Something I made out of boredom from a bunch of 1950s DVD Promo footage. Credit to all the people who went out there and filmed these machines during their last days of operation!
to avoid further confusion on the intent of this meme: the message of this music video isn't to say that american railroading is better than others across the globe. it just exists as a way to call out *those* people who senselessly hate on (specifically) american railroads for no truly justifiable reasons, and also because i wanted a silly music video based on my childhood dvd's loading screens. i for one love cuban, chinese, british and japanese railways for their own quirks and intricacies, and i think all railroads from across the globe deserve that kind of respect. thanks for coming to my ted talk
This got recommended to me randomly by the algorithm so I assume i'm jumping into a specific youtube subcommunity of some sort as an outsider, but there are justifiable reasons to hate on american railroads. Although admittedly not really ones relating to the steam era. For one, passenger service on US railways is infrequent and expensive compared to a lot of Europe and much of Asia, and there isn't a single true high speed line in the country.
@@kosmostimber1174 Nice to be here, most of my railroad youtube experience has been on the contemporary state of things, especially city metro/regional systems, high speed rail networks, and upcoming expansions. I'm very much a diesel/electric locomotive and multiple unit enthusiast primarily, but can see there's a wide world out there regarding the steam era too!
British railroad stories: *Names locomotive class something funny to make fun of the higher ups* American railroad stories: “ILL TAKE THE WHOLE TOWN OF RIDGEWAY WITH ME!!!”
I think British Locomotives have more elegance to them, like a princess walking down hallway. Meanwhile American Locomotives have a more muscley vibe to them, making you feel powerful and dominant when in their cab. What i'm trying to say is the British are "dainty" and the Americans are "Powerful".
That's valid, most American steam locomotives are really just big powerful beasts to move as much freight as possible, although if it is elegance your looking for, Streamliners have a distinct sense of being fast and not just strong, like the Hudson's and MILW road A's
That tracks. There’s a very strong chance of brutal simplicity and total disregard to form except as follows function in 20th century American engineering.
Excellent footage, thank you! The end of the steam era in the UK is hard to define, but key dates are:- - 1964: Last steam locomotive built for use in the UK (not 'Evening Star'!) - 1968: End of mainline steam in Great Britain - 1971: End of mainline steam in Northern Ireland - 1989: End of British Rail steam locomotive usage entirely (Vale of Rheidol Line sold to private owners) - 1994: Final steam locomotives in industrial use (Castle Donington power station) However steam locomotives have, very rarely, continued to be used in infrastructure projects where there has been no available diesel locomotive!
Nothing quite compares to the raw power of American railroads. Switzerland might have more precise scheduling and Germany more efficient locomotives, but watching giant steaming behemoths haul unreasonable tons of coal over mountain grades is something I wish we still had.
Hot take: Actually many, many mainland european (freight) steam locomotives were more powerful. Alone the DRG Class 44 could take on most of the steam engines in that era, not to mention Class 45's.
Damn good video. I do love the attention to detail and pride in British locomotives. I also love the brute force and ignorance of American locos. Much like I love the elegance of classical music, and the rippin good tunes of fiddles and banjos. I guess it may be because I'm a product of both by my mum and dad. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Man, you should’ve put in some clips from the last of the giant. There’s a couple of clips with the tanks in the background that were on their way to Korea I believe. But good stuff anyways.
@thetoontrain6073 this is true, but tennesee pass??? The royal george??? Moffat tunnel? The Joing line? Rollins pass? The big rock candy mountain? Park city? The line to kennecott? Standard gauge rio grande ruled
It would probably be on one of the DVD's that I got the footage from. They're all promos released by (i think) Greg Scholl or other creators, so if you can just look up "Steam in the 50's" and track down the engine in a promo video, then you can get the DVD.
Ive noticed in some of the clips black smoke is coming out of the funnels. Why is that? Also _surely_ that can't have been legal, even for the times...
@@BlockedUser420 Coal burning steam locomotives have been around since the 1830’s, it’s just dust and carbon dioxide mixed with steam that falls back down to the earth after it’s burned up. None reaches the atmosphere like gases do, it’s actually better for the environment than trucks are.
also, i have to heavily emphasize this, Cameramen LOVE seeing smoke, so they'll usually ask crews to "Put on a show". the black smoke was definitely regulated quite a bit, even in some states there were 'No Smoke Zones'. but camera people just want that extra bit of drama don't they? fireman were trained quite well, and were usually paired with people they can read easy and put on routes they are most familiar with, usually you would hardly see even a cough of soot come out the stack when in usual operation, even that infamous filmed scene of 4 steam locomotives pouring out black smoke up the hill, was entirely because the cameraman wanted it so. they are almost never that bad.
to avoid further confusion on the intent of this meme:
the message of this music video isn't to say that american railroading is better than others across the globe. it just exists as a way to call out *those* people who senselessly hate on (specifically) american railroads for no truly justifiable reasons, and also because i wanted a silly music video based on my childhood dvd's loading screens. i for one love cuban, chinese, british and japanese railways for their own quirks and intricacies, and i think all railroads from across the globe deserve that kind of respect.
thanks for coming to my ted talk
This got recommended to me randomly by the algorithm so I assume i'm jumping into a specific youtube subcommunity of some sort as an outsider, but there are justifiable reasons to hate on american railroads. Although admittedly not really ones relating to the steam era.
For one, passenger service on US railways is infrequent and expensive compared to a lot of Europe and much of Asia, and there isn't a single true high speed line in the country.
@@seraph3264 Well, welcome to the railroad side of youtube! We have cookies… Sometimes.
Its a shame that some people just decide to start typing before fully understanding something
@@kosmostimber1174 Nice to be here, most of my railroad youtube experience has been on the contemporary state of things, especially city metro/regional systems, high speed rail networks, and upcoming expansions.
I'm very much a diesel/electric locomotive and multiple unit enthusiast primarily, but can see there's a wide world out there regarding the steam era too!
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Engineer: The beans! Give it more beans!
British railroad stories: *Names locomotive class something funny to make fun of the higher ups*
American railroad stories: “ILL TAKE THE WHOLE TOWN OF RIDGEWAY WITH ME!!!”
There's wayy more interesting stories about our *railways than the dukedog naming...
I think British Locomotives have more elegance to them, like a princess walking down hallway. Meanwhile American Locomotives have a more muscley vibe to them, making you feel powerful and dominant when in their cab. What i'm trying to say is the British are "dainty" and the Americans are "Powerful".
That's valid, most American steam locomotives are really just big powerful beasts to move as much freight as possible, although if it is elegance your looking for, Streamliners have a distinct sense of being fast and not just strong, like the Hudson's and MILW road A's
Well said, American railfan here.
That tracks. There’s a very strong chance of brutal simplicity and total disregard to form except as follows function in 20th century American engineering.
“The working man”
Closest they got was Big Bertha.
Excellent footage, thank you!
The end of the steam era in the UK is hard to define, but key dates are:-
- 1964: Last steam locomotive built for use in the UK (not 'Evening Star'!)
- 1968: End of mainline steam in Great Britain
- 1971: End of mainline steam in Northern Ireland
- 1989: End of British Rail steam locomotive usage entirely (Vale of Rheidol Line sold to private owners)
- 1994: Final steam locomotives in industrial use (Castle Donington power station)
However steam locomotives have, very rarely, continued to be used in infrastructure projects where there has been no available diesel locomotive!
Nothing quite compares to the raw power of American railroads. Switzerland might have more precise scheduling and Germany more efficient locomotives, but watching giant steaming behemoths haul unreasonable tons of coal over mountain grades is something I wish we still had.
Hot take: Actually many, many mainland european (freight) steam locomotives were more powerful. Alone the DRG Class 44 could take on most of the steam engines in that era, not to mention Class 45's.
we stan silly american engines, they're amazing in all their own unique ways
So many geared babies, especially Shays in this!
As a British train fan, I can confirm I like American engines more because I don’t have to go to a whole different country to see them.
gotta admit i do like some americain locos
[Jocat voice] "I just really like trains"
So as an American, I didn't miss much.
Meanwhile, the French had their steam engines last into the 1970s... 😂
East Germany had steam into the late 1980s as well
very cool video! American railroading at its finest!
1:30 Island mountain bridge! Great compilation 😄
American Railroading forever.
Cool trains!
Damn good video. I do love the attention to detail and pride in British locomotives. I also love the brute force and ignorance of American locos. Much like I love the elegance of classical music, and the rippin good tunes of fiddles and banjos. I guess it may be because I'm a product of both by my mum and dad. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Blue Grass Banjo sped up.
Man, you should’ve put in some clips from the last of the giant. There’s a couple of clips with the tanks in the background that were on their way to Korea I believe. But good stuff anyways.
No Rio Grande standard gauge steam???!?!?11!/1/1/1 LIETERALLY UNSUBBEING AS WE SPEKA
People talk about drgw ng forgetting the standard was sometimes crazier
Narrow gauge is the goat 🔥
@thetoontrain6073 this is true, but tennesee pass??? The royal george??? Moffat tunnel? The Joing line? Rollins pass? The big rock candy mountain? Park city? The line to kennecott? Standard gauge rio grande ruled
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@@loganfrancel9275 go on the silverton and talk to me later.
Narrow Gauge Hills Core
Lol, you put the rockton rion in there
steam train :]
Chuaa chuaa chuaa chuaa-
Graham County 1925 👀
You got anymore footage of N.A.R.C. #1 running?
It would probably be on one of the DVD's that I got the footage from. They're all promos released by (i think) Greg Scholl or other creators, so if you can just look up "Steam in the 50's" and track down the engine in a promo video, then you can get the DVD.
No Southern Railway steam power?
@@SOU6900 4501 is in this
@@kosmostimber1174 Gonna have to go back and watch it again then.😅
I require music name
it’s a sped up version of this: ruclips.net/video/85mDyWCgHy0/видео.html
@@kosmostimber1174 thanks fam
What is this music?🎵
ruclips.net/video/85mDyWCgHy0/видео.html
this but sped up slightly
based ngl
Whats the song called?
@@MikeLarryII788 This but sped up slightly: ruclips.net/video/85mDyWCgHy0/видео.htmlsi=U_FrAs4MhwuXoLpr
What’s the song
ruclips.net/video/85mDyWCgHy0/видео.html
this but sped up
lol
Ive noticed in some of the clips black smoke is coming out of the funnels. Why is that? Also _surely_ that can't have been legal, even for the times...
@@BlockedUser420 Coal burning steam locomotives have been around since the 1830’s, it’s just dust and carbon dioxide mixed with steam that falls back down to the earth after it’s burned up. None reaches the atmosphere like gases do, it’s actually better for the environment than trucks are.
also, i have to heavily emphasize this, Cameramen LOVE seeing smoke, so they'll usually ask crews to "Put on a show". the black smoke was definitely regulated quite a bit, even in some states there were 'No Smoke Zones'. but camera people just want that extra bit of drama don't they? fireman were trained quite well, and were usually paired with people they can read easy and put on routes they are most familiar with, usually you would hardly see even a cough of soot come out the stack when in usual operation, even that infamous filmed scene of 4 steam locomotives pouring out black smoke up the hill, was entirely because the cameraman wanted it so. they are almost never that bad.
I was the 69th like haha funny number