Backwards is better than forwards? 

It surely does.

very much >:(

Lmao

Who is Gordon?

@@tonyromano6220 really?

Thank you! I'm glad my videos are informative to you!

Always good to hear, a fair number of them are still operational in many different countries and are still going tender first from time to time!

@@steelbridgemodels There is actually footage of one of their trains actually going tender first on its way back

​@@pascalstrijker3985 Since you've mentioned it, I want to add that the "Kriegslokomotive", or BR 52 (63 in Norway) was prohibited from running backwards on Rørosbanen in Norway. It happened after a derailment at Stensli. Curvature combined with uneven track and possibly high speed resulted in the tender being rocked sideways rhythmically and the water in the tender adding enough momentum to help tip the tender of the track and the rest of the train along with it, at least that's what they thought. This type of steam locomotive is one of the largest types used in Norway since most Norwegian types were both smaller and lighter to suit the light standard of the track. Then again, this derailment happened in 1965, so it was a familiar locomotive at that point. It was also shortly before the end of regular steam powered trains, so this prohibition didn't make a big difference, most likely. As a side note, most Norwegian steam locomotives servicing push-pull trains around the few larger cities had an integrated tender, like usual in many cities in Europe.

Vsm Apeldoorn?

@@Lumberjackk no

Thank you! I like them too, the long tender gives them quite an elegant appearance.

@@steelbridgemodels The Wannentender’s roundness also quite matches with the boiler’s which is nice aswell

In the late 60s most P8 were equipped with them. But only 41 with closed cabs - they had that reverse train control. @@steelbridgemodels

Thank you, und danke schön! The tub-tender P8 is certainly a lovely model to have!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much, there are certainly a lot more videos to come! Beste Grüße zurück!

I will do my best!

Thank you! I'll keep the Class 45 in mind.

The commands were transferred through an engine telegraph, similar to those used on ships. When the driver sends a command, the fireman hears a sound and can see the driver's request on the telegraph. Only once the fireman responds by sending back the same command, the sound turns off. I might do a more in-depth video about this in the future.

A very elegant solution to a common problem with steam excursion trains. Thank you for sharing!

Did this in South Africa with double headed Garratts

@@nigelslade5276 Double headed Garratts would have been a sight to behold. We also had some around here too (the same gauge as South African ones too) but they are static displays now.

@@steelbridgemodels It looks rather odd for seeing them back to back TBH but it’s a simple and effective way.

@@thinaphonpetsiri9907 With tender locomotives it's quite an unusual sight, that is very true.

Sounds like a perfect plan!

If it is Märklin, it is no model 😂😂😂😂😂

Oh, he would be!

Greetings from Germany to Romania!

The P8s were always equipped with brake gear engaging with the wheels from both directions, therefore braking in reverse wasn't a problem.