LOCO 360 - Going through EVERYTHING on a STEAM LOCOMOTIVE!

[@cmandrell]

at 10:10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpKkoaSCabadfpo

[@Hyce777]

Aye, this is the relevant clip for those who haven't seen it. Note the steam around the upper parts of the steam chests as the throttle is opened and closed.

[@andrejentoft]

Im a heavy machine operator... And now i watch in-deph train videos like a kid watching cartoons and are hungry to learn more and more!! Love the vids❤️

[@johnelliott4320]

I am also a heavy equipment operator and so much same I’m like I must run a locomotive at some point in my life

[@haxorouse3265]

"these are the bongos"... Hyce, you're the guy in the friend group I aspire to be XD

[@Aidan_Rattlehead]

The more I learn about the more in-depth pieces on steam locomotives and how they work as well as what it takes to maintain these things, the more fascinating and the more amazing they get. It is the best drug I've ever had, hats off to you guys who work to keep these things running.

[@1957GoldenRocket]

Uncle Tony sent me !!

[@RemingtonArmy-]

Thanks for another outstanding video, Hyce. My parents were born in Denver in the early 1920s and my late father worked for the Denver & Rio Grande from 1937 until he retired in mid-1986 (with a three-year hiatus overseas with the US Army during WWII). It warms my heart to see your exceedingly interesting and well-informed content on railroading in general and on the D&RGW, in particular. The D&RGW was extremely good to my father and our family and I will never forget how much he loved the work and the people. I never miss one of your contributions and I'll be certain to keep my old (I'm presently on my 65th lap around the sun) eyes and ears tuned for the next one. I think I see the headlight, now. Carry on, sir.

[@Hyce777]

Cheers mate! I bet he had some brilliant stories. I always heard the Grande was a good employer.

[@hewhoadds]

1:28 that bicyclists timing 🤌

[@batarasiagian9635]

It is humbling to consider that this wealth of information, ably presented by a knowledgeable enthusiast, is provided at no charge. Many thanks, Hyce. I learn a lot from you.

[@adamwhite3584]

Sweet video. UTG, Tony's channel sent me here. Outstanding!

[@zachman1394]

This is really neat - Ive been a geek who has been obsessed with trains all my life. so I had some vauge idea of the sort of machinery that went into even a small "modern" engine but getting explanations for all this stuff and getting a close look at how all this comes together and works is amazing.

[@satiric_]

Love this vid Hyce, would love to see an in depth look at the tunnel motor. And 346 and 20. Actually, basically any locomotive at the CRRM would make for a cool video haha

[@jschro4247]

A master at your trade - been a member at the CRRM since 1983, and your videos just make me fall in love with the place all over again. Thank you so much for doing these!

[@Hyce777]

Far from a master, but I appreciate the sentiment! Glad you enjoy the museum as well.

[@prairierailproductions6737]

25:52 I was in the cab of 3415 in Abilene Kansas, All manor of things is an understatement.

[@AtkataffTheAlpha]

8:53 nice beat Hyce XD better hope 491 isn't grouchy later

[@H.pylori]

Thanks! Just returned from a ride on engine 81 at the yard in Ely, Nevada. This video added so much more to my understanding of how these locomotives operate. Look forward to seeing your other videos.

[@mikewinings4120]

I love the video with the blow down valve I saw,you do not want to be in front of that when it's open,you will no longer have a face,thanks for the educational experience, can't wait for more!

[@sweetroll1723]

That shot on from the frame showing the inside wheels and the outside counterweights while moving was so cool!

[@hootinouts]

Excellent tour young man. And to think that all this was all designed on pencil and paper and built without computerized machine tools - and it all worked, and worked well.

[@patricksheary2219]

An excellent overview Mark. By watching this video, I really begin to understand all the various parts of the loco. I’m going to watch this a few times and quiz myself as to the part names and functions. Lots of fun homework! Nice detail shots and succinct descriptions are useful for this novice. You’re a good teacher, Professor Mark. I’m really getting a first rate education. Again thanks for another valuable video.

[@tommyspencer7891]

This is exactly what the C&TSR should do the first day of the Fireman school.

[@Hyce777]

I'll see if I can pass that on. :)

[@tommyspencer7891]

@@Hyce777 I suggested it, but the response not what I expected. That was last year so maybe the attitude has changed??? Thanks Hyce.

[@kleetus92]

Very nice walk around of the locomotive. I''ve been playing with steam in one form or another all my life, and I learned a couple things today! Thank you!

[@ianirwin9480]

I've been getting into my country's narrow gauge locomotives recently(3ft6in) and love seeing in depth videos of the different loco's designs that are out there. Can't wait for the next video on the others there at the Colorado railroad museum!

[@Skynd303]

At 5:06 I see one of our companies mud flaps in the shop from Kelley Trucking!!

[@GoodMemoriesToRemeber]

hyce, you are the luckies man in the world, feel and be able to touch and working on it those history

[@gregregula661]

Thank you, really enjoyed watching!!!

[@thomaszaccone3960]

These things were SOOO beautiful. Really awesome. Thank you so much for this.

[@sambrose1]

Love the suspension footage. Imagine what a locomotive mechanical engineer would have given to be able to watch this in slow mo and rewind back when.

[@Hyce777]

Absolutely my thoughts. I've never been able to see that myself without the cameras.

[@joncarroh]

Love the full walk around. I think you explained the snifter valve odd though. Closes under cylinder valve pressure. Opens when no pressure to stop a vacuum being created.

[@Hyce777]

Correct, if I explained it otherwise it was due to a lack of fresh pots.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

There is just something about narrow gauge locomotives that is just awesome when i think steam locomotives D&RGW just pops in my head there is just something about the equipment that hits different its more nostalgic your so lucky to get the hands on experience im so glad you take the time to make these videos so i can experience it to some day i want to take a trip and see them in person until then thank you for the videos!!

[@Tristan_S346]

Thank you for walking around and touching all of the parts of the choochoo so that we can live vicariously through you 🤣

[@Pamudder]

Love to see more similar vids!

[@It_Is_I_I]

I certainly enjoy this kind of series, learning about the mechanics of things and how they work is pretty interesting

[@jimschneider5193]

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge about the working parts of this locomotive. I've been enthralled with steam railroading since I was young. And today at 50 nothing has changed about the excitement these magnificent machines bring to me. Only wish here in Wisconsin there were more friendly locomotive groups to belong to. Your videos are awesome 👌.

[@mikewinings4120]

Before I started watching the video,I want you to do more of them,absolutely love all your educational videos, thanks so much

[@petershaw1705]

I really enjoyed learning how a steam engine works a very good informative presentation explained in terms that a person that knows nothing about steam locomotives can understand look forward to seeing other videos Pete from australia

[@bryanttaylor4300]

Hyce I only found your Channel about a week ago but I have really enjoyed these videos. Keep up the good work

[@Hyce777]

Cheers Bryant :) welcome.

[@Your_Uncle_is_watching]

Thanks hyce, this is what gets me through everything

[@eageraurora879]

It's always a joy watching your videos hyce.. I've had the luxury of visiting the museum In the past but this year's been tricky and I havnt been able to visit with my nieces and nephews this year for any rides. I hope to visit again soon though!

[@sidneyhoopengardner1612]

Really love the explanation of a locomotive, gives me a greater appreciation of thier beauty!

[@Tultry]

6:54 *fresh pots* 😂

[@kfb2001us]

Your instructional videos are the best.

[@brianrigsby7900]

21:37 y r the tenders leaves mounted sideways? Looks weird

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Oh wow! So much info here to nerd out on....I'm going to have to watch this a few times to even begin to digest all of this amazing info!!

[@Drexa5268VT]

As 491 is my favorite locomotive, I loved watching this and would love to see some more Loco 360 videos. (I watched this way late cause school sucks, why can’t I just learn about locomotives)

[@greggorytame6672]

Special request: if you ever find yourself in Illinois, swing by IRM and do a 360 of 1630

[@Hyce777]

Would need to chat with some folks at the IRM, I'm sure, and I'd need to learn all the bits and bobs... lol!

[@andrewmagosky7181]

@@Hyce777 the steamshop guys out there are pretty cool. They also have a facebook page. 🙃

[@greggorytame6672]

@@Hyce777 I can put you in touch with Jason (the head of the steam department there) if that helps

[@Hyce777]

@@greggorytame6672 uh, yeah it does, lol!

[@spykillergames8402]

Here in the UK all our steam locos right up till the diesels took over the lamps were oil burning ones that mounted on little poles called a "lamp iron"

[@spykillergames8402]

Only diesels got the privilege of electrically operated headlamps

[@H.pylori]

This video is perfect! Just what I was looking for...someone to explain all of the pipes, valves, and other controls, so that I can better understand how steam engines work. Most other videos show the main parts, but this one has the detail that I like. Thanks....thumbs up and new sub. Need to go see the other videos of yours now.

[@ianosaur03]

Fresh pots!! Very very nice walkaround, I've very recently found your channel and have instantly gotten hooked

[@Hyce777]

Cheers mate!

[@benhancock1408]

I really liked this in-depth look at a K-37's working parts. I would strongly recommend this video series to anyone who is into trains, especially steam trains. I would also suggest using some lighting when filming inside the cab, as this was really dark. I'm currently nearing completion of a live steam 2-6-0 modern Mogul in 1.5" scale, so I'm pretty familiar with most of the things you covered here, but it was still very entertaining and informative.

[@Hyce777]

Cheers Ben. Yeah, definitely a learning piece for me after filming. The GoPro usually does a pretty good job of covering light changes but this was too much I guess. A mounted light for next time.

[@The_Canadian_Railfan]

It's our favorite locomotive It's K-37 class 491!

[@pubbarian]

Great and informative video. Biggest thing I learned... Peaches got back

[@brianrigsby7900]

3:35 how does that open the “fist”?

[@rjstandland4459]

I like in some of the clips you show us I like how you can hear the valve gear directing the steam

[@CBTransportVideos]

We have an old Locomotive running around from the 1920s here in melbourne, and multiple times last year they caught fire.

[@SchrottiJr]

I'm a machinist, I often refer to things as things but my first thought is always "some poor soul had to make all this, and I sure as heck wouldn't wanna have been stuck in their shoes." And the more things I make and the more I find out about things, the more I feel like people have become more and more oblivious to what makes their daily conveniences.

[@JackNelson-TheIHman]

You know Hyce, you should do one of these on the Big boy

[@Hyce777]

I don't think I could! For many reasons. Lol

[@corntater5848]

Well done video oh yes more would be in order. Thank you

[@gorbalsboy]

Fantastic,each mechanism taken individually is straightforward but getting them to work together,jeez cheers big chap aw the best from sunny troon

[@CroissantConsumer]

We all know the drifting rod. It activates tank steering on all american locomotives when the ice on the lake has frozen over the tracks

[@Hyce777]

get. out. lmao

[@NEAFarmKid4010]

I love the LOCO 360 idea. Obviously you will probably do one for both RGS 20 and the 346, but here's to hoping you may can do it for a couple of the other locomotives y'all have around too. Barring the ability to clear the rodent infestation out of a particular Ding Dong Ditch loco lol.

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Wow, this channel is wonderful!

[@brianrigsby7900]

8:55 couldn’t help yourself could ya?😂

[@JasonRoblesSembrano]

Colossus: *when Hyce taps the steam cylinder caps like bongo drums* ...Really?

[@harleyhubby]

Fantastic video! Great job!

[@AshAndSteam]

Loved it! Thanks for all the info about the controls. Quick question: would you possibly be able to do this with the RGS 20 too? I'm designing a C-16 live steam locomotive and the RGS 20 is pretty close to what I'm designing. So it would just be nice to see the full cab interior/locomotive details, 100% don't have to I was just wondering!

[@Hyce777]

Once we have her put back together, for sure!

[@AshAndSteam]

@@Hyce777 Cool, thanks!

[@johnbirgernielsen9340]

I AM a pensioner from Danmark, Europe. I like your videos and all your details. My former wife is from Los Alamos, New Mexico

[@judybassett9390]

Thanks Hyce! Very interesting.

[@P61guy61]

Thank you for posting a detailed video.

[@real_nc]

Always thought steam trains looked wierd with the handle at the front of the smoke box because it looks like it’s smiling lmao

[@terrytait28]

Nothing like a steam locomotive cab (smallish ones at least) in the winter, you find yourself roasting on one side and freezing on the other.

[@Hyce777]

Too real, lol

[@greysonvoutsas6969]

Would love to see the inside of one of the air pumps. Single or compound. It took me several trips to the library as a kid, renting steam books, to understand how they worked.

[@Hyce777]

It's not often we get them torn apart, but you bet I'll be there if and when!

[@Redwagon2012]

6:54 491: I love how you said fresh pots 😅

[@Pamudder]

I read or heard that air line valves on rolling stock on US railroads were normally set up the same way as on 491's pilot, and unlike the great majority of quarter-turn valves in the US -- crosswise to the line is open and in line with the line is closed. Supposedly this was easier to check. Not true?

[@Hyce777]

Most are inline open, crosswise out. Doubt either is easier to check.

[@phils2891]

Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more videos

[@paul41to45]

questions: 1) what type of light is the headlight and 2) is there an electrical system on 491? thank you for your excellent videos.

[@Hyce777]

Electric, and yes. The dynamo supplies 32 volt DC power to all the electric lights.

[@paul41to45]

@@Hyce777 thank you for taking time to answer

[@rgsrrofnc]

We have used those rerailing frogs and butterflies before... last time I remember was when the frameless tank car came off the rails in the cut.

[@Hyce777]

I have too, lol. Goose derailed.

[@rgsrrofnc]

@@Hyce777

[@kennethboehnlein51]

Excellent video. Very informative. I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@davidungar4848]

Very nicely done! And very interesting.

[@TheWiseGuyzz]

I would LOVE more of this! But maybe consider a ring lamp or something mounted to the camera to help with the dark shots!

[@Hyce777]

Definitely something I need to think of for next time. I'll see what I can come up with.

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Great tour thank you

[@robscott8834]

A very fun and interesting show and tell. Thanks!

[@elijahgreenberg2634]

How does the suspension work with the connecting rods? They're rigid and connected to the wheels that are moving up and down, so is there some deflection that happens? I can't imagine it would be thaaaaat much.....

[@Hyce777]

There's slop in the brasses that connect the rods to the crank pins, which is filled with a hard grease. The knuckle pins in the rods allow for vertical motion within some limit as well. We'll have to talk about this concept in another video, I think.

[@elijahgreenberg2634]

@@Hyce777 Neat

[@Curious_Skeptic]

We need you to model a 3d steam loco! LOL. You know your stuff! I'd love even just ONE properly modeled and fully functional steam engine in a sim! Every valve, every sound, every visual. SOME DAY....

[@Hyce777]

One can dream. I'd play the shit out of that game.

[@Astro_dreagonz]

This is awesome I knew a bit about steam locomotives before but this is next level especially good because I am working on making a detailed drawing of a C-25 and soon a 3-d model, also would c-25 have the same thing on the outside frame to take tight curves?

[@Hyce777]

I am not sure! I'll have to ask.

[@dfhepner]

I would like to see how the sanders work. It would be nice to make one for my car to use in winter in WY.

[@Hyce777]

They're a bit of a neat device, when the level won't require me dumping the sand out to show it off we will.

[@JonathanColemanTrains]

What is the white towel on the smoke box? 1 wear gloves around steam locomotives and 2 in the winter try and work on 491`s whistle

[@Hyce777]

That's 491's binky, it's a bunny towel. Lol. She doesn't do well without it... Lol Planning on it :)

[@lynxoflight72]

beautiful machine!

[@johndeereboy1945]

These awesome videos make me really wish I still had easy access to my tractors to film them. Unfortunately they’re halfway across the country not getting the love they deserve

[@brianhewitt7071]

When a steam locomotive has more creature comforts than my car.....

[@thatoneguy611]

Can’t say as much on ease of use, though.

[@kadenjenner9012]

5:46 so they used that in the polar express?

[@Hyce777]

Our version of it, at least!

[@kadenjenner9012]

I ment the drift scene in the movie but thanks for replying!

[@H.O.Scalemodeler4501]

New video! LEEEETSSsSsS GooOoOoOO!

[@lordsherifftakari4127]

who knew Hyce could play the Railroad Bongo's?

[@trevorhaddox6884]

You forgot the cabin light bulb and the signal lantern (I think?) hanging next to it. Also I assume there's some sort of plugs by the flag holders at the front for the class lamps, which also have their own cutout switches. Either that or there's some long extension cords to move them down there.

[@Hyce777]

The class lamps were the first switch behind the headlight switch. I did forget a few more of the lights, and a few other little things... we'll do a followup. :)

[@trevorhaddox6884]

@@Hyce777 No, I mean that weird switch up front above the smokebox that you said was for moving the lamps. How exactly is that done?

[@Hyce777]

@@trevorhaddox6884 Oh, that's a second switch for the same thing, except local so you could shut power off as you take the lamps off.

[@trevorhaddox6884]

@@Hyce777 I'm assuming they just unplug after you turn them off and they get plugged back in at the bottom? What I'm basically trying to get at is what's the procedure for moving them? It's confusing me cause on most vehicles lights are hardwired and you can't just move them around.

[@TheNator]

Hyce, why did you that at 8:53?

[@beeble2003]

Nice video! Might help to shoot outside, though, as a lot of it was rather dark and it's hard to see one black-painted thing against another black-painted thing when they're both in shadow.

[@Hyce777]

Aye, for sure; next one will be outside. If I do another in doors, some sort of mounted light would be optimal, lol.

[@Pamudder]

Was the mechanical lubricator on 491 used just for cylinder oil-- or was the same oil used for cylinder lubrication and other lubrication?

[@Hyce777]

The oil used in the mechanical is a 680 weight steam oil. We use it to lubricate the valves, the pistons, and the flange oilers.

[@brianrigsby7900]

22:28 signal air? Sorry I’m bombarding u with comments!😂

[@get_emld]

I'd love to see you do one of these on 5629. That one would probably need some research on your part haha.

[@Hyce777]

More than a little, lol.

[@faroob]

More of these would be cool

[@railwayjade]

This was awesome!

[@kfcgaming4891]

hi hyce Love you'er video i like to see all of the steam train i love steam trains.