269. Steam narrowboat on the British canals

[@MonicaandMervyn]

What a character Katherine is, and very knowledgeable about her unique craft. Dedicated too. Long may her and her family cruise and care for this wonderful machine. Absolutely charming.

[@oceana9294]

You said it just right! Thanks, and thank you to Cruising the Cut for producing this interesting video.

[@ronnronn55]

Gotta love her!

[@JK360noscope]

Haha anyone owning a boat ends up having to refinish every inch. You'll know every damn thing

[@williamtacey7770]

The barge look like Ragdolls boat we’ll remembered him on children’s old VHS

[@pswanberg1]

Doesn't matter the subject, passionate people make the best interviews.

[@tobyCornish]

That was an extremely well-produced video, and Katherine is a gem!

[@chrisdaniel1339]

I love how quiet steam is. Wonderful boat

[@GugsGunny]

I like how Katherine described how the steam engine works, so knowledgable and enthusiastic. She sounds like someone I want to learn steam power from.

[@RickMunday]

I don't know why, but seeing a steam powered narrow boat just made me smile from ear to ear! This totally made my day.

[@BlueShankPEI]

Great video! And that lady certainly is knowlegable and charming, what a great guest and an interesting boat.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

I enjoyed every second of Katherine's dissertation on steam engine narrow-boating. She's great! Thanks, David, for sharing her with all of us!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers

[@Bjornontour]

This remarkable lady reminds me so much of my mum.So interested in the usually male department of things.

[@kathyowens9901]

So glad you were there to get a chance to do this interview

[@paulgar8]

Thank you for introducing us to Katherine Hutchinson, she seems wonderful. Also, I am a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer here in the States and she (and you) gave a great entry-level explanation of how her steam engine worked. Long may the Emily Anne (and Katherine) sail.

[@veronicaroach3667]

Tickled me when she said 'you only have to pay attention to it about every 5 minutes' - OMG that means you cannot leave it to sit down with a cup of tea, or 'heavens to Betsy' doze off for even a second ! Altho maybe you would get woken up by severe venting whistles if you did that. Sounds horribly dangerous to me ! I love the sounds tho - reminded me of my childhood days in West London sitting on top of our shed watching the steam trains go by on their way to Scotland, and shunting the wagons in the big railyard nearby (late 1940's !).

[@andyrbush]

Worked with steam al my life, yes a great explanation. Retired Mech Eng.

[@allangibson2408]

@@veronicaroach3667 A cup of tea would be entirely appropriate with a small boiler… You just don’t leave an attended boiler like this unattended.

[@dhutch2000]

​​@@veronicaroach3667it certainly takes up plenty of your time and attention, however there is always plenty of time for a cup of tea!! And cake, if your lucky. The control and safety systems are very robust so you don't need to worry, just keep a good eye on balancing steam production and consumption.

[@markattardo]

I always felt steam power was cool. Intriguing boat!

[@bb-ballistics1706]

That steam engine knocks out one sick dubstep beat

[@hanshendriksen72]

I feel the strong need to turn that engine noise in the beginning into something musical. What a groove! Many thanks David, and so well timed. I was just having tea and sandwiches.

[@SamSitar]

your should do that.

[@Falcrist]

Never mind turning it into a song. I'd love to get an hour recording of that lovely sound.

[@keykeypr8292]

Yes! That opening couple of seconds was absolutely ear candy!

[@andyrbush]

Keith Moon came to mind when I heard that beat.

[@spikespa5208]

Make a great ring tone

[@christinae30]

Interesting! And the best is all the "steam sounds"!

[@kevinmartin3859]

Brilliant video David a very descriptive talk fron the owner Elizabeth a very proud woman of her heritage and Emilia

[@lotharschiese8559]

Most delightful! Fiddling with things

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Wonderful to see a working A steam-driven narrowboat.

[@geordieal]

The rhythm of that engine is glorious! I felt like Tyres from Spaced….as soon as that rhythm kicked in my head was nodding and my hands were pumping the air!

[@krzysztofgoscinski7244]

I love her enthusiasm and charming smile! 😍

[@martykitson3442]

This is the kind of content that got me interested in narrow boats

[@dhutch2000]

There are two steam narrowboats currently for sale if you are interested! Tixal and Adamant.

[@theblackbear211]

Retired Marine Steam Engineer here. Lovely boat and a fine crew. A well-loved Vessel. Listening to Katherine did my heart good.

[@finscreenname]

There is also the attention that comes with a boat like that. Be ready for questions and people wanting to look.

[@parapilot09]

Loved the enthusiasm of this woman as well as her 'Britishness' ❤️

[@patriley9449]

What a lovely lady. She is a gem. As she said, it is only for those who like fiddling with things. I am glad that there are some people left who like to do such things.

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Thrilled to see a steam narrowboat featured. Thank you!

[@myhillslife27]

Absolutely LOVE HER! I like to fiddle and have things to do.. I like both relaxing with a G&T and fiddle ahaha

[@shirleylynch7529]

What a clever knowledgeable lady. Hard work. What an interesting film. Thank you. We live and learn.

[@lisacanterbury7189]

Great to hear her explain it in layman's terminology. Love her! Thank you for this video. Love and light from Northern Arizona 😁

[@XxDirtyXxXSanchezxX]

That’s the most relaxing engine sound I have ever heard, just like a ticking clock. Would be awesome to live there.

[@richardzehrung9776]

As a retired Naval Steam Engineer I approve of this boat!

[@alanbrown9178]

As a long-retired steam marine engineer, I can well understand this lady's pleasure. :-)

[@andrewbullock5101]

wow seen that boat on the caldon canal moored up in 2018 what a fine boat she is didnt know it was steam powered wish i could have seen it going

[@dhutch2000]

We will be at Steam@theLift again this year. 11-12th May.

[@donneal1352]

Love the old steamer. Thank you for your time.

[@dhutch2000]

Less of the old.... New in 1991!

[@rosssharp9988]

What a joy Emily Anne is ! I am sure that Richard Trevithick would be delighted with this lovely craft. Congratulations on another 'Grand Day Out' on the canal.

[@grayfool]

What a great thing. If Fred Dibnah had a narrowboat, this would have been it. Katherine is wonderful too. Excellent video, thanks so much.

[@chrishalstead4405]

This was just delightful! 😊😊😊

[@brianjrichman]

"There's always something to fiddle with on Emily Anne." That closing line could have come directly from my English schoolboy days, or even from the bar at Uni in the early 1970's. Oh we were a terrible lot back then. And then we have YOU young David for the inclusion of such innuendo in one of your videos. Secrets of the "cut", eh?

[@carbonnieferrous2689]

You beat me to it BR. I spat out my Henry Westons Vintage Cider following that remark. Having said that I found the video fascinating having worked on steam boilers for many years.

[@rainbirdknits8716]

My immature brain immediately screamed Thats what she sai.... Oh wait not appropriate 😂😂

[@ianmyhill5156]

Carry On Up The Cut? .... Ooh Matron!

[@digofthedump]

shows the value of taking your time too complete a journey and enjoy the task...slower travel is better for the mind.gl

[@terrystephens1102]

Very interesting, thanks David. 😁👌❤️❤️

[@adamnorris8006]

What a delightful video. She makes steam power seem so romantic:)

[@boele0707]

no idea why the algorithm showed me this, but LOOOOOOOOVED IT!! This is so beautiful.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers 👍😀

[@dhutch2000]

Like and subscribe..... 😂

[@MrSheckstr]

As a family project my grandfather and his many sons (including my father) built a steam powered “land train” they would take out on small community parades and festivals with a steam powered kettle corn making caboose to hand our hot bags of the sweet treat as they went past ….. THIS brings back memories of that

[@pitsnipe5559]

Oh, how I loved this video. That lady is a real, true, Pit Snipe. She knows how to steam!

[@alanjackson4646]

More of a vocation than a vacation. Looks like a labour of love. Great vlog, many thanks.

[@debbiegardner8317]

Thanks David for a smashing vlog again, what a wonderful lady and a lovely boat.

[@rubenskiii]

I consider your channel to be one of the most British channels(Or should it be "English Channel"? ;-) on KZbin but this has to come in the top 3 of most British video's on this channel!

[@garyneilson1833]

I have to admit I could listen to the noises from a steam engine all day, they are so relaxing

[@kleincamper]

Although I am very much in favor of modern technology, It is hard to resist the charm of this beautiful machine.

[@Consequator]

Neat, that steam engine is actually producing quite some power going by how much water flow there was behind the boat.

[@Nicko30able]

what a lovely and knowledgeable young lady Ms. Katherine is! Well done!

[@WilliamCooper2005]

Very knowledgable owner, and interesting boat. Fred Dibnah would approve!

[@andycig2993]

Very interesting. I never gave steam a thought for a narrow boat. But I saw one powered by a bicycle. lol On Holly the Cafe Boat. Thank You, David.

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

A wonderful portrait of unique narrowboat, Emily Ann, and Katherine, its very knowledgeable owner. Wonderful video.

[@nrdas8912]

Well, I learned something today. Thank you! That was a good video.

[@JeghedderThomas]

What a delicious sound that engine makes.

[@tdiddle8950]

I recommend listening to Enya's song, "Only Time." I think this is the song of an age. An age that we all hopefully remember.

[@RebaKennedy]

What a lovely video -- I love that chugga-chugga sound ... and how Katherine explained everything. You do such good work, David. Thank you!

[@michaelshelton462]

Such a lovely lady Katherine is. Like one of your favorite school teachers. Thanks David for another great video!

[@nigelw512]

What a fantastic video and so informative. I could listen to that steam engine all day and Katherine great interview

[@davehollingworth5537]

She's a marvel. And here I refer to both Katherine and Emily Anne! Great vlog, thank you

[@patriciaa3462]

Loved how she described who that type of boat would suit and not suit. 🙂

[@robertkirby3158]

Love Katherine's presentation, even cross skating over railway locomotives horizontal cylinders as opposed to this boats vertical cylinders and the rigid piston rod on one side that is the cause of the reduced piston area only made her sound more practical and highlighted the clarity of every word she said. A perfect lady to be the subject of a Cruising the Cut video. Sorry did I mean Emily or Katherine? Both of course.

[@randyw2539]

I'm glad there are people out there keeping the old ways alive for future generations, even if it's much more work than turning over an ingnition switch. The ones still using real horsepower, steam, and the classic engine boats, my hat's off to them. A well spoken, knowlegable lady, you can tell she loves what she's doing on the canal. And it sounds very much like a family project. Again, thank you for another docu-vlog well worth watching.

[@grayeagleswolves]

That was amazing David thank you sir for filming

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Katherine is soo up beat and comes across so genuine and enthusiastic it's compelling not to miss any part of the story. she is an exceptional Lady! Thank You "Youngman" for filming this and sharing it.

[@stevegoodier1241]

The couple that run this boat were lovely, had a rite long chit chat with them that weekend at Anderton. I watched them departing from that pontoon on the Weaver (looked a handfull to turn around) being held by ropes and turning to go back to the lift.

[@rd4660]

Elderly?????

[@2cvsrule]

They aren’t that old…..! 😂

[@Starboatbuilder]

Hi I like this story. Keep up the reporting of the by-gone events - Perfect, a true interest.

[@greg4272]

Respect for this beautiful old lady, who speaks this nice and clear, with such bright mind! She should be teaching youngsters for her values!

[@zapfanzapfan]

I like things electrified and convenient, turn the key and go or flip a switch and something is on, but there is something romantic and hypnotic about a steam engine. Wonderful reporting!

[@jeremyshepard8241]

Thank you so much for the informative and entertaining video. My life has been mixed-up with steam power (and boating) for more than 50 years and I am content to say that Ms. Katherine is an excellent narrator on the subject..

[@dennis3353]

I really, really enjoyed this. Thank you, and blessings to Katherine.

[@edwardhockin1127]

I saw a lovely steam narrowboat at the IWA festival in Worcester last year. Magical craft but, all the same, I'm an idle fellow. I think I'll stick with my lister engine. Chin chin.

[@misamsung6191]

There is just something about the sound of a steam powered engine that will always bring a smile to my face. We've had some steam fairs where I live and I've always enjoyed seeing the various engines at work. Thanks for the video David and thanks to Katherine for keeping the boat alive and presenting it.

[@jamessmith6402]

Super interesting video 👍 thanks David

[@andrewburbury2261]

An absolutely superb, outline of Steam Narrow Boating. presented by Katherine, clearly a passionate, and enthusiastic , Owner, with sound knowledge of her craft and capabilities, as well as what is required. Very Informative, thank you!.

[@txfotog]

Another awesome, informational video. Thanks!

[@WickedTRX]

Thank you, to you and to Katherine, this one had me smiling all the way through!

[@CruisingTheCut]

😀👍

[@pauloost59]

What an amazing little steamer! Having grown up on a ship with a man-high 1 cilinder Bronze diesel I can appreciate the preparations in priming, greasing and topping stuff up. And the quarter hour dive into the engine room for oiling and checks is quite familiar ☺️ Lovely!

[@danknox9986]

Enjoyed that. Thank you.

[@DougPalumbo]

What a lovely lady! Her passion and involvement with her boat is inspiring! Great video!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@quarlow1215]

That's so cool. Steam has intrigued me for years but I didn't have time to get into it and now my health keeps me from affording do build things. But I have a whistle from a very old steam tug here in Vancouver Canada that I'd like to build a little steam generator to blow the whistle. I have it hooked to air but it just doesn't sound the same.

[@iamsteviedee]

You’re doing so much for the canal showing these slice of life stories so thank you. I do love the sound of the honk it makes, same as a train!

[@jamesmetzler745]

What a fascinating video! And Katherine was not only very knowledgeable, but also very interesting to listen to. I took notes! I find the older I get, the more I admire and love to learn about the old ways of doing things.

[@rkeith4442]

I steamed a 1200 PSI US naval ship and this norrow boat looks so much more efficient! Brings back good memories. Thank you. 🇺🇸😃

[@courierdog1941]

David, you always bring something new to the Channel, This was just an excellent VLOG with just enough to wet the appetite to those interested and sufficient to interest the casual viewer. Cheers

[@ritubohra2559]

Marvellous!!! This steam engine sound is very sweet for me like music, as i told u before we had sugan cane factories in India & the old process we used in factories was huge steam engine wd superb sound. Today u have taken me in my childhood memories 👍🏻👍🏻thanks a lot for the vedio🤗

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Oh I loved the ladies comment about it being just such fun talking about the tinkering that the boat needs. Brilliant 👍

[@SLO-Ride]

Simply the finest noise of any engine, ever. And best of all, and unlike ANY other horsepower producing device, you get to "WOOP WOOOOOOOOP" the big brass whistles amid a tremendous cloud of steam and showmanship!

[@tedslaughter169]

Delights the heart👍

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thank you David, what a delight, just love Emily Anne and her skipper.

[@mort298]

Great video David! You are a national treasure for keeping us informed and up to date on all that's happening in and around the canals. Keep them coming and thank you.

[@Galerak1]

I thought you had a new opening jingle then realised it was the sound of the engine. I could listen to that all day 🙂

[@wilfredprins9718]

The engine sound in the intro, almost a dance music beat

[@liamh9814]

Sounds wonderful.

[@informationwarlord]

The craft is art and poetry in motion. Thank you for sharing.

[@StaxRail]

As an apprentice steam locomotive engineer and someone with an interest in canals, this video is absolutely sublime! Thanks so much for shedding light on steam narrowboats

[@davidpratthk]

Having cut my engineering teeth on steam machinery and qualified to take a whole ships steam machinery to sea, from cold to turning main engines, in the Royal Navy, It was fantastic to hear this lady talk. A really "steamy". She knows her stuff, no doubt. Great video........... again. BUT, you should really still be living onboard and not in barracks ashore, matey. Come away from the dark side David. :)

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you David for introducing us to a very lovely and interesting lady and her wonderful boat. Have a great weekend.

[@colinhinsley9388]

Fantastic stuff. A steam powered narrowboat. I love it. I did a lot of training and many shifts on steam powered ships. Katherine obviously knows her stuff. Thanks for highlighting her boat.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

What a fantastic boat! I've always loved steam power, the sounds, the smells all of it! So beautiful.