Puffing Billy Fireman - Part 3 - Belgrave to Emerald

We've just arrived from a morning run to Menzies Creek and our carriages have been attached to the luncheon train. Extra loading requires double headed locos for the Lakeside return trip.

[@Troffy21]

That was awesome seeing how you guys work up front!

[@brenm412]

Glad you enjoy!

[@brenm412]

Glad you enjoy the ride from up the front!

[@railtransportvlogsnsw7775]

How do the two steam engines both start and stop at exactly the same time?

[@brenm412]

Lead loco slowly starts steaming to collect any slack in the couplings and then second loco starts gentle steaming. During the trip there are also whistle signals to direct the second driver to stop or resume steaming if necessary. When stopping at stations the second loco shuts off steam earlier and effectively acts just as a carriage. Only the driver on the lead loco controls the braking system.

[@Serotonia23]

Where do you apply for it and how old do ya have to be mate?

[@james_treins4630]

Pace Leavey Vlogs I believe you apply online and then have an interview conducted over the phone, you have to be 18

[@comengsh]

you have to be 7+ to apply

[@comengsh]

@@james_treins4630 no you don't, you're allowed to apply at the age of 7 or older, but those age group jobs include painting the white line on platforms, cleaning the locos etc.

[@brenm412]

Applications for fireman are taken from existing volunteers who have already accumulated hours of experience as a rostered engine cleaner. You also need your Safeworking qualification and a Worksafe boiler attendant ticket.

[@Sea_of_Thieves_Guy]

What is your favourite Loco to drive/fireman?

[@comengsh]

Awesome! Now I can finally know whats its like to work as a fireman here before applying! One question though, why didn't you include footage of arrival and departure at Menzies Creek? At least some small departure footage would be satisfying. Great video though!

[@brenm412]

Departure from Menzies Creek was in the Part 2 video.

[@Ollie64420]

That was great I went on puffing billy 2 days ago and now I know how they did it but I went on the G42

[@Stevy370]

this is all great stuff! thanks for taking in the effort for these terrific shots :)

[@duncantaylor2334]

Can there be more videos like this

[@poggyw2153]

Which loco do you think is a better steamer.

[@brenm412]

In all honesty, all running NA locomotives have their good and bad times. Lately 6A has been behaving really well for everyone though.

[@comengsh]

@@brenm412 honestly i thought all you firemen and drivers loved 8A the most because of his (or hers?) modified front end which improved performance.

[@brenm412]

There are many factors affecting engine performance and these constantly change over time. All locos seem to have periods when they run better than other locos but then a few months later it all changes again.

[@samstrainchannel611]

brenm412 when’s the next video of puffing billy