Hillcrest Lumber Co. Shay 1 Slips!

Recorded at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan.
The railway here is 36" (3') gauge.
Today (June 29, 2024) is, as far as I know, the second public run of this Shay after a lengthy rebuild process started about eight years ago. Here's a video of the beautifully restored locomotive leaving North Cowichan station. A little wheelslip action!
(Skip to 0:20 for the slip, and 1:03 for the best whistle in the world!)

[@3xfaster]

The degree of slip is so small, but so quick. I really think this demonstrates very well the track adhesion this particular locomotive possesses, even in wet conditions!

[@linkerthejedi2575]

I had to watch it a second time to see it dang that was quick

[@MaverickScythe]

Thats an interesting cylinder arrangement.

[@LowLightMike]

Mason, thanks for this. This looks to be an afternoon run (based on the people that I saw). A fun day today to see the Shay in action, despite the rain.
...and the rain gives the opportunity to see and hear what a wheel-slip is like for this locomotive.
Cheers !

[@thundervallie]

Hi Mike, this was indeed an afternoon run, recorded around 3:20. It was an amazing day! I didn't mind the rain, honestly, everything else more than made up for it. They did an amazing job restoring the locomotive, it's nothing short of incredible. Love to see it!

[@LowLightMike]

@@thundervallie - I wonder if I saw you there today. I try to say "Hello" to everyone that I pass when I'm walking around. I was wearing a bright orange high-viz shirt, and was packing a couple of tripods.

[@thundervallie]

@@LowLightMike I think we passed by at one point then. I probably didn't say much, if anything, though, my social anxiety is pretty bad

[@LowLightMike]

@@thundervallie That's ok. I'm glad that you were out doing something that you love to do. I appreciate your video work :)

[@jimp.7286]

Just came across this channel by accident. Congrats on the rebuild. A monumental task these days, (and expensive),. I'd wanted to visit there for a long time but it's a long trip from here, (Monterey bay),. Maybe some day. The roaring camp r.r. in the santa cruz mountains has the infamous 8% grade section, ( seems way steeper to me and a bit spooky ),. I don't recall slippage though sand is used. I would imagine going both ways. But it does get wet up there in the redwoods. Even from the thick fog. Congrats again.

[@SOU6900]

Never seen a shay slip before.

[@Einwetok]

Every time I watch a Shay start moving, I expect a Navy oilers mate to swing in upside down doing his job.

[@user-gk8gg1zt7l]

Great video!!! Like me!!!

[@huntercoleman460]

Neat Mason.

[@rottenroads1982]

Shays are designed to Grip the rails.

[@michaelsassenus3154]

lol probably because the engine crew is distracted by their phones