Gauge 1 live steam in the garden with Aster 9F Evening Star and Merchant Navy at Rushford Barn

on our way back from the north of England to Germany, we called at Rushford Barn primarily to run the 9F. Thank you to Geoff Calver and his wife for a most memorable visit! Best viewed in 1080p HD!
Both locomotives in this film are built by Geoff Calver. Thanks for watching, Philip Hearn

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Absolutely lovely video and great lighting - the golden hour? I can't imagine how much that must have set you back!

[@flippop101]

Thank you for your kind comments. Shot very early one December morning, we were extremely lucky with the weather. Before running the the locomotives (both Spirit fired) I had to scrape the ice from the track which warmed me up. Please don’t ask me how much the locomotives cost, if I told you you will fall over. After learning to drive the real thing, these models demand a bit of skill and a lot of attention like the real thing. The talented gentleman standing in the background in this film is in fact the builder. The lady with the camera, my wife. Thanks again for looking by, you have a great channel. Best regards from Germany!

[@schutendohkji548]

Wow! Nice coaches on ur great layout! Thx!

[@schutendohkji548]

I esp. appreciated the engine pulling the train backwards as too many of us can only imagine pulling the cars forward

[@flippop101]

@@schutendohkji548 thank you for your kind comment. As I was in the process of paying for my order, a run backwards is an important test to make sure the piston valve timing is good in both directions. These locomotives are live steam, and as such are very expensive models built by a very talented and proficient model engineer. This is basically a film showing the handover to me, the client after paying for his very professional work.

[@Scale-Model]

Very, very nice Modelrailway, thank you very much for sharing.

[@balmesh]

What a beautiful loco and a lovely set up with no large men sitting behind!

[@flippop101]

Thank you balmesh for taking the trouble to comment. The models in this film are exquisite, but sometimes I wish I had 5" gauge model of the same. Perhaps with rc, so that I don't have to sit behind it if you know what I mean. I share your sentiments entirely.

[@balmesh]

Ah, remote control - that's the secret! What a difference it makes.

[@kimwong3405]

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[@ADMIRALSCORNER]

Gosh, what magnificent creations!Its hard to beoive they are miniatures of the real things

[@flippop101]

ADMIRALSCORNER thank you. I am rather lucky with my choice of hobby. Not just owning and running the locomotives, but knowing chaps like Mr. Calver who built them!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Beautiful, looks real

[@flippop101]

Thank you for your kind message, much appreciated. Please have a look at my other films. Take care, stay safe. Regards from Germany.

[@craigheikkila549]

Beautiful!

[@flippop101]

Thank you very much Craig!

[@northernutahlivesteam]

Fun video. Live steam is hot!

[@flippop101]

@@northernutahlivesteam Live Steam is certainly very special, thank you for stopping by 👍🏻

[@aplinewalker]

What a stunning pair of locos,,, amazing ,,,

[@flippop101]

Thank you Mr. Plumb. The locos are indeed both stunning. However, I only own the 9F and it is a treat to run.BTW you have a great channel. Many thanks for looking by.Regards from Germany!

[@TrainsBoatsPlanes]

Nice action video. Thanks.

[@EdVanMeyer]

So realistic, superb model.

[@KKBED781966]

How much do these things cost? Anyway they are so beautiful

[@flippop101]

James Parks 27 Hi James, these are very heavy and intricate models. To get them in motion they have to be controlled just like the real thing. It’s like model railways on another level. The models can be expensive though. Things start around 6.000 to 10.000 USD but some people with access to a workshop build their own. However, there are some entry models available to help people get started. Thanks for looking by, and for your kind comment. Best regards from Germany!

[@KKBED781966]

Thank you so much, I’m thinking of starting my own railway in a couple of years so that’s why I asked.Thank you again

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Absolutely Brilliant. I love it

[@flippop101]

Wesley Harcourt thank you very much!

[@Hornhausen]

Very beautiful.

[@flippop101]

Thank you for your kind comment. regards from Germany!

muito bom!! parabéns!!

[@flippop101]

Thank you :)

[@steamskynoise]

Superb

[@flippop101]

Thank you very much! Regards from Germany! Hope to be back soon!

[@GrrMeister]

*FAB-U-LOUS*

[@flippop101]

GrrMeister thank you for your kind comment!

[@GaryLaneUilleann]

Great track set up! What materials did you use for the elevated bench work? Looks pretty wet weather resistant, which I need here at the coast in Oregon.

[@AmberBarwick]

The Evening Star Engine looks like Murdoch the Mighty Engine

[@mattseymour8637]

Lovely locos are they coal fired?

[@flippop101]

Hi Matt, both locos in this film are spirit fired (Methylated spirits). Some people use coal in gauge one, but they take longer to fire, plus the dust from ash pan can get into the bearings Others prefer to use gas. Thanks for your comment. BTW like your channel!