What a beautiful comment!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
That is a fabulous suggestion-thank you!! Watch out for the video on the construction of a branch line to the living room (and also the divorce from mrs vine)!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Great point! I usually do that myself. However, this time I forgot so will go and do it in the next day or so. Sometimes, if a valve has stuck a bit, I find that they free off as the boiler get hot on the next steaming... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you, I will get my skates on and make some more videos!!... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to you as well!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Will do and Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
No why this was in my recommended feed, but I’m super happy it was!! Marvellous piece of kit there, and great video to boot! Shall be binging your other videos now
Welcome aboard! And thank you for the great comment. If you’re going to binge watch I shall have to make some more… merry Christmas! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Recently found your channel and I love it. Bongo is a work of art... functional art, the best kind! My dad had a little Mamod toy traction engine when we were growing up and this has inspired me to go and find it and get it running for my own kids... and who knows... maybe we can try something a little more more advanced too!
Glad you enjoyed it and, if it inspires you to "have a go" then that is even better. With luck there will be a model engineering club within reach of you. Then you can take your kids there and see what happens. Nearly all clubs are looking for interested younger members... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Night night Bongo, sleep well! Thank you for sharing this with us, Chris. PS Dont worry, I know about your lovely books and intend to treat my nephew for his birthday. Happy Holidays and all the best in the new year to you all!
Thanks for the lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. when you do all the books. Please don’t forget to tell me your nephew‘s name and I can sign them for him. Merry Christmas.
Thanks so much for posting this. I'm in the process of building a 2.5" (1/5th) scale narrow gauge engine now. I've been wondering how to winterize an engine. It DEFINETLY freezes where I live. Thank you! As always, awesome content!
I am glad it was useful. Enjoy your fabulous hobby of building an engine. There is nothing which beats the pleasure of seeing something you have made with your own hands come to life! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Will soon be time for steam ups again…. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
@ my mother is already looking into it for my three children. I migrated to the usa in 2018. But mothers still there and going to bring the books with her. I sincerely hope that i can visit when im next in the UK.
Fantastic video Peter! Only thing to note most boiler inspectors on full size engines would advise against putting ptfe on boiler fittings. Love the heating element idea.
You are quite correct! I once had some ptfe tape prevent a cylinder drain valve from seating. Only annoying, and i am sure some might get into an injector one day. However, it makes such a good seal and, more importantly for me, it prevents the copper picking up on the stainless thread on the plug. Now that would be annoying!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Many thanks! and Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Wishing the same to you, and many more happy steamings in 2025!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thanks for the lovely comment!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you, and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I will have to make some more next year meanwhile Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Yes, and that was only with a pressure of around 50 to 80 psi. Running pressure is 120... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Hi Simon, yes there are blow down valves fitted, but they are right at the back of the foundation ring and are not quite so low down. They were on the original design of the boiler, but I decided to put better ones so they were at the very lowest point. I do blow the boiler down with those valves from time to time during the season. However, the engine runs on water from the engine shed dehumidifier, so the water is more or less distilled and very clean. The rain water in the butt outside has a lot of plums in it from the roof which makes it smell like rancid cider!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
The only reason is that it's a bit too cold!! I can wrap up warm, but gloves don't really work with the tiny controls. If we get a lovely day, I can always put some water back in the boiler and have a steam up. As here: ruclips.net/user/shortsYOqMYHDYVtw Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Yes, boiler is regularly tested. Hope you enjoyed working with Taw Valley, they are majestic machines!! Happy New Year... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
But that would spoil the fun and have lost a good image for a thumbnail!!! More seriously, it is difficult to build up the pressure for a really good blast out if you take out the plug first. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Exactly. Just like a racehorse in a stable!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Chris, you don’t blow down at the end of each run? Here is Australia, regardless of summer or winter we fill with new water and blow down completely at the end of each run.
That is interesting. Maybe I do this a bit differently because of the water I use: the boiler feed water all comes from the workshop dehumidifier, so it is almost like distilled water. There is really no scale or mud or sediment. I do sometimes partly blow down with two valves which are fitted. Merry Christmas Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
@@PetersRailwaythat is a very controlled water supply! Less fuss than filling every time, however most of us have a system and it doesn’t take long. That’s great that you can control your water and that it is so clean. I have some of your books for my kids. They are enjoyable.
That is a question I ask myself! I think she would do 30 mph, but it is difficult to find a track which is long and straight enough to prove it. I don't want a train wreck!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Good question! Yes, they do work, and burn a type of lamp oil. The trouble is that they go out if a butterfly flaps its wings too close! There isn't enough height to create a decent draught through the lamp housing, so the flame can go out if the air tries to flow the wrong way. Trust me, I did try very hard to make them work reliably... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Yes, my original hobby was making steam engines. I started with little Stuart Turner stationary engines from castings and progressed to larger and larger models. If you would like to make something yourself, there are two things which will help hugely: 1, find a local(ish) Model Engineering club - they will be a great help with knowledge and may even have a workshop you can use. 2, subscribe to the magazine Model Engineer. A huge amount of information is in its pages! If you do make something, start small or simple. So an 0-4-0 type tank engine with two outside cylinders has a chance of being finished. If you start with a huge 4 cylinder pacific, it will probably end up as an unfinished project - there are plenty of those. Also, during the build of a simple project, your skills will improve and can then be put to use on the next, more complex loco. Good Luck!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Sorry but I should’ve made that clearer. If the water in the boiler freezes then it could split as the water expands: just like a frozen pipe in your house. But more difficult repair!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
That was a great day at Tenterden, thank you for coming along! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
It is the outside which isn’t heated in December!! So the railway doesn’t get used so much. It isn’t worth the risk of leaving the boiler full when there is the slightest chance of freeze up… Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Yes, Harry did get wet too!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thank you for the question, but sadly the answer is no. The problem is that it's on a private, working farm. That is why I make the little films, to give an idea of what a small railway can be... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
It's odd that you popped up on my watch list, as was awake last night thinking all sorts of random, irrelevant thoughts. One of which was is it a bad idea to use hard tap water in model steam locos? That lead on to if it is, what happened in the days of steam, it would have been impractical to use demineralised water, did they have to descale trains from time to time?
I think they did have water treatment stations here and there that supplied the water towers/columns/cranes and the water troughs on the mainline for water scoops. But there is something interesting about steam engines and water, for many parts of the UK have different levels of hard to soft water (Lincolnshire has hard water, I know as the are local tea bags made specially for it sold in Lincoln Castle), and for many regions of UK railways, designers had to build engines that could handle the water in said regions. There many stories about engines and water, but I think that should cover the basics.
Good questions!! Yes, hard tap water is not at all good for boilers: It forms scale on the plates and tubes which keeps the heat from transferring from the fire into the water. The result is that the metal gets much hotter and gets burned, distorted etc. In the old days, they used so much water that they had to use what was available locally. In hard water areas, or if water had a lot of solids, they would have to wash out the boilers very frequently - maybe every 14 days. They would take out all the mud doors at the bottom of the boiler (like where my plug is) and then take out the washout plugs along the top of the firebox (you can see them on Bongo). They then used high pressure hoses to clear all the mud and scale out. Very time consuming!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
It is 7.25 inches, so that is 1/8 of full size. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Yes!! I have tried that in the past, but not with a very well made plough. The trouble is that there is almost no grip for the loco on the rails - the wheels just spin. The only way to do it is to take a run at it, like they did in the old days. I put a couple of pictures of charging drifts into my book "Peter's Railway to the Rescue"; From the far north of Scotland line. It must have been spectacular to watch!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Such a shame to shelve it away during the winter or at least around Christmas/Holiday Time, bc it seems like this would be the perfect time for rides for a "winter wonderland/Santa's express holiday theme.
You are quite right. The only trouble is that it does get used less during the winter and it would be a shame to forget and find that the boiler has been damaged by frost. If there is a good day in the winter, I can always fill the boiler again for a winter wonderland run!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
![I.N "HALLUCINATION" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5B5q1Hwt_U/mqdefault.jpg)
What a beautiful piece of engineering
What a beautiful comment!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
@@PetersRailway great episode of putting your engine to bed for the winter
@@eliotreader8220 Thank you !! Chris.
If i had a train like that i would have it in my living room for winter !
That is a fabulous suggestion-thank you!!
Watch out for the video on the construction of a branch line to the living room (and also the divorce from mrs vine)!!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Good video! I always make sure the control valves, eg, the blower valve regulator etc are left slightly open before putting away 🚂
Great point! I usually do that myself. However, this time I forgot so will go and do it in the next day or so. Sometimes, if a valve has stuck a bit, I find that they free off as the boiler get hot on the next steaming...
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
I find you very interesting and so easy to listen to
Thank you, I will get my skates on and make some more videos!!...
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Hello Chris loved the video your channel thought me loads about miniature trains and just trains in general have a good Christmas!
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to you as well!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Will do and Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
No why this was in my recommended feed, but I’m super happy it was!! Marvellous piece of kit there, and great video to boot! Shall be binging your other videos now
Welcome aboard! And thank you for the great comment. If you’re going to binge watch I shall have to make some more… merry Christmas!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Recently found your channel and I love it. Bongo is a work of art... functional art, the best kind! My dad had a little Mamod toy traction engine when we were growing up and this has inspired me to go and find it and get it running for my own kids... and who knows... maybe we can try something a little more more advanced too!
Glad you enjoyed it and, if it inspires you to "have a go" then that is even better. With luck there will be a model engineering club within reach of you. Then you can take your kids there and see what happens. Nearly all clubs are looking for interested younger members...
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Night night Bongo, sleep well! Thank you for sharing this with us, Chris.
PS Dont worry, I know about your lovely books and intend to treat my nephew for his birthday. Happy Holidays and all the best in the new year to you all!
Thanks for the lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
when you do all the books. Please don’t forget to tell me your nephew‘s name and I can sign them for him. Merry Christmas.
Thanks so much for posting this. I'm in the process of building a 2.5" (1/5th) scale narrow gauge engine now. I've been wondering how to winterize an engine. It DEFINETLY freezes where I live. Thank you! As always, awesome content!
I am glad it was useful. Enjoy your fabulous hobby of building an engine. There is nothing which beats the pleasure of seeing something you have made with your own hands come to life! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Good night Bongo!
Will soon be time for steam ups again….
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
@ my mother is already looking into it for my three children. I migrated to the usa in 2018. But mothers still there and going to bring the books with her.
I sincerely hope that i can visit when im next in the UK.
Fantastic video Peter! Only thing to note most boiler inspectors on full size engines would advise against putting ptfe on boiler fittings.
Love the heating element idea.
You are quite correct! I once had some ptfe tape prevent a cylinder drain valve from seating. Only annoying, and i am sure some might get into an injector one day. However, it makes such a good seal and, more importantly for me, it prevents the copper picking up on the stainless thread on the plug. Now that would be annoying!!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Simply beautiful.
Many thanks! and Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Great video
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Very nice Chris wishing you and your family a merry Christmas and all the best for 2025 👍🏻👍🏻
Wishing the same to you, and many more happy steamings in 2025!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Stunning engine! 😊
Thanks for the lovely comment!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Great video Peter. keep up the good work in 2025. Hope you have a great Christmas.
Thank you, and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I will have to make some more next year meanwhile Merry Christmas.
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
1:38 first time I’ve seen an engine do that, I didn’t know it could be so high pressure!
Yes, and that was only with a pressure of around 50 to 80 psi. Running pressure is 120... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
No blowdown valves fitted? Do you only blowdown once a year?
Hi Simon, yes there are blow down valves fitted, but they are right at the back of the foundation ring and are not quite so low down. They were on the original design of the boiler, but I decided to put better ones so they were at the very lowest point.
I do blow the boiler down with those valves from time to time during the season. However, the engine runs on water from the engine shed dehumidifier, so the water is more or less distilled and very clean. The rain water in the butt outside has a lot of plums in it from the roof which makes it smell like rancid cider!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Nice prep for winter..but still why not running during winter
The only reason is that it's a bit too cold!! I can wrap up warm, but gloves don't really work with the tiny controls.
If we get a lovely day, I can always put some water back in the boiler and have a steam up. As here: ruclips.net/user/shortsYOqMYHDYVtw
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
@@PetersRailway Oh very nice and thanks for replay i just find chanel, lovely stuff to watch sir
@@ZeljkoZeljko-qo1vg That is great! Now I will have to make some more little films... C
Nice one Squire. I used to help out on 34027 Taw Valley at Southall. Do you have to have a regular boiler inspection?
Yes, boiler is regularly tested. Hope you enjoyed working with Taw Valley, they are majestic machines!!
Happy New Year...
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Remove the bung before you apply pressure???
But that would spoil the fun and have lost a good image for a thumbnail!!! More seriously, it is difficult to build up the pressure for a really good blast out if you take out the plug first. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
And blankets at the end before it settles in for its winter rest... 🙂🛌
Exactly. Just like a racehorse in a stable!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Chris, you don’t blow down at the end of each run? Here is Australia, regardless of summer or winter we fill with new water and blow down completely at the end of each run.
That is interesting. Maybe I do this a bit differently because of the water I use: the boiler feed water all comes from the workshop dehumidifier, so it is almost like distilled water. There is really no scale or mud or sediment. I do sometimes partly blow down with two valves which are fitted.
Merry Christmas
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
@@PetersRailwaythat is a very controlled water supply! Less fuss than filling every time, however most of us have a system and it doesn’t take long. That’s great that you can control your water and that it is so clean. I have some of your books for my kids. They are enjoyable.
Thank you for getting the books for your young family, much appreciated!! Yes, there is method in my madness... Chris.
I have allways been wondering how fast does that thing go?
That is a question I ask myself! I think she would do 30 mph, but it is difficult to find a track which is long and straight enough to prove it. I don't want a train wreck!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Im here one month later and 30 mph aint half bad
Do the head lamps work on your engine? How do they eork??
Good question! Yes, they do work, and burn a type of lamp oil. The trouble is that they go out if a butterfly flaps its wings too close! There isn't enough height to create a decent draught through the lamp housing, so the flame can go out if the air tries to flow the wrong way. Trust me, I did try very hard to make them work reliably... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
So did you make this yourself, or was it bought, just wondering because I’ve been wanting to make one of those steam locomotives
Yes, my original hobby was making steam engines. I started with little Stuart Turner stationary engines from castings and progressed to larger and larger models. If you would like to make something yourself, there are two things which will help hugely: 1, find a local(ish) Model Engineering club - they will be a great help with knowledge and may even have a workshop you can use. 2, subscribe to the magazine Model Engineer. A huge amount of information is in its pages!
If you do make something, start small or simple. So an 0-4-0 type tank engine with two outside cylinders has a chance of being finished. If you start with a huge 4 cylinder pacific, it will probably end up as an unfinished project - there are plenty of those. Also, during the build of a simple project, your skills will improve and can then be put to use on the next, more complex loco.
Good Luck!!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
What’s so important about draining a boiler
Sorry but I should’ve made that clearer. If the water in the boiler freezes then it could split as the water expands: just like a frozen pipe in your house. But more difficult repair!!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
I don’t know if you remember me but I’am Harry from the tenterten railway experience in the summer
That was a great day at Tenterden, thank you for coming along! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
If you have a heated shed then you should be able to run your locomotive in the winter
It is the outside which isn’t heated in December!! So the railway doesn’t get used so much. It isn’t worth the risk of leaving the boiler full when there is the slightest chance of freeze up…
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
"I may get wet"
Camera Man:?????????
or is "Camera Man:" just a tripod?
Yes, Harry did get wet too!!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Is your railway able to be visited?
Thank you for the question, but sadly the answer is no. The problem is that it's on a private, working farm. That is why I make the little films, to give an idea of what a small railway can be... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
It's odd that you popped up on my watch list, as was awake last night thinking all sorts of random, irrelevant thoughts. One of which was is it a bad idea to use hard tap water in model steam locos? That lead on to if it is, what happened in the days of steam, it would have been impractical to use demineralised water, did they have to descale trains from time to time?
I think they did have water treatment stations here and there that supplied the water towers/columns/cranes and the water troughs on the mainline for water scoops.
But there is something interesting about steam engines and water,
for many parts of the UK have different levels of hard to soft water (Lincolnshire has hard water, I know as the are local tea bags made specially for it sold in Lincoln Castle), and for many regions of UK railways, designers had to build engines that could handle the water in said regions.
There many stories about engines and water, but I think that should cover the basics.
Good questions!! Yes, hard tap water is not at all good for boilers: It forms scale on the plates and tubes which keeps the heat from transferring from the fire into the water. The result is that the metal gets much hotter and gets burned, distorted etc.
In the old days, they used so much water that they had to use what was available locally. In hard water areas, or if water had a lot of solids, they would have to wash out the boilers very frequently - maybe every 14 days.
They would take out all the mud doors at the bottom of the boiler (like where my plug is) and then take out the washout plugs along the top of the firebox (you can see them on Bongo). They then used high pressure hoses to clear all the mud and scale out. Very time consuming!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
👍
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
what gauge loco is that?
It is 7.25 inches, so that is 1/8 of full size.
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
You don't get the urge to put a plow on the front of it and run it in the winter?
Yes!! I have tried that in the past, but not with a very well made plough. The trouble is that there is almost no grip for the loco on the rails - the wheels just spin. The only way to do it is to take a run at it, like they did in the old days.
I put a couple of pictures of charging drifts into my book "Peter's Railway to the Rescue"; From the far north of Scotland line. It must have been spectacular to watch!!
Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
Such a shame to shelve it away during the winter or at least around Christmas/Holiday Time, bc it seems like this would be the perfect time for rides for a "winter wonderland/Santa's express holiday theme.
You are quite right. The only trouble is that it does get used less during the winter and it would be a shame to forget and find that the boiler has been damaged by frost. If there is a good day in the winter, I can always fill the boiler again for a winter wonderland run!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.
PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.
@PetersRailway I see your point
👍
🚂🚂