge a Class 7P6F Bulleid Streamlined Battle of Britain 4-6-2 21C164 "Fighter Command" along with the West Country 4-6-2 21C113 "Okehampton" both in SR malachite green. Would these have run between Chichester and Brighton by any chance?
Now I know you drove the Class 33 and these were used on my layout but would I be okay in using both of those put out by Dapol which are the Class 33/0 D6509 in BR green with bodyside white stripe & no yellow ends and the D6523 in BR green with bodyside white stripe & small yellow panels?
Kind regards Chris
Thanks Chris. Yes I'm certain I've seen Bulleids along the coast. As for the 33s in green. Absolutely