RED DEVIL - Transfer to Worcester - Restoration

[@WayneSA85]

If you enjoyed this clip and would like to see more footage of this very historical event. Please take a look at fellow youtuber Piet Conradie's video clip of the same procession earlier that morning further back in Brackenfell kzbin.info/www/bejne/banRYqOAftmSnrM and also Fanie's video of the same consist with scenes at Soetendal, Nuwekloof and Artois kzbin.info/www/bejne/emHTf6yLfLaefc0

[@TrainTrackTrav]

Warms my heart to see an icon of South African steam on the road to restoration. Greetings from America!

[@WayneSA85]

Thank you, we also waiting for UP to finish up on 4014. Regards.

[@mpeterll]

Thank-you for all the added information. Until now I thought this was just a standard class 25 painted red for publicity.

[@WayneSA85]

I'm glad that actually gets read! Thanks for watching

[@seanstanton915]

Thanks for sharing Wayne. Great camera work as always!

[@WayneSA85]

Thank you Sean.

[@transnamibnel]

Very good video Wayne. Thanks for sharing

[@WayneSA85]

Always a pleasure. Thanks for your continued support of this channel.

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

Loved the info supplied. Didn’t see it At first. A lot of mods done to her

[@WayneSA85]

I'm glad somebody actually reads that stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@neysilva6370]

Very good 👏👏

[@WayneSA85]

Thanks for watching.

[@ChopperV-8807]

She's probably the most advanced steam locomotive in existence. It's a shame she doesn't get out much, but I hope everyone gets to see her steaming soon ☺

[@WayneSA85]

Hasn't steamed in nearly two decades. We super excited to see it run again.

[@TrainLordJC]

Great news. Where will it be restored and how long will it take to finish restoration? Is there much to restore in terms of making up new parts etc. Thanks for sharing.

[@WayneSA85]

Thanks for watching. The locomotive is being worked on in Worcester and the tender will be going to Voorbaai for restoration. Currently, its being prepared for the hydraulic test and the results will determine the way forward. There are many fittings missing, expecially in the cab and on the mecahnical lubrication system.

[@stephensmith799]

Could I ask how many improvements the Red Devil retains today? Eg Gas Produced firebox...

[@WayneSA85]

Unfortunately not many. Structural ones that couldn't be removed but the rest are all basically gone. Nothing more than a glorified 25NC now.

[@stephensmith799]

@@WayneSA85 It’s such an amazing machine still… and the modifications can still be put back in one day. ‘Dum spiro spero’ While I breathe I hope!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Very nice looking video.

[@WayneSA85]

Thank you.

[@TheodoreAndor]

Hi Wayne hows it going with the Loco?

[@WayneSA85]

It's back in storage unfortunately. Thanks for watching.

[@KradenkoZA]

So much we have lost in the name of Democracy. What a tragedy :(

[@WayneSA85]

Sadly. Thanks for watching.

[@RaisedLetter]

Neat Clip

[@WayneSA85]

Thank you.

[@JoshInTheWild_]

Hey Wayne where do you find out when this all happens I live in Knysna and really wanna know when the steam locos come down this way or when the devil will leave , when or where do you find this stuff out , thanks

[@WayneSA85]

Hi Josh, I'm a member of Friends of Atlantic Rail. FoAR is a club that provides qualified personnel for operations and basic maintenance at both CRC and AR. We automatically get notified in advance so that the necessary crew can be summoned for the task. CRC post most of their long-distance trips including those to Mosselbay well in advance on their website, www.ceresrail.co.za/. With regards to the Red Devil, the restoration is occurring in Worcester and as I live here as well as being a fitter by trade I'm assisting the restoration team with the odd turning job as they don't readily have access to lathes etc in this area. There's a restoration clip coming soon. Otherwise, I know people in the industry that are kind enough to keep me in the loop.

[@Deontjie]

I would like to see steam lovers's reaction when they go to our train wreck yards like Voorbaai. Steam locos lying around in disrepair. Will the Quteniqua Choo-choo ever runs again?

[@WayneSA85]

Highly doubt it. The infrastructure there would require a serious cash injection.

[@Deontjie]

@@WayneSA85 Or a serious anti-corruption injection. Or a management injection?

[@spacemarine88]

Has it been made known if the Wardale modifications will all remain when the engine returns to service?

[@WayneSA85]

Thanks for watching Steve. Unfortunately, many of Wardale's upgrades were removed long ago. The remaining few will be retained namely the combustion chamber, elements of the lemphor exhaust and the modified valves. The locomotive will be returned to steam in its current configuration.

[@spacemarine88]

Good to know, thanks Wayne!

[@amtraklover]

Glad to see this being restored, Red Devil is one of my favorite foreign locomotives. Any chance of them putting back the improvements it originally had? Hi from the US

[@WayneSA85]

Thanks for watching. The locomotive will be restored to its current configuration. Full Wardale restoration would be too costly.

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

Were the wardale improvements to the loco successful. Approx how much was gained efficiency wise and how come only one loco was so treated?? Overseas inquiry. As a foot note am very happy she will be restored. A magnificent machine all that power on narrow gauge

[@ebenvanblerk9674]

#reddevil3450 rides again!

[@pauldunn1901]

it trigger to made me upset and tearfully to see mighty steam train to wreck and ruin and how dare they done to this beautiful train and it only advanced traction steam train!

[@984francis]

It's not the only. There's 232U1 in France (not in steam) and Duke of Gloucester in the UK. Of the three, only 232U1 was used and driven as intended. Swindon (Wiltshire wisdom messed up 71000 by fitting a double chimney that was based on the Dean goods design (instead of the intended double Kylchap)! So she wouldn't steam, and SAR just couldn't be bothered. 71000 has been restored to correct spec and is currently (2018) in major overhaul.)

[@pauldunn1901]

later i look at restoration video i should not need to upset cos it disassemble for easier transfer than with driver it will very hard to move with it and i am pleased it been completely restored and ready to back on main lane to work with long passage train across the South Africa