Load Testing a One Foot Gauge Steam Locomotive

After repairs to the reversing gear on one foot gauge 0-4-2 tank engine "Merlin" load tests were carried out with a train to test its performance on the steeply graded railway.

[@MySteamChannel]

That is just SO awesome! May you have many happy days & thanks for showing us your great little railway!

[@johnphillips592]

Thanks for that , glad you enjoyed it

[@offthegridwithbert924]

Sounds like that whistle needs a tune again, looked like a productive run, great to see Merlin getting a workout.

[@aaronthefriendlyroblox5733]

I remember the last time in 2020 you were driving this Merlin train

[@prodiptochatterjee6937]

Mentally satiating. So much bliss in the entire photography. Thanks 🌹

[@trailwayt9H337]

Thankyou sir. For this good surprise.. Carry-on your good job.. I am your friend from India ❤️🇮🇳👍

[@johnphillips592]

Thank you , it's a great little railway

[@fokusnikfim]

Hello Video super good 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Thanks. Fim 🚂👮‍♂️✋

[@johnphillips592]

Thank you , glad you enjoyed it

[@thepress8229]

Its the little things in life

[@johnphillips592]

Very True

[@Geschrotteten]

lovely :3

[@stephenbowden7210]

I want one!

[@johnphillips592]

Don't we all , start saving your pennies .

[@AngelodaSAndrade]

Muito bom Brazil 🇧🇷

[@loagzie38]

Where do you get one of these

[@adirondackcarfoundry368]

John, is there a way to contact you directly? I'm very interested in building a version of MERLIN to replace my current 10 1/4" line. Can we talk about sharing blueprints? Cheers.

[@johnphillips592]

There are no blue prints or plans , it was built by the owner out of his head .

[@michealproboscas3979]

Where is this train setup?

[@johnphillips592]

In the outer east of Melbourne