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

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/

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

The on the scale of disconnected got me😂

It’s 3.46 am and I’m still up

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

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

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/

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/

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@@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

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/

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/

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/

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

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.

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

i love the little drivers seat!!

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

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.

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

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/

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/

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/

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.

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/

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/

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

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

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/

So is his driver! Thanks for watching, Chris.

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/

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/

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.

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/

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/

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/

The best! Chris.

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/

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/

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/

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.

Thank you for your kind comment!! Chris

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Chris.

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

@@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

My pleasure! and thanks for watching! Chris.

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

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/

@@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.

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.

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

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/

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.

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.

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

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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 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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

All the best people run on tea!!

Thank you!! Chris.

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/

Sure is!! Thanks for watching, Chris.

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/

Thank you for your lovely and sympathetic comment. Chris.

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

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/

Thank you for watching! Chris.

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.

@@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

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.

@@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?

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.

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.

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/

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/

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/

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

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

Thank you!! Chris.

Thank you for watching!!

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/

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

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.

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/

Thank you for watching!! All best, Chris.

Thank you!! Chris.

Thank you very much! It took longer to make the engine than to make the film!! 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 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/

Thank you! It certainly is powerful and fast. I have never found out how fast she will go as there isn't a long enough straight track here. 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/

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/

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/

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