Excellent video, I read some where it cost $10,000 for the Loco to do the run from Canberra. If this is correct it is a sad reflection not only on today's costs but must impact severely on Steam Loco preservation which is so wrong as these Locos are a part of everyone's history. If only our Government could see the tourist potential as they do in The U K where there is Steam Trains all over the country in fine condition our Steam History would be alive and well. Keep up the Great videos. Cheers, Denis.
+Denis May you may have heard on the news that Flying Scotsman is back and running on our mainline railways, it looks like more turned out to see it than the Queen or the Pope would attract, steam is part of our history and heritage
Denis May: In India, there has been a lot of interest in reviving old steam locos for heritage runs and museums in the last ten years or so. The Fairy Queen, built in England in 1856 is preserved in very good working condition and makes heritage runs from Delhi every year. The Darjeeling Himalayan Mountain Railway have been declared a UNESCO heritage and steam locos of the line, built in 1880s and 90s make heritage runs. A number of meter guage and broad guage locos built in the 1950s and 1960s are preserved in a special steam loco shed in a town called Rewari near Delhi. Even the shed and workshop are over a hundred years old. All this is paid for by the Indian Railways, which is owned by the Government of India. Some private agencies also help in this regard.
@@baldandold My apology for missing your comment and not replying. I believe if anyone makes the effort to comment the least I can do is thank them for replying. In 2014 we had 8 fabulous weeks in The U K and rode and visited every Steam Railway we could find. I'm sure we missed plenty but The Bluebell Railway was ,one of the best ever but they were all Bloody Good Fun. We had just the best time catching up with friends, making new ones and all still keep in contact and are in good health. It saddens me so much to see such a horrific outcome with covid19 in the U K. It is a great and beautiful Country that is excellent in Steam Preservation. I only wish our Government would do more with Steam Railways, the Tourist potential is just so big. I pray you keep safe and well and the U K has better days ahead. Cheers from OZ, Denis.
@@mdgfb05 I also missed your comment for which I apologise for not thanking you sooner. I was only quoting a small internet article I had read and have no idea of running costs for live steam in Australia but I'll bet it's horrific. The point I wanted to make is that Australia's Government for some reason does not see the potential for tourist dollars with such Steam Railways, why they don't is beyond me. Even though I'm now71 ,I would be the biggest kid when it comes to Steam Trains and indeed Model Railways and have a substantial N Scale Layout at home which is slowly getting there and keeps my grey matter some what intact. Live Steam always generates such wide spread interest and draws very good crowds I believe it proves the funding for it is justified. Regards, Denis.
@@TheBandana1969 Thank you for such a interesting reply and while reading yours I found 2 replies I had missed ( silly me )so it all worked out fine. I was aware a little of Steam Railways in India, one of my Good Mates John Hack from Townsville is a member of our Model Railway Group and travels to India quite often. I met John when I had surgery twice in 2016 as I had 2 Bowel Perforations and almost died on both occasions and was only due to John's skill as a Surgeon that pulled me through. I often joke that John has seen more of my body than my Missus, Margaret. Both of them are now emotionally scarred for life after viewing my body. I mentioned to him in Hospital once I was a Big Kid when it comes to Trains and he replied so was he. John now often comes over home now to help me finish my N Scale Layout and we go to our Model Railway group meetings together. John Retired almost 2 years ago and is now a welcome addition to our household and a Great Bloke. We have shared many a Guinness together at home while discussing the Country's problems. John's Wife Pam reckons she now sees less of John than she did when he was still working. If a huge Country like India with it's large but mostly poor population and many diverse and varied problems can achieve good things in Heritage Rail then why can't Australia. Regards, Denis.
well about 30 were built some for the LMS and one for the LNER both were deamed failures but most of that was because of standard locomotive designs like gresley's wonky valve gear and fowler's dang standard axle boxes
Excuse my ignorance if its a silly question but jow come the steam/smoke is white/grey whereas our old Garratts in zimbabwe peoduce black smoke? Thanks
Because it was a shuttle over several kilometres and there is nowhere to turn the locomotives quickly. Putting one at each end means there is one loco always going forward. More rapid turnaround means more paying passengers.
@@aussietransportfan812 No, it's technically one as it is one big piece. it may have 3 bits, the boiler/cab, the front engine/water tank and the rear engine/coal bunker. But it still classifies as one locomotive.
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All Aboard. All Aboard. Enjoy the ride.
Superb video !
Nowadays, it is very rare to see Garratts working !
Excellent video, I read some where it cost $10,000 for the Loco to do the run from Canberra. If this is correct it is a sad reflection not only on today's costs but must impact severely on Steam Loco preservation which is so wrong as these Locos are a part of everyone's history. If only our Government could see the tourist potential as they do in The U K where there is Steam Trains all over the country in fine condition our Steam History would be alive and well. Keep up the Great videos. Cheers, Denis.
+Denis May you may have heard on the news that Flying Scotsman is back and running on our mainline railways, it looks like more turned out to see it than the Queen or the Pope would attract, steam is part of our history and heritage
Denis May: In India, there has been a lot of interest in reviving old steam locos for heritage runs and museums in the last ten years or so.
The Fairy Queen, built in England in 1856 is preserved in very good working condition and makes heritage runs from Delhi every year. The Darjeeling Himalayan Mountain Railway have been declared a UNESCO heritage and steam locos of the line, built in 1880s and 90s make heritage runs. A number of meter guage and broad guage locos built in the 1950s and 1960s are preserved in a special steam loco shed in a town called Rewari near Delhi. Even the shed and workshop are over a hundred years old. All this is paid for by the Indian Railways, which is owned by the Government of India. Some private agencies also help in this regard.
@@baldandold My apology for missing your comment and not replying. I believe if anyone makes the effort to comment the least I can do is thank them for replying. In 2014 we had 8 fabulous weeks in The U K and rode and visited every Steam Railway we could find. I'm sure we missed plenty but The Bluebell Railway was ,one of the best ever but they were all Bloody Good Fun. We had just the best time catching up with friends, making new ones and all still keep in contact and are in good health. It saddens me so much to see such a horrific outcome with covid19 in the U K. It is a great and beautiful Country that is excellent in Steam Preservation. I only wish our Government would do more with Steam Railways, the Tourist potential is just so big. I pray you keep safe and well and the U K has better days ahead.
Cheers from OZ, Denis.
@@mdgfb05 I also missed your comment for which I apologise for not thanking you sooner. I was only quoting a small internet article I had read and have no idea of running costs for live steam in Australia but I'll bet it's horrific. The point I wanted to make is that Australia's Government for some reason does not see the potential for tourist dollars with such Steam Railways, why they don't is beyond me. Even though I'm now71 ,I would be the biggest kid when it comes to Steam Trains and indeed Model Railways and have a substantial N Scale Layout at home which is slowly getting there and keeps my grey matter some what intact.
Live Steam always generates such wide spread interest and draws very good crowds I believe it proves the funding for it is justified. Regards, Denis.
@@TheBandana1969 Thank you for such a interesting reply and while reading yours I found 2 replies I had missed ( silly me )so it all worked out fine. I was aware a little of Steam Railways in India, one of my Good Mates John Hack from Townsville is a member of our Model Railway Group and travels to India quite often. I met John when I had surgery twice in 2016 as I had 2 Bowel Perforations and almost died on both occasions and was only due to John's skill as a Surgeon that pulled me through.
I often joke that John has seen more of my body than my Missus, Margaret. Both of them are now emotionally scarred for life after viewing my body.
I mentioned to him in Hospital once I was a Big Kid when it comes to Trains and he replied so was he.
John now often comes over home now to help me finish my N Scale Layout and we go to our Model Railway group meetings together.
John Retired almost 2 years ago and is now a welcome addition to our household and a Great Bloke. We have shared many a Guinness together at home while discussing the Country's problems. John's Wife Pam reckons she now sees less of John than she did when he was still working.
If a huge Country like India with it's large but mostly poor population and many diverse and varied problems can achieve good things in Heritage Rail then why can't Australia.
Regards, Denis.
We had 3537 here on the North Shore line today! It took trains from Gordon to Hornsby, while a 44 class took them back up the line. A co-incidence.
The Mighty Garrett Steam Locomotives😉🏗️🎟️📢
You're a really useful engine.
The Garrat design was very efficient as steamers go. Surprised they never caught on in the UK for goods haulage.
well about 30 were built some for the LMS and one for the LNER both were deamed failures but most of that was because of standard locomotive designs like gresley's wonky valve gear and fowler's dang standard axle boxes
You're a really useful railway.
This is pure beauty! It is glorious! They are magnificent machines :D
good to 2 steamers working together no diesel go along for the ride
You mean the diesel skunks, right ?
Sally Fischer diesels aren’t that bad
I cant wait to see it at the next event
Very nice video! 🚂👍
4014 Big Boy's weird looking brother
Excuse my ignorance if its a silly question but jow come the steam/smoke is white/grey whereas our old Garratts in zimbabwe peoduce black smoke? Thanks
Bad coal + worn out leaky loco + too much coal being used for the fire => black smoke
Alexandru Ianu thanks very much for answering. It. It makes sense what you say
Nice video
Awesome video. How late was she used in regular service?
+Justin Newhall 1971
Ok. Thank you
Awesome Great footage
Were us thus?
Near Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia., about 74 km S-W of Sydney.
why three engines are required to pull 8 bogies?
Because it was a shuttle over several kilometres and there is nowhere to turn the locomotives quickly. Putting one at each end means there is one loco always going forward. More rapid turnaround means more paying passengers.
@@aussietransportfan812 No, it's technically one as it is one big piece. it may have 3 bits, the boiler/cab, the front engine/water tank and the rear engine/coal bunker. But it still classifies as one locomotive.
Still in daily use in Africa?
You're stuck in the 90's mate
+JPB UploadsUK you realize this is in australia right?