MY "OS" 5 INCH GAUGE STEPHENSON'S ROCKET - PART #1

[@nicholasmorrill4711]

Loved the joke about magic mushrooms & your two wives.I was eating my supper at the time & nearly choked.

[@picrijogil]

You have great taste, Keith. I own the red one that is all over youtube and that I run at our club track. They are fantastic engines, and fantastic runners as well, as long as the track doesn't have too steep gradients. On a flat track, it will pull me on a riding car plus a 5 in gauge wagon with 4 children or two adults. I made a bespoke gas burner for it, because on coal it's just a little bit too fiddly (although I have done that as well). I say, steam it ! - mine has been running every few weeks for over 10 years now, with very minor maintenance and repairs. They are fantastic quality engines. OS sold them as kits, but also as fully assembled models - I reckon if this was a retirement present, that it was assembled and painted by OS themselves. And the German firm km1 is currently planning on bringing them back, in 5in gauge, as well as a 7 1/4 in gauge.

[@flymario8046]

Very cool. I didn't know it was the same company that made my RC plane engines that made that steam engine.

[@sky173]

These are beautiful. My dad would love these. Thanks for sharing.

[@RustyCarnahan]

"Reassuringly expensive" Now that's a phrase I will be storing away in the memory banks and using when the need arises.

[@keithappleton]

}:-)))

[@gvet47]

After two divorces I am surprised he could have anything expensive.🤔

[@Rustinox]

Beautiful machine indeed.

[@bullettube9863]

Just came back from a brief vacation, so now I'm catching up on all of Keith's videos on KZbin and 9 videos on Patreon. It's amazing just how prolific Keith is! Two divorces? I learned my lesson after the first and don't intend to remarry for any reason. Luckily my ex and I are on good terms, and we have two wonderful children and two grand-children. Grand-children, for those who are not grand-parents, are life's rewards for putting up with parenthood and the hell of working for people that don't deserve our respect. The kids, like our hobbies, make it all worthwhile!

[@keithappleton]

My Patreon channel is many more than a mere 9 videos ahead of the KZbin public ones - what about my "How To Build a Model Steam Launch" series, (over 5 hours of video in that alone), the "How to Build a Model Steam Engine" series and all the vintage steam films ?

[@bullettube9863]

@@keithappleton The figure of nine are just the videos featured in my email list! While I was gone, I never accessed the internet, I don't have a cell phone, and I was way too busy with family matters. It was a sad week, and I'm glad to be back home on the pond.

[@bigmonkey999888]

Hi it’s gorgeous Keith Steve

[@phoenixrising4573]

I was wondering if it was the same OS..... I had NO idea they made steam anything. That's really pretty cool, I've owned many OS model engines over the last decade :-)

[@markfrench8892]

Yes it's the same OS as the model airplane engines.

[@raykent3211]

It wasn't until he showed the aero engine that the penny dropped for me. I lusted after OS engines in my youth but they were a bit beyond my tiny budget. My proudest possession was a very used Taplin twin marine engine. I think I spent more time trying to start it than having it running. But it was class, y'know?

[@PowerTrain611]

I've heard good things about O.S. I had considered buying their 5 inch gauge 0-6-0 that i saw advertised in Live Steam and outdoor Railroading, but it was (and unfortunately still is) out of my price range. Now I recall complaining about the "Simulated Stephenson's" gear on my Accucraft 1 gauge Ruby... but uh... seeing this I think I'll keep my mouth shut. There's that old saying, "it can ALWAYS be worse...." Speaking of which, I really enjoyed that mushroom joke.

[@TheodoreAndor]

So beautiful

[@London1064]

Great video my friend 👍👍👍

[@richardsparkes4826]

Very nice model and professional video. I remember looking at one of these models on display in the Engine Shed next to Ford Railway Station years and years ago, but alas could not afford one at the time. Whenever I go down there, I always have a look around ... just in case it re-appears! I am now tentatively thinking of trying to build a 7 1/4 gauge one, but somehow think this will not happen. On the just joking front, I've had two unhappy marriages; my first wife died; my second one won't! Tee hee!

[@johngormley2192]

I agree, the lack of function would keep me up at night.

[@zhardoum]

Beautiful ..’model’? Be careful storing it, sunlight very quickly fades paint.. (ever seen yellow cars after a year or two?) Try and keep it away from rooms with bright sunlight, even non direct sunlight can cause fading.,

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Stunningly beautiful! Excuse me whilst I have train-gasm!

[@robertburns2415]

how beautiful

[@FullMetalFab]

One of these OS Stephenson's Rocket locos must be as hard to find as the OS rotary engines that they used to make. Last one I seen on the auction site that we all know and love when for $750 :/ for a nitro motor..... I was a little dumbfounded for most of the afternoon from seeing that, small motor with a big price tag .

[@exobyte317x7]

Is the boiler wood or wood covered or something else?

[@keithappleton]

This is a working Coal Fired Live Steam Locomotive so the boiler is not made from wood. The wood is cladding/thermal insulation around the Copper Boiler.

[@oldNreliable]

gota go fast with it

[@IhateYoutube]

it would be neat to design a new base for this that has enough space in the base for one of those high pressure carbon tanks they use for modern air rifles (30 bar or so) you could regulate it down to what the engine needs and run a line up through the base. Lay down new track and install roller bearings where the drivers sit so they can spin in place. Maybe even run a string down into the bottom then out the front so you could actuate the whistle all while the engine stays safely covered in it's glass house. I never knew O.S. was into these sort of things too. Beautiful piece for sure!

[@mbraun777]

When he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

[@amanofmanyparts9120]

"Form follows function"! Any chance of you taking over Apple Corp? They think that form is more important than function. Or reliability. I understand your desire to not sully this model by firing it, but I don't have the time or money for 'shelf queens'. My few models need to be fired and steamed. Preferably pulling something appropriate to size/scale.

[@chalichaligha3234]

From what I understand, the common interpretation of the phrase "Form follows function" - that form is of secondary importance to function, is actually a perversion of it's original meaning, which was that the form of a creation should be dependant upon, (or 'follow') it's function. For example, traditional steam engines embody this principle perfectly, as their shape is determined by the functions of it's various components, boilers, pistons, connecting rods the lot. On the other hand, an i phone does very poorly by this metric, as it's form- a generic cuboid, reveals nothing about it's function as a whole, and even less about the function of it's components. This interpretation of form follows function is more a criticism of modern product development, where engineering and external design are separated, as opposed to the historical practice where the two were considered as one. An example being the construction of cathedrals where great height in masonry demanded Gothic architecture, the pointed arches being an iconic form which was emulated in the tracery windows and decoration of the buildings.

[@joohop]

What Is Reassuringly Expensive Keith ?

[@keithappleton]

Sufficient }:-)))

[@joohop]

@@keithappleton Are We Talking Over A Grand Lad ?

[@enriqueponce7001]

@@joohop that thing cost about 15k at least..a spur 1 brass live steam models go for 2-10k+ so this baby girl has to be 15-20k

[@zuestoots5176]

I would run it as OS intended all of their models to be treated

[@keithappleton]

Would you really have bought one though ?

[@Rusty-the-datsun]

It's steven as a real steam engine. Yes I know it's a real steam engine

[@davidaustin2172]

This is an ab. fab. Machine. My only gripe is that it was made to run..... on steam. What is the point in such a superb engine and it isn’t used. Such a shame.

[@keithappleton]

At the very high prices that these OS Live Steam Models command, I am in no rush at all to knock a couple of thousand pounds off it's value . . . . plus, it would probably struggle to haul me around a track I feel.

[@rre9121]

Gotta ask: Are you going to fire it up?

[@keithappleton]

No, only on compressed air as I don't wish to devalue the model.

[@rre9121]

@@keithappleton I understand.

[@marynollaig4124]

Where do you sleep now with no house?

[@keithappleton]

I sleep in a cardboard box in the middle of the Road }:-)))

[@b.p.7153]

I assume you are either single or have an incredibly understanding spouse!

[@keithappleton]

Divorced - Twice and very happy about it }:-)))

[@b.p.7153]

Ha ha! Good for you, brother.

[@edward002gaming]

he is complaining about his divorces quick get the social emergency steam locomotive

[@keithappleton]

}:-)))

[@bobjerome5390]

ha ha wive's i have been all over the place buying used audio gear i will say the men sell there audio gear just to keep the wife's happy time to time the man has the say and kicks the lady's out the lady's don't like the hobbies taking over the home