Ireland's wonderful broad gauge locomotives! It's interesting how this 4-4-0 looks somewhat midsize in pictures without people, but then when you see another with someone next to it, you notice the size difference more.
GNRI: "Hey can I copy your homework?" LMS: "Sure, just make it look different so that it doesn't look like you just copied it." GNRI: "sure thing." And thats how the Class V was made.
Then the GNR(I) needed somthing bigger. GNR(I): Hey can I copy your homework? Southern Railway: Sure just change it a bit so it doesnt look obvious GNR(I) Sure thing. Then the VS class was born.
@Dan T technically speaking they were not bigger in size but hey have a lot more power. I am comparing them to the Schools because they have smoke deflectors (like the schools), 3 cylinders (like the schools) and massive drive wheels (like the schools). The only real difference between them is the fact it is a V class on top of a VS class frame. I think the size of the drivers and cylinders is a bit different aswell but im not sure. Thats where the "just change it a bit" came from.
I went to the main place of the RPSI last month but sadly didn’t see merlin, it is a beautiful loco and I hope I can ride on a train pulled by it someday
The whole video im sitting here saying to myself "that thing would look cool af spinning the drivers" and wouldn't you know it, you came through at the end! Lol
For those interested, these Compounds are so powerful, they could theoretically keep to the same timetable as the modern Enterprise Express push-pull sets. Hasn't happened yet in preservation, but who knows...
The 3 Smith (chief draughtsman of the NER) compounds also worked, extremely well. Unfortunately he died and his relatives would not permit the NER to build more.
The NER had many compounds that worked, notably including the 3CC which inspired Johnson and the 4CC atlantics which were very highly regarded, but not replicated due to a dispute around patent royalties.
Some of those references! Did you have one internal voice saying "Don't"...and another saying "Go on, go on, go on, go on go on go on go on go on etc." I apolergize prefusely! MS=
Unfortunately no. Ireland uses a broad gauge of 5ft 3in as opposed to Britain's standard 4ft 8 and a half. It would probably be an expensive job to re gauge Irish loco's to fit the British network.
Daniel O'Hare. You could probably do it by putting the wheels inside the frames and adding outside cranks and rods. Making them look abit like 'City of Truro' or a dukedog
@@ChristheXelent well why not dov a sole slip on the D&SER K2 mogul no. 461? Shes tge only mogul with inside cylinders and valve gear left in europe i do believe.
Yes. We use 5ft 3 inch gauge because our land is much softer than britains because we are britains rain shield. If ireland wasnt in the way, the uk would get much more rain. Therefore making ground softer and its more likely to sink. 5ft 3" gauge has a larger footprint. Thus its less likely to sink.
@@Spud607 No, that's completely wrong. The larger gauge is cause of a gauge disagreement. 5 3 was chosen as a standard as it was the middle ground between the 2 already built lines.
That is the top half of no. 3BG 'guinness'. Shes an 0-4-0 saddle tank built by hunslet for the guinness distillary. She was being overhauled at the time of this film.
its not a bad choice for a model of edward but look up GNR(I) Q-class no 131 known originaly as Uranus or GNR(I) Js-class No 88 Victoria rebuilt into a P-class they are alot closer than merlin
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My Grandfather Drove the Merlin Dublin to Belfast and Back. Very Proud of Him
Ireland's wonderful broad gauge locomotives! It's interesting how this 4-4-0 looks somewhat midsize in pictures without people, but then when you see another with someone next to it, you notice the size difference more.
I couldn't help but chuckle at the sly references you made to Father Ted! ;D
GNRI: "Hey can I copy your homework?"
LMS: "Sure, just make it look different so that it doesn't look like you just copied it."
GNRI: "sure thing."
And thats how the Class V was made.
Then the GNR(I) needed somthing bigger.
GNR(I): Hey can I copy your homework?
Southern Railway: Sure just change it a bit so it doesnt look obvious
GNR(I) Sure thing.
Then the VS class was born.
@Dan T technically speaking they were not bigger in size but hey have a lot more power. I am comparing them to the Schools because they have smoke deflectors (like the schools), 3 cylinders (like the schools) and massive drive wheels (like the schools). The only real difference between them is the fact it is a V class on top of a VS class frame. I think the size of the drivers and cylinders is a bit different aswell but im not sure. Thats where the "just change it a bit" came from.
The VS class looks like a copy of the SR schools. How was the LMS copied?
I was very lucky to see her briefly going over a bridge leaving Connolly station last year!
I went to the main place of the RPSI last month but sadly didn’t see merlin, it is a beautiful loco and I hope I can ride on a train pulled by it someday
The whole video im sitting here saying to myself "that thing would look cool af spinning the drivers" and wouldn't you know it, you came through at the end! Lol
4-4-0s are my favorite and this one is no exception wonderful looking
Brilliant use of the long shot and close up shot, it's evident you took the time to ensure Merlin was captured perfectly.
For those interested, these Compounds are so powerful, they could theoretically keep to the same timetable as the modern Enterprise Express push-pull sets. Hasn't happened yet in preservation, but who knows...
She is lovely
Actually happened in the 1980’s.
Live in N.Ireland and been on this train before great trip. Dude scared the life out of me with da whistle
What an elegant locomotive! I know nothing about Irish railway preservation; a loss I feel I should correct.
The 3 Smith (chief draughtsman of the NER) compounds also worked, extremely well. Unfortunately he died and his relatives would not permit the NER to build more.
Another great Sole Slip episode Chris, and it's good to see another steam engine running, and in Ireland too. I love the whistle too.
The NER had many compounds that worked, notably including the 3CC which inspired Johnson and the 4CC atlantics which were very highly regarded, but not replicated due to a dispute around patent royalties.
Nice video, loved the wheel slip and agreed, she does look like a beauty
Trains are friends, not food.
And yet, friends are food, not trains.
Had to giggle at the Father Ted references!
Loved the father ted reference. 😂
So The Other "Merlin" was a LSWR/Southern King Arthur-Class 4-6-0?
Yes, shamefully (merlin from T&F JBS)
WHAT ABOUT THE LNER A4
"Craggy Island country." Don't let Ted near the thing!
The GCR class 8e were also compounds and worked as well.
I can’t believe I never heard of these 😱😱😱
She is indeed a lovely machine.
Any plans for a SOLE SLIP of her elder cousin, S Class "Slieve Gullion"?
They should have preserved 'boyne'
Great video as always. Bonus points for the Father Ted references.
That wheel slip though
awsome mate
Nice loco... Not THAT far away though, Chris.
Some of those references! Did you have one internal voice saying "Don't"...and another saying "Go on, go on, go on, go on go on go on go on go on etc." I apolergize prefusely! MS=
Did anyone else note the converted electric lamps at the front? Interesting modification.
Thanks... we think they look classy :)
As an Irish man, I find it a royal shame that not many Irish steam locomotives survive.
More so the oddities like the CC1 turf burner.
Put beer in its tank and see if it'll steam!
Ace SOLE Slip Chis :-D a loco I'd like to see & experience close up
Yep. THAT Harland and Wolff. The 1 that built Titanic
I think I shall always refer to Ireland as 'Craggy Island Country' now! :D
Tidmouth Milk start yer fuckin car I dare ye
Tidmouth Milk Down with this sort of thing
LNER Engine 264 Careful now
Just so u know. I would wear a bullet proof vest if i was you whenever visting ireland from now on. 😂😂
nice vid
Good video - is it bad to like and see steam locos wheel slip?
I'm lucky I live in the same contrey as her lol
Was any other of this clas, or any other preserved? What about the “birds”. Ex Belfast, now Australia, 55 years, never been back.
Nope, hence sole slip... Though there were 2 other GNR(i) 4-4-0s, 131 & 171.
Its a Wizzard!
Took a little bit for her to get a grip.
Hey Chris when you can and have the time can you do a video about the A1X Stroudley Terrier 0-6-0T
+SteamMaster Game Hub I already have. It's on the Volume One DVD
If only you made one for the LB&SCR E1.
Can you do a sole slip on highland Railway no 103?
Any plans for a Sole Slip on the Dukedog?
+Jack Evans One day. Her tender is still behind a Manor at the moment
Chris Eden-Green talking of "Merlin" the ffestiniogs "merddin emrys" translates as merlin the wizard
Isn’t there an A4 named Merlin?
FECKIN' SLIPPIN' DRIVERS.
I wonder if some Irish locomotives like this one can fit on British standard gauge track like they did on their own track in Ireland, can they?
Unfortunately no. Ireland uses a broad gauge of 5ft 3in as opposed to Britain's standard 4ft 8 and a half. It would probably be an expensive job to re gauge Irish loco's to fit the British network.
Daniel O'Hare. You could probably do it by putting the wheels inside the frames and adding outside cranks and rods. Making them look abit like 'City of Truro' or a dukedog
British engines can come to ireland butvirish engines cant go to britain. The frames are too wide.
I think there was an A4 called Merlin.
Yes there was. It was 60027 Merlin. Scrapped unfortunately.
Sir Nigel Gresley is the best Very sad that No' 60027 Merlin didn't make it. :(
Plus a King Arthur
Do a sole slip on the GSR 400 class 4-6-0s
Mary Weir Unless someones builds a new one, its not really possible sadly
@@ChristheXelent well why not dov a sole slip on the D&SER K2 mogul no. 461? Shes tge only mogul with inside cylinders and valve gear left in europe i do believe.
please do a sole slip on the war department loco
jo Winstanley …which one?
I believe they are referring to the WD Austerity 2-8-0, No.90733. Me, personally, I'd love to see a Sole SLIP on LNWR's "Hardwicke".
Have you ever looked into Birch Grove, the LB&SCR E4?
Don't the Irish use a broader gauge than the standard 4ft 8.5 inches?
Trackside Films yes irish railways are 5ft 2 inches
Indeed, 5 ft 3in is our standard :)
Yes. We use 5ft 3 inch gauge because our land is much softer than britains because we are britains rain shield. If ireland wasnt in the way, the uk would get much more rain. Therefore making ground softer and its more likely to sink. 5ft 3" gauge has a larger footprint. Thus its less likely to sink.
@@darragh3401*5ft 3"
@@Spud607 No, that's completely wrong.
The larger gauge is cause of a gauge disagreement. 5 3 was chosen as a standard as it was the middle ground between the 2 already built lines.
What makes a mogul, a mogul? 4 6 0 or just 4 set leading truck?
A mogul is a 2-6-0
@@danielr.l.mccullough600 Yeah I've since figured it out. Thanks!
1:13 what's that on the flatbed?
A boiler, half of a cab, and boiler of a 0-4-0 saddle tank
3BG Guinees
That is the top half of no. 3BG 'guinness'. Shes an 0-4-0 saddle tank built by hunslet for the guinness distillary. She was being overhauled at the time of this film.
C’mon Merlin was a Druid. What sort of a Brit are you ?
One who debunked magic when the Dead Sea called in sick
@@ChristheXelent 😀
the UKs biggest 4-4-0 compound!!!
Carefull now
Why is she wearing Caledonian Blue?
Because designer wanna that color remind pop out because blue unqine mostly in British are red , striped train streams in painted green or black.
It isn't Caledonian Blue, It's GNR(I) blue.
Regardless, it still looks like Caledonian Blue.
GNR(I) sky blue
That engine is so looks like Edward The Blue Engine from Thomas & Friends. :)
its not a bad choice for a model of edward but look up GNR(I) Q-class no 131 known originaly as Uranus or GNR(I) Js-class No 88 Victoria rebuilt into a P-class they are alot closer than merlin
GNR (I) MERLIN WAS BASED BY FRIDGE
Merlin ( this engine ) meets merlin ( from Thomas and friends )
This look like Edwards Cousin!
Samuel The Idiotic Collector No it doesn’t