Steaming up my 2"-scale Shay locomotive

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  • @lazyrrr2411
    @lazyrrr2411 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You have achieved a level of model railroading most of us will only dream about ~ i commend you, Gerd 👍

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks Lazy,
      don't forget, that this is not my own layout, which is actually, what I'm dreaming of. A nice section of property to build my own logging railroad. If possible somewhere with trees and woods on it. Tracks are already stored behind the garden shed, but our property doesn't allow a railroad due to size, width and hight differences.
      Gerd

  • @69woodburner
    @69woodburner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 5" gauge, 1" scale Kozo Hiraoka Class B Shay. It causes a lot of interest wherever I take it to run. The railway you show is magnificent and is a credit to the members who created and maintain it.

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MeEanwhile, my Shay got rebuild into an eraly style open cab type. I look forward to collect some video footage in operation end of this week to cut a new video.
      Enjoy your Shay. I've Kozo's books in my collection and used many of his ideas during the construction of my own Shay.

    • @69woodburner
      @69woodburner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Waldbahner Thanks very much for the quick reply. It is easier to on elevated track but I have run her a couple of times on ground level in North Wales. Here is a short video of mine running on elevated track at Ribble Valley Live Steamers ME Society in Clitheroe in Lancashire, England. th-cam.com/video/0Rne9ERH6Qo/w-d-xo.html Kozo's books are works of art. Kind regards, Steve

  • @EngineerDaylight
    @EngineerDaylight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thats the cutest Little Shay Locomotive I ever saw

  • @hughwolfe1176
    @hughwolfe1176 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Late to the party, but this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing…
    Thinking about building a live steam garden railway, won’t be very extensive but the fun factor is more important.
    Subscribed as well.

  • @paulhare662
    @paulhare662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was fortunate enough to have been offered the opportunity to do fireman duty on a 1/2 sized Shay at Kinzers Pennsylvania many years ago. I volunteered to polish the bell while the crew lit the fire and prepared the engine for a day of running. A most interesting, dirty and tiring day of monitoring water level and shoveling coal. A day I'll never forget. If you make it stateside, you must visit Cass West Virginia.

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Paul,
      Been at Cass in 2010 during the Railfan-Weekend with the 50th anniversary of the last regular logging operation.
      It was a fantastic weekend, which I'll never forget 😉

    • @paulhare662
      @paulhare662 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Waldbahner Glad to hear that you made it there. I discovered it somewhat by accident. I bicycled the Greenbrier River rail trail, the abandoned C&O line that went thru Cass, with my Daughter. The trail was absolutely beautiful. While cycling, we met an older gentleman who had worked as a logger there many years ago, very interesting. Have you ridden the Mt. Washington Cog Railway? It's another mind blowing ride. At least it was back when they ran steam.

  • @jappedut9009
    @jappedut9009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ich finde es interessant dass ein Deutscher eine so amerikanische Lokomotive hat

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eine? 😅
      Shay-Lokomotiven sind mein Favorit. In der Größe ist es nur eine, aber es stehen noch manche in kleinerem Maßstab daheim.

  • @Emanlivesteam
    @Emanlivesteam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! Lovely rail yard to roll around on. Tryin to convince my wife “we” need one 🤣

  • @martyspain7904
    @martyspain7904 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, and beautiful Shay locomotive. You show how a real steam loco has to be operated from the start of the day. All the detail in getting the loco ready for service is amazing and critical for proper operation of this magnificent Shay. Love it!

    • @rodgeroxie8459
      @rodgeroxie8459 ปีที่แล้ว

      ✝️🙏wear do you put your feet. While driving the train? How many feet is your track. ?

  • @madeinyorkshire52
    @madeinyorkshire52 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW 😮 🤩 ❤

  • @davegillman6296
    @davegillman6296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely little loco nice and grubby

  • @jolla9963
    @jolla9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The log cars and bobber were the perfect train. Fitting finish for the video.

  • @WWIIREBEL
    @WWIIREBEL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great!. I would do this if i could afford to, but i'm happy with my HO scale 3 truck shays , lol.

  • @swagmanexplores7472
    @swagmanexplores7472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love it ! But have to be content with HO electric shays for now...

    • @jolla9963
      @jolla9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I still can only wish for what you have, a Climax is my dream loco, just a little one, nothing flash.

  • @TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan
    @TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this Shay is special because it's got a gypsy Winch

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, in this video, you can watch the winch in action (video taken before the loco got repainted).
      th-cam.com/video/CzLH8WwwD08/w-d-xo.html
      Gerd

  • @no23mk2
    @no23mk2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, - very interesting loco - thank you.

  • @Stefan_Boerjesson
    @Stefan_Boerjesson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great model of a fascinating Shay loco. Great filming and editing. Not everyday such models are shown.
    How to protect the crankshaft bearings, the telescopic horisontal axle joints etc from dust, debris and wear?

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many thanks for your feedback. Meanwhile the Shay got rebuild into a 3'gauge prototype by chopping the cab down. Now ä, the overall proportion are much better. I also added new features and theres even one more to come, before this model will be finally finished.
      Most bearings are closed ball bearings with dust Covers, also on the line shaft. The square shafts and universal joints don't show wear after 11 years of service. As on the prototype, the engine gets checked, lubed and oiled before the operation sessions starts. If necessary, worn parts have to be replaced.
      In my thinking, this is like real life railroad, just in an handy scale.

  • @francismcarthur5496
    @francismcarthur5496 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully modified Mich-Cal Shay!

  • @carolpresto2621
    @carolpresto2621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello my name is Luca and I am 10 years old and I dream of building a shay locomotive with my dad. Did you build your shay locomotive and if so can you share some blue prints?

  • @TRAINBUILDER
    @TRAINBUILDER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @tipi8340
    @tipi8340 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow 😍

  • @johnkuzma7066
    @johnkuzma7066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The thing about shays is that when the engineer is oiling round the firemen walks down the track behind with a bucket to pick up any parts that rattled off

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha ;-) that's a nice one.

  • @proknowinfo
    @proknowinfo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!

  • @fredtedstedman
    @fredtedstedman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magic !😍😍

  • @KevinWRay
    @KevinWRay 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome model nice job!

  • @jaydee5091
    @jaydee5091 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wowo

  • @stanleym2679
    @stanleym2679 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    enjoy your videos greatly,i am in n scale and can not beleave how nice you graham county layout was back 4 yrs ago and watch it a lot,i know it has been a long time but do you remember the size of the module you built them on width and length,i have small space , thanks and keep up the great work

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Stanley,
      the whole website about the old Graham County Railroad is still available at
      alt.gerds-modellbahn.de/SOU/Haupt_e.htm
      There you should find all the details on each module. width of the modules was 27cm, lengs variied up to 120cm.

  • @sandbergius
    @sandbergius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:40 Please tell me this is NOT Zuckerrübensirup! :D

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, its not 😅
      Its lubricant for the steam cylinders, also used in huge compressors to provide a ateady oil film which can withstand heat and doesnt wash out with water.
      But color and viscosity are close to the Sirup, since I use an empty bottle for it, just for fun.

  • @Iliketrains444
    @Iliketrains444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one.

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same what I thought 14 years ago, so I started to built one. This September, the Shay is 10 years in service. Might be a good idea to make an anniversary video later this year 🤔

    • @Iliketrains444
      @Iliketrains444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Waldbahner Anniversary is a smart idea

  • @Seanmmvi
    @Seanmmvi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you ever clean off the grease that you applies with your finger from the white container?

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I wear pants for ;-)
      Usually I've some cloth in my toolbox to whipe the grease off.
      BTW, I use ecologically compatible grease.

    • @Seanmmvi
      @Seanmmvi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Waldbahner I meant clean it off the gears

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Seanmmvi Only during heavy maintenance, when I have to disassemble the trucks, which I like to avoid

  • @Isaiahstetson
    @Isaiahstetson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Railroads online IRL

  • @user-xe5jh2dg8e
    @user-xe5jh2dg8e ปีที่แล้ว

    This train so cool!
    Is this train is class B?

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a class A with two cylinder engine. Class B would have a 3 cylinder engine.

    • @user-xe5jh2dg8e
      @user-xe5jh2dg8e ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​@@WaldbahnerClass A
      Is shay number 1?
      Looking cool!
      How old this train?
      Taiwan have this train
      Is Shay -21.28.32..more

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  ปีที่แล้ว

      In this scale, I only build this single locomotive. My second loco on the line is an 0-4-4 Forney.
      But I operate couple more Shays on 45mm and 9mm track gauge as well.
      I'm familiar with the Shays at Alishan, but never been there. Seems #21 got back into operation after a rebuild. This is very cool.

  • @herbiemitchell9156
    @herbiemitchell9156 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, that is fabulous. What gauge track is it please?

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's 5" gauge, 127mm

    • @herbiemitchell9156
      @herbiemitchell9156 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Waldbahner Thank you.

    • @herbiemitchell9156
      @herbiemitchell9156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Waldbahner Thank you. I have just bought Kozo Hiraoka's book and would love to build one like yours.

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@herbiemitchell9156 My Shay is made of my own design, but the Kozo books are a great source for ideas and construction, how to create parts and much more.
      Enjoy your project and take your time. I spend 4 years until maiden run and some more for improvement and repairs later on. Check out
      alt.gerds-modellbahn.de/shay/Haupt.htm for the original build log.
      Gerd

  • @steveskouson9620
    @steveskouson9620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crankshaft. He said crankshaft. Umm, steam engines
    don't have crankshafts. (Well, not until Ephraim Shay
    designed one, "with.")
    steve

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, there are some more steam engines using crankshafts. Climax, Heisler, much more on steam ships and boats for example 😉

  • @jonathanmcginley8128
    @jonathanmcginley8128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question, what would the winch be used for?

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      To load logs onto the log cars. There are videos of the winch in operation on my channel as well.
      There were a few logging railroads around Baker County in US Oregon, which used such devices. It was the opportunity to have some kind of steam donkey action, without having another steam boiler in operation.
      Meanwhile, I started a sream donkey built which will replace the winch on the Shay loco.

  • @StephenBell
    @StephenBell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most interesting. Could you just 'cut' between shots please? The sliding transitions are very distracting.

  • @crookedriver2079
    @crookedriver2079 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    where exactly in Germany is this track located?

    • @Waldbahner
      @Waldbahner  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, this layout is located in Zürich, Swiss/Switzerland.
      Check out for DMC-CH Tüffenwies via Google. ;-)