Company WHISTLE BLOWER!!!! Will it be SAFE to OPERATE again?!?!

Oh the things we do to have fun!
I dug out our small steam boiler out of the shop to get it ready for an event that required blowing a historic steam whistle. This video shows that journey from getting the boiler going again to the event itself!
Enjoy!

[@gutsngorrrr]

I'm beginning to realise how much of a problem you have. Your collection is on another level.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

It's a good problem to have, though 😆

[@DukeLukeGarage]

As the new locomotive engines cruised by, a long, but not forgotten, familiar voice rang out across the land to remind everyone that although she may be gone...her voice still echoes on. Thank you buddy. That was a gooder one.

[@skybpak4242]

This is great. I live in Alaska now, but spent most of my life in the Rochester and lived for 10 years in Geneseo, NY before moving to Alaska. Watching you work on the boiler and then seeing the connection with the whistle and the G&W (R&S) brought back fond memories Livingston County, Geneseo, and American Rock Salt. I enjoyed seeing the Depot off of Brooks Ave. It is amazing how these "cast iron curiosities" represent so many stories. Thank you!

[@larrysinclair7770]

I've worked on boilers and associated equipment all my life. You did a great job describing and readying the boiler for use. The video was fun.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you!

[@jamesconley9753]

Looks good! Nomenclature: the arched bracket that holds the hand hole cover in place is called a crab. For safety we closed the sightglass valves and opened them slowly to check the level and then closed them. In this application, I would leave them open, like you are, because it won’t be in long.

[@jimwoidyla5139]

I know of a steam engine and a water cart in my area. A steam engine has always been a dream of mine ever sence my Dad took me to an old thrashing bee years ago, I still to this day can’t hear that steam whistle and after watching your video here I’m being flooded with memories of that day. Thank you.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you!

[@chochobob1]

Chase you did a nice job of explaining the boiler and fittings. Only the siphon under the gage is usually called a pig tail. I am a retired boiler inspector, Pa, Oh, My, My & Wv. Worked on boilers from 15psi to 3,000psi. Safety comment, do not re-use handsome gaskets, they will usually fail under pressure. Goog luck.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

HOW AWESOME IS THIS LIVE STEAM WHISTLE BLOWING......l grew up around live steam engines in the early 1050's......Thanks my friend for this fine video..... Old F-4 Phantom ll pilot Shoe🇺🇸

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you!

[@karlhaeske3421]

That whistle sounds really cool .

[@TheVespap200e]

Excellent video! thanks for your time!😀👍

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you!

[@karlhaeske3421]

Can't wait to see the steam engine complete . l'm old so dont take to long ...

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

When I was in kindergarten in 1961, our first field trip was a ride on an old steam train that ran from Rochester, Mi. to Oxford, Mi. I can still feel the excitement and anticipation I felt the first time I heard that whistle blow. Thank you so much for bringing that feeling back after all these years.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Glad I was able to bring back some good memories! Thank you!

[@dadyo63]

Great vid ,keep it up ,very interesting .

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thanks, will do!

[@draginit5086]

Idk what it is about those old whistles.. As soon as you pulled it I smiled lol. I’ll see ya this fall maybe we can fire one off

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Sounds good!

[@davidhtims]

Nice touch catching the jet in the frame with steam, diesel and jet fuel.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

We had Trains, Planes, and Automobiles lol

[@michaelvanvleet998]

You and Jonathan w are up the same alley, different generations, love both channels! The steam engines just blow me away. If you could share a bit on how steam creates such torque and power. I served in the mid eighties on an Essex class carrier that still used steam catapults. Century old tech that still got the job done!

[@jimc4731]

Good program, keep up the good work! JIM 🇺🇸🤩

[@jonjohnson6653]

Great show, really enjoyed it !!

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you!

[@bakeybean3178]

Wow that was great to see. Thank You.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you!

[@christyjay6805]

Thank you Chase appreciate you taking the time to do these videos and podcast, waiting for you to do the "mirror rick" .....Jim

[@rhavrane]

Bonjour, Interesting video indeed, especially because, as steam passionate, the whistle is my favotite accessory. Your one has a perfect sound, unfortunately, the boiler is quite too large for my flat 😁 Amicalement, Raphaël

[@lautburns4829]

Simply amazing, so much fun watching. Love old gas engines.

[@craigwalker6513]

Spent 20 tears at Babcock & Wilcox in Canada building those BIG boilers. you explanation on how it works is quite good. Great video Brings back so great memories.

[@ktm42080]

I'm not a steam or boiler guy either, but I have a 50/50 chance of not taking a city block out. I've been a welder and hydraulic mechanic for three decades and pressure vessels scare the ever loving crap out of me, I saw a cylinder rupture at over 15000 psi and it wasn't pretty. I like your videos and enjoy hit-n-miss, just be safe.

[@losthighway36]

Awesome video and info was was well done.

[@Tools-sm6ju]

Great video. Hopefully we will see you in Coolsprings next week.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you! I'll be there Thursday and Friday!

[@FjHenderson]

There's a steam locomotive that runs through the town I live in. They have something going on all June every weekend. The locomotive is the Nickle Plate engine and there's the little river in Coldwater Michigan nearby. I live in Michigan but the railroad goes down towards Ft. Wayne and over into Ohio to.

[@roberthocking9138]

Nice video, that traction engine will be a wonderful sight when you get it going, but a lot to do yet as you said. I noticed you didn’t put any conditioner in the water, I guess it was only a test run.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Yes, didn't see the need to do any treatment for such a short run.

[@ShainAndrews]

5:39 Bernoulli's principle... but Venturi effect is what everybody understands.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thank you!

[@RidgeRunner5-]

Make a steam powered speeder to ride on the train tracks. I don't know if you have those speeder clubs where you are, but that would be cool.

[@lawrencedriver623]

Fantastic video Thank you so much for making it. I am a retired train driver or engineer as you call them. I love the steam stuff as I grew up with it in London in the U.K. I only got to drive diesel electric and most of them are gone now. Good luck and take care.

[@ulfrogeriversen2123]

Hi 🙂 This looked att your canal fore some days now, an I get hooked. In pesiell what I lerning about motor's I never had the chance to pick one before. And it's informative and interesting. And the way video and the man in front of camera explains. Makes it too an excellent evening. Hello from North Norway 🇳🇴

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@sandgrownun66]

Dibnah would be delirious with delight.

[@dosman01302]

I wondered if you went to the Brownsville show... I go both shows every year, live about 30 min away. I'm headed to the Lagrange engine show next weekend, if your there I'll look for you. Someone said you can't see that whole show in a day! ima try!

[@garyashdown5376]

When the traction engine is up and running, if you take it to public shows, do you have to get the boiler pressure tested and certificated like we have to over the pond.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Yes, to show it publicly, we will have to have it inspected and certified.

[@timothymilam732]

Most don't know there's Cresent wrenches, and then there's those that are superior to the average adjustable wrench. I've got a set that has the standard measurement on one side stammed into the jaws, and metric marked on the opposite side. They start at 6," ,and hp up to 24" long all with the measurements stamped onto the Jawa. There's very little deflection even in the 6", but the other 4 I can't feel the jaws move even if it's opened to the max, and your using a rubber mallet to encourage the bolts to et go of it's bite on the front axle on one off my old MF tractors, because I was going to be mowing on a decent.slope, and I wanted to make my tractor as wide as possible. So moved axles out to maximum width, and spun the rear wheels out on the wheel slides, and tighten the hardware back up. Most chnnel locks the jaws won't hold true. Either because there's too much slop in the fitment of the jaws being looks and then there's the adjustment wheel and the threads inside that and the jaw fitment to the adjustable thumb screw that opens and closes the jaw. The cheap ones will eat the hardware up, and are known for busting up knuckles, and fingers when jaws loose their grip. Kinda like good vice grips l, and cheap ones that ruin hardware, and knuckles when they slip are just let go due to poor quality. Railroad man, sx brother inline worked MKT for many years, hearing finally got him during a physical for company insurance. Even with his hearing aids in. Be was old enough to retire, but was trying for couple more years. So now he's at Walmart scaring women and little kids aa tye the door greeter. Nice set up.your pop has there, but a little short height wise. Serves his needs that's all that counts.

[@scottreasoner6126]

Almost 20 k unreal I remember when you only had I think it was 975.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Thanks for sticking around!

[@Goz-The-Greek]

Caught your video on the 5000 lb 15 horse 2 stroke engine, How long would it run on that tank of propane you had with it, how long can it run for without needing to be shut down? Any idea how many gallons per hour it could move if hooked to a source for pumping? Could they be used in out lying areas to pump water of other fluids to remote towns or such like in desert locations? It would seem a logical answer to modern stuff as it requires much less parts or maintenance. Yeah I think outside the box ,Curiosity makes me ask.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

A engine like that on a 40lb propane cylinder could run for a couple of days (8 to 10 hrs per day), just idling. It would definitely work well for what you mentioned.

[@williamlee1429]

90% of us have adjustable wrenches that we use every day. The other 10% are liars.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Exactly!

[@russkepler]

It sure looked as though the propane burners were running at too low a pressure. In operation those buds should be throwing 3-4" blue flames, when you lit it it sure looked to have a lot of yellow. Source: I build and operate 1/8 scale locomotives

[@donnienicholson6062]

You might mention water will not compress and any leaks will lose pressure quickly. Compressed can rupture a steel cylinder and destroy anything near it.

[@rafepittenger7484]

After the hydro test verifying that the sight glass didn't leak after 130 psi, what does it mean when you say "valve it out"? to keep the boiler under pressure ?

[@rjstandland4459]

That is the most wacky traction engine

[@malcolmgibson6288]

Way back in 1954. I was born in 1954 it doesn't feel like way back to me.😅

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

Lol 😆

[@SteveDave29]

Are you BNSF or UP? I'm a Hostler Helper in the PNW

[@joecompton8142]

Make the tractor a series of videos

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

It will be, eventually.

[@davidholzwasser5691]

I liked it but you really need to take that camera off your head. Use a stationary camera and move it between shots. I know it's easier for you but seriously, when you turn your head or bounce along while walking it's like I was spinning myself or in a boat. I got really bad motion sickness and had to stop about half way through. Wish I could have seen the whistle blow but I won't risk it.

[@FoxBodyDale]

🤙🏻

[@whitemonkey7932]

Dropping your water down wom't make much difference. You still have water at say 156C kept at equilibrium by the pressure. If you drop the steam pressure the eater will change state and become steam - obviously to maintain pressure you need heat. You can see this illustratied when you drain the boiler down under pressure, no water is drained, just steam.

[@Eli-lb7em]

Get that austral running

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

It's on the list lol

[@tandemcompound2]

what is the diameter of the boiler and the weight please.

[@PairodoxFarm]

Is it possible to get an email to you? I've got a photo of an old engine I'd like to share with you in the hopes that you might be able to shed some light on its vintage and how it was used.

[@Cast_Iron_Curiosities]

[e-mail]

[@TheSphinxx69]

Not sure why, but blowing that old whistle brought a tear to my eye. Very cool.