339. Low-revving, gentle thumping: the Russel Newbery marine diesel engine rally

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The Evesham River Festival was held on Saturday July 13th and within it was a gathering of the Russell Newbery Register. I went along to find out why people love these engines so much - and to have a browse around the rest of the festival.
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@hwcinc 2 месяца назад

You know you are a reporter. Someone who has a passion and shares it with us making us live in your moment. I don’t know you or your aspirations but you have a wonderful talent to communicate your feelings with others.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

That is such a very kind compliment and it means more to me than you can imagine. Thank you.

@ladygardener100 2 месяца назад

David, your a star, we all love you ❤

@philgray3443 2 месяца назад

Yet again, a great video. Very interesting too David. An interesting spectacle occurred at our sailing season opening day a few years back. A Maratimo M60 was in front of a lovely steam launch. The Maratimo had engine failure and in the close confines of the harbour it needed rescuing and RIBs to shepherd it out of danger. Meanwhile the beautiful steam launch gave some hoots and plugged along taking its place in the sail past. There seemed to be a slight smug look from its passengers as they passed the multi million dollar dead fibreglass lump.

@remb9614 2 месяца назад

@@CruisingTheCutit’s very true! I’m sure it gets old talking about boats but you do a wonderful job on these videos!

@Saluno375 2 месяца назад

British man attends local festival is my favourite genre of YT video.

@Koruvax 2 месяца назад

British man says "engine not the problem" while sea horse pedal baot goes past.

@howardlockhart3615 2 месяца назад

Perfect description! Love it.

@Londonechoes 2 месяца назад

😂 Love it

@Saluno375 2 месяца назад

Dragging the scenery with us! What a class bloke

@jamesboyleii6332 2 месяца назад

Wonderful story teller, I imagine.

@rollandjoeseph 2 месяца назад

That was a great line..lol

@Martin-se3ij 2 месяца назад

There is a night train in Kenya that goes from Nairobi to Mombassa. The carriages are vintage Victorian and the sleeper cabins have those wonderful space saving fold down sinks in one corner, hiding brass taps and a mug for your toothbrush. Every square inch is worn with age and polishing. The dining car is original Art Deco the tiny wall fans still oscillating as you handle your pitted cutlery and look out at the zebra. Old steam engines "Made in Manchester" can be seen in the sidings but sadly the train was pulled by diesel. Your men are the kings of nostalgia and they bring a comfort of times when life was slower and things were built to last and had some style. A solid, classic cheese sandwich would not have gone amiss on that dining table. Your video is a treasure.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

It sounds absolutely wonderful!

@Transit_Biker 2 месяца назад

@@CruisingTheCut there are a few videos around RU-vid with steam locomotives running on these lines with these vintage coaches. The locomotive operators take an immense amount of pride in keeping these antique machines running as do the folks who maintain the old cars.

@WilliamLewismcp 2 месяца назад

I love that workshop on the 'Albert'. It is amazing.

@fragilemaileagle 2 месяца назад

I love listening to these men speaking their passion. It's clear they not only have a lot of knowledge for these engines, but also a lot of feeling. No better people to be the custodians of such beautiful cultural heritage 😊

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Well said!

@lifeisasimulation1671 2 месяца назад

Culture, tradition, community, beautiful weather, wonderful people. It's just so refreshing to see this type of content!

@pedropedroztravels8272 2 месяца назад

Great Britain!

@martincannon1078 2 месяца назад

Yes it"s still GREAT and I left it over 50 years ago and have never found that same "je ne sais quoi" here in France. I'll stop to wipe the tear. Bonne soirée chers amis.@@pedropedroztravels8272

@martincannon1078 2 месяца назад

Still Great!@@pedropedroztravels8272

@jamesa7506 2 месяца назад

Kachug kachug kachug "hold on to ya knickers, we're really movin now!!" Kachug kachug kachug... 😃👍

@billharris6886 2 месяца назад

I love the simplicity, heavy duty construction, and low crankshaft speed of those old engines.

@MichaelThigpen-q3o 2 месяца назад

What a great community of enthusiasts! Thank you for sharing this story with us

@jamesellsworth9673 2 месяца назад

As I often say: 'Another fine report.'

@rskeyesful 2 месяца назад

That Dutch Barge is my idea of a Dream Boat.

@ben31tube 2 месяца назад

Absolutely lovely that they keep the old engines going. As always, thank you so much for the informative and entertaining video!

@rgarlinyc 2 месяца назад

Wonderful old boats and their character-full engines! Always a joy to see fine old machines well maintained and still running.

@ianhawkins7387 2 месяца назад

superb video great to see historic engines still in use today not just polished up on a stand

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Indeed!

@splatten8597 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this! I just sit here smiling!

@garyp8471 2 месяца назад

Love the sound of those vintage single cylinder engines grand video.

@mare2971 2 месяца назад

In Germany we have a popular comic character called Werner. He was (and is) "cult". He said "If someones cult, it's my friend Hörni with his Lanz Bulldog. Next picture, changed perspective and you see this tractor with a one-zylinder 10 l Machine doing "Kult, Kult, Kult, Kult". 😂

@watcher24601 2 месяца назад

I was a bit lost at "proper boating" but nice to know that Heath & Robinson are still making throttle linkages.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

🤣

@for.tax.reasons 2 месяца назад

The history is so interesting! Rolls Royce imagine that

@andrewfyakim525 2 месяца назад

I love these old British Diesel engines; the sound, the aroma, the simplicity. I have a 3HP British Seagull outboard that runs great (although it's a bit loud). It too is the epitome of simplicity.... I owned a 1986 Ford Lehman Diesel SP135 on our last boat; had it 28 years and never had a single problem with it. It is still running like new, in the original boat. (38 years old). It has a huge flywheel. Just 'burb' the started, and it springs to life.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Love those old Seagulls!

@basstutorman 2 месяца назад

As one of the 19, I'd like to say thanks David for yet another most excellent professional video.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Thanks indeed! 👍

@leslielutz6140 2 месяца назад

So special. The engine sound is very relaxing. THAT DUTCH OH MY.

@gargoyle67 2 месяца назад

Ahhh Mr Laycock now that's a badass name.

@Fercough 2 месяца назад

Altrincham. Once again proving it is the epicentre of all that is good. The enthusiasm is a pleasure to see.

@GWJUK 2 месяца назад

Come on the robins

@Fercough 2 месяца назад

Indeed. C'mon the Supers.

@davelawrence6777 2 месяца назад

Thanks as always for the post

@HorribadHumor 2 месяца назад

Always exciting to see content from this channel! Thanks for the upload! Cheers from North Carolina

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@gadgetfellow 2 месяца назад

Love the barge with the workshop, imagine carrying a lathe down there, the RN engine boats are amazing, thank you

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@Gravitatis 2 месяца назад

0:24 that dog looks wise beyond his years

@hornplayer1228 2 месяца назад

That first speaker on the RN Engine is straight out of the old radio play "Take it From Here".

@GWSRDrainGang 2 месяца назад

Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield or Dick Bentley?

@helenedansereau9255 2 месяца назад

Those engines have such a lovely quiet ticking sound. I should think it’s a major incentive for choosing them. Love the green and gold look on some engines. Reminds me of a green tin of Twinings Irish breakfast tea, with its gold cover.

@johnb4183 2 месяца назад

Another Home Run Dave , super interesting and informative ! Thanks 😊

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

My pleasure!

@singinchicken 2 месяца назад

When I close my eyes and listen to Andrew Alycock, the rally organizer, I totally hear Richard Ayoade! 😂

@Random-rt5ec 2 месяца назад

I love how the owners talk about their respective engines with a feeling of pride.

@IloveMK 2 месяца назад

Have you ever been to the "Bedford River Festival" David? it is on this weekend 20th & 21st July, it only happens every two years and has lots to see and do, you must get along if you can it is well worth a visit.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

I haven't and couldn't make it this year, unfortunately.

@dukebracton6077 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much ! It's a joy to see the old boats and especially their owners :)

@zapfanzapfan 2 месяца назад

A coin standing on edge on a running engine is impressive.

@rheffner3 2 месяца назад

Nice video. So cool that these people love their boats and engines. An eccentric group of people for sure.

@_instabil 2 месяца назад

I've long admired the TV quality of your videos. Now I've just realised that all your protagonists can also tell incredibly elegant and interesting stories. In Germany they call that ‘broadcastable’. Good old Brits!

@user-oi8tg3dq7t 2 месяца назад

Hello from the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches. Another nice video and I’ve watched all of them. Please keep it up.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Thanks, will do!

@tomt9543 2 месяца назад

Watching this from North Carolina in the states and, as always, enjoying every second of it! The slow, rhythmic plodding of those engines is so relaxing, although the first time I heard one I got stressed out because I thought they couldn’t get it running! Lol Being a workshop junkie, I’ve long thought that I couldn’t live on a narrow boat because of no workshop, but this episode dispels any doubts I had about the possibilities of having one! Not only does this guy have a workshop, he’s actually got a machine shop complete with Warco lathe and a small milling machine! As in the ship in a bottle thing, I wonder if they dismantled the lathe to get it down there, or just built the boat around it!

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

To be fair, that boat’s so big it wouldn’t fit on many of the canals but for rivers, it’s great.

@deborahstockings5665 2 месяца назад

Love that idling engine sound. Reminds me a bit of my late father in law’s starting handle club…. So pleased to see that there are still enthusiasts out there keeping these traditional boats running.

@littlechris5656 2 месяца назад

And drinking real ale!!! Classic. Brilliant video as usual, loved all these boast especially the peddle powered dragon boat that glided by!

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@deansiracusa3966 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much for interviewing these amazing caretakers of some great vintage boats! They’re doing a great job keeping them going, and you’re doing a great job sharing their efforts!

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Glad you like them!

@greenspiritarts 2 месяца назад

Human beings are so amazing. Human beings living with getting around on water are in a class by themselves. Those doing it with traditional equipment which they pamper and love…well…that’s another universe all together! Thanks for making and sharing this enchanting vlog….. always love the content you create!!! Cheers from the Adirondacks … original home of the Birch Bark canoe! ❤

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

You are most kind, thanks 🙏

@davidwelch6796 2 месяца назад

What a great video and so much to talk about. Despite the soot, smoke and oil splash of these old engines they are very 'green'. Engines produce most of their pollution during manufacture, therefore a long lasting engine produces less pollution than modern engines that have a shorter working life. The gentleman who mentioned that the slow running engine rotates his alternator a bit slower than he would like; could this not be solved by altering the ratio of the belt wheels? Finally my compliments on a fine and interesting video, the only possible improvement from my point of view would be if you also covered Armstrong Siddeley diesel engines. I applaud the fraternity of Russell Newbury Register who keep this section of British industrial heritage alive in fine style.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Cheers, I’m not aware of any narrowboats with an Armstrong Siddeley engines (there were none at this event at least) but if anyone knows of any…

@davidwelch6796 2 месяца назад

@@CruisingTheCut I came across one at a gathering of narrowboats adjacent to a car show a few years back but sadly do not have any details of the narrowboat or its owner. These Armstrong Siddeley diesel engines were available in three versions, single, twin and triple cylinders and were used in a variety of applications including agricultural bailers. These days Armstrong Siddeley Motors are mostly remembered for their cars but the largest part of their work was making aircraft engines. In 1958 they amalgamated with the Bristol Aircraft firm to become Bristol Siddeley. They were part of the Hawker Siddeley group of companies which I believe eventually became part of British Aerospace.

@Turleyswheels 2 месяца назад

fantastic interesting and sweet all them / old people having a commen cause injoying every moment together that’s nice ❤

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

It really is!

@Duskbuild 2 месяца назад

That low rev is a wonderful sound.

@Chuck59ish 2 месяца назад

Who says all the eccentrics are gone? They're well and alive on the canals.

@stanleyromanowski9816 2 месяца назад

Interesting hearing about the RN engines. A fine vlog.

@davehollingworth5537 2 месяца назад

I’m not an engines man so this @9:18 was like a foreign language to me - but wasn’t it wonderful!! I love these old boats, old engines and the characters involved. A great watch, Thank You 🎉

@RobMartin1ds 2 месяца назад

A pleasant day out. You sounded wistful seeing that nice cabin….. I have to admit, it did tug at one’s “want” urges….

@JohnSmith-dh4gw 27 дней назад

Here in the wee hours your soothing voice is a welcome respite to our noise. Central Texas is far removed from 2,000 miles of canals. Yesterday I spit and accidentally hit a rock, the sparks set the lawn on fire but it is hard to burn down a sod house.

@ilox11 2 месяца назад

Thank you, David, that was just so interesting to see these old putt-putt engines. After all, these were the motive power of the canals for so many years, putting along slow and steady to get the goods to their markets. There was some variety to them, but they all had some commonality, slow revs but loads of torque. Then you blow us away by showing that workshop. Oh my! Every man's dream of a lathe and a drill press in their workshop. Just how good is that? A large portion of your audience was drooling at the sight of all those wonderful tools and then wondering, how did they get that huge lathe down into that boat? Surely, they must have broken it down into components to get it in there. Or did they open the top and crane it into place? Another item that I loved was the little steam-powered runabouts and tenders. Amazing beasts.

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 месяца назад

The gentleman with the low charging alternator may need to look at fitting a custom made smaller pulley to the alternator (to increase the rpm) and also fitting a spring tensioned idler pulley to pull the V belt in on the "long run of belt" side to increase the "wrap" around the pulley thus transferring all the "oomph" possible to the alternator..... as it appears that the V belt runs over only 1/3 the available pulley groove area... and 1/2 would be ideal.... More like the serpentine belt system fitted to modern engines..

@andrewbarnard667 2 месяца назад

I've just done something similar to mine. 1.5 bmc. The belt like you say is only on about 120 degrees at most. Waterpump is now electric and the belt only drives the alternator with about 170 degrees of wrap. It's a low start 120A alternator. It will easily produce 50A at tickover(800rpm). I'm currently fitting another dc dc charger to make use of the rest of its output but switched so it doesn't load it until it's rpm is high enough for good cooling.

@billody5713 2 месяца назад

The alternator already has a smaller twin pulley (2 drive belts) welded on. The problem is that any increase in alternator drive resistance, puts excessive load on the engine (single cylinder - 9hp) a n I would have more battery charge but without propulsion. The engine would stall.

@grenvillephillips6998 2 месяца назад

The engine names trip off the tongue like the cars featured in Betjeman's Indoor Games Near Newbury!

@dulciemargaretcolton145 2 месяца назад

Love the sound of those engines. Great festival. Fave is the wide beam that guy bought. Old engines are So loved aren't they.. I love the sound of the Ducatti motorbike and Dakota old Aeroplane. Thanks For the interesting vid David. 😊😊

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Yes they are!

@francescosturla1375 2 месяца назад

Really nice to listen the sound of these old engineering.

@dosrios9517 2 месяца назад

Loved the comment. “Real boating and drinking real ale”. Brilliant

@davidcook380 2 месяца назад

Wonderful video David

@PCMenten 2 месяца назад

It’s good to see the enthusiasm of canal life spreading. That’s good for the future of canal restoration.

@maryjnorwood3962 2 месяца назад

Gives me a new appreciation of diesel engines. They actually do have personalities. (Even our old Yanmar 3GM. 😆) Thanks, David! 😎🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

My pleasure!

@dougmacgregor5053 2 месяца назад

Your still getting better at your work David. Great show yet again.

@bak9451 2 месяца назад

One of my favorite shows. Thank you.

@gafrers 2 месяца назад

Wonderfully interesting. Engine FTW. Mr. Laycock's passion and knowledge are TOP

@ceismulcastle 2 месяца назад

the "Albert" was impressive 👍

@daniels2761 2 месяца назад

Wonder how the lathe is powered???

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Generator on board or shore power hookup I would expect.

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 2 месяца назад

good vid on channel keep up the vlogs you do dave thanks lee

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Thanks 👍

@mellissadalby1402 2 месяца назад

Hi David, The Albert Dutch BArge certainly looks to be very homey and comfortable.

@OasisTV1000 2 месяца назад

I like seeing all the different engines. The most interesting was the engine recovered from the beach and restored. Thanks

@sgit1 Месяц назад

That Dutch barge. . . Icing on a well presented cake.😎

@shirleylynch7529 2 месяца назад

So interesting. Those men keep their engines so clean. Well seen they have a passion for their engines. Great time had by all on your day out. Thank you for taking us with you.

@yourhelmsman 2 месяца назад

Ah, folk who go on about how much grunt their engine has... ..they're all torque. 🎉

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@dexterfitben 2 месяца назад

Probably the best narrowboat vlog ever!

@thejerseylady1 2 месяца назад

You always find such interesting things to tell us about and show us. Sending all the best, Gloria🐂

@beckytourian 2 месяца назад

I'm binge reading your new book!! Very well written, captures the imagination and makes me dream of canal boating one day : )

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!!! ☺️

@rosssharp9988 2 месяца назад

Hurrah for vintage lumps, I say! Thank you, so much, David,

@Saluno375 2 месяца назад

I am a man with zero DIY experience and zero eagerness to perform regular home maintenance... and yet I still dream sometimes of refurbishing and living in a large Dutch barge. What is that siren's call of living in your own boat?

@nilo70 2 месяца назад

Well Done David ! It’s quite Hot now where I live and to watch a Crusing the Cut video is a wonderful thing to see . Cheers From California 😎

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

That's good to hear!

@2760ade 2 месяца назад

I absolutely adore that Dutch barge - my idea of heaven! Did you notice the bar 'optic' on the wall of the second toilet, which I assume delivers shots of hand soap (though I could be wrong!!), brilliant! Great video David, as always.😀

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Yes, soap dispenser I think!

@art969bones 2 месяца назад

My good lord, the I why British culture is so fantastic, I love the work your doing please keep it going your doing a first class job bringing this sort of heritage to the internet 👍🏆👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Thanks, will do!

@art969bones 2 месяца назад

@@CruisingTheCut ❤️

@kevinkohler2750 2 месяца назад

Just wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us!

@scottgordon1781 2 месяца назад

Starting of with a CAMRA guy , one of our old boys was a 'very , very big fan of that back in the early 70 s :-)

@andrewbarnard667 2 месяца назад

I can't say i spend countless hours each week trawling through adverts looking for sutch events. But i never see them advertised. Excellent vlog. Keep it up.

@hans2406 2 месяца назад

Love the Sound of these old engines.

@robtheplod 2 месяца назад

I had the pleasure of meeting the chap of Tug No.2 at Stourport and passed Alert on the Severn, both lovely boats!!!!

@clearprop 2 месяца назад

Another superbly prepared, filmed, edited and presented video. Absolutely top quality. 👍

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Many thanks! 😀😀

@sma3037 2 месяца назад

David, your videos always give me calm and a sense simple happiness. Happy Sunday to you!

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

That's splendid to hear! Cheers 😀

@kingjackupeace5844 2 месяца назад

This is really impressive. I pray that the younger ones will carry these traditions on! Thank you for this video; so fun and informative!

@alexanderscholz8855 2 месяца назад

I love the UMPH and a lot of them! Awesome, i learned a new Word, the UMPH!!! I be german speaker, but english english i love it really to listen and i understand it with my little school english. Thanks for the Video and greatings to all! UMPH over HP!!!!!!!!

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

😀😀 Probably spelled “Oomph” 😀

@alexanderscholz8855 2 месяца назад

Okay!! OOOOOOMPh, sounds better! Enjoy Weekend

@nitehawk86 2 месяца назад

Real boating and real ale. Sign me up.

@normanboyes4983 2 месяца назад

David that was a masterpiece assembled by a master of his craft. Thank you for doing it.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

That's very kind indeed 😊

@umbertoyltp 2 месяца назад

Heidi would love the company of these boats!

@raymaulder7383 2 месяца назад

Another great video, thank you. I admire the people who keep the old British engines going.

@richellen6855 2 месяца назад

Mr. Laycock is just a gem!! In fact all the chaps were characters...kinda like their 'lumps', if I am using the correct vernacular.

@andyrbush 2 месяца назад

Love the old English interior layouts on board those boats. Great vlog thank you.

@CruisingTheCut 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@timothygriffin1062 2 месяца назад

Excellent video David. I sure enjoyed listening to the RN engines and all of the information.

@martykitson3442 2 месяца назад

It was antique engines like these that brought the canals to my attention (i was working for a diesel mechanic at the time) but i have to admit the canal life subculture is fascinating and keeps me watching

@chrisdaniel1339 2 месяца назад

I would install a plate style sight glass/sight window on the day tank so there is no more messy stick dipping. I prefer the steam engines, so quiet and powerful