How to Raise Steam in a Locomotive at Peter's Railway

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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.com/shop/ “Combining real engineering with adventures and true stories, these books feed inquisitive young minds!”
In this video Chris Vine lights the fire and explains the process of preparing a steam locomotive for running.
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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@cyrusaverell3494 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@antiussentiment 10 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

The on the scale of disconnected got me😂

@hansmatthia32 9 месяцев назад

It’s 3.46 am and I’m still up

@kentrobison588 8 месяцев назад

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

@user-xd1gt9if2v 7 месяцев назад

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

@patrickwilliams2530 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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 месяцев назад

😊

@Trainrhys 5 месяцев назад

@@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

@TheBaldr 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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/

@MancAlB 5 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 5 месяцев назад

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/

@kaibroeking9968 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

i love the little drivers seat!!

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@AndreiTupolev 9 месяцев назад

I love the attention to detail with the tea can and mugs on the shelf above the firebox door ☺

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@Gurnhillsgarage 10 месяцев назад

Bongo sure is a beautiful engine.

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

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

@KYZ__1 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@xaqxiq9281 6 месяцев назад

That engine is just breathtaking, absolutely brilliant.

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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/

@dcolb121 3 месяца назад

What a satisfying, wholesome and fun hobby.

@PetersRailway 3 месяца назад

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.

@Sunburn2007 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@jfrancis98 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful boiler, gauges, piping etc. Amazing.

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@Etienne_H 7 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

So is his driver! Thanks for watching, Chris.

@clxudzYT 7 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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/

@gloomyvale3671 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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/

@rollsroycemerlin4321 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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/

@bahoonies 3 месяца назад

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 3 месяца назад

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.

@TheDisabledGamersChannel 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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/

@timgage8972 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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/

@Luiblonc 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@memes-sp9zc 8 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

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.

@shimesu443 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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/

@newq 8 месяцев назад

I'm so glad the RU-vid 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 8 месяцев назад

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/

@Ralphs-House 8 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

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/

@charseraph9175 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@malternative578 10 месяцев назад

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 RU-vid.

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

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

@peterdagrape 10 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Chris.

@buffplums 4 месяца назад

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 4 месяца назад

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/

@zazanate1910 9 месяцев назад

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 RU-vid 😊 I moved from reading to Gosport tho😢

@zazanate1910 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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

@colinthomasson3948 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@Somerset-Trains 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@jdhart3759 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

@@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

@jimgiordano8218 8 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

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/

@MichaelLyne-rf1hf 4 месяца назад

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

@PetersRailway 4 месяца назад

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/

@teescottageguyproductions 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@brushbros 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@wad3lma Месяц назад

These videos bring me so much joy and happiness.

@PetersRailway Месяц назад

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.

@Senna-xi1gr 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely fantastic, cheers Peter. 👍🏆🇬🇧

@PetersRailway 5 месяцев назад

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/

@remusveritas739 7 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

@@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 7 месяцев назад

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.

@roberthuston1798 6 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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/

@JWTrainboy 10 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

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

@MichaelLyne-rf1hf 4 месяца назад

Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing your video

@PetersRailway 4 месяца назад

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/

@ab_railways_original 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@marc_abby 10 месяцев назад

Ok that is so cool. Thanks for showing us !

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

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

@dave6386 8 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

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/

@joshtaylor485 27 дней назад

this was a blast to watch! thank you for making it

@PetersRailway 27 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Everyone needs a good 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/ and we ship overseas.

@joshtaylor485 26 дней назад

@@PetersRailway i have honestly been thinking more about trying to get a small table top steam engine for fun, its relaxing and fun to see the machines run and just listen to them

@PetersRailway 22 дня назад

Good idea! Keep your eye on ebay. The only thing you have to worry about is the boiler. Don't get anything made of steel, as you cannot tell how much it has rusted. Copper is much better!! Chris.

@joshtaylor485 22 дня назад

@@PetersRailway at the moment i am unsure what one i would try to get, i would like one that i can take care of and have it last a long time and also have some fun trying things. make a small generator to run led lights maybe set up a drive shaft system to run a small fan or tool just for laughs?

@PetersRailway 22 дня назад

You might enjoy looking at Mamod models. www.mamod.co.uk/ They are simple, but you have the huge benefit of starting with something new which you know will work! The other company to look at is Stuart Models. www.stuartmodels.com/ Much more sophisticated and much more expensive. Enjoy looking and dreaming about what to do. Also, maybe there is a model engineering society or club near you. Then you can start down the road of building your own!!... All best, Chris.

@davidcooper640 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant video, so informative. Thank you so much.

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

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/

@MarkN67 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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/

@simonjones2392 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic, thanks for Sharing

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure! and thanks for watching! Chris.

@Jayk0b 6 месяцев назад

ITS SO CUTE! This sureley looks fun

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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/

@mplsmark222 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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/

@jamsjars9505 7 месяцев назад

What a charming fellow and locomotive.

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@johntisbury 7 месяцев назад

This was very interesting thank you.

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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/

@erichaheidrich4593 6 месяцев назад

Amazing piece of machinery. Wunderbar !

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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/

@olivvapor4873 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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/

@zapfanzapfan 7 месяцев назад

What a lovely kettle on wheels!

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

The best! Chris.

@itsmyview2024 8 месяцев назад

excellent delivery

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind comment!! Chris

@yorkshirelad5280 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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.

@jacobparry6212 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@jackbodenmann7379 6 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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/

@Bombiedude. 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your lovely and sympathetic comment. Chris.

@ErdbeerKse 9 месяцев назад

That is so cool!

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@schitthe 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@Schlipperschlopper 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful! Wonderful!

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

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/

@elliottcroucher7999 9 месяцев назад

Can’t wait for the next video!!

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@thessalonician 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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/

@user-xd1gt9if2v 7 месяцев назад

Man thats awesome!!!!

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!! Chris.

@deancurtis6877 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! Chris.

@beagle7622 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

All the best people run on tea!!

@chil5150 9 месяцев назад

An absolutely beautiful engine 👍

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@geoffreyhicks53 9 месяцев назад

What a lovely video most enjoyable. Thank you

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@benlamb1870 7 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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/

@taxalterror 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic what a lovely job you have done,

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@kemaloncu4292 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@user-nj4bm6ec4h 9 месяцев назад

Simply great.. Thanks

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@KodakYarr 9 месяцев назад

Great video! All I needed to see to subscribe!

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@PopExtra 6 месяцев назад

That looks so fun

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

Sure is!! Thanks for watching, Chris.

@harrypenn611 10 месяцев назад

My daughter absolutely loves your books

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

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.

@user-fh4uw9ju4f 5 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 5 месяцев назад

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/

@TERRYBARTLETTRAILMAN28 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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/

@rre9121 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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/

@cmoore421 6 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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.

@taffboyslim 8 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

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/

@greenfingers26 7 месяцев назад

Brilliant very interesting

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@darkfoxxbunyip 6 месяцев назад

In one word: Beauty

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

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

@mitchelwood2749 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@nono_ct200 8 месяцев назад

Wow such a nice Steamloc!

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

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/

@zeb3144 7 месяцев назад

Fascinating. Love steam power.

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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

@matthiaslambock5956 9 месяцев назад

Very beautiful locomotive 🤓

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@samituomisto106 7 месяцев назад

What a beatiful machine 😃

@PetersRailway 7 месяцев назад

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/

@gorgeousdzastr 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

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/

@jonesthesteam 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Beautiful engine! I look forward to seeing similar videos in the future. I’ve been to similar private railways in the past. There are quite a few near where I live in Kent!

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your good comments, much appreciated! Yes, there is something most attractive about a small railway. Now I will have to make the follow-on video about all the controls for driving... 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/

@jonesthesteam 9 месяцев назад

@@PetersRailway Your welcome! I think I met you at the Bluebell Railway last year. I am from Kent which is near the Bluebell Railway.

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

Hope to catch you at a SE railway again sometime!! Chris.

@jonesthesteam 9 месяцев назад

@@PetersRailway I go to many of the local railways because I am a local enthusiast!

@1979jon 10 месяцев назад

I enjoyed this, been on steam trains and now know how the engine gets going

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind comment. Now I must make the next film, about driving the engine... 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/

@TheDaf95xf 8 месяцев назад

That was very enjoyable to watch and informative 👍🏻 Great looking locomotive even though I’m from Manchester and liked BR standard locos 😆

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! Yes, some of the BR Standards were truly excellent. For myself, I have always liked the LNER, but I am not really partisan about it. I like them all, especially the ones which worked well and were reliable. Essentially I prefer the engineering to the branding. 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/

@LukeWatson99 6 месяцев назад

Magnificent 🇬🇧🇬🇧☕️🫖

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!! Chris.

@ScarfNJam2 9 месяцев назад

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

@PetersRailway 9 месяцев назад

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/

@janpo9197 6 месяцев назад

Masterpiece

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!! Chris.

@wayne_83 6 месяцев назад

Nice toy ! Preety awesome ❤❤❤❤

@PetersRailway 6 месяцев назад

Thank you 🤗 Not so sure about the toy part though!!!

@mattseymour8637 10 месяцев назад

Lovely loco! Superb detail! I didn't think of putting coal in with the charcoal to start with but it's a good idea.

@PetersRailway 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the good comment. Yes charcoal and paraffin works very well! All best, Chris.

@mattseymour8637 8 месяцев назад

@@PetersRailwayYes I always use charcoal soaked in charcoal to start with but I normally just add the coal once the charcoal is going well. How did you attach the copper pipe to your oil can?

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

The copper pipe is easy: Just drill out the end of the normal oil spout to clear the 1/16 inch copper pipe. Then soft (lead) solder in the pipe. Not so much solder that it blocks the little copper pipe!!! Chris.

@mattseymour8637 8 месяцев назад

@@PetersRailway Yes that makes sense. I tried this on another oil can and glued it in but it came loose. My soldering isn't great so I will have a think.

@PetersRailway 8 месяцев назад

Practice makes better! @@mattseymour8637