The Locomotive Diaries Episode 1 - making a start on the Scrap Ruston!

[@archaicengineer6155]

Anybody else as excited as I am about this series?

[@derekp2674]

Me! me! me!

[@schwarzermoritz]

Ayup!

[@trainswithnickyt]

I'm so excited I'm signed up for the first group work day to help restore it, (after working on other rolling stock at the railway)

[@modelrailfan37]

Can’t wait for more!

[@maxbarber4675]

I am

[@kentishman5179]

I recommend face masks while wire brushing. The old paint could be lead paint.

[@robine5280]

And even if it isn't the rust definitely isn't tasty.

[@Hercules4277]

That "I've been given Power tools!" gave me a laugh.

[@bentullett6068]

Everyone else "oh no who gave Lawrie power tools, what could possibly go wrong"

[@humbucker0076]

To be honest, I indeed find Lawries use of power tools kind of frightening with the lack of basic safety - not having his long hair tied back under a cab or something or the loose and open high Vis jacked, the wide gloves are also kind of questionable. If any of that gets stuck in that angle grinder hell breakes loose.

[@bentullett6068]

@humbucker0076 at the heritage railway I volunteer at we have to take a exam on angle grinder safety. Last time I did it we had to watch a video from America on KZbin where it covered all the does and don'ts of using a angle grinder. I was surprised how dangerous people in America were with them as they have incidents where they bypass the safety switch to make sure the tool is on as soon as they plug it in, but forget that if it is on a bench at a angle it races of as soon as it is turned on.

[@GTSW1FT]

​@@bentullett6068yep, that's accurate

[@TrainznProgress]

You should really disassemble it fully to ensure that it is in tip top shape!

[@RailPreserver2K]

0:11 Lawrie you and the other volunteers could sell the plants that are growing in the engine compartment as souvenirs regarding the Loco, it'd be a really unique souvenir that's for sure

[@ReviewedbyRob]

I wonder if Mr Hewes and/or Fitter Matt would be able to bring their fancy new water and glass blaster to clean the body

[@mylittlemusical6168]

Anyone else laugh when Laurie said “I have power tools” then Tom got up and left as quickly as possible

[@lmm]

He's learnt 😂

[@asanewby4273]

This channel never fails to capture my interest, there's nothing on KZbin like it. Kudos from the U.S.

[@retr0bits545]

As someone who lives in the East Tennessee Valley you won’t see anything like this in the US unless it is a “Critter.” Look up “railroad Switchers and Critters.”

[@traumgeist]

I've seen gearboxes that were half filled with water come back from scrap with not a ton of work needed. It's a somewhat common occurrence in the armored vehicle world. The water that came out with the old gearbox oil didn't look opaque with rust, so the internals might still be salvageable. Expect to have a can of worms when you split it apart though.

[@lmm]

I'm quite optimistic about the gearbox

[@StaxRail]

Surprised you chose to wire wheel the rust off, at the railway I work at we opt to either needlegun or waterjet all the rust, crap and paint off- far faster, and in the case of waterjetting, far cleaner!

[@edwardbull3045]

waterjetting is expensive Needlegunning and wirebrushing are the more cost effective methods at least. but each has its upsides

[@StaxRail]

@edwardbull3045 I know it is, but the results speak for themselves- its how we did 7827, compared to our usual of needlegunning, which we only did to any cast components or thick platework. Wirebrushing we only resort to for thin material, its way too time consuming for most locos in service- let alone one sat in a scrapyard for decades!

[@edwardbull3045]

all fair points! I use a mix of needlegunning and wirebrushing because I feel it gets the best results @@StaxRail

[@gs425]

I would have started by plugging obvious holes into gear casings etc, then jet wash the whole thing. Get all the greenery off ! Good luck guys.

[@bentullett6068]

From the intro to the series, this is going to be a fun series to watch. Also tip for the drive chains, put in a bucket of oil (doesn't have to be fresh oil either) and leave to soak for many days.

[@lmm]

That will be the plan, but lots to do first!

[@phoenixsmith6026]

Hi Lawrie, my dad's, Father, worked at the shed where that loco was stabled, so there is every chance that he may have drove it when it was in service, I'm sorry but thats all all i know about him (I know very helpful) keep up the good work and have fun, did a bit of loco restoration in my youth down at the N&LR

[@the_retag]

Is your dad still around? He should get in touch with lawry

[@tranmere292]

Lawrie, I thing you're a marvel. As an old bloke who often lets life get him down, I really am optimistic that Locomotive Diaries will brighten up my days. Keep up the good work.

[@trainswithnickyt]

20:00 that reminds me of the rubber donuts on Hillman Imps, to transmit power from the drive shafts down to the wheels. They are notorious for the rubber part crumbling and failing, leaving the metal to corrode

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

Bro that intro was so spicy! Love it!

[@lmm]

Thank you very much!

[@tamarmolerick3814]

Great video. Might be an idea to treat yourself to a big impact driver and a decent set of sockets.

[@Rollinmayhem21]

Seems like you gonna have to pull engine gearbox and final drive and have those rebuilt too. I men something thats been sitting that long im surprises anything moves at all. Im excited for the series though. Good luck from Alabama, USA

[@derekp2674]

Thanks Lawrie, Charles, Tom, gracious hosts and team. I'm sure 26 minutes of video barely does justice to your day of hard work there but it s brilliant to see work starting on that Ruston. I almost said "our Ruston" but I guess technically it is your Ruston but we, the viewers, are supporting its rescue, conservation and restoration. As you already have a working example, that should make it a lot easier to figure out how to restore this one.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

It will be so happy being nice and cosy and dry under the cover. Painting the sides will give you all a big boost in confidence because it makes a visual difference. Well done to you all, and I am confident that you will succeed. Fancy having two Rustons, what a thing that is. 😊✨

[@nordisk1874]

The intro makes it! At least the water in the gearbox wasn’t rusty.

[@steamsearcher]

I feel wonderful having Contributed towards her rescue and RESTORATION. Power Tools? In safe hands? Love David and Lily. Yes we have met in Real Life!!!

[@gs425]

Top tip...as an alternative to wire brush disc, try either a coarse flap disc, or a grizzly disc in the grinder. Both are long lasting and great for tidying up old rust without clogging

[@marvindebot3264]

Flap disks don't get into the pits. They are great for surface rust but once there is any scale it's a no go.

[@Mr.NeilOfficial]

Glad to see it making a tad bit closer to revival!

[@trainspotter66]

I can Garuntee that this batch of videos will be brilliant ❤😁👍can't wait for more videos 😊

[@jimbarchuk]

As others have said, please wear masks. That iron dust will be your pre-existing condition. Congrats on the first small steps!!

[@tech4pros1]

not to mention the gasket on that gear selector housing, which looked highly likely to be an ASBESTOS gasket!! a loco of that age is likely to contain asbestos gaskets. when you remove somethng that is gasketed, keep a sprayer of wd40 handy to spray the freshly exposed gasket to mitigate the release of possible asbestos fibre.

[@jasonstevens7957]

Love your stuff dude but try and set a decent example! Put the side handle on the makita, don't set it down before it stops spinning! You'll get more off on the flat areas with a cup brush, what's the paint? Rustoleum? Also bin off that wd and try gt85? Smells much better too!😂

[@stephenhunter70]

The engine really needs a full rebuild, it's only when you have it fully stripped down that you'll know what is needed!

[@MiG21aholic]

The piece between the engine and gearbox is known as a rag joint, a flexible section to allow for misalignment etc. The gearbox is interesting, i would be removing it and stripping it down, diesel is a good step...very keen on your gearbox as i have to rebuild one one day

[@MiG21aholic]

@@_Rich_. they're not a "donut" like a car would have though. Yea well I would've just gas torched through the whole thing probably

[@lmm]

It's a difficult thing to get it. Really don't want to strip the box. They're a massive pain according to my mate who has done his!

[@modelrailfan37]

Great work to you and your friends Lawrie! Can’t wait to see more of this project, I’m sure you all will be able to fix it, and I can’t wait to see it back on the rails running again!

[@lmm]

Me too!

[@andybmodelrailways]

Looking forward to the progress on this, amazing how much better it looks with just a coat of paint on a few parts. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help you save this loco.

[@lmm]

Thank you Dr helping. It'll look much better once it's painted up

[@lavenderfox2430]

One takeaway from this is that Lawrie is gonna be REALLY good at wirebrushing after this project is said and done!

[@carolinecleaveley]

Well done Lawrie. seems to be coming on. L8 is looking better ok.

[@tabriff3832]

To paraphrase a popular film from the 80s, “Ruston, rust off”. But seriously, looking forward to the engine and gearbox out, and getting an unhindered look at.

[@lmm]

I'm not looking forward to it 😂

[@wallyhayes6956]

I saw Marty and Doc do something similar after recovering the DeLorean from a mine shaft.

[@MattChiversWorkshop]

Lawrie, try some Norton Rapid blaze strip discs or similar other than the wire wheel. Less abrasive but takes it back to clean metal quicker. You will need a lot of them…… maybe enquire about them being a sponsor 😂. Brilliant discs for rust though. All the best, Matt. 👍

[@MisterTalkingMachine]

I am so glad I found and binged this channel a couple days before this series formally starting

[@riokent5374]

'that is until a man with a serious problem arrived' 🤣

[@danny1983ish]

Always a pleasure to watch and donate ( I know it wasn't much) , can't wait to see its progress from Danny and the Q-ship trust

[@lmm]

Thank you, we really appreciate it!

[@danny1983ish]

@lmm always , on another note Sittingbourne and Kempley are selling there peckett , crowd funding time?

[@lmm]

@@danny1983ish don't tempt me!

[@danny1983ish]

@@lmm temp temp temp

[@Beaglington]

Top Work! Well done, and a lick of paint too, I'm sure she felt more alive than she had for so long she was dying to give you working components xD

[@NathanSponholz]

I love this. What you guys are doing here is nothing short of inspiring. I really admire that you are giving a piece of railroading history new life instead of it spending the rest of eternity rusting away. I wish with every ounce of my being that I could have the opportunity and resources to do what you're doing or help in some way. I'm really looking forward to watching the rest of this series.

[@drewbarker8504]

Amazing how letting something sit and soak in diesel makes all the difference in the world. (The coat of paint and wire wheeling really makes the engine show signs of life!)

[@jackn4853]

Aa interesting and huge job but hopefully. rewarding. Is the paint temporary protection as it appears that you have just covered a rusty surface?

[@lmm]

Just for aesthetics to keep the railway happy. Clean it up, paint on top. It'll stop it getting worse and makes it look less like scrap.

[@Cody-Steams]

Hope to see more of the Ruston hope to see you at Whitwell one day Lawrie.

[@rclass707]

Good on you Lawrie another rescue, love it.

[@nickscontractingservices3408]

I’m looking forward to seeing this project move forward this will be a proper restoration and having to make new parts should be good to see

[@lmm]

Should be a good series

[@Titan604]

I have a bad feeling about that engine - I hope I am wrong but that flywheel looked like it was moving up and down rather than the engine moving. Could mean bad bearings and pistons rusted to the cylinders. If you can get the injectors out and fill the cylinders with diesel it might free up the pistons. Dare you to paint it in Network Southeast Livery!

[@derekp2674]

Perhaps we could have an online poll to suggest worthwhile colour schemes...

[@RinoaL]

I'd recommend getting an antique blowlamp to use to heat these parts.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Ear defenders for everyone nearby. You could also do with a friendly person with a laser rust remover, they are amazing

[@NintendoFlashShorts]

I cant wait for this thing to be brought back to life

[@lmm]

Me too!

[@rudititanic]

Excellent, and I love the intro's subtle homage to 'The Raccoons'. XD

[@lmm]

You got it! That was the idea behind it!

[@rudititanic]

@@lmm Nice, and good luck with the project. Will be great to see both engines up and about!

[@YurtFerguson]

Good way to clean out any sort of surface scale and rust would be to fill it with white vinegar and let sit. The vinegar will work to remove any sort of scaling on the metal materials. Then flush it out with diesel and let it soak in diesel again,

[@john_cullen]

looking forward to seeing the progress on this!

[@lmm]

Me too

[@tractorjunkco9431]

White vinegar works good as a light acid if you ever have to clean certain things like inside gas tanks and lose pieces that need soaking for a few days. Just make sure to spray it down in oil so it doesn't flash rust afterwards.

[@hartleymartin]

Yup, we all look forward to you running L8! (Couldn't resist)

[@jasper2185]

Hey thats not a hunk of scrap thats a piece of art

[@mickestahl6178]

You can here it on the name, Rust-On 🙂... Nice to see all the work you start to put on to that little locomotive .

[@brickguygaming3248]

I WANT PART 2 PLEASE

[@Prewarpostwaramdmore]

Fantastic intro!

[@danpeppers4976]

I love those blue shop towels!

[@romancharak3675]

I believe that rubber piece with the mesh center is used as a universal joint. When the rubber is pliable, it absorbs any misalignment between the two driveshafts.

[@FordTractorRevivalist]

We want more episodes. I love restoration videos.

[@brendanfarrrc3394]

This is going to be amazing to see a locomotive getting saved in this day an age this is history lets support this restriction

[@lmm]

Thank you very much!

[@brendanfarrrc3394]

No problem keep up the amazing work wish I could come and help but I live in Birmingham

[@johndenton5555]

You need a 'needle scaler' power tool. they are great for cleaning off heavy rust scale.👍😎

[@stevensolway1054]

I hope and PRAY, all your TETANUS Booster shots are up to date, with all the rust,!!!!!

[@lmm]

They are, but nothing broke the skin.

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

Well done and good luck with this project, I am hoping to reveal a new aviation restoration project that I am involved with as we have the front section of a Bae j41 jetstream, regional turboprop, and hopefully got another unsal airliner???

[@railpunk25]

Reminds me of the time I was wire wheeling my mates yorkshire 0-4-0dh no.3 'Jack' bonnet and all these pieces of loose rust n paint shot at me 🤣

[@deanho5708]

DO NOT TURN THE ENGINE! If it was in usable condition 40 years ago it won't be now. Forcing it to turn could cause the rings to break and tear the bores to pieces. Let alone spinning main/big end shells. Take EVERYTHING apart or later on you will wish you did!!

[@marvindebot3264]

^^^^THIS^^^^ 100%

[@StooBeeDoo1234]

Every tool's a hammer if you use it wrong enough 🔨🛠🔧

[@hannahranga]

Except for screwdrivers, they're chisels

[@roberthocking9138]

Great to the start of the process, I really look forward to the rest of the series and great to see you protesting it with some undercoat as you go. 👍 well done to all of you

[@lmm]

I look forward to seeing it work again!

[@highpath4776]

Poss best wire brush might be those with the "breaks" in them, stops clogging

[@PatrickESpecht]

Be careful popping off those fiber gaskets. Some older pieces of machinery used Asbestos-based gasket material that is not good to breathe in. Keep getting stuck in guys!

[@eze8970]

Thanks Lawrie! 🙏🙏

[@colinsmith6280]

Glad to see you have started on this project looking forward to the next episode ,keep it up Lads.

[@samwhite1995]

Nice bit of 'heritage gasket material' on that 😅

[@harrisongrant8558]

Assuming that's a euphemism for asbestos?

[@JenniferEKirk]

Did any of the bodywork turn up at the scrapyard?

[@lmm]

Looks to be long gone sadly

[@sammyboi1201]

Will this series be monthly? Also good luck with the restoration! It looks smarter already!

[@QALibrary]

very well done to everyone that gave money so this could be saved

[@lmm]

It's very exciting

[@mikepocock575]

Cracking programme.Wishing you guys all the best.

[@Brigadier9]

Are you intending on nailgunning it, or would aqua blasting be more effective and less time-consuming?

[@TheHylianBatman]

It's lovely, I can't wait to see more!

[@caramelldansen2204]

This must be so rewarding... ...and expensive.

[@Daniel-c9x4z]

You need to have a ruston meet up 😂

[@paulfribbens6594]

Hi Laurie i LOVE your videos! Have you seen yes thete is a Peckett & Sons loco no 1430 also known as Falmouths Docks No6 awaiting saving from the Poldark Mine near Helston? Cannot wait to see more content on the restoration your currently involved in. Keep up the good work

[@Edwardfan99-bg8ew]

She looks beautiful already lawrie.she looks good in primer red

[@Braveplantt]

congratulations!

[@lmm]

Thank you!!

[@CITYTILLIDIE535]

19:37 that man waving at the camera lol

[@OutbackCatgirl]

Say, how's progress so far on episode 2? I can tell I'll be tuning in for every update, it's satisfying as heck to see.

[@lmm]

Episodes 2 - 6 are shot, just have to get on with editing

[@stuartross282]

I recommend wearing kevlar arm protection and mask not to breathing the rust

[@highpath4776]

Beware ASBESTOS in the gaskets (wet with dilute PVA, use PPE BA and bag/double bag. Your local authority might have a free skip you can dispose of in.

[@sheepsanctuary1891]

Absolutely love the intro ❤ and love the restro work on the old girl

[@lmm]

Thank you very much!

[@azazeldeath]

First off found your channel today I'm liking it more than I expected and excited for this series. Secondly sorry if I'm showing my ignorance as I'm just a lowly automotive mechanic (ex one to be precise now disabled). But any reason you didn't pressure wash this all down first then media blast it? Another option might be "soft media blasting" like dry ice or similar. Only at 6.36 so you might have done so already but seeing the small wore wheel made me think you hadn't. Also for seized bolts an oxy torch and or liquid nitrogen/dry ice works wonders for breaking them loose, don't need to torch them out. Impact driver/rattle gun can also help especially in conjunction with heat. As for the pressure washing suggestion, doing it first would reveal alot of the needed work, can assist with removing nuts as it can clean exposed threads, is nicer to work on clean things, has been exposed to the elements for decades so water can't hurt (hot water pressure washers are great) can always bag off any parts you don't want to force water in.

[@jamesriley6315]

Wondering when the first date we can get involved will be

[@lordsjaak]

great intro 😃

[@CaptainDonut0]

The intro soundead like it was out of the stanley parable.😂

[@wintersbattleofbands1144]

Water not rusty 15:00. Oil on top of the water won't exchange oxygen so corrosion ( oxidation) may be minimal.

[@nic2097]

I just hope at some point in the series they realize that it would probably be way easier (although not an efficient use of space) to remove everything to the frame, then clean it all, then reassemble everything

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

This was oddly satisfying. If I had one I'd paint it in blush pink though 😍

[@fjbrady]

At 23:20 it looks like the opening of Red Dwarf 😁

[@ank55o7]

Nice