Hillcrest Lumber Co. Shay 1 Slips!
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Recorded at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan.
The railway here is 36" (3') gauge.
Today (June 29, 2024) is, as far as I know, the second public run of this Shay after a lengthy rebuild process started about eight years ago. Here's a video of the beautifully restored locomotive leaving North Cowichan station. A little wheelslip action!
(Skip to 0:20 for the slip, and 1:03 for the best whistle in the world!)
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The degree of slip is so small, but so quick. I really think this demonstrates very well the track adhesion this particular locomotive possesses, even in wet conditions!
I had to watch it a second time to see it dang that was quick
Just came across this channel by accident. Congrats on the rebuild. A monumental task these days, (and expensive),. I'd wanted to visit there for a long time but it's a long trip from here, (Monterey bay),. Maybe some day. The roaring camp r.r. in the santa cruz mountains has the infamous 8% grade section, ( seems way steeper to me and a bit spooky ),. I don't recall slippage though sand is used. I would imagine going both ways. But it does get wet up there in the redwoods. Even from the thick fog. Congrats again.
Mason, thanks for this. This looks to be an afternoon run (based on the people that I saw). A fun day today to see the Shay in action, despite the rain. ...and the rain gives the opportunity to see and hear what a wheel-slip is like for this locomotive. Cheers !
@thundervallie
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Hi Mike, this was indeed an afternoon run, recorded around 3:20. It was an amazing day! I didn't mind the rain, honestly, everything else more than made up for it. They did an amazing job restoring the locomotive, it's nothing short of incredible. Love to see it!
@LowLightMike
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@@thundervallie - I wonder if I saw you there today. I try to say "Hello" to everyone that I pass when I'm walking around. I was wearing a bright orange high-viz shirt, and was packing a couple of tripods.
@thundervallie
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@@LowLightMike I think we passed by at one point then. I probably didn't say much, if anything, though, my social anxiety is pretty bad
@LowLightMike
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@@thundervallie That's ok. I'm glad that you were out doing something that you love to do. I appreciate your video work :)
Thats an interesting cylinder arrangement.
Never seen a shay slip before.
Every time I watch a Shay start moving, I expect a Navy oilers mate to swing in upside down doing his job.
Great video!!! Like me!!!
Neat Mason.
Shays are designed to Grip the rails.
lol probably because the engine crew is distracted by their phones