Ivy Railway 7 1/4" gauge, narrow gauge steam. May '22 update.
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Some latest developments and mishaps and some views of the newly decorated Elizabeth (Sweet William) travelling over the #minimalrailway line A couple of days of steaming and lots of views of the railway.
Brilliantly quirky example of what can be done with an almost impossible site if you are determined to have your own railway. Love it!
Thanks so much Colin! Would love to see one of your locos on here.
you've built a true narrow gauge railroad well done
Thanks Charles!
Another great video showing the amount of progress that you have made, with all the greenery growing back, the railway is starting to look like it's been there for ages. I also like Elizabeth without the roof, a bit like a Quarry Hunslet, definitely easier to drive. Looking forward to seeing your next episode, the weather looks fantastic again.
Thanks a lot! Yes we had a couple of great days for a steam up.
This just gets more impressive with every update! Elizabeth looks fantastic without the cab. It really adds to the minimum gauge feel of the line rather than it having the appearance of a model, and with the bluebells coming out, the whole run is properly beautiful!
You have built a fabulous little railway!
Thank you! That is exactly why I chose to do that. everything on the loco now has a function. I don't adhere to strict minimal rules as I think it can take the fun away a bit but I'm pretty close! Most things are functional but attractive like on the railways of old.
The railway has a purpose but is mainly for fun. It is certainly useful for maintaining the garden and generally being active in the outdoors.
That actually very cool man, I just got this recommended, very impressive
Thanks a lot!
Wow! That was worth waiting for. You did so much work digging to the end of the line. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It was a LOT of work but it's keeping me fit!
Thank you! It was a LOT of work but it's keeping me fit!
This guy is too strong. He is a poet, an artist. I admire him.
The only thing that "hurts me" is that he looks like the husband of a Greek woman I loved... How strange life is...
Best comment ever!
Lost touch with your line, you were navvying away in the cutting last time I saw your updates. Very impressive progress, a nice gradient and great to see you have a proper engine. Steam is so much more involving, water ,pressure ,and state of the fire. Never a dull moment. Cabless engine looks great, a slightly larger pressure gauge would improve the look imo
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Thanks very much! I do love steam. Ivy is ideal for everyday stuff as it is instantly ready.
Lovely job!
Thanks a lot!
Hello tim!
I have been following your progress for a year now. VERY Impressive work. You should be very proud of your accomplishments.
Thanks a lot Tom! I am pleased with how it's shaping up.
Where is the line I'd love to come and see what you have done it's lovely what fun you have on it.
Thank you! It's Carmarthen, South Wales.
Thanks for sharing. Your line gets ever better and oozes atmosphere. Dudley
That's great to hear thanks Dudley. For me the right atmosphere is the most important thing.
Love it. Nice run now to the lane. The dogbone return certainty helps. Love the distant signals a nice little touch. The Cult LP clock is boss! You are my kind of train person!
Thanks a lot! I do love The Cult!
Makers Mark at 6:20 upper left. same here and so a toast to your EXCELLENT little Railroad!
Thank you! I do like a bit of whisky...etc...
Genius taking the cab off it looks more authentic , reminds me of the saddle tank hunslet ESC loco that worked in dinorwic quarry
Yes I love the look of those Quarry Hunslets. The Stafford by Station Rd Steam is a similar design to the Sweet William and they generally come in this guise. Great looking locos based on Bagnals which sometimes were cabless.
Absolutely delightful! I have a 10 1/4" Bagnall, and she sounds very similar! Lovely little railway!
Thanks a lot!
Once again an incredible update. It looks so fantastic
Thanks mate!
Lovely, a proper little railway of Wales thank you.
Thanks Clive!
I enjoy uniqueness. You are unique.
Haha thanks! Very true.
Fantastic as always, the Sweet William loco looks great with an open cab, suits the location very well. The slate walling really is starting to set it all off very nicely, are you planning to wall the cuttings as well?
Thanks Paul. No. It would look nice but would be a massive undertaking. They seem pretty firm still so should be ok.
Excellent work 👍, looks great Ian
Cheers Bob!
You do know that every time you encounter a curve, enter a tunnel or something the crosses the path of the rails (whether directly across or over head like a bridge or an over pass) you must clearly sound the whistle 15 -30 seconds ahead just in case a living obstruction could be in your path.
Haha I'd be blowing it every few seconds. Don't want to piss the neighbours off.
Great little railway and some nice views from the line.
Must have taken some digging out through all that rock and banks to create the railway.
As you say one day they steam very well and everything goes smoothly and the next day it is totally the opposite but that's steam engines for you. Always unpredictable.
Indeed! I have owned a couple of Five Inch gauge steamers starting over a decade ago and now this 7 1/4" one but still feel like a beginner! Thankfully not many rocks except for at both ends where there was a lot of slate. Some gave way easily and some was a real challenge. It has taken nearly two years so far.
@@Elvinley Yes that's very true! I have 2 3.5 inch locos but just run at home but still a learning curve every time you steam them but that's steam for you temperamental.
That's good it wasn't too hard to do. Did you dig it all by hand or using machinery?
@@mattseymour8637 All by hand except for a few feet towards the end which was done by a digger.
@@Elvinley That's very good going! Hats off to you if most was done by hand. Hard work but worth it for the end product!
Looks great! The engine certainly looks better without the cab. When you do the runround could you put in a small engine turntable at the far end instead of points so you're chimney first both ways? Although it might be a problem with the driving wagon as well...
Thanks! I did consider it but things are just a bit too narrow. I think a rear-view mirror may be the best option!
That’s a beautiful little engine, did you build her from a kit?
I didn't. I bought her from the builder. He did a lovely job constructing it. Lots of interesting little features.
That was a joy!!! 😊
Thank you Susan!
Full respect.
Thank you!
Is the plan to have a way to turn around at the bottom of the track? I'm sorta curious.
Yes Alex. Once the rest of the tree that fell is removed I hope to make a run round. Without a turntable it still means going backwards on the steam loco but with Ivy it makes no difference as it has a side facing seat.
I am building a 7 1/4" tank similar to yours but Standard gauge so it will be smaller. Do you find the Hackworth valve gear ok?
That's great! Yes it seems to work well on my Sweet William and Sweet Pea.
Hello, i am quite interested in 7 1/4 railways myself, do you think you will have an open day, or is the railway for private running?
Thanks
It is private but I would be willing to show it to any visitors or passers by!
@@Elvinley Very nice, thank you for responding.
@@Elvinley hi there where u from and would u be will 2 let me and my little have look round and ride plz
@@krisanderson111 Hi Kris. I am near Carmarthen
Excellent
Cheers!