Help - My Embankment has Subsided!

[@jumpelytra2901]

please post maintenance videos much more often i absolutely love this

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the encouragement! I will try to make more videos during the summer... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@stuntmanwill]

I wish you were my teacher at school, the way you break things down and explain them makes it so easy to understand. Thank you for the lovely videos 🙏

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you very much! When I write the books (and now make the videos) it is making a string of events into a story that makes sense which takes the time. I am making some more videos just now, so hope they are interesting too... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@timgage8972]

Such a stunning location. I can really get a flavour of what it must be like riding behind an engine. Wonderful!

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for your lovely comment, yes it is a great location! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@richardw5507]

You're living MY best life Chris 😊

[@PetersRailway]

That must go into the best video comment competition!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@jonginder5494]

Oh man I was just thinking than when I first stumbled onto this amazing channel today haha!!

[@chemistrycuber]

Once again Peter’s Railway has demonstrated that engineering is amazing! Thanks for the video! I would be very interested to see the calculations that go into resolving the components of forces in 3D.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the lovely comment! In fact the calculations for resolving forces (or anything really) into two directions at right angles to each other (EG up/down and left/right) is simple. You just take a right angle triangle with the long side as being the resultant force or velocity etc, and then the two other (orthogonal!) sides are just sines and cosines of the angle. 3D, you just do it again, but it does get more tricky to visualise. If you google how to resolve forces, you will find some diagrams which show it much better than words... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@jonginder5494]

Love this channel. It’s a unicorn!!!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you!! I have been called a lot of things, but never before a unicorn... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@Vanders456]

Eat your heart out, British Rail Engineering Department!

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. No Bus Replacement Services here!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@daedelushex1841]

I grew up reading all of your books and they really inspired and educated me, and I hope to become an engineer one day. It was a hit of nostalgia when I discovered your channel, and I'd love to see more stuff from you. All of your videos are really well done, almost like small documentaries, but still have a lovely personal tone to them. I think that anything you put out on here will be really appreciated by your fans, and all railway enthusiasts of all ages.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for your lovely comment, it is very much appreciated! If the books have done anything to encourage people to go into engineering, then I am so pleased. I hope you do become an engineer, it is a fascinating life. I will try to make some more videos this summer!... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris.

[@wimpkins]

That's a really nice outlook over the fields you have at the loop section.

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you! Yes, we are very lucky to live in the countryside with lovely views and scenery. Maybe we are heading for a scenic model railway?! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

The victorians used to grow marestail on railway embankments to stabilise them. It's a terrible plant , amazing root system, and speads like wildfire as my front garden can testify.

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for the excellent suggestion. There is only one problem - if it escapes into the garden I shall be in big trouble!!! Seriously, now that the grass has grown all over the soil, it seems to be pretty stable now. (fingers crossed...) Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@gardenogauge]

Some grass seed thrown on top that top soil would help stabilise tbings a bit

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, it is amazing how quickly the grass roots stabilise the ground. Hopefully it won't subside again... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@itsmyview2024]

@@PetersRailway Maybe some turf on the worst parts would speed up consolidation

[@PetersRailway]

@@itsmyview2024 Yes! However, the natural world has overtaken me and the bare earth is now covered in greenery. Hopefully this winter will be ok!...

[@2sail42]

Probably too late now but geotextile (drainage) fabric layers as the embankment was built up. Used in small and large embankment projects. You have a nice railroad..

[@PetersRailway]

You are exactly correct! The trouble was that the heavy equipment is very seldom available to do railway work and there wasn't time to do this. However, the main part of the embankment seems pretty stable so I think it will be ok from now on... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@NWR1915andHAZBINHOTEL]

Can you make a video about how to rescue a derailed engine please

[@PetersRailway]

That is a good suggestion but not so easy to make a video. The biggest problem is that I don’t want to have a derailment at all! I spend all my railway time trying to avoid them!! Thanks for watching, Chris 🚂🚂

[@trainman9024]

I grew up reading you're books when I was a kid and now I'm volunteering for my local tourist railway where I'm a qualified guard and diesel fireman

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for telling me that, it has made my day. Really glad you are now volunteering at a heritage railway - enjoy every minute of it! Best wishes, Chris.

[@furmaster212]

Always dreamed of constructing a 3 1/2" gauge loop and these vids will help me realize that someday. Please keep this great stuff coming!

[@PetersRailway]

Thank you for the great comment. Yes, I will certainly try to keep making videos - especially if they encourage other people to do their own thing!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@-7373]

Спасибо за видео. Очень интересно 👍

[@PetersRailway]

Спасибо за просмотр, я рад, что вам понравилось. Spasibo tebe za video. Ochen' interesno Spasibo za prosmotr, ya rad, chto vam ponravilos'.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

I still think you should put some liner down and add a small pond on the inside of loop. 👍👍

[@PetersRailway]

You are correct and I will have to see what I can do about that. Time is not always on my side though... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@caroleast9636]

A pond may look good, but then that embankment becomes a dam holding back a surprisingly heavy weight of water. Whatever you do, don’t let that water seep through!

[@John-mf6ky]

​@@PetersRailway children 3-90, I love it haha. We boys never really grow up, do we? The toys just get cooler 😅

[@PetersRailway]

@@John-mf6ky Agreed!!! C

[@charlieshobbies4852]

It’s funny as me too I grew up on your books and 10 years later i’m looking to build a railway like this as well. I was going to use 5” but was wondering what gauge yours is as you never seemed to have mentioned it. Also, I can’t seem to find many manufacturers in the uk of these gauges especially of larger steam locomotives such as class a1, a3, 01 and 04 do you have any suggestions? Your Railway and books are an absolute inspiration and dream. Thanks

[@charlieshobbies4852]

Could you also do a video on how to clean out bongo’s firebox?

[@PetersRailway]

Hi Charlie and thanks for your lovely message. The railway is 7.25” gauge, which works well on ground level. The biggest problem is space - for mainline type locos you want curves to be min 30 ft radius and 45ft is better. Gradients want to be less than 1 in 60 or you will have to haul very light trains! You are right, there are not many suppliers. Polly model engineering make good kits of simple engines. Then maxitrack make some finished smallish engines. Don’t go for something big and complicated, it’s much better to have something simpler which works properly!! Be very careful of second hand. There are some good dealers but some much less trustworthy. Best advice is to join a model engineering club and ask for help…. Hope that helps?? Chris

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, it is in the production pipeline for the summer….

[@MalcolmMarks-c6k]

Centrifugal force from the loco will push to the outside rail, therefore make the outside wider to counter this force

[@PetersRailway]

I think that the amount the outside rail can move is very small compared to the clearance between the rail gauge and the width between the flanges. Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@doomey22a]

To quote William Macgonnigal: “install more buttresses”

[@PetersRailway]

And more Doggerel train drivers (see the turning loop video)!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@arrow1red]

NO NOT THE EMBANKEMENT Well... it more content ;)

[@PetersRailway]

Thanks for watching. In truth everything had subsided a little!! All best, Chris.

[@georgelaxton]

Just wondering why there was a clip of a bicycle 🚲 at the beginning? Or an I going crazy 😂

[@PetersRailway]

Good question! But if you watch to nearly the end you will find out the answer... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@mikeyhowell5449]

Put railroad ties there

[@PetersRailway]

That would be a cunning plan, but it has stabilised nicely now. I think... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@jarydm87]

Is it possible or pratical for you to turn the centre of the loop into a pond or dam?

[@PetersRailway]

Yes, that has been suggested as a cunning plan. However, there is a little pond at the top of the line already. Also, if the dip at the other end was filled up with water I think it would push the embankment over!! Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@NWR1915andHAZBINHOTEL]

Can you show what happens when a blowback happens

[@PetersRailway]

That's a really good idea, however I will have to work out how to make it work. Usually it happened when an engine went into a tunnel and the pressure must have increased at the chimney, blowing flames out of the fire hole door. We don't have a tunnel on the railway (and anyway it would be rather tall to allow me to fit in, so the effect would not really be the same) but maybe I can simulate it in some way to show what would happen. Give me a while!... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.

[@jeffmiller3150]

Better call in Balfour-Beatty!!!🛣🛣🚂🚃

[@PetersRailway]

A cunning plan, but I don't think I can afford them! Also they would take much longer to do the job... Thanks for watching! Best wishes, Chris. PS. If you would like to know about the books I write to teach children (age 3 to 90!) about railways, science and engineering, there’s lots of info here: petersrailway.com/ and we ship overseas.