On a scale of disconnected boredom to joyful interest, this video was an 11.

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

That is the best comment so far!!!! Thank you, Chris. If you would like to know more about the books I write please see www.petersrailway.com

@Starlord_cheeeezeeee

8 ай бұрын

The on the scale of disconnected got me😂

@hansmatthia32

8 ай бұрын

It’s 3.46 am and I’m still up

@kentrobison588

7 ай бұрын

HI from AUSTRALIA How is Alf Garnet?. SEND an A4 to Oz and try some real hills

@user-xd1gt9if2v

6 ай бұрын

Disconnected boredom...jesus are you in prison....

I have no idea why youtube recommended this, but the video was fantastically interesting

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

I also have no idea why the youtube algorithm has picked up my videos and shown them to so many people. But I am so glad you enjoyed 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/

I cannot believe I just watched this full video, what a brilliant little machine that is - and a super explanation!

@PetersRailway

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it and thanks for the lovely comment! Now I will have to make some more videos out on the little railway - the next one will be about how to drive it. There are quite a few controls... 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/

The finish on this live steam locomotive is amazing. The build looks perfect : that's a very beautifull loco. Well done. I can't even imagine the tools needed and the hours spent on this little machine.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment. Yes, it took some eight years to build using traditional engineering tools and machines. 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/

@Thomasbellard

5 ай бұрын

😊

@Trainrhys

4 ай бұрын

@@PetersRailwayjust the amount of detail impresses me with all the fine pipe carefully ending in the same spot even when it might be easier to just have them end

A few years ago, I watched someone prep a full size steam locomotive for service and didn't really understand what he was doing. This was very informative and easy to follow.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and for watching! 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/

Bongo sure is a beautiful engine.

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment and thanks for watching, Chris

That engine is just breathtaking, absolutely brilliant.

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment! I am going to make a video about driving it, and all the controls. However, I will wait until the weather is a bit warmer!... 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/

What a satisfying, wholesome and fun hobby.

@PetersRailway

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment. It is true that if everyone had such a good hobby, there would be a lot less trouble in the world!! 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 love the attention to detail with the tea can and mugs on the shelf above the firebox door ☺

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, I am glad you noticed 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/

These videos bring me so much joy and happiness.

@PetersRailway

27 күн бұрын

That is so lovely to know. I hope that you also have an absorbing hobby which brings calm, joy and happiness. 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 neat model! The motions look superb, and even the details simply could not be any better. I half expected you to top up that enamel tea pot as well!

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes, I will have to try a mini cup of tea on a future video!!!…. Chris Ps, if you would like to know more about the books I write, there’s lots of info at petersrailway.com

@charleskendall5972

6 ай бұрын

i love the little drivers seat!!

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, it took quite a while to make it. Thanks for watching, Chris. @@charleskendall5972

All I see is a human being enjoying an amazing hobby - no hate, no negativity, just enjoying life - lovely to watch!:)

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Yes, if everyone in the world had a good hobby, there would be so much less trouble and strife!! 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/

I'm so glad the KZread suggestion algorithm decided I was the type of person who'd like steam locomotives. It keeps giving me things like this and I've learned so much.

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment. I, too, have no idea how the algorithm works - it moves in mysterious ways!! 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/

I absolutely adore miniature locomotives, this made me so happy to watch. Thank you for making this well paced video full of concise and earnest commentary and lots of angles.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, getting the pace/story right in these films is very tricky so I am glad we got it right for you. 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/

@charseraph9175

6 ай бұрын

@@PetersRailway Thank you! I love faithful locomotive illustrations as well.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Perfect, Now I will have to make some more films....@@charseraph9175

Speaking as a 71 year old man, I think the name Bongo does not do such a beautiful locomotive justice. But the little boy I once was would have thought it just perfect. I adored steam locomotives when I was a boy and I have never stopped loving them. I very much enjoyed this wonderful and absolutely fascinating video. I have subscribed and I really must investigate your books. I love the cover artwork. Best wishes from Ireland.

@PetersRailway

2 ай бұрын

A good observation! My original plan was to make the nameplates by cutting out the letters with a tiny piercing saw and soldering them onto the plate. In the end they were photo-etched. But while thinking of cutting them out, I wanted to use a short name!! Gnu was the shortest, but I thought Bongo was more fun. After all, you mustn't take a hobby too seriously!! Please do investigate the books - We claim the age range is from 3 to 90! there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ Thanks for watching, Chris.

Absolutely beautiful boiler, gauges, piping etc. Amazing.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comments! 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/

What really really impresses me is the engineering and build of this amazing Steam Locomotive, it can't be easy to make such a fine model at this scale, what an absolute beauty !

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes, it is something of a challenge and balancing act to get a machine which is scale model and at the same time works 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/

This video is really informative - I've enjoyed seeing the 'behind the scenes' at your garden railway, with a very clear explanation of how everything works! I am looking forward to seeing more similar videos soon! - Ziyad

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Dear Ziyad, Thanks so much for your lovely comments, I am glad you liked the video. More to follow!!... All best wishes Chris.

After all these years it's nice to see that Henry is still a happy steam engine 😁

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

So is his driver! Thanks for watching, Chris.

I just found this video, and wow. Bongo is equally beautiful and adorable. She looks like a well built, well cared for, well loved little engine. I loved all the cab detail; most minis that I've seen tend to not do that. Everything is out of scale to make it easier to handle and read, so I was delighted by everything not only being in scale but functional too!

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, my objective when building the engine was to make it as accurate to scale as possible, but still end up with a machine capable of hard work and behaving like a full size one. 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/

great video gets the blood flowing for the hobby again been off for 4 years now back.

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Great news that you are back with the hobby. I will now have to 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/

Exceptionally functional and detailed locomotive. Everything works. Everything has to be actually maintained. Never seen anything like it.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comments about the engine. I made it to be a model to enjoy looking at, but at the same time to be able to work really hard. The bearing surfaces are made of the correct metals etc. However, there is still quite a lot of work to keep it in good running order, so in that way it is very much like the original machine!! Thanks for watching! 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/

Fascinating video, great craftsmanship in making such a beautiful engine. Imagine working on a steam engine for your full time job and then when your holiday comes up you work on your miniature engine, like a busman’s holiday.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment and for watching! Yes, it is a grand plan to have your interest and work aligned!! PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

I got all of your books + you signed them all (you inspired me to go into engineering).

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your great comment. I enjoy writing the books, but to hear they have inspired to you pursue engineering as a career is a fantastic reward for me. All best wishes, Chris.

I remember seeing your railway in channel 5s Flying Scotsman documentary, it really fascinated me and what a lovely locomotive you have !

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Yes, that was a fun thing to join in with. The original suggestion was for me to explain how engines work in front of FS. However that would have been with a dead engine, so I suggested using the smaller engine here which we could demonstrate much better. 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/

This is the perfect hobby, it keeps the knowledge alive even if the actual machines disappear more and more.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes, it is a way of keeping the knowledge and history alive. I like to think that if you see Bongo in a realistic environment that it might fool you for a moment. 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/

@remusveritas739

6 ай бұрын

@@PetersRailway thank you, its all good though. I have no specific interest in railways, i am more interested in balling content and this is balling for sure, how you filled those 800 little holes with a small oil can, and fired a miniature stove with miniature coal, this is top notch. You just see even without knowing: oh yeah, this thing works exactly like the big one.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

That is exactly right. The engine is really just like the full size in details and behaviour. About the only thing which isn't to scale is the diameter of the internal fire tubes in the boiler. They are around 1/2 inch diameter but would be more like 1/4 inch if scaled. The trouble is that they would block up with soot in a few minutes!! All best wishes, Chris.

Hey Peter it’s me Zane the guy you taught about trains and let me ride one of your trains at your park I hope you remember me from last year. It’s nice seeing you on KZread 😊 I moved from reading to Gosport tho😢

@zazanate1910

8 ай бұрын

I still have that one piece of charcoal you gave to me

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching the latest video and I am glad you enjoyed your day out!! All best, Chris.

Your engine is marvelously complex and sophisticated. It is amusing that your fire starting pipe is so simple/elemental. You would be a fun man to know.

@PetersRailway

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support. Yes the pipe is crude but it works. If you let the fire get too hot the plastic starts to melt!! Thanks for watching, Chris

Wonderful Peter! Thoroughly enjoyable 20 minutes showing all the stuff I wondered about. Thank you so much.

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it. Now I will have to 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/

I’m so pleased to find you have a KZread channel. I loved your books and now my son is enjoying them too! We really enjoyed watching your video together. Thanks, Sam

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Hi Sam, Thanks for your lovely comments, I am really chuffed that a new generation is enjoying the books - makes me feel rather old. Come to that, the police all look rather young these days!! All best, Chris.

Absolutely fantastic, cheers Peter. 👍🏆🇬🇧

@PetersRailway

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your splendid comment, I am glad you enjoyed it. Now I will have to make some more videos - next is about driving the loco... 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/

I've just stumbled on this, what a thoroughly informative, interesting and well explained video. And the loco.....accurate (with adjustments for size) down to the tea mugs and billy can! Love it.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your great comments, much appreciated. Now I will have to make the next video about driving the locomotive. Maybe make a cup of miniature tea.... Thanks for watching! Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

Excellent video. I've seen full size engines fired up, but you went into more detail like water level, draft and controls.

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, most films/videos don't really give enough detailed information. I must now make the one about driving the engine... 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/

That seems so much fun! I recently retired and can see myself enjoying this wonderful world of scaled trains.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Hi, yes it is a lot of fun if you like mechanical machines. If you are retiring it is the perfect hobby as it keeps brain and body active. Also, it can absorb a limitless number of hours!! 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/

This is fantastic! I’ve just acquired a 5” gauge Sweet Pea which is getting finished off for me so this video is very useful to watch before I get it!

@PetersRailway

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for the great comment! I am making several more films at the moment, although it is a bit cold out on the railway!! One of the first ones for next year will be on how to drive the engine and some of the niceties in getting it/her to work 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/

@teescottageguyproductions

4 ай бұрын

@@PetersRailwaythanks! I’ve actually got one of your books, very entertaining and enjoyable!

What a lovely kettle on wheels!

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

The best! Chris.

That is a beautiful locomotive. Thank you! I discovered these mini steam locomotives in the past few months and became fascinated with how they work. I think this really helped me understand them more!

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Yes, they are fascinating machines - in particular I like the way they are so similar to the original. If you made a model of the Titanic, it would not be anything like the thing it is trying to represent! 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/

@Trainrhys

4 ай бұрын

@@PetersRailwayit is so realistic and is a rare case where a scaled down model can function in the same way but about a the model of a the titanic let’s just hope you never meet a boat modeller

Omg! Thank you for your fabulous tutorial, just like a steam locomotive...so impressive, thank you again.

@PetersRailway

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! I will be making some more films when the weather gets a bit warmer... One on how to drive the engine and all its controls next! 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/

How on earth do you make the parts so very small and yet maintain function? Those oil pipes alone are so tiny but yet they function and the size of all the plumbing in the cab and such small valves and yet operational at boiler pressure for the injectors. Absolutely amazing. I take it everything is the correct 1:1 scale by the looks? ❤

@PetersRailway

3 ай бұрын

Hi, Good question! The answer is that it is quite difficult. In truth, the fittings are not truly to scale, so sometimes they are a little larger but in the correct proportions. A good example is the two mechanical lubricators on the running boards. These are in fact 50% oversize to allow the internals and a supply of oil. No one has ever noticed because they are the right shape and have many of the details you would find on the originals. The oil pipes are 1/16" outside dia, with a very tiny hole through the middle. luckily, oil, unlike water, still flows slowly through tiny holes and anyway, the flow rate is almost non-existent! The pressure isn't a problem - as it gets smaller, the pressure has less area to act on. However, injectors on models do not normally work up to 120 psi, so these are adjusted/tuned to work a little higher. 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/

This is an amazing model and obviously a real labour of love. Your skill, knowledge and craftsmanship is exemplary and a credit to you. I take it this is a private railway and not open to the public?

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes, the loco was my original hobby and took some 8 years to build. My life has got rather taken over by writing the books now, but the railway and engine are a fantastic hobby. 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/

Thanks Chris, nicely done video. Looking forward to future ones too. I'm off with the family tomorrow to run our 7 1/4 loco on my friends new track. It's reminded me I need to go charge the battery for the blower!

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Hi Tim, Thanks for watching and the comments! Yes, the battery going slowly flat while the fire is quietly going out is one of life's great frustrations!! All best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

What a charming fellow and locomotive.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

That has to be the best comment ever! Thank you, Chris.

What an extraordinary model locomotive, it reminds me of those that used to be in the Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street, creations of such perfection and wonder to me as a small boy in the 50s

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comments Colin. When I was a kid my favourite place to visit was the science museum in London where, again, they had all these lovely models. I’m glad you like it; I think my next video will be about little details on Bongo and look at how I made some of them and what they do, thanks for watching, Chris More info about the books at petersrailway.com

What a fun video. How to prepare an engine for a days run. Also a very well detailed engine! Jack

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I am looking forward to making a video on the next part of the day - driving and all the controls. 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/

Years ago I visited the live steam club out by Gary Indiana. They had live stream trains of various gauges even a little full size narrow gauge. A beautiful gasoline powered Zephyr too. But of all the trains I saw and rode on, the steam loco of the in this video gauge was my favorite. The way is sounded and felt was so satisfying. Fascinating hobby, I am in awe of the time and talent it takes to build and run these marvelous little machines.

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the video. Yes, there is something special about this size of model steam locomotive. There is certainly a lot of time and effort which goes into building one. Then, afterwards, there's always a bit of maintenance to do. 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/

Fantastic video, very interesting to learn how to do this, finally a good video about this

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Chris.

Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing your video

@PetersRailway

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure! I will have to make some more, but waiting for the weather to get a bit warmer!!... 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/

Brillant! Thank you very much for posting this crystal pure joy

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed 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/

Now that’s a cold start. You’re totally living my dads dream.

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great comment. Maybe my books and videos will give you and your Dad the impetus to have a go at building a railway of your own. It doesn't need to be as big as 7.25" gauge though. Gauge 1 is wonderful too... Chris.

excellent delivery

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment!! Chris

This is really cool and I'll definitely be looking forward to your next videos about this little engine. How a steam loco actually works is something that has always interested me, but there's just not a lot of content about that on KZread.

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your good comment! There is a lot of content, but less about the how and why. Now I must make the next instalment… Chris If you would like to know more about the books I write please see www.petersrailway.com

Brilliant video, so informative. Thank you so much.

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great comment, glad you enjoyed 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/

My daughter absolutely loves your books

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Hi Harry, Thank you for the lovely comment, it is great to know that she enjoys the books. Now I will have to make some more youtube films!! If your daughter is interested in trains/machines/science/engineering, then a bright future awaits her. All best wishes Chris.

ITS SO CUTE! This sureley looks fun

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, yes a lot of fun! If everyone had a good hobby there would be much less trouble in the world... 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/

Fantastic, thanks for Sharing

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure! and thanks for watching! Chris.

nice is the line similar to the Eastbourne miniature Steam railway I would love to see Bongo visit there to work along side their Flying Scotsman

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Hi Terry, yes, it would be great for Bongo to visit there one day. The trouble is the upheaval of moving a heavy and fragile machine. However, I will try to visit the EMSR one day... 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/

Fantastic what a lovely job you have done,

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment, it is much appreciated!! 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/

Ok that is so cool. Thanks for showing us !

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Chris. If you would like to know more about the books I write please see www.petersrailway.com

This video is brilliant and very helpful, definitely helps build my dreams of driving a steam engine!

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for lovely comment! I will be making another on all the controls and how to use them… Chris If you would like to know more about the books I write please see www.petersrailway.com

Fair play that’s some attention to detail on full description lol I think even James may would be proud of you 👌🏻me personally think it’s a great way to document something

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Chris.

Must have a cup of tea, made me smile . I am Australian, definitely agree.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

All the best people run on tea!!

Amazing piece of machinery. Wunderbar !

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the fab comment, much appreciated. 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/

Simply great.. Thanks

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment, much appreciated. 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/

Great video! All I needed to see to subscribe!

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard and thanks for watching, 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/

Apart from the fact that this is the best model I've ever seen, and that I will ever see in my life, this video demonstrates perfectly why diesel engines were a revolution!!

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment about the engine, much appreciated! You are also quite right: there was a huge amount of labour involved in getting a steam engine ready to operate. Not to mention its thermal efficiency, which was around 5%... Thanks for watching, 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/

Fantastic, fascinating machines, it’s a joy to listen to you 👍🏻

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, also the narration. It is much harder than I thought, to your comment is much appreciated! 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/

This was very interesting thank you.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Now I will have to make some more 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/

This is an amazing model ! And it was fascinating to watch the prep of that loco before its session 😊👍🏻 Such models are way more complex to drive than real cars ! ( and way more interesting too ! 😀 )

@PetersRailway

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment about the engine. Yes, it does take quite a while to prepare for running, but that is all part of the fun. It takes a while to put it to bed again afterwards! My next video will be about driving it/her... 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/

What a lovely video most enjoyable. Thank you

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

Loved the video, so nice to get to see the engine (granted with a different name) I have read so much about in your books, in actual steam. Please don’t stop with the videos- Alex PS. Still remember when I met you at both Pickering and Levisham station on the NYMR during steam galas

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Hi Alex, thanks for the lovely comments, I to remember meeting you at Levisham and I’m looking forward to the next steam gala. Thanks for watching Chris

The model locomotive is very cool. I liked it a lot.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

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/

I've just found your channel and I love it keep up the good work and I can't wait to see more videos in the future

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Hi Jacob and thank you for your kind comment. With the encouragement we are now getting, more videos will be on their way… Chris.🚂🚂

Wonderful video, great engine, very good explanations! Thanks and greetings from Germany

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Greetings from the UK, and thank you for your lovely comments. Thanks for watching! Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

That is so cool!

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

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/

Everything about this looks like fun. Its got fire, its got moving parts, its got neat mechanisms, its got hot water and steam, its got motion.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

You have just summed up very neatly why people love old steam engines so much!! Thanks for watching, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

Fascinating. Love steam power.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, I will now have to make some more videos!! Chris.

Ive always liked steam locomotives in general I just think especially these models people have built are so cool

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely and sympathetic comment. Chris.

Wonderful! Wonderful!

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your fun comment, and thanks for watching!! Best wishes Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

Wow such a nice Steamloc!

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment, much appreciated! 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/

That looks so fun

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Sure is!! Thanks for watching, Chris.

An absolutely beautiful engine 👍

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great comment and hanks for watching! 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/

This makes me want to get an engine just to start it up... absolutely wonderful

@PetersRailway

7 ай бұрын

Yes, that is most of the fun of a steam engine - the waiting while the fire gets going and the pressure gauge creeps up the dial... 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/

Do you have a video of the actual steam engine build? I really enjoy your videos. I love the idea of this being a family venture with you and your children.

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Sorry, but I don't have that. However, I am going to do a video about driving the engine and all the controls etc. Also, I will be making some about the details of the machine. At the moment, I am overhauling the little tank engine and am making some shots of that to put into to a future film. Thanks for your lovely comments, 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/

Imagine trying to play Bongo drums on this lil giant, love the loco and the guide too!

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

I think that might damage the paint!! 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/

Wish I could drive one of these. Looks like fun!

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

It is a lot of fun. However, it is much more difficult than it looks. When the weather warms up I will make a video about driving the engine and all the controls. This one was lighting up, the next will follow on... 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/

@aGlitchintheSystem2014

5 ай бұрын

@@PetersRailway I meant more like I wish I go to an amusement park and just hop on one

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

I see what you mean, however if there was an amusement park with this sort of thing, they would not let you anywhere near it!! Much better is to look for a Model Engineering Society near to where you live. Most of them have a track with steam engines etc. Some (not all) are also very welcoming of youngsters if you have an adult with you. Best wishes, Chris.

Can’t wait for the next video!!

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement, I must get on with it!!... Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

Man thats awesome!!!!

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Chris.

"Oy Bongo" "That's RINGO!" "Yeah, him as well!"

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Chris.

great vid peter

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

In one word: Beauty

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your splendid 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/

@darkfoxxbunyip

5 ай бұрын

@@PetersRailway This serms like an automated reply but in case it is not some script, happy holidays ❤️

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

No, not a script, we just put a PS and link onto replies. All best for the holiday.@@darkfoxxbunyip

Super Cute!

@PetersRailway

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed 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.

What a beatiful machine 😃

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment, much appreciated. Now I will have to 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/

Magnificent catches of the model trains, I like it 5 stars, keep up the great work, my friend, you earned a new subscriber, Greetings from Portugal to the UK.

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment, much appreciated!! Greetings to Portugal from the UK - last time I was in your country, I visited the station at Regua. There were several abandoned steam locomotive there, around an old turntable. Now there are fewer - you can see them on Google Earth. 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/

Very beautiful locomotive 🤓

@PetersRailway

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great comment!!! Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/

Something I’ve been taught to do is when steaming a boiler from cold is to shut the bottom shut off on one of the sight glasses and leave the top valve on and then open the drain, which allows all the excess oxygen to vent out of the boiler and also gives you an indicator when the boiler has started to make steam (this also gives the boiler abit more life as it reduces oxygen in the boiler to corrode the boiler)

@PetersRailway

9 ай бұрын

That is a cunning idea! My boiler is made of copper so probably corrosion isn’t a concern. However to show when steam is up it’s a good plan. I usually use the injector steam supply which shows up at the injector overflow. Chris If you would like to know more about the books I write please see www.petersrailway.com

😮😮😮😮😮😮Whow that was so nice to see❤❤❤❤

@PetersRailway

4 ай бұрын

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/

Brilliant very interesting

@PetersRailway

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, now I have to make some more films!!... Chris.

Μπραβο αγαπητέ κύριε.Με αγάπη και μεγάλο θαυμασμό από Ελλάδα.

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Σας ευχαριστώ για το υπέροχο σχόλιο σας! Ευχαριστώ που παρακολουθήσατε, Κρις.

4:43 HeHe have to make sure some of the spiders in the webs above don’t jump into your teapot 😂😂😂

@PetersRailway

3 ай бұрын

Very Good!! Yes, I had not noticed the cobwebs while filming, or even seen them when watching it later. However, I am not too worried - any spiders in webs that size would be much too big to fit down the spout of the tea pot... 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/

Magnificent 🇬🇧🇬🇧☕️🫖

@PetersRailway

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Chris.