I appreciate the clarity of your explanations of the progressing work. You approach it from the direction of our not knowing anything and leaving us feeling we were treated with respect. A rare quality indeed!
I'm so glad to see that the best of British engineering is still alive and kicking. That frame job is marvellous - "evaluate, adapt, resolve". There's no doubt in my mind that you are rebuilding this to far higher standards than Fowler deemed adequate for an industrial export. I do hope you get a tilt at the Ffestiniog when finished - I think it will surprise a few people. Keep the videos coming, you have no idea how uplifting they are! 👍
Simon, I believe. I called you a year or more back a wonderful conversation. I held back during this pause as I was sure something was up and didn't want to take up your time. Congratulations on another very informative look at the restoration.
Wonderful says he taking a lunchtime off from our various projects. One of which was inspired by your 5" Fowler narrow gauge rebuild. I have called Her FOWLER COMPLEX as she is based on bits from a Simplex you delivered to Reading Services many moons ago with an interesting trailer. Indeed the frames are returning as a QUICK idea as a BALCO. Yes a Baldwin and Alco narrow gauge electric thingy. Just doing some miss matched wheels from a Pansy. David and Lily Tilehurst Reading.
@@markneedham752 this has come up a few times, and I’ve got pretty resolved views on it. There are so many rusting and at risk 2’ locos over in Australia, and indeed all over the world. The interest and resources to rescue them is certainly not growing. We know how long restoration takes, and we know how many unrestored locos exist, the numbers tell us there is no chance to save them all. Not even close. If anybody anywhere in the world is prepared to invest their time and money in a locomotive, then as preservationists we have an obligation to seize that opportunity. You can ship Tully No.5 back to Australia in the future, but if it’s rusted beyond repair in a world that doesn’t care, then it’s lost forever. Today, if you do anything other than embrace any opportunity to save, conserve or restore a historic loco, then it seems to me you are simply complicit in its impending and inevitable loss.
@TheSteamWorkshop Yes. You are right. I was not being critical, just sadly resigned to the fact about how huge the restoration costs and so bloody happy that at least there is someone with the balls, the money and the "I want TO." I wish I was able to volunteer, to help you. I have worked last fifteen years Marshall Roller, Rockhampton. Unfortunately I do not have the finances to really help. Well done and the very Best to you All.
I’ve been checking now and then just to see if UTube somehow hadn’t notified me of your next instalment. A really great series. Really nice to actually learn something rather than just passively watching. Thanks so much for all the effort you put in and your explanations. Look forward to the next bit. Best wishes.
Im not a train guy, but i really enjoy watching the restoration techniques you use in the process. Also spy on your milling machine set ups to use on our tractors and stationary engines 👍🏻
We just had to throw all our resources into the Electric loco to meet an insanely short time line. I filmed that whole design n build process too, so there’ll be a series on that to come too when I get chance! 😁
Most interesting. Wondered what happened to you. Thanks for update. Canada. Was is Oz in the 90s and was going to poke around Queensland looking for cane locos but I heard they had stopped working ten years previous.
Good to see some more progress. thought youtube bot forgot about you and checked just a few days ago. Will be good to see the electric loco series as well.
Cracking job lads, as always. That frame weld was impressive! Certainly going to benifit the loco onces shes back in traffic. If a jobs worth doing, its worth doing well!!
Great fun in this vid. I prefer my locomotives bent personally, because if they were straight they would be new, and if I wanted a new one I would buy a new locomotive.
Coincidentally I was thinking earlier today that I hadn't seen a video of the Fowler in a while and I thought it was the YT algorithm just forgetting about you. But there actually hasn't been a video for a while, and great to have you back. Cutting the frame seemed quite rigorous and it was, but nothing that a good welder can't fix.
Good to see you back Simon, I've been following this restoration with interest but hadn't realised it has been 9 months! Are you doing a video about the electric loco you have built? Cheers, Bryan
Probably not. It’s a beautiful weld by a talented coded welder. If we were intending to run at 70mph on the mainline then yes, but for 25 max on 2’ gauge, and with the section being behind the coupled wheelsets, I don’t think it’s necessary. 🙂
What a great film very intresting, looking forward to the next. Is there any film of the 10 1/4 battery loco as i voleteer on a 10 1/4 private railway in lincolnshire and would be intrested to see what the next Gen is doing cheers dave
PS.. i thought you had been taking vid lessions from Bad Obsession and the Binky project.. if you dont know about them I would advise you check them out.. very good lads..
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I appreciate the clarity of your explanations of the progressing work. You approach it from the direction of our not knowing anything and leaving us feeling we were treated with respect. A rare quality indeed!
That frame weld was absolutely incredible to watch. Well done, fantastic work, can't wait to see further progress.
I'm so glad to see that the best of British engineering is still alive and kicking. That frame job is marvellous - "evaluate, adapt, resolve". There's no doubt in my mind that you are rebuilding this to far higher standards than Fowler deemed adequate for an industrial export. I do hope you get a tilt at the Ffestiniog when finished - I think it will surprise a few people. Keep the videos coming, you have no idea how uplifting they are! 👍
Simon, I believe. I called you a year or more back a wonderful conversation. I held back during this pause as I was sure something was up and didn't want to take up your time. Congratulations on another very informative look at the restoration.
As a non engineer its absolutely fascinating to see the progress.... thanks for the very clear narration..... it certainly helps me understand !!
Love these updates.👍
Great to see you back, looking forward to the next video😊
Wonderful says he taking a lunchtime off from our various projects. One of which was inspired by your 5" Fowler narrow gauge rebuild. I have called Her FOWLER COMPLEX as she is based on bits from a Simplex you delivered to Reading Services many moons ago with an interesting trailer. Indeed the frames are returning as a QUICK idea as a BALCO. Yes a Baldwin and Alco narrow gauge electric thingy. Just doing some miss matched wheels from a Pansy.
David and Lily Tilehurst Reading.
Mixed Emotions? Bloody marvellous to see it being restored. Sad that it had to leave Australia for this to happen. 'Onya Fellas.
@@markneedham752 this has come up a few times, and I’ve got pretty resolved views on it. There are so many rusting and at risk 2’ locos over in Australia, and indeed all over the world. The interest and resources to rescue them is certainly not growing. We know how long restoration takes, and we know how many unrestored locos exist, the numbers tell us there is no chance to save them all. Not even close. If anybody anywhere in the world is prepared to invest their time and money in a locomotive, then as preservationists we have an obligation to seize that opportunity. You can ship Tully No.5 back to Australia in the future, but if it’s rusted beyond repair in a world that doesn’t care, then it’s lost forever. Today, if you do anything other than embrace any opportunity to save, conserve or restore a historic loco, then it seems to me you are simply complicit in its impending and inevitable loss.
@TheSteamWorkshop Yes. You are right. I was not being critical, just sadly resigned to the fact about how huge the restoration costs and so bloody happy that at least there is someone with the balls, the money and the "I want TO." I wish I was able to volunteer, to help you. I have worked last fifteen years Marshall Roller, Rockhampton. Unfortunately I do not have the finances to really help. Well done and the very Best to you All.
Videos like this make navigating the political minefields of the hosting site worth it.
I’ve been checking now and then just to see if UTube somehow hadn’t notified me of your next instalment. A really great series. Really nice to actually learn something rather than just passively watching. Thanks so much for all the effort you put in and your explanations. Look forward to the next bit. Best wishes.
I was genuinely excited to get the notification for the upload!
Difficult to describe how much I enjoy these vlogs, and particularly this project. My thanks.
Welcome back!
The quality of work and also video and narration is top notch !
(All hail the algorithm..)
You have absolutely no idea how happy I am that you have posted this. I can’t wait for part 22. Nice work!
What a pleasant surprise this report.
That's how many times I've rewatched the previous episodes.
My thanks for this report are really great.
Great to see another update, very interesting to see how you sorted out the twisted frames. Looking forward to part 22!
Cant even wait for the next installment lots of work to do but great watch so far!
Thanks for such a clear commentary. First class jobs shown. ‘Better than New’
No need for apologies. Post as you will. The project is so fantastic that I simply do not mind your upload schedule.
Thank you for sharing!
Was getting worried.
Glad you’re still about.
Welcome back! I've missed these updates, you and your team continue to make terrific progress! Looking forward to part 22!
Worth the wait!
Excellent work.
Im not a train guy, but i really enjoy watching the restoration techniques you use in the process. Also spy on your milling machine set ups to use on our tractors and stationary engines 👍🏻
it's been so great watching this project progress. All steadily working towards that day she steams again and moves under her own power
Nice work as usual. That's a big slitting saw you have there
Thanks for the update - I was worried about the lack of videos - I had feared you had run out of funding! What a project!
We just had to throw all our resources into the Electric loco to meet an insanely short time line. I filmed that whole design n build process too, so there’ll be a series on that to come too when I get chance! 😁
Good to see you back
It's a brave decision to make a cut in the frame, and a brave man on the angle grinder!
Great vlog, that frame cut/weld was a brilliant work around and the weld looked super, well done. Stay well all.
Great to see the continuing restoration of the Loco. At 3:11 when the holes are being reamed I was always taught not to turn the reamer in reverse
I was worried that you had given up on uploading videos. This is a great series to follow!!
Great to see progress. I was beginning to wonder. Thanks for the update.🚂✔️
Most interesting. Wondered what happened to you. Thanks for update. Canada. Was is Oz in the 90s and was going to poke around Queensland looking for cane locos but I heard they had stopped working ten years previous.
Glad your back lads... I was wondering, and hoping nothing bad had happened... And the beast thundered on... Davey P uk.
Fantastic work, really can’t believe it had been so long. Like the engineering improvements you’re making, this loco will last for ages.
Very interesting well presented video ,Thanks for the update
Good to see some more progress. thought youtube bot forgot about you and checked just a few days ago. Will be good to see the electric loco series as well.
Thanks for the update on Tully great work well done Simon
Cheers Thomas! 🙂
@TheSteamWorkshop you're welcome thanks for the update on Tully
Proper Engineering there Simon. Well done 👍
Cracking job lads, as always. That frame weld was impressive! Certainly going to benifit the loco onces shes back in traffic. If a jobs worth doing, its worth doing well!!
You are basically Blue Printing that engine, probably better than it was new! 😊
glad your back at it
Great fun in this vid. I prefer my locomotives bent personally, because if they were straight they would be new, and if I wanted a new one I would buy a new locomotive.
chuckle😀Question is, where ya gunna buy it.🤭🤭😀😉
Well worth the wait, thank you!
Coincidentally I was thinking earlier today that I hadn't seen a video of the Fowler in a while and I thought it was the YT algorithm just forgetting about you.
But there actually hasn't been a video for a while, and great to have you back.
Cutting the frame seemed quite rigorous and it was, but nothing that a good welder can't fix.
Great to see the loco back and looking forward to part 22 !
WOW unbelievable it’s been 9 months 😮Great update love the videos 👍🏻
Yes. My son an I have been waiting for nr 21. Lovely.
Quality video good to see you back
Worth the wait ❤💪
What a treat to see the continuation of the Sugar-mills locomotive 🇨🇦😊👍
Worth the wait... thanks for another superb insight to this restoration 👍
Thanks for another great video. I’m currently overhauling a 1926 Peckett, so these updates are valuable inspiration!
Finally an Update, thanks 🥰
So glad to see this update! Can not wait for the next parts to come! Looking forward to seeing her in stream some time in the near(ish) future!
well worth the wait 😁
Great video, been waiting for this update, made my day to see an update when I logged on. Worth the wait.
Fantastic rebuild looking forward to the steam up
Thanks for the update.
Glad to see it is still being wrked on. Missed the updates.
Great to see you back !
Great to see this video, I’ve really been looking forward to an update!
Nice work
Well done in the work thus far
Outstanding team effort and impressive engineering. Great explanations too!
nice work
So the end is near for a new beginning.. probably about 90% done..wow
Good to see you back (y). Any chance of some videos of the build of that battery loco??
It’s coming too! Filmed the whole process. 🙂
Good to see you back Simon, I've been following this restoration with interest but hadn't realised it has been 9 months!
Are you doing a video about the electric loco you have built?
Cheers, Bryan
Thank you!
What a treat on a Sunday. Great to have you back and superb work as ever.
Are you going to do a die penetration or ultrasound check on the frame weld?
Probably not. It’s a beautiful weld by a talented coded welder. If we were intending to run at 70mph on the mainline then yes, but for 25 max on 2’ gauge, and with the section being behind the coupled wheelsets, I don’t think it’s necessary. 🙂
@TheSteamWorkshop fair comment. I wasn't criticising just curious. As you say, it's a fairly dramatic thing to do.
What a great film very intresting, looking forward to the next. Is there any film of the 10 1/4 battery loco as i voleteer on a 10 1/4 private railway in lincolnshire and would be intrested to see what the next Gen is doing
cheers dave
PS.. i thought you had been taking vid lessions from Bad Obsession and the Binky project.. if you dont know about them I would advise you check them out.. very good lads..