Perfect Design or just a Modern Copy? Jennie, the Hunslet Wren! Lawrie Goes Loco Episode 41

[@Nowheres_Channel]

I keep forgetting that this is a real class of locomotive. It's so thin and exposed next to other engines, it feels almost fantastical by comparison.

[@solarusthelonghaulerrailfa3226]

The look on lawrie face when the big bucket showed up was priceless 😁👍

[@ExpressRhubarb]

Lawrie is not the only one strongly wanting a wrenn afte this video!

[@Doribi117]

Would love to own a loco, heck maybe a few cars to go with it, would gladly run a train

[@lostisleminstrel]

I've watched you light the fire in quite a few steam engines and now realize just how utterly important it is to get the wood fire starter pieces in precisely. If I ever get a chance to start the fire in a steam locomotive I will use your technique for starting the fire.

[@MrDeeej86]

I use his technique, it works flawlessly every time

[@Smokey_Joe_1]

Wonderful video as always! The Wrens are just gorgeous little engines, everything just looks so right! They scale down so well too, with a 15 inch, wren inspired locomotive based on the Sherwood Forest Railway I definitely consider one of my favourites!

[@Valleypaeligna]

Lovely little loco! I wonder if we’ll ever get a video about locomotives out of the norm and see if the Snowdon mountain railway will ever show some insights of the steam rack locomotives!

[@citricamoeba]

Omg that would be amazing!

[@lmm]

I have asked. Maybe one day

[@MrCarrera28]

Brilliant video Lawrie. You have a fantastic way of sharing your expertise and knowledge in a way that is not intimidating to us nuffs and in fact welcomes us in and helps us to appreciate why you are so passionate about these amazing machines.

[@lmm]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@DownNarrowLines]

We love it at Amerton, Jennie is my five year olds favourite locomotive there and I have to agree. It’s beautiful.

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

Nice! The Wren is my favourite narrow gauge steam loco, so I am very jealous of you.

[@Cheftom6]

I always love the Lowrie goes loco. The first one I saw was Dolgoch at the talicen and I've watched it ever since. I'm glad you still continue to keep it up and merry christmas can't wait to see what you do in 2025. Also that is a beautiful and well keeped engine.

[@officialbritishtaxpayer5609]

I'm not surprised that you are so taken with this loco Lawrie: it's lovely! What a cheerful video this is - a real tonic!

[@cozmoandfriends9238]

I love the wren class such iconic little locomotives

[@upwellonwards7373]

loved the video and from NZ to you Merry Christmas Lawrie

[@bluerazor7049]

It's Luke! Jokes aside, what a wonderful engine!

[@bentullett6068]

Wrens are cute little things. The one at Statfold was the first I saw and I thought what a lovely little thing. This one looks really good in Maroon paint. Bachmann if you are listening 009 version please.

[@CharlesTrains99]

Lawrie, Thaks for sharing your trip on the Amerton Railway. The Wren is a beautiful locomotive and just the perfect size for a trundle around the property. The damp day did make for nice steam effects although a bit wet for you, however.

[@lmm]

It was a really good day. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Wvw_trains]

I LOVE wrens they are so fun to drive and easy to maintain

[@peterfinch5077]

Looks great fun. Me, my wife and daughter had a go on the same class of locomotive at VoR in the summer.

[@Sohave]

This is like the railway equivalent of a Citroen 2CV, it has very few and simplistic features but the things it do have are really well thought out and great to opperate.

[@studiocommer]

A perfect Christmas upload - there are so many reasons I have for loving Wrens, so this one looking beautifully steamy on a cold day with festive stock has been extra special, thank you. With the happiest of Seasonal Greetings from Tywyn, looking forward the the Marvellously Mechanical New Year - Kes x

[@lmm]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Kes, looking forward to seeing you in the new year!

[@cameronb2765]

Who dosnt love a Wren!!! 😢 don't get to see them in Australia

[@mrtnsnp]

I see that they have a nice signal box. Did I miss the episode where Lawrie sets the signals and switches, or is that episode coming soon? Love the black smudge on Lawrie's face, and how no-one apparently told him. A mirror on a stick is a good tool to have.

[@Truerealism747]

It's the manifold valley signal box it was in a farm yard for decades have it in video

[@yelfsteam]

Did you know that Jennie's motion was actually made at Kew bridge as it was the motion for Thomas Wicksteed. It was swapped when they were both at Statfold.

[@lmm]

I did not!

[@nawbus]

Glad to see you back at Ammerton. Hope you didn't have problems with the recent flooding they had recently.

[@Dhira108]

I want to drive it 😊 What a lovely little engine, it looks like it's been around forever

[@joelightrailway2362]

Happy Christmas Lawrie 🎄 I really liked these little as they are perfect for short length railways like Hayling Island, Amberley and Leighton Buzzard Railways.

[@zippy5131]

Always makes me smile, when you hanker after a loco afterdriving it. It's fantastic that they are still producing steam locos, I'm a bit one sided got to be steam. By the way, getting it home.... You disract 'em.................... And I'll nick it!............

[@lmm]

Excellent plan!

[@lapiswake6583]

I had my first driver training session at Kew on her sister loco Thomas Wicksteed. It was wonderful, and I really enjoyed it, despite it raining all day so I got a bit wet. It's interesting to note the differences between the two, like Thomas doesn't have the air brake, has a single whistle, has different oil pots, and more.

[@lmm]

It's really interesting to get engines which are the same type together to start finding all the different bits

[@PhenomeJon3_16]

With all this talk, you might as well marry this little Loco! Heck, I would!

[@Hashbrown37]

A lovely video to watch on Christmas Day. So full of joy. Thanks

[@lmm]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisbirkett1027]

I have a 1/3 size Wren (7 1/4" gauge). Ken Swan desined it from the works drawings and it's just like the real thing.

[@lmm]

Oh that must be quite a lump!

[@chrisbirkett1027]

As miniature go she is as well proportioned as the real thing. About 1 m long and 450mm wide. A picture would give you a better idea but I don't know ifbi can post one.

[@lmm]

@@chrisbirkett1027 oh post it on the LMM Facebook

[@schwarzermoritz]

What a perfect little machine! I want one😯 That bouncy headlamp though would bug me. That needs looking after.

[@laserhawk64]

Dear Owner Of That Locomotive... it's Christmas. Please make Lawrie a reasonable offer.

[@gabriel6195]

Bruhh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lmm]

I can dream

[@Mrdoctile]

@@lmm Yes... Yes you can...

[@riklund691]

Jennie Wren! Lovely! You've made a marvelous video sir and informative but i must remind you that one of the most important parts of locomotive prep and operation is missing here! .That being vast quantities of tea! (to go with the Christmas cake?!)

[@lmm]

Ah that's what we send the cleaner for!

[@martinhall60]

What an amazing little locomotive. So powerful for it's size. A great video as well, your programmes are always very interesting and informative. Well done sir. Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the new year. 👍🚂

[@jappedut9009]

Merry Christmas to you 🌲❤️🌲

[@jeffheins6624]

Lovely little loco😊

[@bluepeterproductionz]

Merry Christmas LMM!! Best wishes and I hope your family has good health

[@daquirifox]

Crowdfund for them to build another one for Laury when? :3

[@cadetkohr5508]

Now I may be American, prefer American locomotives, American railroads, American railroading practice, etc., this little engine is just a lovely little thing!

[@GregFox-BraintreeHillRailway]

This loco screams to be made in OO9, Bachmann, PECO, et al are you listening?? Thanks Lawrie for the video, Excellent!

[@HowardLeVert]

The cab would be nice with some tarpaulin sidesheets for bad weather?

[@harrisonallen651]

Merry Christmas 🎅

[@twowheelfrenzy]

Honestly, I love it.

[@notsoaveragerailwayguy]

I'm 17th somehow and have watched the stream start to finish

[@mateuszgrzybek4419]

27:20 It's not Joy, It's Hackworth 🙃

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

GREAT VLOG ON THE CHANNL GREAT VLOG AS ALWAYS THANKS LEE MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU THANKS FOR SHARE

[@Мартин-я9ъ]

Merry Christmas 🎉🎉

[@lmm]

And to you!

[@RG-Models86]

13:27 😆 😂 🤣

[@adamcrane3571]

It is cold day today

[@lmm]

It was

[@lordsjaak]

i know it sound weird but there is locomotive from Efteling to Engeland for change to electric.... i know it feel weird but maybe can Lawrie to look there. because it is really nice locomotive.

[@fritz46]

Many years ago I almost had the chance to drive one at Devil's Bridge on the VoR. Sadly I had to catch the train to Aberystwyth, and when I came back, the Wren had already been put away. This is still bugging me today.

[@marionbloom1218]

Interesting, but what is the valve gear on that? It looks extremely unusual, like nothing I've ever seen before. Seems like the expansion link is set at a fixed angle, and the return crank pushes the die block up and down it to generate the valve movement (?) Presumably as you notch up, the expansion link goes closer to vertical (?) I think I can see how it works, but I would have thought the continuous movement of the die block up and down the expansion link would soon cause wear and sloppiness, especially being outside mounted on a contactor's engine which tend to work in grubby conditions - although it looks like it has bronze slippers to reduce wear (?) It raises so many questions in my mind, why do it that way? What's the advantage? I can see that compared to Stephensons' it only needs one return crank rather than 2 eccentrics, but surely Walschaerts would be simpler and more robust? Can you do a show and tell on the valve gear please? I would be really interested to see that explained, and I'm sure other steam buffs would like to see it too as it is so unusual. Marion

[@bwilesuk]

Looks like a quietly scenic line

[@lmm]

It's a really nice setup

[@eliotreader8220]

great episode about this narrow gauge steam engine. during the scene where you are oiling her up what kind of steam oil are you using. I use oil that's made by a company called Morris

[@lmm]

Whatever the railway gave me!

[@eliotreader8220]

@ thanks for replying to my questions

[@Nameless-s27]

I want a small railway in my backyard

[@NJPurling]

Haven't you been here before showcasing a diesel? I think it was a ex-Royal Ordnance Ruston, because it had an exhaust washer to quench any sparks.

[@lmm]

Yep!

[@NJPurling]

@@lmm Seen you on 'Secrets of the London Underground' Talking about the Metropolitan Railway 'A' class 4-4-0-T. They also showed you on the footplate of 'Sir-Berkley- at the Middleton Rly. I didn't immediately recognise you in 'Sunday Best' gear.

[@OscarVilleHeritageRailway]

hello guys im first and im so excited ive been watching live stream all day

[@HowardLeVert]

Having never oiled a locomotive, I noticed the oil seems very thick and sticky - is that normal?

[@lmm]

Yep!

[@Miku-h8c9j]

Cool

[@KibuFox]

Didn't they use this little locomotive to inspire Luke from Thomas the Tank Engine, Blue Mountain Mystery?

[@Kim_Petannie]

What's the different between Kim Jennie and Jennie the Locomotive? 🤔

[@lmm]

I have only heard of one

[@Odd_Redneck]

You and hyce have to have some shared ancestors.

[@KnapfordMaster98]

Genuine question, is the fire up wood placement sarcasm or serious? On the one hand, the visuals betray your wording, on the other hand, you could possess a precise subtlety that I wouldn’t understand. I could believe either honestly lol. Merry Christmas!

[@TransTaey]

it's a bit he does where the smaller fireboxes don't require precision, so he plays it super serious with words and face, while his hands just goof off

[@lmm]

It's a bit of along running joke. Whilst it is important to cover the fire correctly, it is just a matter of launching wood in

[@williamsrailways]

i am trying to get a 5 inch gauge one there lovely things

[@lmm]

That would be great

[@williamsrailways]

@ i drive one was a lovely thing was a bit sloppy tho

[@keab42]

Congrats to Jennie on her transition 🏳️‍⚧️🤣

[@TransTaey]

hell yeah, here for it 🏳️‍⚧️

[@lmm]

Generally they're referred to as feminine regardless. My 'Sir William Mcalpine' is still very much a Her

[@gherkinisgreat]

Pretty much all machines are female and referred to as such regardless of the official name by their operators

[@eliotreader8220]

I use Peek polish very interesting seeing you being issued with a can of it

[@lmm]

Do you not have it in a can?

[@eliotreader8220]

@@lmm yes I have my peek polish in a can I have used the tube version in the past.

[@Challenger3985Productions]

Jennie reminds me of Luke from thomas & friends

[@KrisDouglas]

Same type of engine :)

[@MTecs]

So how much for one?

[@pietrobarbosa2464]

2:07 guess you could call it a really useful engine

[@SuperTrainStationH]

Oh. Jennie wren. Cute.

[@lmm]

Very!

[@daanbos5918]

Why is there a hooters logo on the cars?

[@lmm]

That's the Amerton railway logo

[@cameronb2765]

Time for a new go fund me, LMM 2025 Wren

[@Chaos42666]

Oh dear, don't let the Rustons hear all this gushing, they'll get jealous!

[@jusepdominguez296]

This engine looks alot like Luke from Thomas and friends

[@lmm]

I guess that's what the character is based on

[@Busted_buffers]

I want to own a real diesel engine or steam engine in real life in miniature or 5 inch gauge

[@Mrdoctile]

Only 10% of you click "LIKE"...... "Click it" or your hair will fallout!!!

[@neuralwarp]

TLDR

[@lmm]

I'm not sure when you read a video...

[@scottarnell8764]

Didn't see you inspect the axlebox wicks or syringe the axleboxes before adding oil. How are you checking that the wicks are good and there's no water in the cellers?. Cross fingers and hope for the best?. That's not very good engine prep.

[@lmm]

Because it literally went back together a few days earlier

[@scottarnell8764]

@@lmm That's a good enough reason.

[@lmm]

@scottarnell8764 you are correct though, normally that would be done, but the owner has sorted it

[@scottarnell8764]

@@lmm Knew there would be a good reason. You are very thorough so I knew there would be one. I enjoy your videos immensely. Merry Christmas by the way from Queensland, Australia and thanks for your work. Im a steam engineman down here but we drive them upside down and it makes filming them more difficult. I've also just stepped away for a much needed spell from driving 4000t ore trains in New South Wales over the famous blue mountains for a living for many years. I started at a heritage railway though as a youngster aswell at a little Queensland town called Gympie. You may have heard of the Mary Valley Rattler?. The Rattler is narrow gauge like the rest of the qld network (3ft, 6in) and I also volunteered in nsw during my time down there for a mainline steam operator on the standard gauge called Lachlan Valley Railway. I used to fire for another group in Queensland, based at Bundaberg too where they run a 1914 0-4-0 O&K, a 1907 John fowler 0-6-2 and an 0-4-2 Bundaberg Fowler from the 2ft gauge sugar industry here. They also have an 0-6-2 version of a Bundaberg fowler aswell, No.1 in fact but its not yet been restored to working. Those Bundaberg fowlers are lovely. Roller bearing axle boxes in those.

[@samringham6957]

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