2020 Year End Review - PRR T1 Trust

[@BMMEC6000]

I’m so happy that this project is still going strong. Can’t wait to see 5550 under her own power and touring around the country!

[@adamtain7627]

So do we!

[@That_Thicc_Cat]

I do as well, I wonder if it can actually go 140mph

[@BMMEC6000]

@@That_Thicc_Cat I’m sure they wouldn’t try to run her at those speeds but they could try to clock maybe 100

[@That_Thicc_Cat]

@@BMMEC6000 I agree but we can hope to knock Mallard of the throne

[@cadenthecadburyengine8198]

It’d be really cool to see her alongside SP 4449 and SP&S 700 if she comes to Portland!

[@LIMowersAndMore]

Closer and closer day by day hour by hour, the goal is reached I can’t WAIT for her to to be done!

[@sam-sh2hc]

Me too

[@Jon651]

I had no idea this project was so far advanced! I am very much looking forward to completion, but always enjoy the updates.

[@cf1925]

I always wondered what the T1 looked like without all of it's fancy streamlining. Considering what the British A4's looked like and the N&W J Class, probably a definite looker.

[@ekingdomoftsar7795]

i think they were built with streamlining so there was no 'under'. same thing in the hiawatha atlantic class and the prr s1 duplex

[@b3j8]

@@ekingdomoftsar7795 Actually there was. On one of the PRR websites that have a database of photos for each class of power, there was a shot of a T1 w/o the streamline sheathing under steam during construction. They were truly massive machines!

[@PowerTrain611]

The J's without streamlining looked like absolute beasts. Sometimes I wish they would dress 611 up like one of her unmasked sisters. Would be pretty cool to see. I'm definitely going to do some research on this unstreamlined T1 concept you guys are speaking about though.

[@stev3548]

Much like a Q2, really

[@bahoonies]

I've just found this channel by chance. Hats off to you for choosing to resurrect this magnificent beast. I was overjoyed when Tornado first steamed. Then Big Boy was restored. I can't wait to see the new T1. You'll do it. I know you will.

[@tacoma_furry6027]

As a fan of pennsy steam I am excited to see a t-1 roaming the rails again and it’s good to see some more progress on the large behemoth of a machine

[@alexdaunoy9678]

Pennsy is up there for me, though I'm personally partial to their rival the New York Central. I'd love to see the return of the mighty J3a Hudson's and S2a Niagara's.

[@scootergrant8683]

It's so good that all the railways these days still have a lot of large radius turns and haven't been reduced too much. So there are still tonnes of routes that she can run on. But gosh imagine finding a loop to turn the behemoth around.

[@alcopower5710]

Thank you for the update and more importantly thank you for taking on this monumental task. It’s exciting to hear some of the parts are being fabricated in St Louis.......I’m just “across the river “ in Alton, Illinois. Have a safe and prosperous new year.

[@Switchblade-sh3kx]

I hope when the T1 gets completed that it will be able to run on the most famous stretches of rail line, like horse shoe curve and such, or atleast get to make good long runs instead of shuttling around, but in all, I wish the best of luck to the crew manning this project, and I hope this locomotive stays around for generations to come.

[@FQP-7024]

This brings me so much joy, I simply give them the best of luck, I can't be more proud of them

[@Khalif-AllahEntertainment]

Welcome back! Keep up the great work on the T1 Steam Locomotive.

[@scrubbbsyboy844]

It would be great if we could get some more pictures of the production process. I really like seeing how it's all done!

[@TheT1Trust]

Lots if them over on our FB page. The website is getting face-lift in 2021 and will get even more pictures

[@roxisdiecast]

You guys are awesome! Really keeping the T1 spirit alive!

[@Braydenwalsh73]

Everybody gangster until the Acela is older than a steam locomotive

[@ronanvave560]

*presses X to doubt*

[@v8pilot]

As someone who once scratchbuilt an O-scale T1 I wish the Trust well. I'm pretty deaf and sound with reverberation is hard for me to understand. A close up mic would be good for the next review.

[@stevensolway1054]

Hi from Green Bay Wisconsin USA!!!! Go Packers!! Merry Christmas 2020A.D. We WON last weekend against tennessee titans at 40 to 14 that is just like the Big Boy 4-8-8-4, plus the number of minutes in the day at 24 hours times(x) 60 minutes; also plus our local A.M. radio station, WNFL 1440. Neato!! Your success with the T-1 Project 5550, has inspired me to start my own new steamer project, focused here on Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota, with the Milwaukee Road 1935 HIAWATHA class A 4-4-2 Atlantic that was designed to run at 100 MPH, and had the streamlined jacket that was inspired by the Art Deco Period. Hiawatha has 84" diameter drivers. Also, it will be redesigned with modern components with a welded boiler, that had a modern oil fired firebox to maximize steam production with improved water circulation so that it will be a high pressure steam generator rather than the traditionally boiler, plus we have researched the different experimental boilers of the past to determine why they were not successful. It would be possible to redesign the N.E.W. Hiawatha No.7 with the Square Belpaire

[@churropapi3447]

"each day, we grow closer and closer to victory"

[@TrainGuru]

Congrats on the progress!!

[@Handlesarestoopid]

@Matthew Pastrikos you don't use a 3d printer to make a locomotive. That's just not how it works. Take in mind they're having to get funds from the public to get this done

[@steamgent4592]

Although I'm NOT a PRR T1 man. Give me a E class, K4, or M1 any day! I'm very glad and pleased that this project has succeeded to the level it has. I think its really great that there are some people that have supported this so successfully and generously. When I first heard of this I figured it would NOT get much off the ground and would linger like PRR Projects 35 & 39 have for over 50 years. So a big congratulations to all those involved and I hope someone somewhere will let you run it! It will be America's first new build locomotive which compared to the UK is nothing but a huge accomplishment here.

[@steamgent4592]

@Micah the Nerd Saxophonist the T-1 is no match for PRR standard locomotive designs. PRR locos were sure footed with excellent rates of adhesion for steam. This meant fast startups and good grade climbing qualities. The T1 was slippery as all getout took forever to get to top speed and wasn't worth a lick on a hill. This is also why every PRR engineman I ever knew DESPISED them. Alos why they wound up spending their lives on Lines West because they were a failure by PRR lines East standards. That said this group has now come a long way since my original comment. I think they will actually reach their goal. Which at the time with how support for steam restorations has struggled for decades now I figured would just linger and die being incomplete just like Projects 35 & 39 have since the 1960s & 1361 has for about half that time. Where they will actually get to run it who knows. But now I wish them luck and continued success in their venture and I've already said this elsewhere on one of their more recent videos.

[@alexdaunoy9678]

@Micah the Nerd Saxophonist I would agree. There is nothing toxic about legitimate criticisms of engineering deficiencies.

[@Skullboy08]

@Matthew Pastrikos no youre toxic to everyone t-1 hater

[@ethanmyerrailroad1185]

Thomas this 2030 prr t1 real still alive streamlined 4-4-4-4 5550 Be quiet said Henry that not real prr t1 is just pretend otherwise there will be dis dis Disgraceful said Gordon Disgusting putting James Despicable Finnish Henry Oh stop said gg1 and this the prr t1 still alive your back streamlined no.5550 (2030)

[@Trainmaster909]

Post regular uploads and maintain an active Twitter account. People will be more inclined to support this project if you do that. People would donate more if we saw the project step-by-step. Social media will also engage more people my age.

[@NMCAR2006]

The guys are back! Glad the project is still going strong ;)

[@anasiacameronelijahedcpndc4324]

I’m so excited for the T1 to be completed in 2030! I hope I catch it in that same year also!

[@PowerTrain611]

2020 was a cluster of some pretty disappointing events. But this is the best news I think we've had in a long time, much less this year! Keep up the great work, guys!

[@joelbenson3482]

I am so excited to see this project and see it moving along with alot of ambition. I'm a huge T1 4-4-4-4 fan. I have 5 T1's in HO. Keep going strong T1 Trust!

[@justahillbilly7777]

Looking forward to the future progress on the 5550!

[@granddrunkwestern6325]

Yes this project is still going yay (￣▽￣)

[@MOHAWKL4A3124]

When will you guys get to the tender? GREAT WORK! Let's keep the Spirit of the PRR T1 going.

[@War1109]

already have one its the old Coast to Coast tender from PRR 4483 iirc

[@MOHAWKL4A3124]

@@War1109 I know they have one I've seen the photo. I'm asking when will they restore it.

[@TheT1Trust]

No hurry to restore it. It is safe right now. We are focused on the actual locomotive right now

[@MOHAWKL4A3124]

@@TheT1Trust Awesome. The PRR T1 is one of my favorites. If british railways can build/repair the L.N.E.R. P2 Prince of Wales we can rebuild a PRR T1

[@redsignal3866]

Happy new year! I hope you guys keep working on her throughout 2021 and stay safe too.

[@onionhat9141]

Can't wait to see this running down some mainline in the near future

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Yes an update! Great work!

[@ralphmiller2620]

I wish I could participate hands on to help build this locomotive, what an experience!!

[@connor4563]

Your back!

[@TheT1Trust]

Many of our recent videos have been uploaded on "The Steam Channel" you can search that channel and watch a few they did. We plan on loading them here sometime as well

[@Rainbow2997]

And bring them to St. Louis and the T1 is ready for touring.

[@OldIronVideo]

I thought it would fall through this far good job

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

Can’t Wait For The PRR T1 To Come Back!

[@Fedora5957]

Thank you for your excellent report. What items are you incorporating that was not on the original 4-4-4-4T1 but is new and benefitial?

[@VindicatorFSX]

This is awesome, keep up the great work !

[@marilllover2177]

I can!t wait to see the T1 and I actually wanna see 5550 break the record

[@marilllover2177]

@Matthew Pastrikos as long as it is maintained properly and on straight track

[@ajf3202]

So you want the legend of Gresley and Mallard to die then

[@marilllover2177]

@@ajf3202 Just the speed part

[@ajf3202]

@@marilllover2177 so basically the whole thing then

[@bahoonies]

@@ajf3202 Mallard is a legend that will never die. The A4 class are far too beautiful and magnificent for that to happen. Judging by your KZbin name I'm sure you've seen at least one of her sisters in action. Glorious sight.

[@santafewarbonnetproductions]

happy new year!!!!!

[@Mauscmkwk]

Is that guy who worked on an original t1 still alive?

[@Jaidyn228]

I doubt that auto cooler is still alive

[@littlepastelkitten]

Goodluck! I wanna see her in opperation

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Welcome back! Question: Will it be done in 2030 or will it be done earlier or later? I’m sure it depends on how much money you guys get for the project. Am I right?

[@TheT1Trust]

Money is the key.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

@@TheT1Trust yes! I hope the best of luck to you people! I will be there in 2030!

[@anthonynigri8585]

I hope the T1 is done alot earlier than 2030

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

@@anthonynigri8585 do we all hope it does? :)

[@anthonynigri8585]

I think so

[@Wingnut353]

I wonder if Velo3d could 3d print the frame... they are 3d printing rocket engines for SpaceX.... it would be a matter of having a huge vertical print chamber more so than a long or wide one.

[@edenreyes4747]

Mallard : I'm the fastest steam train T1 5550 : I'm gonna end this train career But hopefully it come to New Jersey and New York

[@edenreyes4747]

@Matthew Pastrikos there are some articles that claims that the PRR T1 actually broke the record of the Mallard but it went unrecognized

[@gttac]

@Matthew Pastrikos Hopefully she can make a short journey over to Ohio and a bit closer to me so I can see her! (The Locomotive is the Her.)

[@matthewpastrikos7383]

@@gttac I think the PRR 5550 should visit Strasburg and meet up with the N&W 611.

[@owenmiles5185]

If this manages to beat the record, it could start other’s trying to do the same thing. Mainly from the UK so they can keep their record.

[@matthewpastrikos7383]

@@owenmiles5185 I mean Mallard's speed record is already broken by a couple American steam locomotives meaning that Mallard is no longer the world's fastest steam locomotive.

[@Dondo_Golden_Rose]

Would you be able to release the 3D model for purposes in games such as Train Simulator?

[@Dondo_Golden_Rose]

@Matthew Pastrikos ruin* and no it won’t. With proper scripting and texturing the model will be just fine in train simulator.

[@Flyboy207]

I have an idea... not a plan, but an idea... of a project like this on the west coast. Just out of curiosity, where do you plan on running the completed T1? Union Pacific won’t allow any steam on their tracks other than their own. Are you retrofitting roller bearings or using the original (I’m assuming) plain bearings? Thanks.

[@anthonynigri8585]

I think the T1 will be done alot earlier than 2030

[@prrproductions5469]

You guys should custom paint a Broadway limited imports ho and n scale T1 to be numbered as 5550 and when people donate they enter a raffle to win either one

[@alexdaunoy9678]

And when someone buys that model locomotive, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to helping fund this great restoration project. I agree with you good sir on that wonderful idea. Two incentives towards donations.

[@goldprime118]

Can't wait to see it ride the rails!

[@rail-ryder7135]

I can't wait to see the firebox. I like fire!

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

nice glad to see good progress has been made, also it would be nice to see this engine in trainz other than aurans model

[@Rainbow2997]

What if,when the new T1 is almost done you call a truck to pick up the last part and bring them St. Louis.

[@mariahhaarstick591]

After this locomotive rebuild the erie triplex or Virginian triplex

[@andrewtheberkshireengine4385]

I guess he will be the 2nd strongest engine in the world

[@Waltervazquez599]

Fantastic video my friend 👍😉

[@thavvolf9157]

Did you try the Newport new ship yard?

[@THOMAS81Z]

i need the TSHIRT LINK, my wife doesn't know it but she's getting 5550 TSHIRT for valentine's day. PS is the boiler big enough to live in ?? asking for a friend 😁😁😁😁

[@alexdaunoy9678]

I would also enjoy the shirt, but for myself.

[@destroyergaming637]

I know it may be a bit to early to say this, and quite a bit people would probably disagree But after the T1 is finished, A J1 would be nice to see

[@TheT1Trust]

We don't have any issue with that. If a group stepped up, we would gladly help them out. It would be cool to have both engines together in 2030

[@junmarcbacani7827]

Sadly it seems the project was slowed down by the pandemic, but I have trust in these guys go T1 ya beauty

[@mattomon1045]

it looks great

[@jacobramsey7624]

The headlight behind you, is that going to go on the locomotive or is that strictly for show?

[@TheT1Trust]

That is actual headlight for the 5550

[@jacobramsey7624]

@@TheT1Trust thats great!!! What us your estamated time of completion?

[@omarvi280]

@@jacobramsey7624 2030 aproximetly.

[@Skullboy08]

@Matthew Pastrikos no t-1 hater we are using metals not 3d printing

[@northernoasis671]

When do you think shell be done

[@09JDCTrainMan]

2030 is the projected completion date

[@M0A0R0k00W0Y0L0D0E]

I think the T1 would look pretty good in pearl white with gold trimmings/ascents and the S1 in piano black with red trimmings/ascent ... just my opinion 💁‍♂️

[@M0A0R0k00W0Y0L0D0E]

@Matthew Pastrikos I don’t know 🤷‍♂️, true it might help them on the tracks but it just feel like if that was to happen then the trains might not feel like the real deal you know what I mean 💁‍♂️

[@M0A0R0k00W0Y0L0D0E]

@Matthew Pastrikos yeah I like that

[@NontandTeeFamily]

Oh dear mallard has a chance of loosing that record make it to her 100th record anniversary let’s just hope mallards record still stands

[@adamtain7627]

I saw a picture of the firebox door and the door is built as if the engine would burn coal, if that’s true and especially since that engine is SO BIG then why burn coal? Why not burn biodiesel or at least oil?

[@Jaidyn228]

You know what happened with the C&O 614? Back then the prices of foreign oil let alone any oil was expensive. So 614 hauled coal trains and had done experiments on those runs with scientific gear and equipment. This brought results that were perfect but the nation’s railroads dropped their support after the prices dropped. They are still a bit expensive so they have to use a natural resource. Besides it sports historical significance

[@adamtain7627]

Oh I see! Well that maybe but that was back then and this now is modern times we’re living in and alot of steam engines are being convered to burn biodiesel or at least regular oil as means of progress and eliminating lots of hard, dirty and time consuming work, The biggest example being Disneyland and Disney world railroad steam locomotives EVEN THE MARK TWAIN RIVER BOATS AND THEIR TOUR BUSES BURN BIODIESEL TOO! 🔥🔥

[@davidantoniocamposbarros7528]

@Matthew Pastrikos yeah it runs on oil so what? I've heard that when the Big Boys were coal fueled,it was a literal hell

[@adamtain7627]

😏Not to mention part that I’ve just hear Milwaukee Road 261 is getting converted to oil and therefore I rest my case

[@The_L-3C_Pro]

That's a loot of parts for the T1

[@dariusthedmirconsolidation3494]

When will it get done

[@dariusthedmirconsolidation3494]

That’s gonna be a long ass time

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

When the T1 gets finished you should restore a GG1

[@Handlesarestoopid]

Although it would be cool, GG1s would be a huge nightmare to fully restore because of their transformers

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

@@Handlesarestoopid yeah. But electrical is less complicated than steam workings

[@Handlesarestoopid]

@@ReadingAreaRailfan that's true but then again, the GG1s have a complex electrical system that would be costly to restore

[@teh744]

GG1 ran off a 25 hz system

[@DramaCarWolf]

Here’s a question. Will 5550’s fuel be coal or oil?

[@ekingdomoftsar7795]

good one but i have no idea

[@DramaCarWolf]

@Matthew Pastrikos there are some steam engines that are powered by oil to improve range. So if a steam engine uses oil for fuel it’s not a diesel cause a steam engine doesn’t have a motor. No mater what fuel a steam engine uses either coal oil or wood, it provides heat for the water in the boiler then the heat makes the water turn into steam.

[@blockstacker5614]

Probably coal, because I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have gone through the trouble to get the mechanical stoker components if they would use oil.

[@Rainbow2997]

Last parts.

[@indridcold8433]

I am glad the unpleasantness of 2020 did not stop this project. I am glad North America will have a 21st century built steam locomotive very soon. I felt bad that the UK has one. Move over Tornado.

[@SAINTYCAT]

Awesome!

[@Drockthe3rd]

Well, 2020 will be done 2 days.

[@TheT1Trust]

This is the year end update

[@Drockthe3rd]

@@TheT1Trust Yeah I know.

[@gonebamboo4116]

It's 11:55 pm here

[@gonebamboo4116]

This is how all our comments will look in the future subjected to censorship. I already fact checked it.

[@Drockthe3rd]

@@gonebamboo4116 Thank you.

[@NW-gi1cp]

Can't wait

[@Skullboy08]

@Matthew Pastrikos you're a 1218 hater 😡😡👿👿😠😠

[@Skullboy08]

@Matthew Pastrikos well then f*** you for saying 3d printing on 5550

[@Skullboy08]

@Matthew Pastrikos bro I'm a teenager

[@Skullboy08]

@Matthew Pastrikos this is a huge project that they are doing

[@Skullboy08]

@Matthew Pastrikos 👀

[@Schutz_Hans]

#ITCANBEDONE5550

[@Toaster844]

2020 sucked for us but for the T1 Trust nah it was great for them lol

[@jnnmlchr91]

Hello I love what you are doing to get 81 back on the line but please do not consider breaking the speed steam record many people agree with this and it sounds like something you would tell your friends but it’s an important piece of history and I don’t think that the T one should be trying to break the record the tea ones are great but only keep them in excursion service because lots of people agree with my statement

[@railpicsandvids]

WE NEED A STREAMLINED 4-6-4 J-3A DREYFUS HUDSON

[@railpicsandvids]

A New York central that is

[@jnnmlchr91]

I mean T1👇

[@Spud607]

Why are you guys trying to aim to beat Mallard's record? It's kinda cheating due to the fact we have modern technology to build an engine meaning less imperfections and higher quality rails than what they had in the 30s (some of what mallard ran on was from the 1910s) meaning a record is easier to get. It's a part of her identity by this point aswell. Taking away that is like taking a characteristic from somebodies personality.

[@alzinn8231]

The official record is by Mallard in 1938 - 126.1 MPH, going downhill, which was immediately followed by a catastrophic breakdown. The original T-1's exceeded that in service so many times, it became boring. They just never bothered to certify the times - something that was not supported by PRR management. If the new T1 can break the record and do it on level track, why not? Records are made to be broken and there is nothing sacred about Mallard's record!

[@Spud607]

@@alzinn8231 if they were able to do it they would have proven it. Mallard's record is kinda sacred as it was the last in a battle between the LMS and the LNER that still stands to this day and taking that away is like destroying a museum piece. Yes, you can talk about it and the story is still there but the record will be gone. Its like replacing her valve gear whch is still the orignal that was repaired after her run. Thats why she only ran for a few months in tge 80s. It was to preserve her valve gear and all her other bits. And i'm not trying to be biased here personally I do prefer the LMS Princess Royals over the A4s and i'm not Britush either but even still i think that the record should be left alone.

[@alzinn8231]

@@Spud607 The T-1's speedometers read to 130 mph. That the engineers often pegged them often is confirmed by the accounts of numerous Fort Wayne Division engineers. They never bothered to certify a record because PRR management was totally hostile to doing so, as they had much more pressing issues to worry about in the immediate post-war era. If you think that Mallard's record is somehow sacred, you have a right to your opinion, but I remind you that it specifically states in the T-1 Trust's mission statement that one of the purposes of the project is to establish a new record for steam. If they succeed in completing the engine and obtain the room to run it, I assure you, the record will fall.

[@Spud607]

@@alzinn8231 yeah i know they will. Thats my point. If somebody built a brand new A4 i have no doubt in my mind it could do 130mph. Personally (bear in mind that this is my opinion and everbody is entitled to their own opinion 🙃🙃) I think with modern technology unavailable in the 30s would allow an A4 to surpass 130 or even 135 mph as modern technology can allow for that to happen (although a new A4 won't be built since we have 6 of them still in existance). Also, the speedometer of a BR Britannia reads to 160mph but I highly doubt a Brit would make it past 115. And as for drivers testimonies, the driver of City of Truro cllaimed tge engine reached 102.2mph on a lightly loaded mail train but that wasn't sufficient evidence. And as for the spedometers, i can't find any evidence to suggest they dud reach such a speed. If you can link me an image or somthing please do. Although i am personally against the T1 record i'm still interested in steam locomotive history of all kinds. 🙃

[@Spud607]

@Matthew Pastrikos Why does it matter though? Even if the T1 does beat Mallard, the former will still be the top as far as im concerned. Speed isn't everything. To me the GNR(I) V class no. 85 "Merlin" is the best in the world and she won't do more than 80mph. In fact if the T-1 does beat the record (and bear in mind this is my own opinion) i'd dislike the T-1 more than I already do. Mallard is far from my favourite engine but I think the record should stay with her.

[@randompersonwhocomments3645]

I want to this engine make America steal that steam speed title from Mallard and I think that the engine should be named in honor of the person who designed the streamlining for the engines.

[@sethjones5250]

Lowey?

[@randompersonwhocomments3645]

@@sethjones5250 No, Raymond Lowey

[@rail-ryder7135]

Please don't break Mallard's record.

[@ekingdomoftsar7795]

@Matthew Pastrikos off with its head!

[@alexdaunoy9678]

@PRR T1 deplux Bring the railroading glory and records home to the States.

[@Handlesarestoopid]

The brits had enough. Time to take something away from them

[@ajf3202]

So you are desperate for a pointless record and you are literally killing the legend of gresley and mallard. Yanks at it again with their "its all about me" mindset 🤦‍♂️

[@davidantoniocamposbarros7528]

@@Handlesarestoopid and soon enough they might take it back. Who knows