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Can oil-fired steam future-proof rail preservation? | North Yorkshire Moors Railway
To help future-proof rail preservation, FMW Solutions has partnered with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to convert a historic steam locomotive from burning coal to oil as part of the first full-size steam locomotive conversion project in the U.K. since the end of steam. Learn how this work will contribute to cost savings, labor savings, lessen greenhouse emissions, and streamline operations for an important heritage attraction using science, practices, and technology from the steam-era itself.
For more on this collaboration, click here: www.fmwsolutions.com/newsroom/2024/4/10/converting-coal-fired-steam-locomotives-to-oil
1:19 - The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
6:27 - The History of Oil...
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Can we build a NEW mainline steam locomotive in the United States? | Restoration Roundtable
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Can a new mainline steam locomotive be built in the United States? The @TheT1Trust and steam railroading specialists at FMW Solutions and throughout the rail industry are answering that question one piece at a time. Join us for a detailed discussion on the steady recreation of a Pennsylvania Railroad T1 steam locomotive from our steam mechanic and engineering experts and learn about the challen...
How To Restart a Restoration | Pennsylvania Railroad No. 1361 Steam Locomotive
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Join @RailroadCity and FMW Solutions to recap the colorful history of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive No. 1361 and explore the engineering and restoration challenges in taking on the rebuild of the Spirit of Altoon. Learn more and support the project here: shop.railroadcity.org/products/K4-Donation-p594925059. Get to know FMW Solutions at www.fmwsolutions.com/ and click here to view an e...
Cab Ride on Sugar Express No. 148
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Climb aboard with fireman Natasha Bettis and engineer Scott Ogle as Sugar Express steam locomotive No. 148 performs a photo runby for passengers. Ride along with us here: sugarexpress.com/ #florida #steamlocomotive #train
A busy week at @RailroadCity
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We’re working at @RailroadCity this week to install the wrapper sheets on Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive No. 1361.
Rebuilding a Michigan Icon | Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive No. 1225
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Pere Marquette steam locomotive No. 1225 is undergoing some of the most extensive mechanical restoration work in over 70 years. Visit with leadership from the @SteamRailroadingInstitute and @fmwsolutions to learn about the in-depth process of renewing the running gear of one of Central Michigan's beloved railroad attractions. #machining #locomotive #puremichigan 0:00 - Restoring Steam Locomotiv...
Building a First-Class Tourist Train
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Building a First-Class Tourist Train
Steam Locomotive Ride Along | Sugar Express No. 148
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Steam Locomotive Ride Along | Sugar Express No. 148
Spirit of Altoona Firebox Removal | Pennsylvania Railroad K4 No. 1361
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Spirit of Altoona Firebox Removal | Pennsylvania Railroad K4 No. 1361
Historic Wabash Railroad Turntable Preserved
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Historic Wabash Railroad Turntable Preserved
Steam Locomotive Frame Inspection | Pennsylvania Railroad K4 No. 1361
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Steam Locomotive Frame Inspection | Pennsylvania Railroad K4 No. 1361
Steam Boiler and Firebox Inspection | Pennsylvania Railroad K4 No. 1361
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Steam Boiler and Firebox Inspection | Pennsylvania Railroad K4 No. 1361

Комментарии

  • @saratoga123321
    @saratoga123321 7 дней назад

    Do a boiler feed pump next

  •  19 дней назад

    @ 3:15 you say you're doing a frame up restoration on that car... what are the cost projections for such an undertaking of a full frame up restoration in terms of total cost? I honestly have no idea what it cost to buy an old rail car and do a full frame up total no bars restoration

  • @mitchtupelo76
    @mitchtupelo76 Месяц назад

    No. Either use coal or don't use them.

  • @anthonycook5238
    @anthonycook5238 Месяц назад

    Whose idea was to record someone on call for an audio mix is an absolute idiot. Why didn’t this dude just record himself in cakewalk or distro kid and send you the file over what it sounds so much better.

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 Месяц назад

      What are you talking about?

  • @0759trainz
    @0759trainz Месяц назад

    Wht build a new T1 at all? If anything, they shouldn't gone with the J1 texas instead

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 Месяц назад

      If you love your J1 Texas so much, why don’t you start a group to build one from the ground up yourself? This group is legitimate and actually doing something. You’re obviously one of those “all talk with no action” guys.

  • @TucsonBillD
    @TucsonBillD Месяц назад

    Is PM 1225 the locomotive that was on display at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit? It’s been many years since I last saw it and my memory isn’t that good these days.

  • @wjsj69
    @wjsj69 Месяц назад

    This is exactly the kind of info that needs to be brought to the public, right from the horses mouths, without being dumbed down, without insulting the intelligence of the people you need to target for funding. Fans want to know as much as they can about their interests. It helps in the understanding of where, how, and why, time, effort and money needs to be spent to accomplish the goal. The only info I heard in the past regarding delays was that "the crown sheet was too thin". Well, that just sounds like a vague excuse to a novice, not knowing what is involved with that particular problem. Now I understand that these things are big problems that need uncountable efforts by very experienced people to overcome. This is a good example of how transparency is a good approach. Politicians should take note.

  • @shadowoof6473
    @shadowoof6473 Месяц назад

    take another 6 yrs to build 1 locomotive?

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 Месяц назад

      Many parts have to be fabricated from scratch and there’s not a lot of facilities that make steam locomotive parts, fortunately some do with professionals.

  • @davidkimmel5153
    @davidkimmel5153 Месяц назад

    Thanks so much

  • @deadmanhiking9260
    @deadmanhiking9260 Месяц назад

    I seriously doubt there is any foundry in the US that could cast a one piece frame, as were original

  • @deadmanhiking9260
    @deadmanhiking9260 Месяц назад

    I seriously doubt there is any foundry in the US that could cast a one piece frame

  • @AussiePom
    @AussiePom Месяц назад

    The Swiss have developed a light oil burner (diesel) for steam engines. Unlike the swirling burner for heavy oil the diesel burner looks like a huge gas cook top with four large burners in a square pattern with a small light up burner in the middle. The Puffing Billy Railway in Victoria Australia has converted one of their 2-6-2 tank engines 14A to this new Swiss system and it's coupled with a Lemphor exhaust previously fitted to a coal burning loco 6A. They had 14A fitted because they run through a very dry forest and every train had to be followed by a water cart train to put out any spot fires on dry days. The system fitted to 14A is not permanent and the loco can be converted back to being a coal burner if the railway so desires. Even when working hard up 1 in 30 grades there's no black smoke at all from 14A just a slight haze from the chimney. For the PBR it made good sense for they also have diesel locos which haul trains on total fire ban days so there was no need to find a new supplier for oil. Also there's no cost that there is in getting rid of the coal ash. Diesel is very uniform in quality unlike coal which can vary wildly from high grade steaming coal to very low grades of coal.

  • @jconn3495
    @jconn3495 2 месяца назад

    Sounds great! What type of lubricator is that?

  • @alleghenycityproductions
    @alleghenycityproductions 2 месяца назад

    idk but i want to see a revival of the ACE3000 project from the 80s man the ACE3000 would have been incredible

  • @ianrouse3032
    @ianrouse3032 2 месяца назад

    The amount of coal preserved engines use isn't great surely if they all got together and bought in bulk and had a central depot where they could draw their fuel. It would be more cost effective. The engines that run on the main line there is more of a case for oil fired .

  • @manga12
    @manga12 2 месяца назад

    If I might though, we have more coal then Oil, so how much longer would it last, I know mines are closing and its not the best for the environment and its a hard way of life and dangerous for those that have to mine it but wont we run out of oil before coal? Unless we use non petrolem oils, like plant or veggie oils? I belive they do run an engine in the grand canyon off veggie oil? I am listening a bit though to experts and leaders here, its important for the future of living history

  • @railfaningthegreatlakescen8441
    @railfaningthegreatlakescen8441 2 месяца назад

    White pass guy!

  • @certifiedcitydestroyer
    @certifiedcitydestroyer 3 месяца назад

    i feel like were well past can, 5550's too far in to just be stopped now!

  • @hughwoatmeigh6999
    @hughwoatmeigh6999 3 месяца назад

    The Coalition for Sustainable Steam in the US has been researching torrefied biomass. (Basically heating giant wood pellets into something like grill charcoal.) Their test results have been encouraging. You fire it similar to coal, but it's basically burning waste wood products.

  • @rrotwang
    @rrotwang 3 месяца назад

    I still wish for a Hudson to be re- created

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 3 месяца назад

      You can always start a group and form a team to build one yourself.

  • @THOMAS81Z
    @THOMAS81Z 3 месяца назад

    my son & i were in that building on a sunday & we were alone got a good look at everything , hope can get this finally done

  • @darryltodero4117
    @darryltodero4117 3 месяца назад

    Pere Marqette 1225 🚂🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚂🚂

  • @jodeldk
    @jodeldk 3 месяца назад

    Yesterday I stood in front of Mallard at the UK national railway museum and thought I dare anyone to beat that, now I have found your site In some ways I hope you do!

  • @THOMAS81Z
    @THOMAS81Z 3 месяца назад

    donate at every payday

  • @THOMAS81Z
    @THOMAS81Z 3 месяца назад

    i want that shirt !!!

  • @JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering
    @JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering 3 месяца назад

    Having spent years as a teenager polishing brass and feeding copious amounts of coal, with a love of steam trains this is great to see! Heritage railways in the uk taking this all so seriously, so strategically, incredibly forward thinking. Very best of luck with the project!

  • @declanjoyce8640
    @declanjoyce8640 3 месяца назад

    Wow, it's amazing how this net zero - Co2 lie / psych-op is used to hijack and distort people's perception of reality and how people twist themselves inside out to conform to this nonsense. Everything in moderation, open up a welsh coal mine to supply the heritage railways in the Uk.

  • @louistallarigo5589
    @louistallarigo5589 4 месяца назад

    As an avid railroad fan and ethusiast and current history student, the steam locomotive has an appeal that is unmatched by most anything the human race has developed. The many different American railroads that not represented through the steam preservation era is saddening. The PRR specifically really had the draw from many of their classes of steam engines and the most iconic outside of the T1 is the K4. Seeing that the work on 1361 is continuing is encouraging that there is still a demand for the presence and preservation of the railroad. Recent examples of this include N&W 611, the Big Boy 4014, WMSR (ex. C&O) 1309, CP 2816, PRR 5550 (built from scratch), the rebuild of PM 1225, and now PRR 1361. To the hard working people of FMW, keep up the good work and cant wait to see that engine run in the future!

  • @timnickel6339
    @timnickel6339 4 месяца назад

    How were able to ride in the cab???? I'd love to give it a try someday!!!! Great video!

  • @barryphillips7098
    @barryphillips7098 4 месяца назад

    Clearly these people have not noticed crude oil is running out WW1 & WW2 used HUGE amounts ( France alone used 300 millions litres of fuel a month 😲😲 ) our planet still has huge amounts of coal use that instead!!!!

  • @Valdorxsnowpiercer
    @Valdorxsnowpiercer 4 месяца назад

    I like to know if anybody does know do you know if there was any of the original PRR T1s that was converted to burn oil in the 40s and 50s

  • @Valdorxsnowpiercer
    @Valdorxsnowpiercer 4 месяца назад

    I am kind of happy that the prrt 1 is going to be converted to oil burning instead of coal

  • @steven.ghodgson765
    @steven.ghodgson765 4 месяца назад

    Great video and good luck to the NYMR. I loved the odd puzzlwd look on the US guys trying hard to follow Piglets Yorkshire accent ? As a lad from Darlington where it all started in 1825 our area is steeped into the history and a lot is going on at the moment getting ready for the 200th aniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and building new locomotives.

  • @gentlegiants1974
    @gentlegiants1974 4 месяца назад

    These guys need to have coffee with Cory Anderson...same down to earth ideas it seems.

  • @steamgent4592
    @steamgent4592 4 месяца назад

    I’m sick of this anti coal movement and conversion to oil! 100% against it and if you do it I’m not visiting your railway anymore. Not riding behind a diesel water cooker!

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 3 месяца назад

      Lol

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 3 месяца назад

      So you don’t believe in harming the environment with embers and ashes? Coal won’t be around forever, so let’s be real here.

    • @steamgent4592
      @steamgent4592 2 месяца назад

      @@chooch1764 coal ash doesn’t hurt anything in fact it makes the garden grow very nicely. Excellent fertilizer. The coal smoke even makes plants grow larger. They love the carbon they need to grow.

    • @chooch1764
      @chooch1764 2 месяца назад

      @@steamgent4592 I’m sorry but that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. The summers are getting dryer in certain areas, which increase the risk of wildfires. Do you seriously not believe in that? 😳

  • @brickleyyard4966
    @brickleyyard4966 4 месяца назад

    No oil is not the way and if thay go oil I whont be going there again

  • @kylehc15
    @kylehc15 4 месяца назад

    id love a steam group to come and save the steam locomotive in my vetrains park cause it been there fro a long time and sure there a roof on it but its just sitting there not moving and id love to see it gget restored and ran again doesnt matter how far it gets run but as long as they fire it up 1 time and film it

  • @TechOne7671
    @TechOne7671 4 месяца назад

    I have experience of pressure jet burners fitted to oil fired boilers, curious to see the type of burner used on this. Disappointed there was now drawings or diagrams😂. It’s still a steam engine regardless of the fuel type, not a coal engine!! Good forward thinking to keep the show on the road or rails rather. With that attitude you could be fitting and electric boiler and a tender full of batteries in 20 years time. All the best.

  • @bikerguychris33
    @bikerguychris33 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely fascinating to me as a 33 year old British Steam Enthusiast 😁🚂 One thing I am going to miss with oil fired Steam locomotives is that gorgeous smell of coal smoke, oil and water vapour mixed, there's nothing else like it. I read in the news that Bio Coal was being developed and tested and had been successfully used in one heritage railways locomotive, and I believe it preserves the classic steam smell that many Steam enthusiasts like myself love, could Bio Coal also be an alternative to traditional fossil coal and oil firing? Although oil firing makes sense as an alternative if coal is hard to find and is getting crazy expensive, the world only has 47 years of oil left, so what's going to happen once the world runs out of oil? Meanwhile it is estimated that the world has 133 years worth of coal left, yet all our coal mines have closed and heritage railways are now forced to import coal and also look for alternatives as coal becomes harder to find and more expensive, doesn't make sense to me. I'm really glad that alternative fuels are being explored so that our absolutely stunning Steam Locomotives can keep running, hopefully forever, sacrificing the steam smell with oil firing will be sad but a small price to pay it if it keeps them running, potentially forever.

  • @charly-s
    @charly-s 4 месяца назад

    The decision between electricity and diesel or steam is easy. To service a steam engine after ten years in Germany you must open the steam boiler and control all boiler tubes for wasting. Mostly they are replaced by removing all over the defective tubes and weld in new pipes, boring and aligning all boreholes included. The Locomotive factory in Meiningen is suffering for orders and their headcount is constantly reducing. It’s a question of time, till the factory will close. But England and America because of coal and oil abundance overslept the electrification era and a lot of track ways went closed and forgotten. Here in🇨🇭we have the Stadler and they are delivering the all over best train compositions and🇨🇭is totally electrificated with abt 30‘000km railway tracks in two different gauges. And our trains are running from Zurich to Munich in 3.31 hours. And Diesel? Think about the environmental burden and the oil prices and you find the answers by yourself …

  • @keithtanner2806
    @keithtanner2806 4 месяца назад

    Oil!!!! Ye Gids!🤬

  • @robertdshannon5155
    @robertdshannon5155 4 месяца назад

    Paul: Have you considered the use of anthracite coal? The Reading Blue Mountain & Northern which has two steam loco's and use anthracite which has much less clag. You should Google Phoebe Snow.

    • @dkbmaestrorules
      @dkbmaestrorules 3 месяца назад

      From where? The problem is that there are no source of it at a reasonable price.

  • @user-vn8so9rf3d
    @user-vn8so9rf3d 4 месяца назад

    R766 in NSW Australia was gegauged from 5' to 4' 8 1/2" to run on NSW track. It was also converted to oil fuel. This was done so that loco could keep mainline speeds without being sidelined if steam was low. Loco 5917 remains coal fired along with other NSW heritage locos. Good coal still available in NSW. Common here to include a diesel in the consist to ease coal consumption and to provide dynamic braking that eases wear on loco brakes.

  • @chilllytube
    @chilllytube 4 месяца назад

    It is the North York Moors Railway.

  • @johnkeepin7527
    @johnkeepin7527 4 месяца назад

    Nothing new under the Sun, re converting established coal fired locomotives to using oil as a fuel. E.g. just before nationalisation, the GWR had a pop at it, if you look for ‘GWR oil-fired locomotives’. However, it fell foul of the UK Treasury in 1948, due to the shortage of foreign currency, & exchange rates at the time, so the Western Region had to revert to traditional coal. Around the same period, a large slice of the SNCF class 141R fleet went the other way, due to difficulties in the availability of suitable coal domestically, being converted to heavy fuel oil. They could produce a lot of black smoke from time to time - especially when the cleaning technique was used en route, using sand as a cleaning agent.

  • @kevanhubbard9673
    @kevanhubbard9673 4 месяца назад

    You'd have to modify them to switch from coal to oil but i don't see what options there are as coal is increasingly hard to aquire.More people are interested in vintage diesel now,and electric but obviously the NYMR can't run them!,so there is probably less steam needed.

  • @davidellis279
    @davidellis279 4 месяца назад

    If coal can’t be purchased then oil is probably the only answer to the problem,it shouldn’t be too difficult to fit an oil tank in place of the coal space on the tender and carry out fire box modifications to burn oil.

  • @richardswain3530
    @richardswain3530 4 месяца назад

    While coal firing is preferable to get around the high cost of coal at present if it means converting to oil keeps locomotives running on the mainline then surely this should be investigated to preserve the enjoyment for all

  • @stillshakin2125
    @stillshakin2125 4 месяца назад

    I think i would prefer the smell of coal smoke to oil but i appreciate the time /cost savings. Incidentally i wonder if the new rules on mk1 carriage doors affect NYMR?

  • @annajeannettedixon2453
    @annajeannettedixon2453 4 месяца назад

    has a member of the NYMR And a Marine engineer I am all up for this and I bleave a new build would benafit the NYMR that uses to run no that line bavk in there hight days of steam Like a Class A8 tanks or the D20 or B16 raven the class A8 were well loved by crews and a A8 oil fired will be good and its will be special in this area And I just happen to have the design blue prints