This locomotive appeared in the original Railway Children film. Also it visited Kings Cross a few years ago when the Gresley statue was unveiled, which I had completely forgotten about until reading on wikipedia just now...
Now all that's needed to complete the set of preserved GNR locos is the large Atlantic. Incidentally, I believe 1744 is currently based on the North Norfolk Railway, where they regularly pair her with the Quad-Arts. Regarding the condensing gear, I believe it was fitted to those allocated to Great Northern suburban services, as most ran over the Met to Moorgate, hence the condensing gear. I've seen photos of the locos without the gear, they look naked without it!
To be fair though, taking the other big four 0-6-2T's they're not bad (Piano Tanks, Taffy Tanks and Coal Tanks) though I agree mechanically that the N2 is the best
Depends what for, arguably. These were excellent locos on Kings Cross suburban work, whereas the N7s were infinitely better for Liverpool Street services.
In a bazaar way this loco and others like it held back progress, Electrification had shown itself to be the future before the first world war, but the success of designs like these meant the railway companies could avoid the expense of electrifying even the most tightly timed parts of their suburban systems, in a roundabout way perhaps the greatest accolade that could be bestowed on a suburban tank engine.
I generally do agree with your statement. Thing is though most of the electrical trains wasn't proven yet. Coal was cheap and Britain had a huge amounts that the British rail can relay on. The Southern region did electric their lines though they still held on to stream locomotives. I definitely think the appropriate time would of been post ww2 rebuild that the British should of thought of that, but sadly politics were more focus on the car.
To be fair, Ryan is one of the better TV characters that feels like a character that the Awdry's would have put in one of their books. Actually, now that I think about it, there are a decent amount of TV series characters that would feel right at home in Awdry's books.
Ryan was actually named after Ryan Hagan, chief moderator of Sodor Island Forums, and one of the main voices in the Thomas fandom! So you also share a name with an important figure in Thomas as well! I like Ryan as well. Looking forward to his Bachmann Model!
Of course I already knew that but it’s amazing. I’m looking forward to his Bachmann mode too. Let’s also hope there’ll be hope for the tv show to continue
Has Britain ever had any ideas on having their own articulated steam locomotives or were there ever any ideas to build one in Britain during the steam age I'm just curious that's all
Well, from my Irish knowledge of Britains stock, you have the Double Fairlies (which funfact influenced the design of the America artics), the LMS Garrets, William Francias and probably others
The railways in Britain made very limited use of articulated steam locos, but the various independent loco manufacturers made articulated locos that were exported all over the world in large numbers, Bayer-Garret, Kitson-Mayar, etc, which makes it all the more strange why the railways in Britain didn't have more articulated locos.
Out of curiosity, why do you mean by "Cause the engines to hydraulic?" Is that something that happens when water gets into the cylinders instead of steam?
Think about an old heater powered by steam. Now think about the thumping noise it makes when it is closed and there is no way to relieve the pressure. That's the "hydraulic" action. Water has a tendency to condense and pool on the bottom end of steam pipes. When there is too much water in the pipes the pressure in the pipes makes waves in the pipe and temporary block the pipe causing the pressure to spike or "thump". If not corrected these sudden spikes can lead damage to the powerplant, vales and cylinders and burst pipes. Not what you want in a steam engine. I hope this helps.
James Tapley currently in bits for its 10-year overhaul at the North Norfolk Railway, with a goal for it to return in 2021 being mainline certified ready for its 100th anniversary
The Great Western Scot he probably didn't. Chris has repeatedly shown hatred for Thomas and friends and didn't bring it up in his video on the Caledonian 812 class
It's a tradition going back more than 200 years. Initially originating at sea, when sailors would be away from their wives and sweethearts for months at a time. Their ship was the nearest 'she' they could refer to on a daily basis. It simply transferred over to other machines, including steam engines, as time went by.
Looks much better in green than in purple if you ask me.
Bru 😂
Simon would fucking agree.
LOL
Anybody who knows the Modern Era will get this.
Ryan is my favorite
A film star from the Railway Children as well. :)
My NAmE IS RyAN
@@LancerIHR wrong show XD
Makes Birchgrove look like a terrier, favourite E.G media comment ever and probably has Sam complaining. Awesome SLIP Chris
Had a go on this when it visited for a gala, good loco, and a lot of fun, even with a letterbox door to contend with!
I’ve been in her cab when 1744 was at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
While I could live without the Birch Grove insult, I have a real soft spot for the N2s.
Great stuff again. The N2 is a classic "small engine" design. Good to see it get its five minutes.
This locomotive appeared in the original Railway Children film. Also it visited Kings Cross a few years ago when the Gresley statue was unveiled, which I had completely forgotten about until reading on wikipedia just now...
Glad it was preserved, Gresley was the best designer ever if you ask me.
Oh, that is one Thicc tank engine.
Another good Sole Slip Chris being Pulled by 1744 at the SVR back in Spring 2012 th speed & power of this beast.
Now all that's needed to complete the set of preserved GNR locos is the large Atlantic. Incidentally, I believe 1744 is currently based on the North Norfolk Railway, where they regularly pair her with the Quad-Arts. Regarding the condensing gear, I believe it was fitted to those allocated to Great Northern suburban services, as most ran over the Met to Moorgate, hence the condensing gear. I've seen photos of the locos without the gear, they look naked without it!
I'm in awe of the size of this lass. Absolute Unit.
God I love the GNR.
N2's, the commuter tanks of their era, superior to any other 0-6-2's
To be fair though, taking the other big four 0-6-2T's they're not bad (Piano Tanks, Taffy Tanks and Coal Tanks) though I agree mechanically that the N2 is the best
Depends what for, arguably. These were excellent locos on Kings Cross suburban work, whereas the N7s were infinitely better for Liverpool Street services.
@@dkbmaestrorules also very true
very lovely Chris
Chris Eden-Green you should be a tv presenter for a railway programme.
As a rip off top gear?
In a bazaar way this loco and others like it held back progress, Electrification had shown itself to be the future before the first world war, but the success of designs like these meant the railway companies could avoid the expense of electrifying even the most tightly timed parts of their suburban systems, in a roundabout way perhaps the greatest accolade that could be bestowed on a suburban tank engine.
I generally do agree with your statement. Thing is though most of the electrical trains wasn't proven yet. Coal was cheap and Britain had a huge amounts that the British rail can relay on. The Southern region did electric their lines though they still held on to stream locomotives. I definitely think the appropriate time would of been post ww2 rebuild that the British should of thought of that, but sadly politics were more focus on the car.
I would say "how long will it be until people start saying it's Ryan?"... but it's already started 🙄
To be fair, Ryan is one of the better TV characters that feels like a character that the Awdry's would have put in one of their books. Actually, now that I think about it, there are a decent amount of TV series characters that would feel right at home in Awdry's books.
Is that one of the new, digitally animated/destroyed TtTE heathenries?
@@inkyscrolls5193 yeah, but a more traditional style of character
@@karlosbricks2413 That's a relief, at least!
KarlosBricks except instead of being green, he’s purple.
Nice love the n2s
I could have sworn you did this already. I guess not.
I had the pleasure of seeing #1744 in action back in August 2015. :D
Have you considered doing a Sole SLIP on the only GER S56 and LBSCR E1 in preservation? Or are they not interesting enough?
Use to be my local line Hertford Loop.
Nice to have one of these preserved, especially since one named Ryan (my actual name) made it into Thomas & Friends. This engine will be 100 in 2021
Ryan was actually named after Ryan Hagan, chief moderator of Sodor Island Forums, and one of the main voices in the Thomas fandom! So you also share a name with an important figure in Thomas as well!
I like Ryan as well. Looking forward to his Bachmann Model!
Of course I already knew that but it’s amazing. I’m looking forward to his Bachmann mode too. Let’s also hope there’ll be hope for the tv show to continue
Basically a tiny version of the B12 with tanks
The two classes are nothing alike
They look similar because 6-driver inside cylinder gresley passenger engines
What eere you doing in Ireland other than paying another visit to stradbally chris?
My favourite class of tank engine, stylish and useful locomotives :)
Years built:1920-29
Has Britain ever had any ideas on having their own articulated steam locomotives or were there ever any ideas to build one in Britain during the steam age I'm just curious that's all
Well, from my Irish knowledge of Britains stock, you have the Double Fairlies (which funfact influenced the design of the America artics), the LMS Garrets, William Francias and probably others
There were Garratts that were used by the LMS and LNER. Both weren't very successful, yet, they both lasted well into the 1950s by some weird miracle.
I wasn't sure about it but you have you been planning on trying to come and see 4014 ?
@@RailPreserver2K America's to far away and to expensive right now. Maybe in the future
The railways in Britain made very limited use of articulated steam locos, but the various independent loco manufacturers made articulated locos that were exported all over the world in large numbers, Bayer-Garret, Kitson-Mayar, etc, which makes it all the more strange why the railways in Britain didn't have more articulated locos.
Out of curiosity, why do you mean by "Cause the engines to hydraulic?" Is that something that happens when water gets into the cylinders instead of steam?
Think about an old heater powered by steam. Now think about the thumping noise it makes when it is closed and there is no way to relieve the pressure. That's the "hydraulic" action.
Water has a tendency to condense and pool on the bottom end of steam pipes. When there is too much water in the pipes the pressure in the pipes makes waves in the pipe and temporary block the pipe causing the pressure to spike or "thump". If not corrected these sudden spikes can lead damage to the powerplant, vales and cylinders and burst pipes.
Not what you want in a steam engine. I hope this helps.
👏👏👏👏👏
Does anyone know where 1744 is these days?
James Tapley currently in bits for its 10-year overhaul at the North Norfolk Railway, with a goal for it to return in 2021 being mainline certified ready for its 100th anniversary
@@Electra_1203 That'll be really cool. Is that its new home or just location for overhaul?
James Tapley location for overhaul and new home for the foreseeable future
Brad Wright but wasn’t her home the GCR?
Ryan is my Favorite Thomas Engine. So sad there’s only one but there’s no E2’s left (Thomas) so N2 was luckier.
It's Ryan
No.
Ryan's basis.
1744 is the best.
i see Ryan
Ryan 😮
I love this class. Did you know that Ryan from based off of this engine?
The Great Western Scot and here we fucking go. An engine has more traits than it's appearance in media
i know that! i hate ryan as a character. im just asking if he bothered to watch it. oh and also no need for cursing.
The Great Western Scot he probably didn't. Chris has repeatedly shown hatred for Thomas and friends and didn't bring it up in his video on the Caledonian 812 class
@@c4m3r0n i love ryan (engine), but i also hate ryan (human, if you could even call him so)
Here lies the self esteem of Birch Grove
Murdered by Chris E Green
Why is every engine refdered to as she!? SERIOUSLY WHY!? 😒
It's a tradition going back more than 200 years. Initially originating at sea, when sailors would be away from their wives and sweethearts for months at a time. Their ship was the nearest 'she' they could refer to on a daily basis. It simply transferred over to other machines, including steam engines, as time went by.
Lemme be the first One to say im not making the Obligatory Thomas Refrence
Chris wuld hate me if i said this. . .
That locomotive is ryan
My name is ryan
My name is ryan