Definitely one of my all time favourite engines. Light for its size with good pull power regardless of its odd shape it’s got amazing history behind it
As a firm lover of "function above form", I'm definitely in the love it category. If they were popular with the crews, too, it's hard to make a case against them...
I have to admit, looks wise they don't tick the boxes but you can never judge a book by its cover! this engine was a hero and in my opinion, never got the credit it was due
I think the Excuses/Explanations about this Relative Modern Conception(Q1) Hi lights the Awesome Skills of the Previous Generation of Locomotive Builders imo.
Hi, I'm amazed copper was used for the firebox, that would have been much needed elsewhere during WW2, eg for electric motor windings. It would have given exceptional heat transfer to the boiler water though so perhaps that explains the choice - to make the maximum efficient use of the coal fuel.
the thing is with austerity is efficiency and getting the most out of so little. I was reading a world war 2 cookbook and it mentioned using cold mashed potatoes in sweet puddings! it was brilliant what they did
thanks - im kinda limited with what I can use video wise (copyright and TH-cam don't like each other) so I can't use archived footage right now but I am hopeful with time to include some videos later on.
This is probably my favorite locomotive As always too be honest i like their looks of it Actually i know somes people despies their look But i really don't care some people saying to them Actually but anyway's this is cool locomotive though But great video as alway's keep it up good work!
Beautiful engines (in an 'ugly duckling' way) I saw these engines almost every day when I used to go train spotting at Hither Green station in my school day lunch times.Happy days.
not too sure, it is a part of the national collection but some items are on permanent loan so technically not owned by the NRM (like the fairlee) I'll have to have a look when I see it again to be sure.
British Railways had a locomotive strength rating from 1 to 9, with a suffix P for passenger, F for freight and MT for Mixed traffic. This was used to calculate how heavy a train the locomotive could haul. So a 5F was a medium powered freight engine. The 9F was the most powerful British freight engine (apart from two types of Garratt which were probably unclassified).
I spotted almost a dozen Q1s during my English childhood.
It's a great shame that only one was preserved.
Definitely one of my all time favourite engines. Light for its size with good pull power regardless of its odd shape it’s got amazing history behind it
thank you and I love seeing her at the NRM she definitely up there with the fans
As a firm lover of "function above form", I'm definitely in the love it category. If they were popular with the crews, too, it's hard to make a case against them...
One of my favorite engines EVER!!
Definitely one of the favorites in the National Rail Museum.
Wasn't it Stanier who asked, on seeing it for the first time, "Where do you put the key?"?
When people see Q1: eww how ugly
How I see them: ayo it's Neville
I have to admit, looks wise they don't tick the boxes but you can never judge a book by its cover! this engine was a hero and in my opinion, never got the credit it was due
@@DoncasterDrawn true
Great video
thank you so much
Thank you great overview of an unusual locomotive.
Glad you enjoyed it
No one;
Neville having war flashbacks:
Oh my , the most beautiful loco ever made god bless mr bullied I’ve three of these beauties on my layout 😊coffee pot specials
I think the Excuses/Explanations about this Relative Modern Conception(Q1) Hi lights the Awesome Skills of the Previous Generation of Locomotive Builders imo.
Hi, I'm amazed copper was used for the firebox, that would have been much needed elsewhere during WW2, eg for electric motor windings. It would have given exceptional heat transfer to the boiler water though so perhaps that explains the choice - to make the maximum efficient use of the coal fuel.
the thing is with austerity is efficiency and getting the most out of so little. I was reading a world war 2 cookbook and it mentioned using cold mashed potatoes in sweet puddings! it was brilliant what they did
Fantastic as always
Thanks again :)
Would have been nice to see some actual video of it running. Full marks for pronouncing Maunsell correctly, though!
thanks - im kinda limited with what I can use video wise (copyright and TH-cam don't like each other) so I can't use archived footage right now but I am hopeful with time to include some videos later on.
Hi. I'm just wondering if you can look into the caledonian railway 812 class?
Yes I can not. a problem
@@DoncasterDrawn thank you 😊
You made a small mistake , there was another 5f 0-6-0, the LNER j20s , which were the most powerful 0-6-0s before the Q1s were built
This is probably my favorite locomotive
As always too be honest i like their looks of it
Actually i know somes people despies their look
But i really don't care some people saying to them
Actually but anyway's this is cool locomotive though
But great video as alway's keep it up good work!
thank you very much :) its a very unique engine and I live seeing her at the museum
Beautiful engines (in an 'ugly duckling' way) I saw these engines almost every day when I used to go train spotting at Hither Green station in my school day lunch times.Happy days.
New subee here, great content, keep it up 👍
Welcome aboard!
How about the .bond mini car
Does the NRM now own the q1?
not too sure, it is a part of the national collection but some items are on permanent loan so technically not owned by the NRM (like the fairlee) I'll have to have a look when I see it again to be sure.
What dose Power 5F mean? (Sorry noob question)
British Railways had a locomotive strength rating from 1 to 9, with a suffix P for passenger, F for freight and MT for Mixed traffic. This was used to calculate how heavy a train the locomotive could haul. So a 5F was a medium powered freight engine. The 9F was the most powerful British freight engine (apart from two types of Garratt which were probably unclassified).