Moving two Locomotives by Road in a Single Day!

[@Mungiwungi-r9b]

The Ruston ascending to the heavens was truly one of the most beautiful things one can witness

[@lmm]

And terrifying for the owner!

[@LiamMcfarlane-wi4ht]

Agreed

[@adamcrane1436]

Good morning ​@@lmm

[@johnniec9097]

Credit too the skill of the lorry / crane driver for a top job 👍

[@lmm]

We use them alot, they're a good company

[@Arjay1127]

Ride of the Valkyries...good choice for the Flying Fowler! :D

[@888johnmac]

yeah ..now just waiting for some scammer to try & claim music copyright .. lol

[@lmm]

Thank you!

[@lmm]

No, it's on KZbins free to use collection

[@HowardLeVert]

It reminds me of the bit in "The Blues Brothers" where the Illinois Nazis go flying... 😂

[@davidchandler7810]

I enjoyed coming to the gala on Saturday in between visiting the Mid Norfolk Railway. Good to speak to you briefly in the afternoon once Sir William had got working!

[@rorythomson8763]

Flight of the Valkyries was truly a fitting piece

[@lmm]

I see what you did there

[@chrisparsons949]

Extremely uplifting

[@JakeEdmondson]

Haven’t even watched the video yet and I already know it’s going to be quality

[@lmm]

I hope you think so having watched it!

[@ct6502-c7w]

You can't go wrong with anything involving locomotives 😀

[@JakeEdmondson]

@@lmm it was indeed quality

[@bwilesuk]

Hope the trees didn’t leave any scratches. Glad you can have a trip out with it. Cool LMM badge too!

[@markjames1713]

yes seeing those two side by side is a rather big moment :-)

[@lmm]

Yes it is

[@Chewligan1]

Lawrie waving at 'something' was the best bit 4:39 !!

[@lmm]

Impressed with my acting I see

[@schwarzermoritz]

​@@lmm5:10 very

[@tomlee9534]

I’m a bit concerned about the chains - it looks like they’re pressing in the cab roof when the locos are being lifted.

[@lmm]

Yes.. One of my windows didn't enjoy it

[@ct6502-c7w]

That is such a cool little locomotive! It's so cute! 😆

[@stevesalvage1089]

Superb filming , very interesting top viewing , Thanks lawrie,

[@lmm]

You're welcome

[@TigerTailsTV]

Alas I'll be at London Pride during that weekend, but I hope the gala goes amazingly, and I look forward to the video of it. :)

[@schwarzermoritz]

Happy pride🎉

[@TigerTailsTV]

@@schwarzermoritz Thank you! It's a long march, but a fun one and hopefully the weather is kind to us. :)

[@ct6502-c7w]

🙄

[@alfafan164]

I remember watching our local scrap metal dealer "Lovatts" picking up my old LDV van (to scrap😢) by it's fibre glass roof ...he nearly got it on the flat bed and suddenly dropped it !cracking the chassis in half ...but fair play he took another bite of it and got it on 😞 awesome to watch a crane /lorry driver 😊

[@humbucker0076]

So this is the new series "Lorries - mechanical marvels"?

[@lmm]

Heheehe

[@ashleywilson8033]

I see the fowler says shredded wheat, it does beg the question is it driven with grannies?

[@lauriepullman3873]

A Laurie waiting for a lorry!

[@stevewareing8525]

Fantastic video Lawrie, that was a serious piece of kit that SC sent for the job. The driver was a seriously skilled maestro of the HYAB crane. 👌. Great choice of music for the lifts, I half expected a cutaway shot to you saying "I Love the smell of diesel traction in the morning" 🤣👍. Hope we will get footage of the Fowler and Ruston in action 🤞.

[@lmm]

You will - or come along this weekend!

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

@@lmm Wish I could but Norfolk's a bit far from Kildare for a flying visit.

[@HowardLeVert]

Whilst you were waiting you could have given your 48DS a wash and brush-up... 😉 One thing did concern me though and that was the chains at the rear coming into contact with the cab bodywork - wouldn't a spreader have been useful here?

[@lmm]

Yes it would have been

[@JoshHodginsTrains]

Gorgeous

[@lmm]

Thank you

[@sodor_dan-da-man]

Why do I get the feeling the next purchase won't be a loco or item of rolling stock but a crane with folding jibs that will ne worn out in a day with Lawrie just extending and retracting them all day lol

[@lmm]

I do like them. They're so cool

[@I_Like_Ham_]

The shredded wheat looked like a hard one to get onto the truck

[@lmm]

The 48 was definitely quicker

[@mikepocock575]

Cracking lorry,great video,thankyou .

[@bentullett6068]

To relieve the boredom you could have cleaned and polished the Ruston in readiness of the move. Its interesting to see how smaller industrial locomotives are moved.

[@lmm]

Yes, but I didn't have anything with me

[@bentullett6068]

@lmm i see. I think we keep a washing up bottle with oil and parifin mix in the cab of our yard Ruston with cleaning clothes handy.

[@williamsantangelo]

Most incredible indeed! Nice rigg, that's what I call an operation TU Lawrie not to worry mate!

[@VintageRenewed]

Why not connect the wood working shop to rail? You could put the rail in the ground so that it could still be driven over but still useable to move a wagon to a shop

[@HuberttheLMS8F8375]

What about a tractor with modifications that can push and pull wagons into said shop?

[@lmm]

It's not our land to do so

[@HuberttheLMS8F8375]

@@lmm fair enough

[@sentinelboy8827]

What has happened with the tyre issue on sir William? Have they been swapped yet?

[@NJPurling]

I was wondering the same thing. I understand the state of the tyres were preventing the loco from being used as extensively as it ought to be. Passenger use would require fitting of air brakes & the associated pipes seen on the Fowler.

[@grantmuddiman5981]

Good video enjoyed watching it l had a ruston 88 and a 165 they are great locomotive but dew to ill health had to get rid of them😊

[@Roblue1091]

So if I'm not mistaken it looks like you have never done a video review of that Fowler. Something I'm pretty sure a lot of us would like to see

[@jamieknight326]

Oooo… I want one. That’s my dream job when I was a kid :) Not sure if you play many videos games, if ya do, you might enjoy snowrunner. Basically running around in trucks being muddy postman pat… can use the cranes for loading and unloading :)

[@svrdriver]

Nice to see someone working (the driver) with some sense NO Orange!!!!watch out dough nuts are dangerous!!!

[@benjenkinson1470]

Surprised you didn’t try to get a big truck. Take both the Fowler and the 44 in one hit then hijack it for your other Ruston do all three moves on one hire

[@lmm]

That might have worked

[@YoLo-bb2vc]

lawrie any update on the loco you saved from scrap recently?

[@Captain_Char]

sounds like you guys need temp rail segments at the place that you can put down like model train tracks to move stock and engines to the shop

[@lmm]

It's storage of such a section

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Starting at about 02:58 in this video... I was half expecting to see a Huey fly in and sling load the locomotive...😉

[@samk4128]

Any updates on 303? It's been a while and it looks like there's been some progress!

[@willthemechanist4504]

did my eye spy a certain larger ruston in the background of that drone shot of sir william being craned onto the track?

[@lmm]

Maybe

[@davidty2006]

I wonder how that got there...

[@ewanfawkes2708]

Question: How come the buffers are strong enough to hold the locomotive whilst it is being lifted? Also is this the case for all locomotives?

[@lmm]

They're both quite light locomotives!

[@TGPilar]

Lawrie, I have to ask, steam is something I’d love to see on your rails, I know there’s dozens of abandoned little 0-4-0’s throughout the U.K., it would be incredible to see you having operating steam!

[@lmm]

Sadly it won't happen for a bit. I love steam, but I just can't afford to restore or maintain it.

[@itsthebeaushow3584]

Interesting, I’m trying to save up to purchase one, what price would a little 0-4-0 be???

[@itsthebeaushow3584]

Edit, also where would you find a 0-4-0???? I’ve been looking for awhile but it is very hard to find locations, only 4 I’ve found are up in Scotland. Any info on where some are would help.

[@lmm]

@@itsthebeaushow3584 A working one, one that needs an overhaul, or a full restoration?

[@itsthebeaushow3584]

@@lmm One that needs a overhaul or full restoration!

[@davidhughes211]

I'm interested in total distance and time taken total, then cost for these moves if possible Laurie?

[@jappedut9009]

Your Ruston looks so small compared to that humongous truck bed 😂

[@lmm]

It's a Tonka toy isn't it

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

What road was the lorry driving along. It's been over 30 years but I'm sure I've driven along there more than once. I was in Stowmarket and regularly went up to various bits of Norfolk.

[@lmm]

It went up the A140 and onto the A47. So if that's your regular route that would explain it!

[@jamieknight326]

Potentially daft question, are the lifting points part of the original design, or have they been added later in the locomotives life?

[@lmm]

The lifting eyes are original. I just don't have the actual eyes to screw in

[@kevinbelcher8490]

I am curious if it is possible for you to make a video series of building a custom trailer that allows you to safely drive the locomotive on and off at different locations that is pulled by your fire truck

[@lmm]

I don't have the licence to drive that at the moment, I'd likely just get a low loader and tractor unit if I was going to move my own stuff

[@Arkay315]

2:57 flight of the fowler

[@caramelldansen2204]

I always wondered if buying a used skip lorry would be a worthwhile investment for a loco owner or heritage railway... 🤔 I wonder if it would work!

[@lmm]

That's how they moved the 48 to the scrap yard!

[@caramelldansen2204]

@@lmm That's probably where I got the idea from, and then forgot! Would it be an economically-viable strategy, do you think, rather than hiring lifting equipment each time? _I suppose if it was, they probably would have done it..._ 🤷‍♀

[@kevinbelcher8490]

How hard would it be for you to build a trailer for your firetruck that allows you to drive your locomotive on and off?

[@lmm]

Quite challenging!

[@thecrocandsweepshow611]

So what is happening with the 165??

[@lmm]

You'll see!

[@pederb82]

Omg, i tho i had started a video of Off-Grid Garage in the background when the 2nd locomotive transport started. It's his theme song lol

[@lmm]

Oh part of KZbins free to use collection

[@pederb82]

@@lmm yes, what I thought. :-D It’s all good. Just woke me up!

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

13:30 Hold on! Since when is the Ruston called Sir William?

[@lmm]

Since purchase?

[@williamshanaman5098]

Doesn’t the railway think it would be a more cost effective solution to moving equipment into the restoration shed by installing a switch and laying track into it?

[@lmm]

It's not our land to do so on

[@shimesu443]

There's something terrifying about watching a loco being lifted by crane. The knowledge that if something. goes wrong, and she gets dropped, then she's done for good. Watching PM 1225 being set back on her running gear was a nightmare at times, because the one crane operator kept tilting her, even though I knew they'd successfully set her down the previous day.

[@lmm]

It's very concerning. Also the way it's picked up so effortlessly

[@solarusthelonghaulerrailfa3226]

Interesting that y’all don’t have that connected yet 😁👍

[@lmm]

It's not our land

[@trainswithnickyt]

just 25 hours and i'll be there, sleeping with the locos

[@lmm]

Excellent!

[@fussyboy2000]

Is there a preferred orientation at Whitwell? I'm coming for the North British!

[@lmm]

I'm looking forward to seeing that out too! 48 is facing the same as the 88

[@deathmisser85]

I don't know if your aware of this but at 7:20 there is some audio missing and comes back with a click. But a great video non the less

[@lmm]

Huh. No idea how that happened. Seems to be a KZbin thing

[@abcdefghi9]

Are you planning on doing a christmas train video this year? May I suggest The Polar Express, and the Hogwarts Train from Harry Potter.

[@davidcollins9791]

Hay Lawrie this has some wheels for you and your trains

[@aliciashepherd8912]

Are you going to make a video about the diesel gala

[@lmm]

Yep

[@CryptoCanedv2]

Lawrie stood in front of a Lorry!

[@rsev1319]

Do I see a certain Ruston 165 in the Drone Shots?😅

[@lmm]

Maybe

[@martinkaye1801]

Great vid. Has the latest purchase arrived at Whitwell? If not, will it be there for the meet up?

[@lmm]

It'll be there for the meet up certainly!

[@martinkaye1801]

@@lmm cool. Will be good to see it😃

[@kimhawtin]

The 48 is really tiny! Well, compared to the truck.

[@lmm]

It's so dinky!

[@cbmsysmobile]

Blimey, how much does it cost to go on holiday this way?

[@lmm]

I'm not sure, I haven't organised it.

[@dliles773]

Great video

[@lmm]

Thank you

[@notmuch_23]

So why can't the MSLR just lay track panels to get wagons to the wood shop? There must be a good reason...

[@lmm]

It's not our land

[@notmuch_23]

@@lmm That explains it

[@ThePanzer6]

Should have put the kettle on while you waited !

[@jrooke1990]

What about Roston 165 I thought you were going to make a video clip when she was going to move from one railway to another railway where the engine is going to be living ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lmm]

Coming soon

[@jrooke1990]

@@lmm cannot wait to see that

[@guardezio]

How come Sir William doesn't wear her nameplates? ...Or did I just dream that I saw that she had a set in a previous episode 🤔

[@lmm]

It does, but they're removed when the engine isn't being used. They'll be on for the weekend!

[@HowardLeVert]

1:40 is that a fully-wooden framed wagon?

[@lmm]

Yep

[@HowardLeVert]

@@lmm I like those - any details of it?

[@888johnmac]

how many cameras did Lawrie have on Sir William ?? correct answer is all of them .. lol

[@lmm]

Many serverals

[@Fozz84]

It would be cool to design a rolling road that you could drive the loco into, then engage the drive wheels to move it about, complete with steering. Was such a device ever invented?

[@lmm]

Not to my knowledge

[@fritz46]

Although this is KZbin where almost everyone is an expert in almost everything, I admit I'm _not_ an expert in lifting locomotives with cranes. But running the chains against the cab roofs without any protection seems like bad practice to me.

[@TheSudrianTerrier653]

the first time 294 is meeting 393

[@lmm]

It is! A look of what 303 will become!

[@QuarrySteam]

Certainly needs a good clean and polish before hauling any trains!

[@lmm]

Yes indeed

[@eekee6034]

I love how the waiting/bored bits were all filmed together -- as clearly shown by the shadows not changing. 😂

[@schwarzermoritz]

4:38 It is soo short😂

[@sodor_dan-da-man]

So what has been demonstrated here is..... technically the "hand of god" as seen and used on model railways across the world..... Just a bit more mechanical than flesh lol 😂🤣😂🤣

[@lmm]

That's it!

[@Taggart00]

while you were waiting you could have washed Sir William

[@lmm]

Didn't have access to anything

[@martinpirkl4080]

Is it really that hard to lay bit of track and one switch? Much better than having to pay a company for it . Look i understand that you dont wana damage your concrete plates so put the rails on top of the concrete until you get better idea ass a temporary fix. It will save your company lot off money soo think about it mate . Wery good video like always ❤❤.

[@lmm]

It's not our land, and the landlord doesn't want rails going across