And now they're converting two out of three steam locomotives from the most well known amusement park in the Netherlands to electric. So sad. Those were historic.
If they manage to do what they're aiming to do with them, and keep some of the feel then I'm going to be very impressed! It feels a lot better than the steam outline diseasels that most parks run. Sounds like they're being as sympathetic as possible
Thanks very much, Lawrie and team. I was not there in 2022 but did really enjoyed an earlier open day them, when I was based at Gloucester. Like you I enjoyed visiting the sights and smells of the machine tools. Meanwhile, here at Tywyn, I have seen the TR's Ruston Midlander out and about on a few trial runs. Baguley Drewry No.11 Trecwn is also being kept busy hauling engineering trains up and down the line.
I did a week work experience at Keef’s going on for a decade ago back when they were building Lynn. I was only there 4 1/2 days (it was plenty considering I camped) but I remember the engineers there showing me so much, to the point I’m still using ideas I picked up there now in my aerospace engineering career. Never got to see anything running though :(
If you like open days at workshops you should visit a steam festival at the "Museum of old machines and technology" and "First Kolin locomotive factory" in Žamberk (Czech Republic) if you've got the chance. It's worth every mile to get there (I've been there three times this year and it's 450 miles per way for me...)
No. 9 Mark Timothy from the Bure Valley Railway was re-built by Alan Keef into its current Leek & Manifold outline - pity they didn't have anything about that on their displays.
An odd omission, given the nature of the work on that one. For any who don't know what we're on about, there's a detailed description of the extensive redesign of this Winson built 15in gauge Bure Valley Rly loco. Google " Power and Economy: Developing the ZB ", which will take you to where the download is to be found.
One day I will visit the UK as this is the land of steam I do spent a lot of time with my own track and 5 Loco's which. is 71/4" and I will make contact Lawrie when I do but NewZealand is a long way so may take time
2024. Well, their website is still up and running, so it looks like they are still operating. Which makes a nice change for a British engineering company. Maybe one day I will be able to visit.
What is the "abandoned" track near the running line? You always get that one photographer who dose not understand that trains can not stop fast, can not change direction and really hurt if they hit them!!!
Belive it of not, Woto and sister Sir Tom (which lives at Threlkeld Quarry Mining Museum, Cumbria) were originally supplied as 3'-6" gauge locos, to a readily gauge convertible Bagnall design. Their original owner was British Insulated Callender Cables, who needed to shift large rolls of cable around their plant, which was done using low loader wagons, hence the comparatively wide gauge.
I see there is a new loco for you to test on the Mease Valley Railway at Statfold. Saw it on the weekend at the Warley event and thought wonder if Lawrie has tested it yet?
Yep ... Bagnall. Isabel is quite a bit older than the BICC twins. It served as their factory mascot for the company's last decade and what with one thing and another, was a fairly 'interesting' resetoration.
With an eye to the future what is the average age of heritage railway volunteers and looking at this video the crowds seems to consist of elderly males. Not a good sign for the future maybe.
@@lmm Ha ha. I was interested in the fuels they were intended for , straw , wood , cane, bamboo maybe . Of course there is the infamous use of mummies , but I doubt anyone this millennium has done it.
@@lmmHave you seen images of the Indonesian plantation lines? Many burned sugar cane trash, which meant some humongous tenders behind small NG tank locos. The effects of sparks in the dark was beautifully captured by master photographer, the late Colin Garratt, with one which really stood out of a yellow painted German built 0-8-0T+T 'Bromo' (no longer with us😟) competing in a nightime firethrowing contest with a very live volcano in the background. How the hell those locos didn't burn the entire ruddy plantation to smouldering ashes is beyond me!!
@@TheHoveHereticis the engine or mr garratt no longer with us? And was it a brigadelok (ww1 military design, by far the most common 600mm 0-8-0 from Germany)
Valve gear on Peter Pan is called Woolf in the US. It was used on Case steam traction engines.
And now they're converting two out of three steam locomotives from the most well known amusement park in the Netherlands to electric. So sad. Those were historic.
Yes, but they're just a contractor for the work
@@lmm Yes, I know that :)
If they manage to do what they're aiming to do with them, and keep some of the feel then I'm going to be very impressed! It feels a lot better than the steam outline diseasels that most parks run. Sounds like they're being as sympathetic as possible
@@lmmthey should have said no we don’t do that here 😂
@@gregoryvanderdonckt6028 Money is money and someone else would have done it. Probably a company from China would have sold the park a new set up.
Thanks very much, Lawrie and team. I was not there in 2022 but did really enjoyed an earlier open day them, when I was based at Gloucester. Like you I enjoyed visiting the sights and smells of the machine tools.
Meanwhile, here at Tywyn, I have seen the TR's Ruston Midlander out and about on a few trial runs. Baguley Drewry No.11 Trecwn is also being kept busy hauling engineering trains up and down the line.
2:52 That valve gear is enjoyably simple. Apparantly small machines don't need expansion.
I did a week work experience at Keef’s going on for a decade ago back when they were building Lynn. I was only there 4 1/2 days (it was plenty considering I camped) but I remember the engineers there showing me so much, to the point I’m still using ideas I picked up there now in my aerospace engineering career. Never got to see anything running though :(
Thank you for this report.
Good to see the two coaches from the Dalmunzie estate so well restored and running.
Best wishes
Dirk
If you like open days at workshops you should visit a steam festival at the "Museum of old machines and technology" and "First Kolin locomotive factory" in Žamberk (Czech Republic) if you've got the chance. It's worth every mile to get there (I've been there three times this year and it's 450 miles per way for me...)
No. 9 Mark Timothy from the Bure Valley Railway was re-built by Alan Keef into its current Leek & Manifold outline - pity they didn't have anything about that on their displays.
An odd omission, given the nature of the work on that one. For any who don't know what we're on about, there's a detailed description of the extensive redesign of this Winson built 15in gauge Bure Valley Rly loco. Google " Power and Economy: Developing the ZB ", which will take you to where the download is to be found.
I've been waiting for this episode, I'm very curious
i really wonder how you felt after seeing N° 10 work at Corris, perhaps a future visit?
It's filmed - just need to edit it
@@lmm ah i see, thx for the response
The 3 separate gauges merging with the main 2' gauge looks complex.
One day I will visit the UK as this is the land of steam I do spent a lot of time with my own track and 5 Loco's which. is 71/4" and I will make contact Lawrie when I do but NewZealand is a long way so may take time
Lawrie how long till you get your own railway?
like this mf, so larwrie see this
I can’t wait
Let be honest, a small railway is inevitable eventually:)
2 years really fly by quick 😅😂
2024. Well, their website is still up and running, so it looks like they are still operating. Which makes a nice change for a British engineering company. Maybe one day I will be able to visit.
great vid on the channel thanks lee
What is the "abandoned" track near the running line? You always get that one photographer who dose not understand that trains can not stop fast, can not change direction and really hurt if they hit them!!!
Off down the siding? That's one of the engine sheds
Very nice, like.
And that p44 is the same make as Sherpa at Fairbourne railway
0:28 These are cute!
Did anyonelse hear taffy and think of the desrroyer division known as taffy 3 or was it just me?
Woto looks like it needs trailing wheels to prevent the bucking bronco effect
Belive it of not, Woto and sister Sir Tom (which lives at Threlkeld Quarry Mining Museum, Cumbria) were originally supplied as 3'-6" gauge locos, to a readily gauge convertible Bagnall design. Their original owner was British Insulated Callender Cables, who needed to shift large rolls of cable around their plant, which was done using low loader wagons, hence the comparatively wide gauge.
I see there is a new loco for you to test on the Mease Valley Railway at Statfold. Saw it on the weekend at the Warley event and thought wonder if Lawrie has tested it yet?
Not yet - not even seen it!
@@lmm it's very nice. It's got a tender as well
Yeah those from efteling
Do they do 7.25 inch engines?
Is Woto the same make as Isabel at Amerton Farm
Very similar
Yep ... Bagnall. Isabel is quite a bit older than the BICC twins. It served as their factory mascot for the company's last decade and what with one thing and another, was a fairly 'interesting' resetoration.
@@lmmcheers I knew it looked similar
Something I’ve been wondering for a long time is that is Woto owned by Alan Keef?
It was until recently. It's now gone to the Apedale Railway
With an eye to the future what is the average age of heritage railway volunteers and looking at this video the crowds seems to consist of elderly males. Not a good sign for the future maybe.
I wonder what it cost to have a new locomotive built by alan keef?
Have you ever come across so called colonial engines with enlarged fire boxes to burn things other than coal? If so how was it?
Yes, if you run it on coal they steam very well 😂
@@lmm Ha ha. I was interested in the fuels they were intended for , straw , wood , cane, bamboo maybe . Of course there is the infamous use of mummies , but I doubt anyone this millennium has done it.
@@Pocketfarmer1 I've seen a straw burning traction engine in use, and it was a pretty continuous job of throwing more in
@@lmmHave you seen images of the Indonesian plantation lines? Many burned sugar cane trash, which meant some humongous tenders behind small NG tank locos. The effects of sparks in the dark was beautifully captured by master photographer, the late Colin Garratt, with one which really stood out of a yellow painted German built 0-8-0T+T 'Bromo' (no longer with us😟) competing in a nightime firethrowing contest with a very live volcano in the background.
How the hell those locos didn't burn the entire ruddy plantation to smouldering ashes is beyond me!!
@@TheHoveHereticis the engine or mr garratt no longer with us? And was it a brigadelok (ww1 military design, by far the most common 600mm 0-8-0 from Germany)
Bit late of a upload isn't it?