GAUGE THE ISSUE: The 2010s Reviewed
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Very small.
7:43 - Teddy, the little engine with a big presence.
“Britannia returned to the mainline”
*shows footage of her excessively wheelslipping*
Seems about right
Chris: this is probably the biggest thing the new decade will have been to deal with
Corona: hold my beer
As an Australian, the highlight for me from the past decade would have to be the steam test of 3801. It was the first time since 2007 when the engine had last steamed and seeing that for the first time brought a lot of great hope and happiness for the new decade, which did since its now back at Thirlmere for another few trials, crew training and repainting. So I’m very excited to see it for the first time since ‘07.
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As an Australian, one of the biggest highlights for me was when former Victorian Railways A2 Class engine A2 986 was restored for mainline running in 2015. Was the first time since around about the 60's that an A2 Class engine had run at all, after A2s served as passenger engines for about 40 years. Also, Victorian Goldfields Railway got a government grant to build their new depot at Castlemaine.
At least you guys got a few to look at. The most numerous Irish Gauge steam locomotives in preservation arn't even Irish. There most numerous Irish gauge locomotives that are actually in Ireland are no more than two classes with 2 members left. One of those classes had 111 members at one point. The most numerous locomotive of any class ever to run in Ireland.
I saw it on its first or second outing at warragul in 2016
Oo goodie good, as a fellow australian, may i just mention almost every queensland narrow gauge steam locomotive are just a masterpiece to look at?
I have also ridden on multiple trains pulled by members of the C17 class.
You were lucky to have all this happen before COVID came along, and I hope more great steam events happen in the decade to come.
Fingers crossed for another big NRM gala or a Tifield Thunderbolt reenactment for it's 70th anniversary.
The good: Another American (myself) got addicted to UK rail preservation.
The bad: I do not have enough money to travel across the pond to see these locos.
Right bach atcha, I'd love to see the Big Boy in steam with my own eyes
One thing I'll say about this is, if you really wanna do it, but on a budget - Book NYC to UK flight, usually $400 well in advance, then book from your location to NYC and you might save like $500 this way. Just a bit of extra planning, but big $$$ savings. IMO
There's the Wales West light railway in Alabama that pretends to be a welsh narrow guage railway. Still, yeah it's not the same thing.
Same
You are not the only one. Love British railway preservation, and I don't have enough money to do so.
You forgot 2019 the first Pacer gets scrapped 😆😆😆😆😆
I don’t think you realise that Chris doesn’t care for diesels or electrics
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@@aidenteszke9000 what?
@@merchellohe has an ongoing joke on hating the pacers
Hey Chris two questions, firstly how did you get interested in steam locomotives, and secondly, has your top 10 engines changed since your last video talking about your top 10. Also, have a spitfire on us Chris, never stop being awesome.
Very glad you're carrying on, your videos are a great watch and an intelligent and insightful, interesting look at the key issues and topics around railway preservation. Thank you for your work!
Hey Chris, what has been your favourite or most interesting GTI episode to make?
I got back into trains after highschool and started volunteering at the Illinois Railway Museum in 2017, and went on to become the VP of the Iowa State University RR Club. I've made a lot of connections and friends through my interest in the RR preservation community that I hope will last awhile, and while at the Illinois Railway Museum I've been part of the team working to restore the pioneering 1940s streamlined EMU Electroliner 801-802 to operating service.
Great work as always Chris! You're making preservationists across the pond jealous of the quality of your content, not kidding. I saw people asking for a quality video like this for US preservation pop up as I was watching this.
You better get into filming then bro! 😂😂😂 Wish i could say tge same for Ireland. If i were to do what chris does in Ireland, everthing Irish gauge bar 2 episodes would be sole slips and about 1 or 2 series' out of narrow gauge engines :,(
Thank you for mentioning the EVR Chris, much appreciated by us all there.
For me, the 2010s brought about my volunteering at my local steam heritage railway. 2012 was my first introduction, but was halted for a number of years due to personal reasons. However, 2019 brought me back on track and I couldn't be happier being a volunteer in Carriage & Wagon. I've made a new friend through it too which has been the icing on the cake.
On a side note, I'm surprised you didn't mention that "Buffer Bashing" video (where a steam loco tried to run round its train but couldn't stop before it hit the buffers and surged forward) or the Union of SA one at the East Lancs railway at the end of 2019? Haha ah well, I guess you did prewarn us that not everything will be covered haha :P
An excellent video Chris. Enjoyed watching back the decade and seeing how much had happened to where we are now. :)
Hey Chris,
First of all, congrats on 3 years of Gauge The Issue - I’ve always really enjoyed this segment and it’s been great to see it flourish the way it has, thanks in no small part to your hard work and dedication.
I just had two or three small questions for your upcoming Q&A Session:
1) What has been your favourite class to review so far for SLIPS? I don’t necessarily mean your favourite locomotive, but the one that perhaps you found the most satisfying to complete and put together.
2) Have there been any classes that you have reviewed (either SLIPs or Sole SLIPs) where your option of the engine/class has changed over time, such as maybe not liking at first but afterwards having more of an appreciation for them?
3) Are there any events in the railway preservation circle that you are looking forward to this coming decade, such as new builds or returns to steam? Mine so far has probably been seeing 3801 back in steam and at Thirlmere Rail Museum, which is right near my home town.
All the best going forward for this decade, and don’t ever stop being awesome!
Hell, this past decade is when I first subscribed to your channel. And hell, it really was one hell of a decade.
Excellent 'Issue' Chris, many thanks. My highlight was the return to steam of Bahamas in 2019. A wonderful locomotive I saw, before restoration, at York earlier in the decade.
Great stuff Chris.It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.Thank you from an Australian fan.
All those magnificent shiny steamy machines, lovely stations and beautiful rides. All done with volunteer effort and donations - wonderful! Thanks for an excellent review.
Great video, great work and thank you for your contributions this past decade, I look forward to another :)
good to see you back on a more positive note since the last GTi
Great decade review Chris, your videos are always very enjoyable
Hey Chris I've got a three questions for you. Firstly what has been your favourite episode of SLIPS to make and produce. What class would be your dream one to make an episode of SLIPS. finally if you could bring back one lost class of any railway company what class would it be and why? Oh also keep up the good work you're a real inspiration
Hey Chris loved the video and for me the best railway news was the restart of one of the most original preserved lines in NZ the Kingston Fllyer
Another great video Chris! I always love waiting with TH-cam to update my email inbox that you've uploaded a new video, your works amazing like no other! It's incredible. Let no one else tell you otherwise.
Will look forward to the next installments, wish I have questions to put 🤔. Hmm shal have to think.
Keep it up chap!
1. Saw the Union Pacific 844 on its tour supporting the company’s 150th Birthday
1. Visited the Sierra Railway for the first time.
Hey Chris, I'm up for a fire starter:
Which Big Four company do you feel the least attachment to?
Lms for me
November 12th, 2016 was the first time in 12 years since the Victorian Railways Tait Suburban carriages came out of Newport Workshops for a Level Crossing Removal event and in 2017, VR A2 class Steam Loco #986 did its first preservation charter since being completed in either 2015 or 2016 after 30 years of restoration
Best moment for me personally was getting to go on the footplate of Union of South Africa at the Mid Norfolk. Amazing as well what that railway have done over the last 10 years. Personally, I think all the new build projects gives me home, even if the fact that some of them are pie in the sky, it's just good to see so many of them being led by younger people with a real passion for steam; it just seems like for me personally, the last decade saw something of a major renaissance of steam enthusiasm.
Hey Chris, of all the new build projects currently underway and of those that are now up and running (e.g. Tornado and Lady of Legend) which one of them interests you the most and why?
Five of my railway highlights of the decade...
1) The Great Gathering
2) The Bluebell reopening to East Grinstead
3) Seeing the return to service of Flying Scotsman, Clun Castle, S15 506, Duchess of Sutherland & 75069
4) Driving Tornado in 2018
5) Going to Germany in 2016, Italy in 2017 and Sweden in 2018 as a participant of the European youth camp Fedecrail.
Definitely a highlight for Victoria (Australia) was the first Mainline run of A2 Class loco A2 986 after a 32 year long restoration in May 2017.
Hey Chris,
In your GTI about New Builds, you describe Stepney as "F***ed."
Would you mind elaborating on that opinion
(I think you may have touched on it at least partly in "It's Only Metal, Isn't It?")
The 2010s was a really great and enjoyed the the big gala events on heritage railways as well on the main lines.
Well the start of the decade sadly my dad passed away on August 2010 and every year I still feel upset that my dad was not with me on every railway highlight during the decade.
However I had a great time during the decade and it was great to meet you Chris on many railways as well enjoying watching your Steam Locos in Profile series since 2012.
Hey Chris, what would you say was your luckiest shot of an engine?
Have to admit you've done a great job these past years, don't ever stop being awsome
Hey Chris: after being worried about your wellbeing after the last editorial, I'm glad to hear your doing better in some respect and would like to say this one is amazing. I loved that you covered the big American steam events too (611 esoecially being a childhood favorite of mine).
Only question I can ask is: Being a Yank looking in from the Outside on British steam, yet still wanting to be a fan, is there Anytnign about it thats often Misunderstood, or needs conextualization about it?
Keep up the good work and don't wear yourself out.
Dan
In 2016, American Narrow gauge celebrated one of the oldest Narrow gauge locomotives on the continent returning to service. In March, Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Forney #9 ran under her own power for the first time since 1933, following a 9 year rebuild
Hey Chris, a highlight for me last year was seeing you give a great presentation at the Wells and Walsingham Railway, will we be any more SLIPS roadshows in the future? BTW, My top highlight of 2010s steam preservation was the Summer of 2013. It was towards the end of my first year of film production studies, I was 18, and I had the joy as someone who got into railways due to the original Thomas stories and regular trips to the NRM as a nipper to see the Bluebell Railway for the first time (just a month after it chuffed back into East Grinstead) and then see Mallard 75 back in Yorkshire (celebrating my favourite engine's record). It felt like my young life had come full circle, and it was truly the happiest time in my life since I was a little kid. Happy New Year Chris! Jacob
Ah yes, the return of 611 in 2015 was one of my favorite memories of the decade. Thanks for mentioning her; though it is not likely she will run on the mainline in the coming future, smaller tourist lines seem to be her stomping grounds.
And then, the American star of 2019, Union Pacific 4014 is a whole other level of awesomeness.
To add to the American News: Norfolk Southern’s brief return of steam in the form of, “21st Century Steam” from late 2011-2016 was something railfans never thought would happen again, much less 611 returning!
Hey Chris, great to see another edition. My question is are there anymore American imports to the UK you have videos for, or are the only two we will see is the S160 and the S100? Just curious about whether there are any other American imports in the UK. Also, I am a big fan of GWR tank locos and your coverage of mixed traffic engines like the B1s. Keep it up. B.R.Francis
In 2016, the Canberra Railway Museum closed down due to financial difficulties and had to sell off some of its assets in 2017. This included NSW 6029 being sold to a private enterprise. In 2018 6029 was withdrawn from service due to boiler issues and returned back into service in mid 2019 with its original livery, black with a red pin stripe.
Another big event in rail history would be Victorian Railways 4-6-0 A2 class #986 running for the 1st time in 50 years in 2015/2016 going from Newport to tralgon in the states East
Hey Chris,
If you were in charge of any random preserved standard gauge railway in the country, and were organising a steam gala with a fair budget to hand, what locos would you have on your guest list?
Hey Chris, what do you think of the Puffing Billy Railway in Victoria? As I’ve always wondered about your opinion on locomotives in Victoria, Australia
Favourites of the decade in terms of local news would be seeing so many big names in American steam power coming back into service(Pere Marquette No. 1225, Norfolk and Western J Class No. 611, Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy[and even the Challenger], and the Southern Pacific Daylight steamer come to mind) and also(surprisingly) old diesels such as basically any EMD diesel locomotive made before the 70s running again, operating excursion trains and whatnot.
Moving across the pond I am *so glad* that the Caledonian Railway got 0-6-0 No. 828 and 4-4-0 No. 419 running again. Seeing Gresley's last remaining A4 Pacifics operate again was absolutely legendary and I wish I was able to see it in person(unfortunately I was somewhat young when that happened and I don't think my parents would've liked the idea of crossing the ocean just to see some streamlined steam locomotives operate again. I don't have an issue with that but hey I've always been a weirdo.)
Hopefully the New '20s bring us some more awesome memories!
"hey Chris" when will you cover some of the smaller railways like rocks by rail. (love your videos keep up the good work)
Hey Chris, if you could bring back any extinct British Standard Gauge Steam Locomotive, which class would you pick?
Hey Chris,
As a musician myself I always get curious about others musical backgrounds. I’ve watched the Vol.1 documentary, But I wonder if you could tell a little bit more about your relationship with music and what made you want to pick up the guitar?
Hey Chris, what are your thoughts on other mainline American Steam locomotives?
Hey Chris which British locomotives which have been scrapped would you like to see a replica of and why ?
Hey Chris! If you could go back in time, and save one locomotive from the past, which would it be? I have been a fan of your content since 2016, and I just want to say I support you and your work. Keep it going! I wish I could meet you in person! You seem like a genuinely kind, noble, and swell human being! Cheers!
Hey Chris, have you got any plans on releasing Complete SLIP Volumes in higher-than-DVD-quality? I can buy single episodes digitally in HD, but then I'm missing out on the bonus content (not for sale in digital). Or I'll buy the DVD and miss out on the HD quality. Blu-ray, USB-Stick or bundled download would be an option, or maybe disounted HD-Video prices for DVD owners? Thank you, and keep up your excellent work!
Hey does anyone know where the fletcher jennings loco sten sture currently is? I know it's in sweden but not exactly where
Hey Chris what would say was your biggest highlight for railway preservation last decade
Hey Chris I love your work and have watched almost every SLIP so far and I always get excited when a new one comes out
My question to you is would you ever come to Ribble steam railway to do a SLIP on the W4 Pecketts as we have the oldest survivor but in a rather poor state
Stay a happy chappy
Andy from SSP
Hey Chris, first thank you for your ongoing videos.
Dominion of Canada, shipped and from the UK at UK expense. Cosmetically restored in UK and returned to Montreal and have the Delson Museum dump it back in the shed subject to Canadian winters. What pressure can the UK bring to bear on this deplorable state of affairs?
John
Hey Chris,would you ever travel to other countries to do steam locos in profile or sole slip?? like amercia australia etc??
Hey, Chris, what're your opinions on the Maine 2 foot gauge lines, and would you ever visit one of them if given a chance?
hey Chris to you like the LSWR T14 4-6-0s and do you think a new one should be built?
Hey Chris,
If you had to pick the best time period of British steam traction purely based on the quality of the locomotives produced, what would you chose?
(Early/Pioneering, Pre-Grouping, Grouping, Wartime, Early BR years, Late BR years)
Hey Chris. Out of all of the extinct classes of standard gauge steam locomotives, which one would you rebuild?
I have a question!
Hey Chris, would you consider doing some NZR (New Zealand Railways) steam locos in profile? I live in NZ so could supply you with some classes to do, A K, a Ab and a Ja. Thanks!
Thanks chris for organising a best of.
Woz it really 9 years ago ?? Etc etc
32:20 "If the 2020's turn out to be a challenge..." Oh, how I wish 'a challenge' was all it was.
As an Australian, the biggest thing that happened was the reopening of the Mary Valley Rattler in Queensland. Queensland Rail let the Mary Valley Rattler use their QR C17, numbered 974 to start up operations while the MVR's own C17, numbered 967, was being rebuilt. I started volunteering for this railway in January of 2020.
Hey Chris, what are your top ten LNER loco, doesn't have to be just preserved, and what is your favorite preserved railway?
Thanks Lewis
Speaking as an American (which I am by birth), the highlight of the past 10 years was, of course, the restoration and operation of Union Pacific's #4014 (the Big Boy), of which several videos can be found on TH-cam, as well as the restoration and operation of N&W #611.
Hey Chris, why is Normandy, or rather a LSWR B4 the mascot for SLIPS? Any reason for this in particular?
Hey Chris will you review the P2 2007 when the engine is finally out?
Hey Chris do you have one particular locomotive that's your favourite as opposed to an entire class and if so is there a story behind it?
Hey Chris, I don’t know if you’ve said this before or not, but what got you into Locomotives and filmmaking? Also your videos are amazing and super well done!
Hey Chris, my question to you is the following. Which episode of Gauge the Issue did you feel most strongly about while making it? (Besides the piracy one for obvious reasons)
On an aside, Australian railway preservation is doing alright so far this decade with 3801 due to return to steam shortly having undergone some steam trials a few days ago.
Hey Chris, what classes of UK steam engines are likely to take a long time to cover in SLIP?
Besides the Wainwright Ps, that is.
Has your favourite steam locos changed since your top ten video, and also what was the first standard gauge steam loco you ever saw? Also good luck in your endeavors of 2020
Hey Chris, one question I've been eager to ask is 'what is your opinion on industrial steam', this is in regards to the near completion of the Andrew Barclay 0-6-0 'Horden's overhaul taking place on my home railway: Tanfield
Cheers! :)
Hay Chris
What do you think about NSWGR 3801s overhaul
Hey Chris, Do you have any tips for those who want to get into filmmaking on railways?
Hey Chris
What are your thoughts on over seas rail preservation (some examples in Australia and America)
Hey Chris, do you have any plans to make SOLE SLIPs on completed new build steam engines like Tornado or Lady of Legend?
Hey Chris
Q1: In your opinion, what would be the single best (realistic) thing that could happen for UK rail preservation (as a whole) in the next 5-10 years?
Q2: What heritage railway extension would you most like to see? (assuming money was no object but it must open in the 2020s)
Hey Chris, I have spotted the Romney Hythe And Dymchurch Railway, are we getting a SLIP on the Romney Pacifics?
Hey Chris, what do you think of Union Pacific's commemorative units? Do you have a favorite?
Hey Chris, What was the first railway related event that you went to?
Hay Chris, when will we be likely to see the footage from the RH&DR end of season gala from 2018?
Hey Chris, what’s the best advice you’d give younger enthusiasts (whose parents might not share the interest in trains nowadays) on how to get more involved in this hobby?
Hey Chris. 2 quick questions:
1. Is it unlikely that you'll do SLIPs on scrapped locomotives, similar to the E2 during 'Gauge the Issue'?
2. What are you looking forward to in this decade regarding preservation/new-builds and mainline running?
Keep up the good work
Hey Chris, as it is an S160. What do you think about Great Smoky Mountains Railway 1702?
Here in Indonesia 2 mainline locomotives got restored into operational condition, a tender 4-4-0 and a 2-8-2 tank 5 years apart
hey chris, what did you think of 92212s bow out of service and 506s return??
Hey Chris, what new build projects are you looking forward to seeing most when completed?
Also, don't stop being awesome. We'll take care of everything else
Hey Chris, what extinct locomotive type(s) would you like to see resurrected as new builds? (assuming an unlimited budget and no time restraints)
Hey Chris, if there were any new builds that you would like to see in the future, may they be another of another existing engine or ones that have been long gone, what would they be?
Hey Chris, What is your opinion on theme park railroads?
Hey Chris! What is your favourite Narrow Gauge railway? (Below Standard Gauge)
and who is your favourite Steam Locomotive Designer?
I saw UP 4014 at 2 separate venues in less than a week 1 in Marshall Texas on Nov 11, 2019 & 1 in Atlanta Texas on Nov 12, 2019. Marshall was a overnight layover, while Atlanta was a touch & go (a short viewing stop. Got some excellent video & stills. I have worked on several steam Locos & Rolling stock over the years & steam is one of my hobbies.
A minor point, the completion of the USA transcontinental railroad was at Promontory Utah, not Promontory Point. Promontory Point is a spit of land jutting into the Great Salt Lake many miles South of Promontory.where the rail were joined.
Hay Chris
How time consuming is gage the issue when compared to steam locos in profile?
hey chirs, out of all of the new builds projects, which has to be your favourite?
Hey Chris
What and when first sparked your enthusiasm for steam locomotives?
Also do you ever think you will include any classic diesel or electric locomotives in any future videos?
Keep up the good work
I think he has said in the past that he wouldn't do diesels or electrics