RICHARD TREVITHICK'S PUFFING DEVIL ON TREVITHICK DAY 2017

[@Cornishpastyman]

A look at what Trevithick Day is all about and why it means so much to Camborne kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6K4qIdqitdpitE

[@chansolo1254]

Cornishpastyman hello my name is jack trevithick and i am a direct descendant of Richard i love to see that people love him as much as we are proud of him i would love to ride the puffing devil

[@Cornishpastyman]

I hope you do one day !

[@julianjcole9119]

Cool

[@ironcross7753]

I had a model of this as a little child. Good to see it still exists.

[@jimintaos]

Richard Trevithick was my grandfather's grandfather. I am looking forward to coming to see this in person in 2019.

[@Cornishpastyman]

Nice, I hope you have a great day - and a ride on it.

[@jimintaos]

@@simonrobbins8357 That probably should have read, "my grandfather's great grandfather." Granddad was born sometime in the late 1800s-he was kind of secretive about his age but I suspect he was about 30 in 1910. I am 66 at last count.

[@SoulConsumer]

@@jimintaos stop lying ye’ bastard

[@djlau1]

@@SoulConsumer why he may b right

[@adamoneale4396]

He was also my uncles, dads,sisters, nieces, friends cousin

[@raymondleggs5508]

Looks like a hell of a job to steer. Look at the look on that guy's face!

[@Cornishpastyman]

Yes, it seems a bit short on power steering !

[@Tom-hk6ub]

He's really stressed out !

[@vsvnrg3263]

@@Tom-hk6ub ,the owners of cars in the street may also be stressing out.

[@ivoruren3086]

That is John Woodward he can handle it :-)

[@MartasZLA]

Now you know why is named puffing devil :)

[@Ty-yt3lj]

Yes this thing is legally registered by the DVLA (U.K. Car agency). Y717 BAF is an official registry, it's listed as a black Trevithick Canborne. With permission from the owners, you can legally drive this to work.

[@michaelXXLF]

NINTENDOSH Only in Britain! Love it!

[@zacharyrollick6169]

@@michaelXXLF Or Flordia. There is a road legal Cugnot in Tampa.

[@lucianene7741]

If you find another 3 to share the ride, because it seems to require 4 operators.

[@sethguest781]

Whoa, really?! 😲

[@ludovisuis]

I was not expecting it to go this fast!

[@Cornishpastyman]

Neither was I !

[@myoldgramophoneinworkingco2559]

Trevithik gave the human civilization a new horizon..Grand salute n Honor to him..

[@innovationsurvival]

What a glorious video and what a great community. Thank you for keeping Mr. Trevithick's memory alive.

[@MrPantss]

The chap on the tiller? Steering wheel? Looks in an utter panic, 😂

[@Cornishpastyman]

Probably not, he does this every TD.

[@kishascape]

Just very focused.

[@Cornishpastyman]

There are three braking systems on the engine. 1) You can put it in reverse which effectively brings it to a halt. 2) There is a wooden brake fitted to the rear wheels which is like what would have been fitted to wagons at the time. We call it the hand brake because we operate it by turning a handle on the floor of the front platform. 3) We fitted a modern brake to the flywheel which is operated by a foot pedal. It is very efficient and we use it to control the engine when in motion. It is easier to use that brake than to use the regulator to make small adjustments to the speed. This brake would not have been on the original engine but is needed for modern road conditions. Information supplied by The Trevithick Society trevithick-society.org.uk

[@daintydiana9719]

Wow! Thank you all who keep this fabulous machine running. What a breathtaking sight!

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

Good old Trevithick! The drive system (I.E. coupling rod straight to the wheels) looks a lot like his fourth railway engine, Catch Me Who Can.

[@mikeportjogger1]

"Hello, is that Direct Line?. I'd just like a quote for my Trevithick Mk1." "The NCAP rating? Don't ask."

[@tonywolton]

This is the man who gave us the first railway locomotive. The difference between animals pulling wagons and a machine. He is the Father of the railways, and deserves much more fame.

[@brianletter3545]

Indeed, not James Watt. Watt's engines needed a (bulky) condenser to work and they only had low pressure, needing large piston & cylinders. It was Trevithick that was able to make much higher pressure boilers that were far more suitable for traction of all kinds

[@paulhare662]

Colin Furze needs to see this.

[@crazyhorsetrading8655]

Fantastic to see this machine in action, it sure is an engineering masterpiece thats for sure. Well done to the team that worked so hard in bringing this bit of history back to life. Goes to show what can be achieved without all the new fangled equipment

[@worldwanderer5540]

so cool,that was absolutely brilliant, wish I could have been there to witness. Thanks for the post, it is amazing.

[@Cornishpastyman]

Thanks, imagine how this must have looked to 1801 Camborne residents - it was at least 130 years before domestic electricity.

[@danieldaniel43]

I had the privilege of seeing this great piece of engineering being built .i was next door in air end assembly Holmans!!

[@Cornishpastyman]

How great ! Do you know when this was - and who did it ?

[@danieldaniel43]

Cornishpastyman I don't remember exactly but it believe was around 2001! Lol not sure of the engineers names but I can still picture there faces after all of these years

[@jackhewitt7902]

Trevithick was an incredible engineer and somewhat unsung. His innovations changed the world yes some may say I’m giving him too much credit and that may be true but Trevithick is the one that got the ball rolling by showing that a self propelled vehicle is possible.

[@Cornishpastyman]

I don't think you're giving him too much credit, he is up there with the all-time great mechanical engineers !

[@arthurdanielles4784]

As a Cornishman born and 'bred' in Cornwall it's history is one of innovation, creativity and so much more. I remember when in the military my Chief asking me where I came from and he smiled adding 'One of my best friends was a Cornishman and I'd serve with pride with any of them.' We're a breed apart in a lot of ways and yes I'm proud of my heritage.' It's one of the reason I truly feel sad at how we invented the railways and look at us now.. Some of the worlds finest engineers, builders, innovators and I hope NOW as a sovereign independent nation we can make our mark once again across the world. 👀👍

[@Owool17]

*"Dammit Jerry you Jackanape! We are going to be late to the Crystal Palace! I need Indian Silks for my foozler of a wife!"* 1:40

[@ajaxengineco]

Don't know how they became posh Cockney, Trevithick was a stubborn, lower-middle class Cornishman!

[@PortCharmers]

The beaming boy just made my day. The machine looks like a sort of steampunk rodeo-bull, with a couple of fellows struggling to stay on it. What spoils the mood is that you apparently couldn't be bothered to find proper period newspaper to start the fire.

[@jackpontiac52]

But Greasy Fish and Chip wrappers burn better !

[@xa-38]

What a beautiful machine. A very archaic yet fascinating vehicle that sort of encapsulates early steam.

[@otherunicorn]

Nothing I have ever read prepared me for just how brutal this beast was! Driving it was a war against the machine, not a pleasant cruise to the pub!

[@tracksidefilms5416]

That looks so cool! and dangerous!

[@Cornishpastyman]

It's no problem as long as you hang on for dear life :-)

[@PrincessFidelma]

Found this on Richard Trevithick's 250th birthday. That is an awesome and terrifying machine!

[@tedf1471]

Looks a relaxing drive...

[@jshicke]

I imagine that looks just as scary today as it did when it debuted.

[@tonstad39]

it wasn’t called puffing devil for nothing.

[@ivanbaida8195]

Просто потрясно!!! Здорово, что есть такая действующая реплика самого первого паровоза!!!

[@mossmonaco9061]

I admire their sense of abandoned adventure !

[@backpackerthrulife8497]

Why Watt gets the fame instead of Newcomen and Trevithick I don't know. Newcomen invented the first working steam engine (Watt only improved on it) and Trevethick the first working high pressure engine .as well as the first (really-) working automobiles. He invented and built the Puffing Devil in 1801??? Incredible.

[@gedungisphoopnuchle9121]

Thanks for clarification James! What I wouldn't give to shake the hand of any of these geniuses!!

[@seancorcoran6945]

For a comprehensive history on the development of steam power try William Rosen, "The Most Powerful Idea In The World", University of Chicago press. ISBN -13:978-0-226-72634-2. goes into detail on all of the contributors to the development of steam power, from Hero (Heron) of Alexandria to the 19th Century.

[@jacktanner4948]

This splendid machine is the personification of "Chaotic Neutral"

[@eleSDSU]

Trains are good, cars are bad, horses are chaotic.

[@UKWMO]

Very impressive and obviously cutting edge technology at the time but thank god things improved!

[@mikaelabowen5781]

This is just glorious!!

[@keith6032]

The world's very first automobile. Wow.. we've really come along way since 1801 😁

[@maureenrackal5086]

Richard Trevithick was my great great grandfather!

[@Cornishpastyman]

I am sure you are very proud, he was an extremely important figure in world engineering.

[@zacharyrollick6169]

Looks like a big improvement over the 30+ years older Cugnot of France.

[@AliasUndercover]

Absolute lunacy. It must have scared the hell out of people back in the day.

[@kingearl2596]

Trevithick was the real first man to drive on a street with a vehicle that has a steering and brakes and can carry three or four persons uphill - a genius!

[@christianwilde3668]

Too much thank you ❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@njf1175]

Those mad lads...

[@lawrencelewis8105]

I think I know where I'll be gong when I'm in the U.K. next April!

[@jimbos3421]

That is excellent! I would say that pretty much defines the word “ crosshead”!!!!!

[@parrotraiser6541]

What a wonderful, terrifying anachronism! (Especially the current registration.) Once it's wound up, there's clearly enough kinetic energy there to do some serious mischief to anything in its path.

[@Cornishpastyman]

Yep, I think only those 3 are allowed drive it !

[@parrotraiser6541]

@@Cornishpastyman A special licence category for "steam-powered road locomotives"? :-)*

[@wkruit]

01:40 that’s why they were more successful on railroad tracks. The guy’s expression is one of sheer terror... 😱

[@welshpete12]

As It's more then 3 years old would it need a MoT ?

[@DonALofts]

Now that's a heck of a riccaddy contraption if I ever seen one.

[@MrSteamDragon]

Brilliant !

[@goose6.070]

Richard Trevithick was a mad man. "what if we took the steam engine... and INCREASED PRESSURE IMMENSELY."

[@1258-Eckhart]

That was exactly his plan. James Watt called him a madman for it in 1798. But as you see, it worked.

[@babymaker82]

wow amazing..that's a great effort of inventor trevithick engineer...

[@roxykattx]

Why do people keep saying Benz built the first car when Trevithick built this?

[@twistedyogert]

Benz used an internal combustion engine.

[@timothycook4782]

Once gasoline declines, people will stop thinking "car" is equivalent to "internal combustion road vehicle".

[@ajaxengineco]

What about the Cugnot steam wagon? Built in the 1700s.

[@ajaxengineco]

@Screwdriver440 Hard a starboard, full astern!

[@peteredge3577]

@@ajaxengineco 1769 if my memory serves me right? I read about it 40 years ago ! Had the world's first crash too as it had no brakes. Was there ever a passenger carrying version built? I remember there were plans to though.

[@foraminuteforaminute4056]

Looks like the crew just barely manage to keep that iron beast under control.

[@kishascape]

Still not a bad start though. The predecessor to the gigantic CASE road locomotives and steam tractors.

[@karbengo]

They are clinging for dear life onto that machine. A devil indeed.

[@eliotreader8220]

how much steam coal does this early traction engine use exactly

[@edwardjcurtis85]

I love this so much!

[@twowheelexploration9228]

Great video. I love this thing .

[@RecklessModelling]

Hi! I have caught the Trevithick bug after his recent article in Heritage Railway magazine. I am trying to find plans for the Puffing Devil to make my own miniature live steam model. I have messaged the society but not got a response. Do you have any pointers on who to contact?

[@Cornishpastyman]

All I can suggest is trying the phone number here and emailing Bryan and Sheila (copied from the TS website) : General enquiries PO BOx No.62 Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7ZN 01209 716811 Chairman Bryan Jones [e-mail] Membership Secretary Sheila Saunders [e-mail] I think Colin French was one of those involved in building the replica, and he is one of on board in the video. All the best, CPM.

[@RecklessModelling]

@@Cornishpastyman Brilliant! Thank you very much!

[@gedungisphoopnuchle9121]

Did you see the look on Chekovs face when Sulu put more coal in the warp core? Full steam Scotty!!

[@bobibest89]

Does it have AC ?

[@DuffkaBigNerd]

Does anyone know what song their playing in 1:40?

[@skydive7054]

what does overrev in a steam locomotive look like?

[@theforestlizard223]

the boys are back in town

[@NJPurling]

How do you get more water into the boiler? I wondered if there was a mechanical pump originally. This would have scared the crap out of anyone who saw it back in the day. Exhaling clouds of sulphurous smoke and steam as well as making an unholy racket. The machine was well-named.

[@edwinsalisbury83]

Yes there is mechanical pump noticed the barrel at the back

[@highbrass7563]

Amazing video

[@lawrence18uk]

I bet the road wasn't as smooth in Trevithick's day as it is now!!

[@drosera88]

That thing looks so dangerous when it's driving lol. That guy turning it by sticking those pins in the rail to hold the lever looks like he's barely keeping up with it.

[@lohphat]

I see HS2 is coming along!

[@angelicamariabautistamanti5201]

supongo que for tomo este diseño para crear su proyecto del automóvil, responder quien sepa esta ignorancia muchas gracias por mostrar estas hechos históricos

[@borislavparaskov7523]

Imagine the faces of people seeing this going down the street in 1801...

[@Cornishpastyman]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Og_Mango]

can i buy one from the local dealership?

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

This Looks To Be A Lot Of Fun. Is It Going To Be Running This Year?

[@Cornishpastyman]

I’m sure it it will be on Trevithick Day (27 April 2024).

[@antigoogleman1135]

Brilliant.!!!

[@eliotreader8220]

i think i might have seen this down at the Bodmin steam railway once

[@ukaszwalczak1154]

Dang, this thing has a whistle? Nice-

[@lizzard3699]

That things going scary fast for an open cab steam engine

[@The_Butler_Did_It]

Hopefully it lasted a bit longer than the original one did.

[@MCO18]

It looks very difficult to maneuver. But I suppose you have to start somewhere!

[@frankalthoff1618]

I love the British people for that! In Germany our gouverment and TÜV would get a heart attack if you ask to drive such a steam engine on a public road.

[@CountScarlioni]

Oh I don't know, sounds pretty sensible to me! The British were mad for letting Trevithick drive that thing in 1801, let alone the present day!

[@scopex2749]

WOW the first Skoda!!

[@luisantoniomarrega1120]

A engenharia do passado ah serviço da humanidade. Rio RJ Brasil

[@msotil]

That machine had no brakes? Could it stop quickly in case of an emergency?

[@Cornishpastyman]

There are three braking systems on the engine. 1) You can put it in reverse which effectively brings it to a halt. 2) There is a wooden brake fitted to the rear wheels which is like what would have been fitted to wagons at the time. We call it the handbrake because we operate it by turning a handle on the floor of the front platform. 3) We fitted a modern brake to the flywheel which is operated by a foot pedal. It is very efficient and we use it to control the engine when in motion. It is easier to use that brake than to use the regulator to make small adjustments to the speed. This brake would not have been on the original engine but is needed for modern road conditions. Information supplied by The Trevithick Society trevithick-society.org.uk

[@msotil]

@@Cornishpastyman Thanks!

[@djesky1]

didn't the original one explode or something?

[@Cornishpastyman]

Yes, a few days after that first run it overheated and exploded.

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

That gives a new meaning to tracklists train

[@tracksidefilms5416]

What is that lever with the ball at the end the the driver keeps pulling? is that a manual safety valve?

[@Cornishpastyman]

Sorry, no idea - contact the Trevithick Society, I'm sure they will tell you.

[@a64738]

That thing must be terrifying to drive around in at that speed...

[@cmw184]

Actually sick. Imma build one

[@microbusss]

kinda wondered how that steered & in USA you don't need a license plate to run on public roads

[@rjl110919581]

wow wow real work

[@kingearl2596]

Forget Marcus, Daimler and Benz! After the first attempt of Cugnot, that failed, this was the real first car on the road at his own power.

[@geofjones9]

Cugnot's gun wagon ran, it was just so hard to handle that it crashed.

[@kingearl2596]

@@geofjones9 Yes, I know. But I hate the german lies about Daimler and Benz about "Erfinder des Automobiles". P.S.: It was bohemian Man Siegfried Marcus, who built the first Gasoline powered motorcar.

[@Thomas-624]

sometimes I wonder, what if it suddenly explodes in mid-movement?

[@Cornishpastyman]

That’s what happened to Trevithick’s original one, but this replica is subject to rigorous safety checks before it is allowed on the road.

[@skysteven]

COLD START AT IT'S FINEST!

[@DELTA1DSV]

Wow, “ what Fun “ great !

[@eifionjones559]

I am with you Roy

[@FreedomLovingLoyalist]

The first car???

[@sethguest781]

Good grief, just imagine what Trevthick's buddies' reaction must've been to seeing this roar to life for the first time: Trevithick's friend: What is this d@&ned thing, Richard?! Trevithick: The future... Friend: ???...

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Excellent video, likes from me!

[@michaelbenoit248]

That thing is cool, was hoping it would belch the smoke.

[@jeffmoore4153]

No seatbelts?

[@DerekGraham777]

Cool but some rack and pinion steering would be really good on that

[@PatrickSherwood-mg3ou]

I would love to see this as a National festival where everyone drives around in old vehicles of sort. And while it should primarily be Victorian it could also be any really old car someone wants to drive around in, could almost be well known mechanical festival for our country.

[@jonathanhartfield533]

Wonder if that’s gotta be one of the very first cars that runs on steam.

[@tarask8611]

looks like mobile steam-powered guillotine lol