Driver’s Eye View at Peter’s Railway
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Christopher Vine’s series of 20 books tell the story of Peter and Grandpa building and operating a railway across their farm.
The Peter's Railway bookshop is here: petersrailway.... “Combining real engineering with adventures and true stories, these books feed inquisitive young minds!”
This video gives a Driver’s Eye View of the railway for two runs round the circuit. With cameras on the buffer beam and in the cab it gives a good idea of what it's like to drive a steam engine on this pretty railway across the farm.
Bongo (or Fiery Fox in the books) is the miniature steam locomotive, made by Chris Vine, Author of the Peter's Railway series of books.
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Videos like this make me forget all the negative things that happen in the world. And make me feel so peaceful and calm, its so pleasing!
I am glad the video made you feel that way. In truth, I think all good hobbies have this effect! 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.
100% impressed with the SPEED, the sophisticated track, the CHANNEL and Peter’s articulation! Thank you sir.
Thank you for appreciating the time and effort (and fun!) which goes into this!! 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 making this! I am (one of) the guy(s) who asked for this
I am glad you suggested it! Only a few days' later, we had some lovely sunny weather so perfect railway conditions for filming. All best wishes, Chris.
Ex footplate.When I first started on the loco,and was a passed cleaner,my first main line turn was to take 61005,BONGO,to Stratford MPD for major repairs,it was so bad, we went light engine.On arrival we reported to the shed foreman, and handed in a report from head fitter at Parkeston loco, which stated it was unfit for the road.Going back passenger to Parkeston,we were at Manningtree when,with a roar,old Bongo, came roaring through with a fast train heading for Norwich.Mind-you way back in those days Stratford was suffering with an acute engine shortage, but they managed to squeeze yet another run out of her.On her return, sometime later, she looked really great,she was even given a new paint job.Thanks for this wonderful video,it made my old brainbox tick-over.
Hi, Michael, and thank you for your fascinating recollection: I have never been in contact with anyone from Bongo's footplate before. I had heard that the B1s rode very roughly when they were run down. It must have been very frustrating towards the end of steam as everything seemed to be in poor condition and the working conditions at the sheds sound dreadful. However, it must have been a wonderful life, out on the line. No one to look over your shoulder in those days!!! 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 a beautiful day for run on Peter's railway! Thank you !
Yes, the sunny day made the film come alive somehow! 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’s a fair lick of speed there 😎
Yes, and there is always a bend coming up!! The worst is if the boiler pressure is a bit low - the engine will still go (like a train!), but the brakes are very poor... 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.
Amazing, I have to say. Somewhere to really relax. ATB Stuart
Glad you enjoyed it. Surprisingly, it is very relaxing working on the railway, and not just watching it!! 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 minute on YT, thanks Peter for another great video. Cracking weather.
Glad you enjoyed it, now I will have to make some more... 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're sons were so lucky! I wish my dad would've built something like this for me. 👍👍
Yes, they boys are lucky and it has been great fun working with them on the railway. 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.
Trippy watching you go through the bottom loop knowing I watched the video of you and I think your grandson helping you build it!
Glad you watched them in that order or it would have been even more unsettling!!! It was my son who helped with the building. In fact, Peter did too, but not as energetically... 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 a charming railway, thanks for filming that.
Glad you enjoyed it, it is fun making the railway and a bit of extra fun making the little films... 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.
Absolutely fantastic Peter 👍🏻🤩
Thank you very much! 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 Chris superb video
Lovely track you have your loco sounds amazing regards Glen 👍🏻👍🏻🚂🚂
Glad you enjoyed it and like the sounds. In fact, the train was light that day - if we load it up it is much louder!! 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. Your track seems very smooth, well constructed/maintained. Thanks Peter from downunder.
Thanks 👍 Yes, the track isn't bad, but there are a few bits which need some tlc. Hopefully by the end of the summer it will be like a main line railway! 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.
Beautiful scenery on your magnificent home Railway, it must be a amazing feeling of satisfaction and thrilling to drive your scratch-built Loco around around your own hand-built Railway. Thanks for the entertaining video cheers Paul
Hi Paul, and thanks for your lovely comment. Sometimes it is just great to go for a little steam round the line. Cup of tea in the tender and sunshine makes for a happy engineer! 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 Chris, I absolutely love your videos - I really hope you continue to make them. I have loved model railways and anything steam related since I was a very young boy. Some of my fondest memories are of sitting astride a carriage of some sort being whizzed around by a little train. Thank you for sharing your - what looks like a little utopia - with us.
I was very lucky with the weather that day - it does make so much difference to how they look. I think that steam trains are the very essence of engineering and, as people love them, they are a really good lead into science/engineering as a career or lifelong interest... 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.
Omg sir! I hope you super elevated your curves cuz you are flying! So fast! Its thrilling on camera; I assume it's even more thrilling in person!
Yes, there is quite a bit of super-elevation on the curves! I think there would be a disaster if they were flat... Getting the tilt to start and end gently is quite a challenge and not yet perfected. Then there are bits which need quite a bit more work... 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 taking in my request (along with others) another great video !,
Thanks for the idea! I really enjoyed filming it and it didn't take too long to edit. Hope you couldn't see the joins... All best, Chris.
Can't believe how fast that thing can whip around corners...!
I have never found out how fast Bongo will go. Maybe the subject of another film??... 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.
Another brilliant video Peter!! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, I will enjoy making some more... All best wishes, Chris.
This is amazingly brilliant. Congrats.
Thank you for the brilliant 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.
Thats superb!
Thank you, and glad you liked it!! 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.
Wow! That thing flies! 😮
It certainly does. I reckon she would do 30 mph if the track didn't have some good curves on it. I think we have been up to 15 mph, which is a scale 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.
Fantastic!
Thank you! Cheers!
I've enjoyed all these videos so much. Any dreams of expanding now that the turning loop is complete, or is this a finished project?
Never finished, but yes, I have dreams. The trouble is that the shape of the ground makes it tricky. What doesn't look like much of a slope means there would need to be a high embankment again, but this time much longer. You can have a high, short embankment, or a long and low one. But high and long is a major undertaking!! I think a scale signal box inside the junction of the far end loop would look attractive. Also, it would make a good vantage point (from inside) for younger visitors to watch the trains go by...
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.
Just wondering, how fast does the engine typically travel? Its probably how close the camera is to the ground, but it looks to be moving quite quickly.
Good question, and until recently I didn't know. However, I have now rigged up a cycle speedometer on one of the wagons and the answer is normal fast is up to around 12 mph, scale 100 mph. However we have been well over 14 mph on occasions. I reckon that Bongo would easily manage 30 mph, but one would need a long straightish track that is well aligned!! 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.
Dang, you were absolutely booking it. The club I went to for a while before having a bit of a falling out would have pitched a fit. XD
Luckily, there is no one here to complain!! 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.
Marvelous
Thank you!!!
Amazing. Looks very fast...a run with a gps would be awesome.
Challenge accepted! Watch this space.... 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 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.
Thats fantastic 😀 any idea on speed camera makes it look incredibly quick ?
I think the max speed during that circuit was around 13 mph. That scales up to around 100 mph, which would have been rather faster than a full size B1 would have managed. 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.
Awesome
Thank you for the great 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.
Hi Chris. What is the maximum speed your loco can reach on your track? Great video! 👍
That is a good question! I think the maximum reached so far is around 15 mph - which scales to 120 mph! I think the engine would easily do 30, but there is always a curve coming up (quickly)! So nerves and protection of the engine are the limiting factor... 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 stuff. From that low angle it looks like you're doing 150mph.
I was, nearly! In fact, multiplying up by a scale factor of 8, the speed was around 100 mph... 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.
Have you ever had a rollover or a derailment?
No, thank goodness!! In truth, the track is in pretty good condition and one gets a feel for how steady the engine is. There are a few bits that need a bit of attention. There is a bit of a lurch to the left at about 2.50, just after the brick bridge on the curve. I will fix that in the next few days... 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.
How do you keep the track ballast so clean and weed-free?
Good question! Essentially I use weed-killer: roundup/glyphosphate. The trick is only to use it on the ballast as otherwise it kills everything on the banks and then the earth just tumbles into the ballast. The other thing is to blow the leaves off the line in the autumn so they don't mulch down and make a nice bed for the weeds to grow in. All good fun!! 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.
Much nicer at lower speeds.❤😊
That is a good point! I will try to make a much slower circuit for you next year. With less noise and more time, I can add a better commentary about the line as we travel round it. 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 Chris! It’s been a while. Loved the vid! Im Adam and my b-day is tommorow im wondering if u remember me?
Hi Adam and Happy birthday! Yes, I do remember - you drew some fabulous drawings. I hope you are keeping working on your art... All best wishes to you and family, Chris.
@@PetersRailway yes hope you have a nice rest of the week!
Can you do a top speed run? :)
That is something I have been thinking of doing for some time now! One problem is that the track doesn't really have a long enough straight section for the engine to top out. And, I don't know what the top speed would be... However, I will certainly film a high speed run very soon - I am busy doing work on the track to make it safe (for the locomotive!!). 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 that bottom loop at 6.03 banked?
Yes, about 3 or 4 degrees. It makes a huge difference, but even that amount of cant is only correct for about 5 mph on that tight radius. Luckily there are other parts of the line which are good for a bit of leg stretching! 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.
Now I see how rollercoasters 🎢 evolved from train 🚂 tracks.
It does sometimes feel like that!! 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.
how many inch have this locomotive?
Hi, the gauge/distance between the rails is 7.25" or known as seven and a quarter gauge. It is a lovely size to work with, but a bit too heavy to lift!! 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 thanx for answer
hi peter i am wanting to buy a miniture train just like u have but i can't find any do u got tips on how to get one?
Thanks for you question, but it is quite a tricky one! I made Bongo, as that is my main hobby. However, it did take 8 years to build. Yes, you can buy them from model engineering suppliers, some are new and some second-hand. However, they are expensive. You need to be very careful if you buy second-hand as many look lovely but don't work properly and maybe need a new boiler. The best thing you can do is to join a Model Engineering Society/Club near you. Then you can join in with a miniature railway without having to buy it or make it yourself. There are quite a lot around, so you should be able to find something... 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 looks impressive and looks very big to me
Thank you! It is certainly very heavy... Thanks for watching, Chris.
Me, jealous? No way😡!
Thank you! If you want to get involved in this sort of hobby maybe you can find a model engineering club/society within reach of you. There are a surprisingly large number of them!! 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 thought he was going to hit 88mph and vanish
Yes, it does sometimes feel a bit like that! 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.