Preparing and lighting up "Merlin' an 0-4-2 tank engine that runs on the one foot gauge privately owned Lynton Railway in Victoria , Australia.
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@markvolker114511 ай бұрын
Most people make little toy train tracks in their basement.. this guy turned his entire property into a toy train track! That is a lot of work! Just the upkeep alone is a full time job!
@johnphillips59211 ай бұрын
There is a group of us that meet every Friday and work on the railway , we're called the Friday boys .
@jonathandowney70002 жыл бұрын
I have loved trains and steam locomotives my entire life close friend of my grandfather built one used to take it festivals locally and take me for rides. Watching this made me so happy I had tears running down my face would love to see this in person dream come true awesome video
@johnphillips5922 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonathan , glad it brought back some great memories for you .
@user-sp7ud2ky8g6 ай бұрын
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@user-sp7ud2ky8g6 ай бұрын
Audrey Renee 118 Isuzu ZRS
@user-vw5gv2ho5j6 ай бұрын
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@user-vw5gv2ho5j6 ай бұрын
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@garygerard42902 жыл бұрын
Watching this I can totally grasp how the early RR's got going. A bunch of guys got together and rigged up a locomotive and laid some tracks running between a few farms and towns and got paid to move building supplies & animals/food to 'points between' Hills needs to be knocked down and Gullies filled, 'a bridge built and a tree removed. The customers could not be counted on to unload their product in 10 minutes while the train just sat there so a spur was built. Lots of planning and hard work and all benefited. About this time the Gov. stepped in wanting a piece of the action from all those willing to hustle - work - save - produce. And the rest is history. I'm going to watch more of your videos
@joegoodman43123 жыл бұрын
A very clear and concise tutor there. I learnt a lot. And I’m pleased he has priorities straight. Perfect pie cooking is essential
@robertsteen86852 жыл бұрын
Heating the pie above the firebox is the most important. Beautiful locomotive
@167curly3 жыл бұрын
What a little beauty "Merlin" is. I really enjoyed your explanation and seeing her working hard up those steep inclines thanks to her diminutive driving wheels.
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Yes , it's a lovely engine to drive and very powerful for its size
@shruthisrikumar59073 жыл бұрын
@@johnphillips592 because of steam I did not realise that steam can MOVE somthing
@neiltate63093 жыл бұрын
Hi all, it has been a real pleasure to be involved in this video. John Phillips suggested a video could be done and thanks to his expert handling of the camera, the video is a real success. Merlin is the brain child of my brother, who designed and built this magnificent locomotive. In time it will be fitted with a single stage scale Westinghouse air compressor when due for a minor overhaul. Thank you from me and the master video maker John Phillips. Who knows, another video may be in the future. Cheers.
@kobushauman33103 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Like a fairytale. The young children must have heartwarming stories of spending time on and around the tracks! May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, in every moment of your lives. Kind regards, Kobus
@malvaradovera2 жыл бұрын
Muchas felicidades por este tremendo trabajo,,es un placer saber que aun se mantiene este amor por las maquinas a vapor ...es una maravilla. saludos desde Chile. Consulta: Donde puedo obtener informacion sobre la construccion de una loco a vapor de jardin ,,me interesa mucho el tema. desde ya muchas gracias.-
@andrewholm37756 ай бұрын
It's good to see you still driving trains Neil been a few years since the last time I saw you At Ringwood signal box have a great Christmas and new year mate
@kaminipatil61904 ай бұрын
😊
@Ruggedrails3 жыл бұрын
So great to see something that is really a tribute to someone who is passionate about there interests not just the loco the whole railway
@grooviestglobe49073 жыл бұрын
Their*
@RajuDas-qu1li9 ай бұрын
Once again a great opportunity to get the glimpses of those bygone days! The smoke, the sound and the Merlin passing beneath the knotty trees in lush green landscape arouse the spirit of nostalgia in me. Pretty cool!
@johnphillips5929 ай бұрын
Thanks , glad you enjoyed our little railway
@jimstrainsandstuff95393 жыл бұрын
Definitely not a retired Train Driver. Just a self reassigned train driver. Beautiful little loco mate. What a perfect way to "retire" I think we'd all like one of these magic units in our back yards.
@bennyhill36423 жыл бұрын
I know I would!! Lol
@allisonreisma22103 жыл бұрын
I would love to have one of these
@bennyhill36423 жыл бұрын
@@allisonreisma2210 I know RIGHT!!!! 😇
@upendirans26383 жыл бұрын
🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤮
@thepigeon7042 жыл бұрын
@@allisonreisma2210 my friend has a miniature loco not as big but a sit on one.
@addepallibalasubramaniyam78143 жыл бұрын
PRANAMS to every engineer who upkeep this RAIL PROJECT
@rebeccavear33583 жыл бұрын
Great to watch and know what you get up to each week 🙂 love the little station!
@lesparks1263 жыл бұрын
This is a good primer on Starting Steam, and the difficulty of operations. And this is a small one. Excellent production!
@twistedyogert3 жыл бұрын
I'm actually really surprised that steam held on as long as it did. Even after internal combustion powered vehicles were commonplace locomotives still ran on steam. I remember reading that steam was phased out in the United States in the 1960s and in some countries even later into the 20th century.
@BRANDY60rocks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting .Very interesting description of the process of preparation and lighting up including nice close up the different steps
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Thanks , we had fun making it and glad you enjoyed it
@karamjitubhi8574 Жыл бұрын
This is so amazing !!!! I really enjoyed this unique kind of pretty engine really running on the track. May you live long all who manufactured,assisted and helped in this project and posted as well.
@josemarino42709 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable to watch! The operation was very professional, the real thing but in miniature!
@grantonthenet Жыл бұрын
Seeing things like this are inspiring for sure
@Fireheart19453 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful steam locomotive!
@gandalf872643 жыл бұрын
Awwww, I think that little locomotive is absolutely priceless. Thank you so much for making my day.
@bennyhill36423 жыл бұрын
Great comment!!!!!
@bennyhill36423 жыл бұрын
That was Awesome!!! Thank you and all that helped you give us the video!!! God bless!!!
@yabojabo85783 жыл бұрын
Wow. Living the dream. I love Merlin's stack note.
@Nicmadis3 жыл бұрын
That is the most awesome toy for grown up little boys ever.
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Yes it keeps us busy every Friday
@carterplaysgamestv5773 жыл бұрын
Actually it’s a puffing billy train
@codyjones36413 жыл бұрын
john phillips that is right i use to watch thomas when i was younger
@Fireheart19453 жыл бұрын
Proof that boys don't grow up; they just get older :)
@bennyhill36423 жыл бұрын
Yes number #1 8n my book!!!!!
@eddiestafford33133 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.....what a smashing way to spend your day. Thanks for sharing.
@russellanderson32984 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic little loco - well done sir.
@johnphillips5924 жыл бұрын
Thanks Russell
@trevormoore34373 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for sharing this beautiful locomotive
@thegeneralissimo470 Жыл бұрын
This has early 2000s energy in the best way possible. Excellent video.
@stuartcambell-frazer88633 жыл бұрын
I just so love this, I just wish I could go to Australia to visit. I live in England and will be moving to Scotland hopefully next year. Would love to see something like this up there. All the best.
@angus80w2 жыл бұрын
For me it’s the opposite way around, I live in Australia and i want to go to England to visit
@lechiffre5452Ай бұрын
@@angus80w 😂
@user-cm1xe8vg2r3 жыл бұрын
Stunning ever video , brilliant steam ltank loco ,well done , many thanks for sharing!
@timr18153 жыл бұрын
POV: you're still up at two am
@MaxxFujikawa3 жыл бұрын
This fits me i was watching this at 2 am lmaoo
@ToastySTG_On_Youtube3 жыл бұрын
I’m watching this at 4 am but I woke up at 2 am
@bocilkematianz_27273 жыл бұрын
The hell , How did u know ?
@loopsang23082 жыл бұрын
shit dude 2:11 nailed it
@lyingeyes55792 жыл бұрын
Try 4:40AM
@CommuterRailProductions Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how he can just put his hand in the firebox with full confidence. I couldn’t do that even if somebody bet me money for it
@RAVISHARMA-qo5om3 жыл бұрын
Oh my God, what a stunning and advance piece of starting engineering . I have crazy about this.👌👌👌👍👍👍
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ravi , Ken did a great job building Merlin for all of us to enjoy
@ECMLTrains2 жыл бұрын
Literally the cutest little engine ever 🥰
@johnphillips5922 жыл бұрын
Yes and quite powerful for her size
@ZstackZip2 жыл бұрын
Smol bean
@ramonsilvapino96092 жыл бұрын
@@ZstackZip no. .
@llean62582 жыл бұрын
@@ramonsilvapino9609 oh u said smol bean ok
@jaydencrimsoneverett67312 жыл бұрын
Should be called lil steamer
@After_Tech_Industries3 жыл бұрын
moving the train to the turn table for maintenance was genius 15:42
@aussiebloke6093 жыл бұрын
Hell, just having his own turntable was awesome to see. No real mancave should be considered complete without one just outside. :-)
@PeterFalkTV3 жыл бұрын
Вы счастливые люди! Занимаетесь любимыми делом. Спасибо что показали нам
@sandy16533 жыл бұрын
A very good friend of mine once said that I hadn't grown up, I'd just got more expensive taste in toys. This being occasioned by my turning up for supper in a mud splattered Landie with twigs and such hanging out of the grill. And to some extent, I think she's entirely right as I don't think I would ever get anything productive done ever again if I had easy access to such a brilliant little machine. Be too busy goofing off and playing at being a train driver all bloody day long.
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandy , luckily we only go there once a week , otherwise we wouldn't get anything done either .
@sandy16533 жыл бұрын
@@johnphillips592 Thanks for taking us along for the ride. A quick question, the oil you used in the lubricators, is that just regular oil you could go to Supercheap Auto and get or is it a specialist grade of oil?
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
@@sandy1653 Hello Sandy , it is special steam oil in the cylinders
@mfbfreak3 жыл бұрын
If this ain't the cutest little locomotive ever! Lovely!
@mrkrzt3 жыл бұрын
Love the channel and your own railroad.
@jakespeed633 жыл бұрын
Dear old dad would have loved this. Never had one of his own, but was a charter member of the Lakeshore Live Steamers railroad club. Smaller gauge. Based out of the Lake Metro Parks of Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks for sharing
@bloodfriachannel95403 жыл бұрын
jrthhhhvvv bnmnmnnmmm
@BirchleyJunction3 жыл бұрын
Immediatly recognised it as based off one of the Kempton locos. I live very close to where the line once ran, and rowed out of a boathouse built on the site of the Wharf on the Thames
@Spook_Boi2 жыл бұрын
idk why but i love the friggin dining table and stuff right next to the Loco
@johnphillips5922 жыл бұрын
The Loco shed doubles as a meal room
@Spook_Boi2 жыл бұрын
@@johnphillips592 yo niiice
@zvonibab3 жыл бұрын
Well done Mister, enthusiasm and love you sharing with us is contagious! Cheers
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Thank you , glad you enjoyed it , we had fun making it , Merlin is a lovely engine to drive .
@concept56312 жыл бұрын
This makes Narrow Gauge engines look big.
@W7DSY3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I appreciate the work that goes into such a line. From America...
@BigDsRc5173 жыл бұрын
This is so awsome, excellant build and good video!
@dantekman2 жыл бұрын
Bless you sir... .what a wonderful throwback to steam days. Very nice!!
@clivekeevill42153 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, what a fabulous little loco, Great to see it working hard up those gradients, it's a credit to you. Where I live in the south west of England we have a main line running through our village & occasionally we see heritage excursions of a dozen coaches with a steam loco heading it up. It certainly is a sight to see it thundering through our little village halt. You can't beat a bit of steam nostalgia, both large and small.
@myriaddsystems2 жыл бұрын
Love the way the little loco trundles along- so cute
@kumargopal32202 жыл бұрын
Im fm india sir.watched your class of operating a steam engine with curiosity and interest. Thanks for loading up such a video in your vlog and is amazing.
@hunterbaywolf577 Жыл бұрын
I could not help but Think That Would be Perfect for The Adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine Come To Life .
@tapanrath9165 Жыл бұрын
It is a wonderful video worth preserving. Steam engines had their unique beauty and elegance. Their rhythm was music to years. Always loved watching them in the childhood and mesmerized by steam bleeding with whistling noise. Thank you so much for this great video.👍
@johnphillips592 Жыл бұрын
Thank you , glad you enjoyed it , there are more videos on the little railway on my channel if you wish to see more of Merlin.
@pat03432 жыл бұрын
Wow, Thats taking HO scale to a whole new level.
@Toby-Trains2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@joshuabrown67913 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing this.
@johngraves27553 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating, thank you
@jasonharper26012 жыл бұрын
wow just stumbled across this video what a fantastic engine
@UncleFester845 ай бұрын
That wheelslip was epic!
@soundofpollutionproduction33863 жыл бұрын
You explain everything so good
@fairbourne3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I volunteer at a 12.25” gauge railway and wish I was as articulate as this gentleman explaining how things work.
@petop33 жыл бұрын
How absolutely delightful, it's pure joy! Greetings from Denmark
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Thank you , glad you enjoyed it . Greetings from Australia .
@ColinBache2 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this! And great that you have the priorities in order with the pies!! 😋
@craigmonteforte14783 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for the video and all your knowledge you need a shirt that says I still play with Trains LOL ,Wonderful job onthe Locomotive boy that Dog sure looked like he was wanting a ride with you I’m quite fond of the Poodle mixes as we have two of them inmy family
@jackx4311 Жыл бұрын
What a little gem - and many thanks for sharing, mate!
@johnphillips592 Жыл бұрын
No problems , glad you enjoyed it , there are many more at kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvcaZp9hdtqj9U&start_radio=1&rv=Kjy8gGPv7Ys
@jackx4311 Жыл бұрын
@@johnphillips592 - thanks for the link; I'll go and check it out now. Brings back a lot of happy memories when I was firing on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Sadly, I'm not up to that job now; lungs shot due to gas poisoning 50 odd years ago, but I still work as a guard and signalman on preserved railways. MTA - thanks again for your suggestion, John - plenty of good stuff there!
@johnphillips592 Жыл бұрын
@@jackx4311 Sorry to hear that , I hope you enjoy my videos , cheers
@robertbeermanjr.21582 жыл бұрын
Magnificent! Such a wonderful machine you have there sir. I really enjoyed the step by step to the start up. Merlin looks to be so well built. Simple, Functional and Beautiful. Thank you for sharing
@victorhugooportoquiroz38228 ай бұрын
Wdz
@johnpaulson97006 ай бұрын
Awesome build and the operation is perfect. Well done!!
@johnphillips5926 ай бұрын
Thanks John , glad you enjoyed it .
@acptelford13073 жыл бұрын
Ohh, that is a beautiful piece of engineering.
@thetransformatorium79803 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I was really surprised when I saw the mini turntable. Thanks for sharing your Magnificent baby loco with us. Cheers from the US.
@victorburgeelectronicwizar3513 жыл бұрын
Definitely train engineers back in the day, not just drivers. Love the pies on the heat box. Lol
@greektiger95493 жыл бұрын
Really clear explanations. Thank you.
@buckduane19913 жыл бұрын
I love how like all true steam engineers, he uses the locomotive to cook his lunch! I know in Ely, Nevada, they still put bacon on the coal shovel and stick it straight into the firebox for a minute. On the UP Big Boys, you could always find a soup thermos tucked in behind the water gauges. ^^ Nothing else like steam engines has ever been or will again, a truly romantic machine.
@timothybarney72573 жыл бұрын
"It's not exactly to scale", yes, I agree, that front link and pin coupler looks a lot more substantial than the real ones!
@rubybrown39052 ай бұрын
Hi John - My name's Chris and I'm a first time viewer from Wales in the UK and really enjoyed seeing the delights of the Lynton Railway in Australia. I too have a passion for steam (or anything 'railway' come to that!). I have worked the footplate on full gauge heritage lines in the UK and a narrow-gauge 1 foot 11 1/4 inch tourist railway in the Welsh Mountains. The only thing you do differently from what I am used to is completely blowing down the boiler water at the end of the day. I am used to blowing down periodically but have always left the remaining water in the boiler when putting the engine to bed as it helps the boiler to cool off gently, whereas emptying the boiler shortens the cooling down time in the boiler and in theory could increase the risk of temperature differentials inducing stress cracking in the boiler itself. However, it seems to work for you so who am I to comment!! Thoroughly enjoyed this one and look forward to visiting you perhaps one day.👍
@johnphillips5922 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment Ruby , the boilers on our steam engines are so over engineered that the faster cooling down does not cause any problems , because we don't fire up our engines every day , they can sit around for weeks sometimes , especially in the fire season , rust can be our biggest problem , getting rid of the water helps stop that , we also remove the boiler plugs to dry out the inside of the boiler , we have had no problems over the years , again thanks for your interesting comment .
@olliereed42069 ай бұрын
What a cool place. Amazing railway and the views are stunning.
@johnphillips5929 ай бұрын
It's a great little railway in a nice area .thanks for the comment
@PaulPavlinovich3 жыл бұрын
A cool day of fun. Great explanation.
@RobertKrebill3 жыл бұрын
These are just like the narrow gauge engines in Thomas
@garyhardwick84893 жыл бұрын
What a charming little loco!
@martinlicht19692 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Would love to hear a horn on that gem! That's real railroading! Thanks for sharing!
@yetkinkaracal33462 жыл бұрын
Whatching those kind of videos is a big locomotivation for me and gives me self loconfidence.
@sfenodonte3 жыл бұрын
A love of a steam locomotive, a dream railway line for every child (even if it is 58 years old) ... shame Australia ............ I live in Italy ....
@dgr96243 жыл бұрын
He beautiful, so small and so cute! I like little engines
@oncimio70852 жыл бұрын
This engine is so cute. He’s so small he’s basically a toy 😂🥰
@Bw.honeyberry3 жыл бұрын
his wife: honey can you get the groceries this dude:
@malletstormchaserh34123 жыл бұрын
Skill:100
@oracle11iappsdba3 жыл бұрын
The town authority does not permit me laying tracks to the grocery.
@divyakashiyani22513 жыл бұрын
@@malletstormchaserh3412 po
@avtarsaini88733 жыл бұрын
Awesome technology and ride... Love❤ from Yamuna Nagar, Haryana -india🇮🇳
@propeltheprototoaster81512 жыл бұрын
I love that his main concern is that his pies are heated correctly. Truely an Australian
@jimwhite38452 жыл бұрын
Sir please make sure to pass this knowledge to the next generation so these machines will live on another century.
@notsurehowloudthiscanget61033 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your start-up routine for your steam engine! Merlin is just adorable! I also learned how the latches on the smokebox door work! That is a neat 1'-scale railroad.
@caroldapiton39712 жыл бұрын
That is also a very cute little train.
@batterymakermarkii26542 жыл бұрын
How can 2.2K dislike this video? My god, it's a miniature steam locomotive!
@johnphillips5922 жыл бұрын
No accounting for taste I suppose , thanks for your comment.
@1044fan4 жыл бұрын
A great video! I want come back to Australia!
@imonsanfui44693 жыл бұрын
Tnuob
@kevinmacintosh36443 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant vid.thanks for sharing
@folday6169 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a young locomotive with its soprano voice!!!
@johnphillips592 Жыл бұрын
We have since improved the steam flow to the whistle and installed a new deeper tone one .
@tophbeifong19993 жыл бұрын
I've worked with one of these beauties before. They're quite nice when they get moving.
@bigben19865 ай бұрын
Such an awesome video and kind man.
@johnphillips5925 ай бұрын
Thanks , it's a great railway with good mates
@pauljohansson2882 жыл бұрын
What a sweet little engine.
@PirateAdmiral-bx6sx3 жыл бұрын
One Foot Gauge Is normaly used for Mineshaft but This is Amazing
@hush61492 жыл бұрын
Man that seems practical and fun
@gerhardwuhrer67642 ай бұрын
Best regards from Austria, like your Hobby!
@johnphillips5922 ай бұрын
Yes , we enjoy our Fridays there , thanks for the comment .
@bryankincaid19123 жыл бұрын
this looks similar to the www1 frontline loco's , this is what mine was supposed to be but ended up as a baldwin 2-8-0 , fantastic over scale 7 1/4 . same sounds too.
@ukaszwalczak11543 жыл бұрын
I mean, it doesn't really look like one. It looks more like an industrial really.
@bobhunter77673 жыл бұрын
Lovely engine!
@BBP749 Жыл бұрын
Narrow gauge engines are ones I dearly adore!
@johnphillips592 Жыл бұрын
Yes, they are neat and even better to drive , thanks for the comment .
@bpark100013 жыл бұрын
This loco has an awesome sound! I guess it's the long stack that does it. It sounds totally different from my 1.5" scale 10 wheeler. Regarding the injector and the "canary sound": the injector is sucking air when it is "working", and putting that into the boiler along with the water. A check-valve on the injector waste line will prevent this and improve its efficiency. You will hear a CLACK when it picks up. Safety first! it is dangerous to oil around the valve gear when the loco is under steam. Safety glasses should also be worm when operating loco. When I steam up, I start the draft before lighting the fire. This way, there can be no explosions or blowback into the cab.
@johnphillips5923 жыл бұрын
Hello Brian , sorry to disagree with you but every steam engine driver since the steam loco was invented has oiled around the loco when under steam .
@bpark100013 жыл бұрын
@@johnphillips592 What bothered me was that he inserted his fingers into pinch-points on the valve gear while oiling, and had his face near plumbing (such as blow-down valve) without eye protection.
@kentcanieso24073 жыл бұрын
@@bpark10001 ?
@andrewmagosky71812 жыл бұрын
I disagree as well, Brian. As long as the engine is in midgear and the brakes are on, the valve gear will not move, simple as that. I have two 1" scale locomotives and have always oiled 'round every time I stop for water. Additionally, if you have an "explosion" or backdrafting event when you start your fire, you're using too much accelerant and fuel. By doing this, you're damaging your boiler by heating it too quickly. Ideally, you want a fire that slowly grows in size and warms the boiler slowly.