THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF A.E. KARNES - PART #1

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  • Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
  • Wonderful World Of A.E. Karnes - Part #1 - Alexander Karnes is a very special person. (redhawk759@msn.com) His knowledge and skill in the World of Steam surpasses his tender age of 26 at the time we made this video together. Alexander travels the World to work on steam engines of all shapes & sizes. This is merely the introduction - please follow the series............................................ / keithappleton
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  • @RPMechanics
    @RPMechanics 5 лет назад +5

    His intense interest in his subject is infectious.

  • @claywright9118
    @claywright9118 5 лет назад +37

    Who instilled 50 years worth of knowledge in a 26 year old? Very impressive, can't wait to see more (of Alexander, not you) ;)

    • @francescoferrigno2339
      @francescoferrigno2339 5 лет назад +2

      You'd be surprised what we can achieve given the chance 😁

    • @smh9902
      @smh9902 9 месяцев назад +3

      This is what you get when you don't infantilize teenagers. A professional with an immense degree of knowledge before even the age of 30.

  • @pvrs87
    @pvrs87 5 лет назад +13

    That young man has probably forgotten more than most know about steam engines. Enjoyed watching this...keep up the good work

  • @WINCHANDLE
    @WINCHANDLE 8 месяцев назад +2

    It took about 15 seconds to realize that Alex is a genius. I remember Dad and crew getting the various diesel and steam generators synchronized after Hurricane Inex hit Guantanamo Bay. Dad had the smarts to have cables stretched across the roof's of the generating stations. They were anchored to big I beams stretched parallel to the buildings. When the dial hit zero, a Cuban worker closed the gigantical knife switch to hook all the generating stations together. After being connected, they all kept each other in synch. At the time, idiot here didn't realize how smart Dad was. He was a Navy Can-Do Sea Bee.

  • @BruceFJRay
    @BruceFJRay 10 месяцев назад +2

    As a 50 + year 'live steamer', I thank you for this video. (I built, modified and run a 1/8th scale Little Engines Atlantic, in the style of the ERIE Railroad). My Atlantic has been running since March of 1997,25 years. As I write this post, I am finishing up on installing a new boiler on my locomotive. ERIE #7597. Thank you again for this video. Sincerely, BF Ray.

  • @cjholmes4329
    @cjholmes4329 4 года назад +2

    Dude looks like Tom Cruise, talks like Jeff Goldblum and knows his science like Dr. Emmett Brown with a little Robert Oppenheimer thrown in. Well done young lad!
    Keith, you have one of the best youtube channels regardless of genre. Keep up the great work!

  • @oxfd611
    @oxfd611 4 года назад +2

    Keith the future of model steam hobby is in good hands.

  • @pumpkinhead4449
    @pumpkinhead4449 5 лет назад +15

    Oh It's that Alex bugger. I really should have rolled him off the crane at Phillipsburg, would have made a really hilarious splat at the bottom. Well Keith while he is in your care, be sure to supply it lots of Broccoli and bread, and be careful of large volumes of sliced cheese left abandoned around in his wake, he looses them a lot.

  • @theoldbigmoose
    @theoldbigmoose 5 лет назад +17

    Glad to see a Yank holding his own in the cathedrals of steam! Great video, good to see you on camera too Keith.

  • @bombocropper5142
    @bombocropper5142 10 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful post, of a young man not only restoring mechanical history but faith in the younger generation.

    • @keithappleton
      @keithappleton  10 месяцев назад

      In my opinion Alexander Karnes is a true Genius. Hi knowledge surpasses his age by a long way. I look forward to seeing him on his next visit to the UK.

  • @ardsleytank7769
    @ardsleytank7769 5 лет назад +9

    Woah. A. E. Karnes?! Did NOT expect him to show up in your videos! I am a huge fan of his art online on Deviantart, and could tell he was a very knowledgeable guy.
    Also, very cool to see your face in a video! You should do that more often...

  • @markalton2809
    @markalton2809 4 месяца назад +1

    The rare shot of you precisely conforms to your voice-induced mental image.
    Uncanny.

  • @pedropenduco3180
    @pedropenduco3180 5 лет назад +21

    Always a pleasure to watch a knowledgeable man sharing that knowledge. Thanks for this. :)

  • @rossbryan6102
    @rossbryan6102 10 месяцев назад +2

    IT IS QUITE A GOOD THING THAT THERE WERE PEOPLE WHO TAUGHT HIM WHAT HE KNOWS!!
    I OWE MUCH TO THOSE WHO TAUGHT ME STEAM !
    I RECEIVED AN SANTA FE RAILROAD DIESEL MACHINIST APPRENTICESHIP, AND MANY OF THE JOURNEYMEN I WORKED WITH WERE GREAT STEAM MACHINISTS!
    I DID PUMP THEM FOR ALL I COULD LEARN!

  • @ianlainchbury
    @ianlainchbury 5 лет назад +2

    Had the pleasure of meeting Alex at Claymills today :) Great man. He will be, if not already, an America Fred Dibnah. I wish him all the best in the future.

    • @keithappleton
      @keithappleton  5 лет назад +1

      His knowledge is astounding for one so young ... (only 26 years of age)

    • @AEKarnes
      @AEKarnes 5 лет назад

      It was good to meet you too, Ian. It is always good to meet someone amongst the music of building sized beam engines.

  • @johnnyjames7139
    @johnnyjames7139 5 лет назад +8

    Bravo to both of you, I am smiling. And somewhat envious.

  • @the101stdalmatian8
    @the101stdalmatian8 5 лет назад +2

    Oh, it's that KARNES bugger. Shoulda left him hanging off the mail-crane back in Atlanta, when he tried to make off with a geared locomotive. Glad to see him involved with your work. He's a fine young man and someone who I would travel with all over again if given the chance. I can't wait to see more of the two of you working together.

    • @AEKarnes
      @AEKarnes 5 лет назад +2

      Go with you anywhere any time, mate. How is life down there?

  • @ghostfox3560
    @ghostfox3560 4 года назад +1

    I must say. It is enjoyable to be able to hear this kind of discussion. A real joy to learn these things even at 30 years old.

  • @flippop101
    @flippop101 5 лет назад +2

    Flipping eck! It is rare event in life to be introduced to an artist and an engineer, but a shot of Mr. Keith Appleton all in one episode is something special. What an engaging and talented bloke!

  • @martynbuzzing3327
    @martynbuzzing3327 2 года назад +1

    Amazing young man. So much knowledge. 👍

  • @aaronhorn6849
    @aaronhorn6849 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you Mr Karnes for sharing the passion you have for steam engines.

  • @aaronharrison3801
    @aaronharrison3801 5 лет назад +8

    Really enjoyed that just learned something new about valve gear too

  • @BravoCharleses
    @BravoCharleses 5 лет назад +1

    What a billion young man. Thank you to you both.

  • @scratchdog2216
    @scratchdog2216 5 лет назад +1

    Glad to see such a passionate young man helping keep the interest alive. Nice post. Thanx.

  • @TimsBitsnPieces
    @TimsBitsnPieces 5 лет назад +1

    A very knowledgeable guy and nice to see him sharing his knowledge with you and us. Nice to see you on camera also.

  • @MrBanzoid
    @MrBanzoid 5 лет назад +1

    What a fascinating video. It's great to see a younger person taking up the reins. Good to finally put a face to the name as well! Thanks.

  • @donaldtownsley4099
    @donaldtownsley4099 5 лет назад +1

    This was one of your best video's! Very personal and you were on the screen! Great job!

  • @kunstmol
    @kunstmol 9 месяцев назад +1

    that guy is a savant. amazing.

    • @keithappleton
      @keithappleton  9 месяцев назад

      He is indeed and has immense knowledge on a variety of subjects.

  • @richardbell3844
    @richardbell3844 5 лет назад +2

    Fantastic video ! More please !

  • @JohnnySteam
    @JohnnySteam 5 лет назад +2

    Very interesting and watchable. Thanks

  • @davelister796
    @davelister796 5 лет назад

    Wow. Wonderful. Amazing knowledge. Really great video. Thank you so much.

  • @AustinsAmericanFlyertrains
    @AustinsAmericanFlyertrains 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you Keith for this video. I had no idea that: there were large steam engines still in regular service in this country (USA) and that there were any others gifted similarly to you in the art of steam engine maintenance and refurbishing. Your videos are fascinating and inspiring. Please keep them coming! My wife has also benefitted from these videos as now and again some of your girl friend humor dribbles into our friendly banter, like a dribbling draincock. Love your humor!

  • @pauljohnson3401
    @pauljohnson3401 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent stuff!

  • @gasmith841
    @gasmith841 5 лет назад +1

    A surprisingly different and enjoyable video Keith.

  • @kiffing
    @kiffing 5 лет назад

    Great video I really enjoyed it, thank you.

  • @dutchjones01
    @dutchjones01 5 лет назад

    love your video keith, this one was great.

  • @vicpatton5286
    @vicpatton5286 5 лет назад +1

    extremely interesting and informative. One of your best, sir! regards vic

  • @johne5854
    @johne5854 5 лет назад

    That was an incredible video.

  • @Yaaayishere
    @Yaaayishere 5 лет назад +1

    Wow, just Wow.

  • @zukowski2023
    @zukowski2023 5 лет назад +1

    Wow Keith! That must have been a real treat, fascinating listening to him explain the workings from his perspective. I guess there wasn't a full bottle of Scotch anywhere to be found after your visit..lol Thanks so much for sharing with us.. Cheers!

    • @keithappleton
      @keithappleton  5 лет назад +2

      No alcohol was consumed during the making of this video }:-)))

  • @willybee3056
    @willybee3056 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for this video. .
    It answered a lot of questions that I had,, and some I didn't know I had.
    And thanks for the cameo,,, That also answered a big question..
    I am a wood carver of sorts,, and when I get out of sorts,, I just may try a likeness... And that may be likely.
    😀😎😆🤗😉

  • @NathanielKempson
    @NathanielKempson 5 лет назад +3

    American Fred!!
    What a cool dude.

  • @geoffreykail9129
    @geoffreykail9129 4 года назад

    excellent

  • @paulheff8067
    @paulheff8067 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this

  • @JoshKilen
    @JoshKilen 3 года назад

    very nice.

  • @The123pcr
    @The123pcr 4 года назад

    Keith you have a very skilled and interesting friend :-) thank you very much indeed for sharing!

  • @MrMrMeile
    @MrMrMeile 5 лет назад

    What a young man, unbelievable

  • @GaryGrumble
    @GaryGrumble 5 лет назад

    Thank You very much. And just 26 years old!

  • @lukehargenrader5569
    @lukehargenrader5569 5 лет назад

    More please!

  • @neilbain8736
    @neilbain8736 4 года назад +1

    At last, an explanation of the point of Walschaert's pendulum thingy I can understand. I think. Walschaerts has always been a brain ache, and I've always wondered what the advantage of the extra mechanical parts was over Stephenson's. I'd been confusing myself silly- and utterly failing- by trying to play the action of each rod and link in my head.

  • @KatAppleton
    @KatAppleton 5 лет назад +2

    What... Dad on camera?! Surely not! Even I enjoyed this one! 👏

  • @JasonJason210
    @JasonJason210 5 лет назад

    That loco at 4:10 is awesome.

  • @luketremble9782
    @luketremble9782 5 лет назад

    I enjoy your videos of steam and it’s nostalgia . From a time when men were men , not cross dressers .could have done without hearing that

  • @Atvsrawsome
    @Atvsrawsome 5 лет назад +1

    I wonder if any of you have seen the Phoenix in waubeno wisconsin. If you haven't look it up it's amazing. I see it fire up every year.

  • @bullettube9863
    @bullettube9863 5 лет назад

    Alex made a point there about all the books that are available. Sorry to say, but the books that my great-grandfather left to my parents have now been lost and no one knows where they went. My great-grandfather was a blacksmith and steam engine mechanic plus he was a dealer for portable and stationary steam engines made in England. After my dad died and we cleaned out the house as my mom was moving, I looked for them but could not find them. She doesn't know, but she said a lot of stuff from the old house was tossed out when we moved the first time in 1966. When I was young I loved looking at the diagrams and reading them. (I was 12-13 and didn't really understand them) but they smelled fantastic!

  • @kylethedalek
    @kylethedalek 5 лет назад +4

    Hey again Keith!
    Really enjoyed this video yet again really informative and I personally think so if the camera work you do is pretty artsy.
    I also love your accent it’s easy to understand and relaxing (like a Yorkshire David Attenborough.)
    And Alexander is very talented knowledgeable and a very lucky man that’s my dream job haha.
    So I have been in touch with a few places who working on rebuilding “extinct” locomotives but they don’t seem to be offering any sort of employment or apprenticeship opportunities.
    Do any of the workshops who work on miniatures offer any opportunities I’m looking for?
    Or what about even abroad like Alexander, any opportunities over there?
    Sorry for all the questions, it’s just you seem to have heaps of knowledge on this subject, and it’s amazing your self taught never realised that!

  • @ianlainchbury
    @ianlainchbury 5 лет назад

    This is similar to why I like Claymills Pumping station

  • @march11stoneytony
    @march11stoneytony 10 месяцев назад

    I can barely comprehend a 28 ft flywheel

  • @HaddaClu
    @HaddaClu 5 лет назад

    Wonder if he's available to help restore some full size locos... I can think of four mainliners in the states that need volunteers that actually know the job and equipment

  • @tjofmaine1
    @tjofmaine1 5 лет назад

    Great video Keith, finally get to see what you look like. How did you two meet?

    • @keithappleton
      @keithappleton  5 лет назад

      I met his friend Phil Christoper when he came over to work at the Steam Workshop for a short while and Alex & I have been friends on Facebook since that time. From the minute we met up we got on very well - hence the videos - he is quite a character.

  • @bigliftm
    @bigliftm 5 лет назад

    Did he get a mac donalds happy meal for the cleaning ? ( just wanna know as i got 2 motorcycles he can clean too )

  • @htral
    @htral 5 лет назад

    Same books too - yep LBSC was impressive

  • @TA-xj5we
    @TA-xj5we 9 месяцев назад +1

    👍🐿😎

  • @160rpm
    @160rpm 4 года назад

    Swindon Fitters' Boy?

  • @shadowraith1
    @shadowraith1 5 лет назад

    👍🚂🚂🚂👍

  • @ralhmcc47
    @ralhmcc47 5 лет назад

    Mr. Appleton, can you direct me to Mr. Karnes address to purchase his line drawing ? thanks Ralph

    • @keithappleton
      @keithappleton  5 лет назад

      Alex has a RUclips Channel: ruclips.net/user/aekarnes

  • @nickgproductions6843
    @nickgproductions6843 5 лет назад

    MCGINNIS MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nickgproductions6843
    @nickgproductions6843 4 года назад

    Karnes isn't wrong about american locomotives having shoddily applied paint. Was told Southern Pacific would paint their locomotives other than the Daylights, with a mop .

  • @stxrynn
    @stxrynn 5 лет назад

    VERY INFORMATIVE. Well done on the introduction of Mr. Karnes to us. And you are too scary to me, I see someone that resembles you in the morning when I brush my teeth.... I just don't know how he got so old so quickly!!

    • @stxrynn
      @stxrynn 5 лет назад

      aren't. autocorrupt strikes again....

  • @glenncerny8403
    @glenncerny8403 5 лет назад

    The full frontal assault made me spill my popcorn. ;)

  • @ianbertenshaw4350
    @ianbertenshaw4350 5 лет назад

    Seems to me a guy just doing things , No machining content - we can all talk the talk if you like that sort of thing .