First Run!! Home-Made Compressed Air Locomotive For The Field Railway

I made an engine for the narrow gauge railway, from scrap parts, and it works! Not perfectly, of course, but still it has potential. I just need a better compressor, that’s all. A scuba diving compressor would fill this tank to 3,000 psi and that would give the engine much more power and speed, as well as being able to run for maybe an hour before needing a refill.
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[@ajaxengineco]

As a member of the Oil Often & Plenty Brigade I must remind you to flood all moving parts with lubricating oil before and after (and if you're feeling daring, during) every run. Preserves the metal, slows wear, makes her go smoother. She is a beautiful engine and you've done an excellent job on her construction - the paintwork and nameplate finish her off perfectly!

[@cecilcooper6210]

He always does. He's shown us he does.

[@Falney]

Does that include a generous lubrication of the operator as well?

[@ajaxengineco]

@@Falney Oo err missus!

[@johndallasjohnson6066]

@@Falney lol

[@paulpower5028]

@@Falney you have to place a big chunk of butter right on the seat!

[@gretathunderer5596]

Tim, you might want to add a regulator with a gauge after the air cutoff. That way you have consistent power control once you're using the engine with a higher tank pressure.

[@crestfallensunbro6001]

i can not over state the smile this has brought to my face, its absolutely amazing

[@masonfarrell8845]

It makes it cooler when you know is all home made.

[@crestfallensunbro6001]

@@masonfarrell8845 i cant wait to see it running on full pressure

[@masonfarrell8845]

@@crestfallensunbro6001 same.

[@ToplessTattoo]

Your voice + cool projects!

[@pdrphil8159]

Zmad b uge

[@barrybegley5379]

If this doesn't put a SMILE on your face, then there is not much that would. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@MarionMakarewicz]

Now that is the most authentic steam punk I have ever seen. Great job Tim. What a creative man you are. I do hope it works for hauling! If not, it is cool for rides!

[@theothertonydutch]

Air punk! ;)

[@the4tierbridge]

It's air-compressed though.

[@lawnmowerdude]

Probably if it ran on steam LOL.

[@davidpinchbeck2134]

There is no such thing as authentic steam punk! It's an adman's invention!

[@laserhawk64]

+ 1 000

[@timfromtang]

Smiling, more smiling, still smiling, big grin, I do hope you find a high pressure compressor soon, lovely job, well done those men.

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Thanks, Tim : - )

[@PeterT1981]

The most clever machine I’ve seen in my life. I’ll bet Richard Trevithick, Fred Dibnah and Caracticus Potts are all looking down from the heavens and smiling. You sir, are a genius!

[@rubenskiii]

Yeah this project made me feel like i withnessed the birth of trains... I know it's not but it defenitly feels like it!

[@GreatEasternRailfan]

Trevithick is definitely buying drinks in the afterlife

[@dracovenit9549]

This shows how important keeping rail level is. That slight dip in the track made such a difference.

[@anotherfreediver3639]

Well with 3,000psi in the tank, gradients will no longer be a problem!

[@cadetkohr5508]

This is absolutely amazing! And the fact that she's only using 3% of her full potential is pretty darn impressive!

[@datguymiller]

33.33%, it was pressured to 100 out of a possible 300

[@datguymiller]

Actually wait that was a 3000 not 300 so you're right

[@firstletterofthealphabet7308]

@@datguymiller that’s a welding gas tank, it’s rated for 3000

[@vinny142]

@@firstletterofthealphabet7308 The tank can take 3000, but can the rest of the build....?

[@schwuzi]

@@vinny142 A pressure regulator will fix that ;)

[@bearaclive]

It's been fascinating to follow the development of this ingenious project, but it was especially wonderful to see the smiles on both your faces at the realisation of what you've finally achieved. You'll doubtless have a few tweaks to make to it as it starts its working life, but many congratulations on completing this.

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Thanks, Clive. A bit silly, but lots of fun..

[@deathclawow]

Oh my goodness Tornado is looking like a proper engine! I love the black and red livery!

[@ciarantaylor367]

Congratulations!! Please don't let the power of being a railway tycoon go to your head! So great to see it painted and chuffing along.

[@tirumalaikamalakanthamanan4847]

Amazing creation of bygone era, congratulations to You and team maintaining this wonderful locomotive. Ananthasayanam Hyderabad, India

[@henrybest4057]

I imagine an archaeologist finding "Tornado" in a couple of hundred years, reading the date on the flywheel upside down, as 1681, and declaring it the earliest locomotive ever. 🙂

[@catthecommentbothunter6890]

Yeah lol

[@firesidegaming536]

With the way that thing is built, at least some of it will last for a couple hundred years lol

[@vanlampham2557]

Maybe when they will find it they will have the excuse of Tornado being too expensive to rebuild, even though Tim over here built it with a pretty decent price lol

[@jonhunt5408]

There are dates stamped into the pressure cylinder as well. They can claim it was in service from 1681 to last test date on the cylinder.

[@soberhippie]

Imagine if it finds its way to some dinosaur bones in the Earth crust

[@mickclarke4579]

The world absolutely NEEDS more characters like this ! Our modern world is far too straight laced and clinical !!! Nice job chaps .....😎.

[@lawnmowerdude]

What’s need about this is this is probably a relatively accurate depiction of how the earliest locomotive and rail technology were developed.

[@rubenskiii]

Yeah i feel the same way, never expected to see a man have it's own Industrial Revolution on KZbin.

[@GreatEasternRailfan]

Definitely. Tornado reminds me a lot of the Coalbrookdale locomotive, which, funnily enough, is a video on my suggestions list right by your comment. Video is titled "Trevithick 1802 locomotive" by Trevor Heath

[@richardwall2164]

It may not be the most day to day practical thing you’ve built on the channel … but by gum it’s the most charming, fun, smile-making, engaging thing. Who couldn’t love a narrow gauge locomotive? I’m so happy for you it’s turned out so well and is a very pretty little engine! I hope you make more videos with Tornado and I’ll be especially interested if you do start pulling loads with her whether that requires an upgraded braking system (I’m guessing you won’t be adding brakes to all your wagons!) Anyway brought a smile to my face tonight and am very happy for your success, With Every Good Wish,

[@BlueEyedColonizer]

Man, that is about the coolest homemade toy (I mean tool) I've ever seen. Truly impressed sir. Thank you for sharing this journey

[@josephbateman7742]

What I love about this is that it looks like some of the earliest steam locomotives.

[@FunAngelo2005]

It adds charm to the dinky thing

[@BrianAngusRupnow]

I am a 75 year old design engineer in Canada. I have really enjoyed your series of videos. It looks like you are having a lot of fun!!--Brian Rupnow

[@schwuzi]

Try cutting up some old rubber boots and attach the rubber to your wooden brake system. We used to do that with our soapbox racers back in the day. You could also try to have the rubber push on the side of the rails for more stopping power, then you are not limited by the friction between the wheels and the rails.

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Interesting idea - thanks

[@skiesquiggles7319]

The paint job looks lovely! Such a cool project

[@fredrikb3543]

Congratulations on the "first" run! I enjoy this channel and all the videos made here, is filling me with joy and happiness. I hope you got a good feeling yourself after "finished" so far in this. Thank you for sharing this amazing work!

[@aunulimansfield3277]

I love how your locomotive is designed, it reminds me of a lot of the very early locos built in the 1800s and I've always loved that look

[@roderickhenman807]

It does, doesn't it. The one with the big flywheel. 😁

[@aunulimansfield3277]

@@roderickhenman807 Exactly

[@rubenskiii]

I think if you would put it in a museum as one of the 1st trains most people wouldn't be suspicious! Real Richard Trevithick vibes.

[@walterkersting9922]

In the history of mankind, few people have enjoyed their work as much as these people.

[@arthurbrunner2730]

Loving the loco. I think it would be a really good idea to create a small tender of sorts but for air instead. It wouldn't have to be big but just enough to vit a couple more canisters for a longer time the engine can run. Once again, love the project and I really dig the new paint scheme.

[@epicstormchaserswf]

Fireless Locomotives such as the one Tim built (Compressed Air locos fall under Fireless Locomotives Im pretty sure) were and still are used in high fire risk enviroments such as Gunpowder Works, or other places where fire could cause issues. And would be refilled from little refill stations along the line. I dont think long journey Fireless locomotives were ever used but if they were i would assume it would be like Water Towers in years long forgotten, Every Stop/Loading area would have a Steam Engine/Compressor ready to refill the locomotive. So i think for Tim i think either a Mobile Compressor (In a Boxcar, Tender, or Brakevan with a Generator) or a Conventional propulsion locomotive would work better then a Fireless one for longer journeys. Either that or he would have to buy multiple compressors to position at each station along the line to refill Tornado. A Mobile Compressor car could also mean he could make more Compressed air locomotives & other equipment that requires power (Automatic Shaker for the Ballast Layer for example) It also Depends on the Railroads size, if its small enough that he can return to the Workshop to refill he should be ok. But if its going out a lot more then not really. But Honestly, Im just a Youth from the US, so what do i know lol. Either way he has done exeptionaly well, Good job Tim :)

[@trekintosh]

@@epicstormchaserswf I don’t know how long is considered long, but tenders with additional air cylinders were common as heck for compressed air locomotives. Though the main issue here is that the 3000psi welding tank is only being filled to 100psi. Assuming the same working pressure for the engine throughout, seems like 30x more runtime would be the result. Of course, reality being what it is, the actual result will be much less, but that’s fine. Now imagine all that extra pressure plus the locomotive was double expansion and double acting!

[@epicstormchaserswf]

@@trekintosh Tbh yeah your probably right, a Tender would work, but how is he going to get enough welding tanks for that lol.

[@RC-nq7mg]

@@trekintosh Does double expanding work on air? I know steam it works well, triple expansion engines were not uncommon in the glory era of steam. I guess air might have some effect but the friction of the cylinders, valve train and drive train might make it useless. High temp compressed dry steam has a significantly higher expansion ratio than compressed air.

[@doct0rnic]

A round propane tank would do

[@theguys0305]

you're my favorite KZbinr.

[@vintagestuffguy1998]

You must be so pleased, what a fantastic project, and you've come so far so much quicker than anyone could have expected. I think there are many people like myself living out their dreams vicariously through this channel. I hope you're all really chuffed with what you've achieved. Amazing stuff

[@mikeutube82]

Living vicarioulsy here too.

[@RogierYou]

Amazing! Just brings a huge smile to my face. Having run dive shops with huge 4500psi cascaded Air Banks I just love this stuff.

[@CptRupert]

I'm absolutely tickled to death finally seeing it in action, really well done. It has the look of a lot of early locomotives, and just the overall mechanism is thrilling to watch. I still have my reservations about compressed air as the power source, but I still love the machine. Really well done.

[@constantinvasile2964]

Aerul comprimat se termină repede. Trebuie folosit, dar nu ca volum de forță, ci ca presiune( energie potențială). Un disc îzolator cu cristale piezoelectrice înglobate, rotite între 2 role, arcuite, nu consumă mult volum de aer. Mai mult presiune. Si produce curent electric. Sau aer comprimat în funcționarea bateriilor ce aer. Adică aerul trebuie folosit mai mult drept catalizator, decât forță directă.

[@bernhardammer5106]

Why????? Air was used in professionel lokomotives. For example in coal mines whith the danger of explsions.

[@CptRupert]

@@bernhardammer5106 right, but that was at a large, stationary facility with limited tracks, and undoubtedly large compressors and crews to run them. My reservation is range/run time of the system he setting up. Too much down time in my opinion.

[@kyriakoshachirokus8982]

This brings joy to my heart, seeing someone enjoying his invention! Absolutely brilliant! :)

[@tigersharkot]

Congratulations, Tim and Will. Seeing you riding on top of Tornado reminded me of Doc Emmet Brown. I'm sure he would be proud of you .

[@differentname8051]

Congratulations, straight out of the box and she is hauling a load already. High hopes for her, it has been a joy watching from inception to reality, well done.

[@ozzieineire]

Elon Musk take note, a self-driving, self-parking eco friendly vehicle to rule them all ! You guys are cutting-edge, great job lads.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Not a fair comparison, mind! Musk just buys the inventions of others and claims they're a product of his 'genius'. Tim actually creates, and invents. He's the sort of innovator Musk wishes he was.

[@gs425]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture Musk is just an elaborate marketeer like Dyson

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

How is it eco friendly ?

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

@@WhiskeyGulf71 air can be compressed with all kinds of techniques like wind powered compressors, or better still a trompe, with no fossil fuel energy whatsoever. It's farm scale renewable power that can actually be regenerative, rather than just doing less harm. That's as environmentally friendly as it gets.

[@differentname8051]

And let's not call it a pod either.

[@timwhite4301]

very impressive your engineering skills know no bounds!

[@LoneWolf0648]

that looks amazing and for being WAY under pressure its still VERY impressive and the name "tornado" fits perfectly. is there any oil/grease involved in the cylinders? if not a little bit would go a long way towards helping prevent wear of the seals and eventual air leaks.

[@TheDiner50]

Last video he said he wanted to put a inline oil dispenser to feed lube into he line going from the bottle. So yes.

[@justachipofftheiceberg6313]

I can't get over how a amaizing tornado is! And that paint job looks cleannnnn! I can't wait to see more of this locomotive in future video!!

[@alanbowers6554]

Tim I'm convinced that with your ingenuity you could have won the Rainhill Trials. This is incredible

[@petergregorypottery5476]

This is the best thing I have watched all evening! Absolutely wonderful, well done!

[@pizzamangametime9773]

The smile on your face is amazing haha but I agree if you could run even 200psi I think it would do amazing. Might I suggest a locking mechanism for a parking brake and maybe even putting brakes on your front wheels to get more braking with less slippage.

[@robinforrest7680]

I knew you’d make this work, but I’m still gobsmacked to see it run. Well done all. I didn’t notice before the age of the flywheel - that’s a lovely nod to Victorian engineering. Love the paint job and attention to detail too, the Tornado nameplate really suits it. It needs a number though obviously. HMR No1 (that’s Home Made Railway, or maybe TSWR No1😉 looking forward to the next video !

[@cprgreaves]

WOW, hence WOWR, surely?

[@Redundant_Communication]

Looking very smart, quite fitting colors for such an engine! Glad to see it has some power to it even with such low pressure, and the weight to give it traction too. Looks ready to haul some freight

[@paulisemonger280]

A wonderful piece of mechanical art!

[@aidanscapeing]

Nice to see it running on fresh air, it needs its own whistle to toot.

[@123sheepdip]

Absolutely first class. A genious at work. Many thanks for posting this. Best wishes from Canada.

[@NSaw1]

This is great! Been following the build compleatly and been really excited to see it run for the first time! Can't wait to see it run at higher pressures later on as well!

[@DianeD862]

What a wonderful project you must be very proud and happy 😊 with what you have achieved Tim with the help of your Son both of you.What’s next!!!Good Luck 🍀

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Thanks, Diane - though he's not my son. The only one I have left is in China : - (

[@DianeD862]

@@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299 sorry Tim wouldn’t hurt your feelings for the world 🌎.Take care.GodBless and peace ☮️

[@AlbertFilice]

Fantastic, especially considering how under charged the tank is. Excited to see it running at full power. It's also pleasant to watch it run through the field where you can barely see the tracks.

[@fransbeckman5007]

Bloody brilliant! Excellent work you got there! All that remains is attaching a boiler and you got yourself a steam locomotive!

[@danielmasek8171]

Awesome. Might be worth a try linking the two axles to improve traction by having both wheelsets driven/braked.

[@marcofurlan417]

This is awesome. I would suggest adding a chain between the axles, you would get 4x4 traction and braking at the same time...

[@PatGilliland]

Surely you must have the Guinness record for the cheapest operating commercial railway in Ireland? And look at her glide through those points - Magic!

[@mekhane.broken9678]

I wouldn't call it commercial Maybe agriculture or logging since their using it to move wood chunks and such

[@chanachon56]

The correct term you guys are looking for is "industrial railway". It's a catch all phrase for any railway built solely for non passenger services

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Fabulous! This must have been how people saw & reacted when Rocket first ran. Thanks for sharing!

[@Alex-if2kt]

This project turned out great! I really like the paint job you did with the back and red, it looks amazing and the locomotive sounds fantastic.

[@jessicaunderwood4172]

So exciting to see how this has all come together, after you’ve worked on it for so long!

[@frederickmoller]

Bravo, Tim and Will, what a SUPER GREAT job on the Loco build, you guys are geniusses in my eyes!👍👍👍

[@robertrowse1028]

It looks like double acting rams you have there. For double the power you could use the other side of the ram too, although it would need more air.

[@ThorbjrnRefne]

What a great and lovely machine! Can I suggest a chain between the wheel Axles? To get both better brakes and grip. And a parking brake. Maybe a bolt to push on the brakes when turned. It looks a bit heavy, so I imagine it would be scary if it run away.

[@rubenskiii]

I think the main issue it has apart from being underpowered at the moment for her own weight(3%) is getting traction: i think it's time they start thinking about sand dispensers.

[@rubenskiii]

The lack of traction also creates a lack of breaking power: without something to create friction on the rails(like sand) Tornado will probably just keep behaving like she's on ice due to her weight.

[@PixlRainbow]

They could also try feathering the brakes instead of slamming on them. It seems counter-intuitive, but apparently automotive "antilock braking systems" do that to shorten stopping distances.

[@Paul_Au]

I have said it before and I'll say it again. It's such a joy to see how much fun you and will have with your projects! Good on you both.

[@KJFMZ]

Phenomenal stuff, Tim. Thanks for bringing us on this journey!

[@MrEkg98]

I rewatched this video Tim. Your locomotive has grown on me. We have a device at work and I don't know the name of it but you would need one for this. It takes shop air at 90lbs and compress pure oxygen to over 1800lbs. Designed to take multiple lower psi bottles of oxygen and compress them into one higher psi bottle.

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Yes, that does sound interesting. A multiplier of sorts..

[@bjornek2]

That is just awesome. I probably have rarely smiled more widely the I just did. Thank you guys, you just made my day a lot happier :)

[@weegaz22]

Scuba compressors tend to be more expensive because they tend to have more "filtering" of the air because its used to breathe from, an air gun compressor would be cheaper and get you the similar pressures required

[@tonywatson987]

Never have I been so happy to see a project completed! Wonderful stuff - Trevithick would be proud! I just think that the parking brake needs to be self-acting - maybe link it to the seat, so it releases when you sit down? - because I think the reverse lever provides enough normal braking. Need more power!

[@Seasquares]

Truly a gem on KZbin, you should have 10 times the subscribers. Good work I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Glad you like them!

[@trainboy7]

I gotta say. I love the design of this engine. It reminds me of the earlier steam locomotives of the 1800s. Even sounds like one too. Looking forward to seeing how this railway progresses!

[@Steamteamrailworks88]

Also, it almost sounds like Ivor The Engine’s chuffing sound

[@ladela7348]

Agreed. Looks like something Trevithick would have built for a Cornish mining company in the early 1810s.

[@chrisfairbrother9197]

Brilliant to see it in action. It even sounds like a proper engine, and you used Sandra’s suggestion for a name. When you get a diving compressor, you might need an old oxygen regulator and may have to submerge the oxygen bottle in water while filling it. Diving bottles are submerged while being filled as they get very hot. Good stuff 👌

[@schwuzi]

A paintball compressor would be better. They get up to the same pressures but are not so finnicky with the air they put in the tank. Diving compressors are magnitudes more expensive because they have to treat and filter the air they put in the bottle because humans have to breathe it. In this case a paintball compressor would be perfect as it doesn't matter if the air in the tank isn't breathable.

[@legothomasgame]

I love this! Great to see it made after the many months/last year. Though, atm it appears to be a 2-2-0 loco. What if you put a chain and sprocket on the two axles for greater traction force. Or you could put side rods on the sides.

[@arevolvingdoor3836]

Just thinking the same thing! I think some braking improvements are also necessary, such as adding a brake to the carts behind as it could be a problem at higher speeds to put all the braking on the two wheels of the locomotive

[@henrybest4057]

@@arevolvingdoor3836 If the tank was fully pressurised, he could have air brakes.

[@datguymiller]

Or just connecting rods on the non driven side

[@datguymiller]

@@arevolvingdoor3836 If you connect the wheels all wheels will break

[@calebjowens]

@@arevolvingdoor3836 it looks like the engine braking is more effective and that is on the other axle so applying both should be sufficient at most speeds

[@taffboyslim]

I absolutely love everything about this channel. Thanks for adding some joy to the world

[@AndrewPrice2704]

The sound really makes it, very satisfying :) Reminds me of Ivor the Engine.

[@AdventureswithGeneral]

It totally does!!!! Somewhere in the top left corner of Ireland. It wasn't a big railway, or a very important railway, but it was a big hit on KZbin!!

[@gordanmilne7034]

@@AdventureswithGeneral Ivor was Welsh not Irish, hence the Dragons.

[@AdventureswithGeneral]

@@gordanmilne7034 Tom from Way out West is Irish. It was a joke bro

[@Davidbirdman101]

Love everything about it. The name, seat, operator, it's just.....perfect!

[@almostkentish3042]

This is an incredible, if not absolutely mad, project! Very very well done!

[@RobertLanz-hc8dm]

Great to let the little children name it if ever make another best wishes sir from Texas USA

[@MapTheDragonRailways]

Fantastic work, that just made me smile. Well done! Can’t wait to see some more running videos of Tornado and potentially a strength test? Or maybe a grand opening?! Cheers Matthew

[@alelsenaar]

You sir, made my day. I will be showing your video's to all my STEAM students (13 yr Olds who start their journey on how designs work and how to work with your hands and mind). I applaud you!

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Thanks very much. I had a school visit here this week - they had most fun riding on the free-wheeling wagon down the slope. They went away saying they were going to build their own.

[@bluechang08]

I love your version of Tornado as well as the railway! One thing though - consider adding a connection point on the front as well as the rear, so you can pull as well as push wagons from either end of the the loco around on your railway. That was you don't have to worry about which way 'Tornado' is facing.

[@joeslayter5841]

That entire video made me so happy!! Congratulations and we'll done! That engine sounds wonderful!!

[@thehallfamilylightshow]

I love your railroad its so creative.

[@dcocz3908]

I'm more impressed with the little bit of rail track in someones garden. I want it!

[@laurenssmith9534]

I had my reservations when this projects started but it has turned out quite well so well done should be good to see it working with the higher pressures eventually.

[@Brian-1948]

What a wonderful locomotive, your brakes are slightly overpowered for the 2 x 1/4" contact surfaces on those slimline rails. Thank you for showing us this most delightful maiden voyage.

[@mikeportjogger1]

The spirit of Trevithick is alive and well......

[@davefrench3608]

Has to be one of the very best videos I’ve seen - utterly brilliant

[@Tolono]

I like the aesthetic of the curved spokes on all the moving wheels (fits with the name Tornado) and how well the color scheme worked out, especially with you both wearing red shirts. A suggestion would be to have the spring keep the brake against the wheel (and resting your foot on the lever releases it). A coupler at the other end might be helpful too. Could the cylinder be refilled with steam? David

[@laurensvisser7623]

In theory, you could fill the cylinder with steam. However, it opens up a world of problems that are hard to solve on a DIY engine. One of the biggest things is that you will have to thermally isolate the tank extremely well, otherwise the steam will just turn to water in half an hour or so. Increasing air pressure with a dive tank compressor seems to be the most obvious improvement, as well as having some gentle heating of the tank to counter the cooling effect of the expanding air. The self cooling effect lowers the air pressure which is not a good thing in this case.

[@uwekall6281]

Very nice build, with attention to detail and looks as well! Now next thing is a higher spec compressor... congratulations!!

[@calebwagler853]

This is really impressive and amazing! Well done! If you were to find a way to fill the tank near full capacity, I wonder if you could put a pressure regulator on the tank's output and use the dial as your throttle. Then you wouldn't have to keep the throttle nearly shut at the beginning and continue opening it as the pressure falls, it would chug along at the same speed you set it at the whole time! Just a thought. Very well done as usual! The paint job is beautiful.

[@schwuzi]

You definitely need a pressure regulator when that bottle has over 200 bar of pressure in it. You wouldn't be able to open the small valve by hand otherwise. Also accidents happen and if the valve were to fully open at full pressure, a lot of hoses would go boom and those can give you a nasty slap in the face.

[@Zippsterman]

Awesome work! If you made a Johnson bar type system for the valve control you can get more range out of your tank by letting the air expand more, but still letting you go full out when needed for more torque.

[@DemingChiropractor]

That is so inspiring. Every video I watch, I just feel like I need to get in the shop and get building! Well done!

[@jamesgoddard8375]

Really well done Tim, im officially impressed.

[@Hellyers]

That opening sequence had strong back to the future vibes. Love it, well done!

[@Les__Mack]

All of this amazing work you have done! Really impressed.

[@apertureplays534]

Great to see the loco going strong after all the effort put into her. It’s great watching you make this railway. I’m looking forward to seeing the future of this railway!

[@annadess]

Loved this project from the very beginning, and it's so lovely to finally see it work out like this! Good job!

[@DianeD862]

With best respect and regards. Love Ireland 🇮🇪.

[@Kiyarose3999]

Love this so much, well done guys!

[@ronitsingh85]

it is very ornate, love the small ornate details all over! when the cylinders work and the flywheel spins, the spokes on the flywheel reminds you of a sprinkler rotating!

[@oldskooljules]

I love seeing the progress that's being made!

[@OfficialUSKRprogram]

A 1891 flywheel!!! What a fantastic new life for that flywheel! I can't imagine the history this flywheel has, and it's greatest use as of yet is probably being the centerpiece of a locomotive!

[@jerrydempsey3490]

Tim you are an amazing man. This engine is incredible. I admire the ingenious design, functionality and beauty. Well done indeed. 👍

[@pvtimberfaller]

Well done sir! Absolutely mad, Looks like great fun. A quick suggestion: You have air, if stopping is a concern there is no reason you couldn’t add air brakes to the rolling stock.

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i love the danger. exposed fly wheels and gears