Road locomotive 15861 tops the hill in 3rd gear.

[@barrylaing4607]

That’s my cousin Gary’s engine, Desmond. He was a road engine for Toowoomba roads board as it says on the canopy. Desmond is a very sophisticated piece of machinery because it was produced not long before steam was phased out of road machinery. Gary rebuilt it mostly himself as a massive Labour of love. He had it certified and registered as a vehicle, free to travel on roads!

[@steamtrainmark]

Thank you, I often chat with Gary.

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

I can't imagine how much work went into that restoration. Gary does magnificent work as evidenced by that piece of machinery. Much respect and admiration to him.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@brettelmerelmer3061 Yes a lot of work did go into getting it back up and running.

[@claudethibaudeau2714]

This is absolutely a gorgeous treasure. What were they used for in the day? Was it used at ports or for farming? Looking at it, you could tell that a lot of love and labor went into it in order to restore it. Fantastic piece of history 👍💯👍

[@kirkdavis3929]

Bet that thing is hell on older paved roads..

[@randyblackburn9765]

Don’t care what folks want to call it , it’s rare as hen’s teeth and cool as a cucumber.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@randyblackburn9765 Cheers 🍻 to that.

[@jamespell8091]

To me it seems this is filmed in England. Here In California the authorities would have a field day with this. They would be searching obsolete and current laws just to weigh the book down for maximum impact when they throw it at you! Wrong side of the road? Check. Smoking. Check. Smoking with minors present. Check. Outside Frisco if he was driving that contraption naked? Female driving topless without child. Check

[@mmaaddict78]

Glad there are people out there preserving amazing examples of engineering for future generations.

[@thebusterdog921]

Hate to break it to you, but it was shit technology and that was why it was replaced

[@gravfielddrive]

​@@thebusterdog921 it was damn good engineering dummy. I'd like to see you build one.

[@jimwright8651]

Hands down, that is the coolest tractor I’ve seen in a long time.

[@steamtrainmark]

Thank you, it is a nice engine.

[@patrowan7206]

Thanks for keeping this technology alive. It may come in handy after the apocalypse.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@patrowan7206 Quite possibly.

[@charlesdjones1]

100% EMP Proof. 👍

[@arar8632]

Marvelous! Thank you for preserving this wondrous tractor.

[@michaelcarberry594]

Never knew something like that existed. That has got to be the coolest mechanical device on the planet.

[@TestingPyros]

There are steam clubs in America. One in Rushville, Indians, meets the first week of August. If you would life to see over 100 types of these, be there!

[@allanpolk2681]

I saw a stream vehicle 35 years ago in Florida. It was considerably larger that this as it also had a sleeping berth on it. It was being operated by a man and a woman that were touring the country in the thing. It was equipped with a 12-volt generator system for lights and other amenities, and weighed a gazillion pounds. It was very unique to say the least.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@allanpolk2681 That would be interesting to see.

[@allanpolk2681]

@@steamtrainmark It was indeed unusual. The couple were both probably in their early thirty’s, and when I talked to the man he told me that the machine had a top speed of 13 mph, but he rarely pushed more than 9-10 mph.

[@jen4730]

A thing of beauty, and how! One thundering cylinder of RAW power. Perhaps 20 wild horses. Oh, and a 10 ton chassis. I wish i had one.

[@steamtrainmark]

Thank you for the comment, yes it is a beauty.

[@Ferd414]

I wasn't aware they even bothered putting shiftable gears on steamers - With all the torque they have, didn't think it was something that would have any prectical meaning! I've always been impressed by the demo where they run one onto a 60 degree ramp, then just keep it "hanging" there indefinitely by diddling the throttle - 0 RPM equals "All the torque there is!" - Looks like some kind of magic trick.

[@steamtrainmark]

Yes the gears to help give more torque down low but not very high road speed.

[@highdownmartin]

You select the gear that is suitable for the load and hills before you start away. You’ll have to stop if you need a different one

[@beaurex4756]

Torque à go go.

[@rdeanmurray8139]

@@highdownmartin Yup, my 1956 International Harvester tractor shifts the same way.

[@mackhopper]

I would shit my pants! You hear the horn, but you are still not expecting to see this on the road! A beautiful machine!!!

[@steamtrainmark]

Yes the whistle does wake people up.

[@AWizardAndaMouse3432]

These, old Honda three wheelers, and old Toyotas are still going to be running and driving on during the apocalypse.

[@everettstormy]

I thought this was a honda?

[@truthray2885]

That is absolutely amazing!! I guess I knew beasts like this were out there, but I've never seen one running. Cousin Gary did a beautiful job on this machine.

[@MrTillychicken]

Beautiful, burning wood too, can’t beat a Fowler.

[@ericholt3995]

What a Beautiful beast just chugging along.... 👍❤️👍

[@joemoreland1925]

I'd like to see a EMP interfere with that 😂.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@joemoreland1925 That would be interesting 🤔

[@joemoreland1925]

@@steamtrainmark yes it would be interesting but let's just 🙏 that don't happen.

[@robertlee4809]

​@@steamtrainmarkNahhh...nothing would happen so it wouldn't be very interesting at all....

[@steamtrainmark]

@@robertlee4809 Yes that is right.

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

This is so cool, what a beastly machine! Really appreciate you put in all the time and effort, when they're gone its too late. Again, many thanks and thanks for posting the video. Cheers

[@steamtrainmark]

Thank you very much watching and taking your time comment as well, Cheers.

[@mikeschillinger4427]

These old traction engines measure their power in real Horse Power. They have the weight and torque to basically pull down a mountain.

[@sandyzeiss2589]

That was wayyyy cooler than I thought it would be

[@steamtrainmark]

@@sandyzeiss2589 Cheers

[@gb123-ej8wh]

That’s sweet! Too bad steam is about dead. Imagine the fun cabins such a beast could power.

[@steamtrainmark]

Steam is well and truly alive, plenty of examples to look at.

[@MsCriticalthinker201]

Nice clean fire. Virtually no smoke.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@MsCriticalthinker201 Yes, good hardwood burns nice.

[@90FF1]

The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame, Came whiffling through the tulgey wood, And burbled as it came! Jabberwocky - By Lewis Carroll

[@donaldhamilton5345]

And the add on feature that steam cleans bubble gum off the roadway is always a plus .

[@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont]

I knew a fellow a number of years ago who had a steam locomotive / tractor. It was a coal burner and had a full steering system and a truck transmission. I fired it for him once, he gave me hand signals on where to toss the small scoop of coal in the firebox for even burning. State laws require boiler certification for every state the "engine" operates in, so the paperwork was an added hassle. He gave it up after about a year, glad he had owned it for a while and equally glad to get rid of it.

[@josephwiese1114]

Back when farmers had to be steam engine engineer's too.

[@smirkinatu5512]

Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@smirkinatu5512 Thank you for the feedback.

[@marcopolo9569]

WOW! I was transported back in time to a more peaceful slow life, and I loved it.

[@widndn]

Beautiful. Never seen anything on the road like it.

[@steamtrainmark]

You never know, one day you just might.

[@barbrice721]

Had to see that. Beautifull. Watch out for hot blacktop.

[@wseejattan]

There is something very nice about these huffing, puffing machines of yesteryear

[@bernardgraf7187]

That was awesome, the first video of one of these behemoths running down the road I've seen... usually just see them at shows 👍🇺🇸💪

[@clayoreilly4553]

And ... it has a very nice whistle.

[@brianfalls5038]

Wowwwwww! Now that was some old school cool right there.

[@catman0623]

Wow! I’ve seen a lot of those over the years, but never one that could drive over the road.

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

Lookout, he's highballing it! I have seen pictures of the old steam tractors that some Farmers could afford!!

[@paradiselost9946]

the great thing is you never run out of fuel.... mmm, ironbark... right places, even the coals just sitting there waiting to be picked up...

[@steamtrainmark]

Your spot on there.

[@Owen-o8m]

Slightly more mechanical soul than an EV😍

[@mohammadinamullah9380]

I have seen steam powered road roller in Motihari municipality in 1984 in operational condition.

[@steamtrainmark]

That would have been great to see.

[@d.a.elliottjr.367]

When I was around 5 in the late 60s we were living near a similar road. I seem to recall looking out the window & seeing a steam train on the road. The memory puzzled me for decades but now I think I know what it was.

[@kaivirkkala3213]

What a BEAST 👍

[@steamtrainmark]

Cheers.

[@samborambobo]

An actual zombie apocalypse vehicle. 💯

[@davewolf7510]

Phew I thought he was going to merge onto that road! That thing is awesome and I bet it goes more or less the same speed towing anything you can think of behind it

[@steamtrainmark]

@@davewolf7510 Designed to haul 80 tons at about 15-18 miles per hour.

[@oldfarmer9004]

THAT IS AWESOME!!! Thank you! Wow!

[@steamtrainmark]

Even better in person.

[@ShaneEstabrooks]

If you're in Canada.. go to Austin Mb to see these in action.. just awesome

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

Next stop. The Autobahn.

[@AlbertEhlers-b1v]

That's awesome

[@robertcolle2802]

The old days....where the best ways😊

[@nelnav77]

Awesome seeing this magnificent piece of engineering and preservation thanks for sharing 👍 👏

[@steamtrainmark]

Thank you for watching.

[@machobunny1]

Beautiful machine, and if I met it coming over a hill on the wrong side of the road, I'd mess my pants.

[@einarvindenes9509]

Its quite fabolous to see such gem still beeing driven

[@paulswiszcz584]

Wow! Way cool !

[@jasonbuck489]

A "Road Locomotive" Huh?.... We always just called them Steam Tractors.... Interesting term though.... Nice Machine!

[@steamtrainmark]

@@jasonbuck489 Thanks, it is what the manufacturer called them. Cheers

[@MrGrumblier]

It is like referring to facial tissues as Kleenex. Road Locomotive is the brand name, the generic name is steam tractor.

[@sagatuppercut2960]

I was expecting it to speed up that hill.

[@steamtrainmark]

As we were testing we did not quite go as fast as we could.

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Never seen nothing like it. Way cool!

[@steamtrainmark]

@@kgilliagorilla2761 Thank you

[@BruceGibbs-p9s]

Nice!

[@DrJRaven]

Absolutely awesome

[@cliffordbaxter1992]

What a Beast ✝️🇺🇸😀😀😀😀😀

[@steamtrainmark]

Thank you, it is indeed.

[@omegalamda3145]

That’s cool. Mazda CX 50 T here.

[@JoeThorne-j6g]

It’s farm equipment not road train

[@shockingguy]

OK that’s just freaking cool 😎

[@steamtrainmark]

Yes it sure is.

[@Blockofsoap]

Id love to go out shopping and stuff with that just to get looks specialy since ive got 2 kids wanna see reactions with that having car seats 😂

[@steamtrainmark]

@@Blockofsoap If you search 👀 here on KZbin you will find videos of them going to the pub.

[@Aatell764]

Wow what a machine!

[@ridgerunner7100]

Looks like something out of Mad Max.😊

[@steamtrainmark]

Could easily be.

[@TimPBar]

When you give zero f##ks about damaging the bitumen. 😅

[@ferdinandheld5432]

Yes, and especially it being such a rare commodity! LoL 😂

[@rdr6666]

There is a novel called "Pavane" by Kieth Robert's in which these machines figure prominently.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@rdr6666 I hope it is a good read

[@rdr6666]

@@steamtrainmark Been in my top 10 for 50 years. An alternative history story wherein all modern tech has been prohibited by the church and steam road tractors are what is used to haul freight.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@rdr6666 Wow very interesting, thank you.

[@LenInMI]

Bad ass power.

[@David-v8t4k]

Absolutely gorgeous 👍

[@TonyLoechte]

She did it with power not speed ❤❤❤❤

[@AxeRedrum]

Almost wheelies over. 😁🇺🇲

[@Rommi4x4]

The acceleration can be measured with calendar! :)

[@steamtrainmark]

🤣🤣🤣 Pretty much.

[@billyski6798]

Beyond cool.

[@ElementofKindness]

Wait. These had transmissions?

[@steamtrainmark]

@@ElementofKindness Yes,Gears ⚙️ and differential.

[@sha1om]

Some American steam tractors had two speed transmissions. If I remember right the top speeds were 5mph in low and 8mph in high, but you couldn’t shift without stopping. Low was for plowing and high was for driving to the next field.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@sha1om Yes that is pretty much right on and in this case this particular engine has 3 speeds which would top out around 18 mph.

[@lawnofgreen]

Nice asphalt steam cleaner.

[@steamtrainmark]

Thanks 👍

[@altpotus6913]

Impressive.

[@danielthoman7324]

I would not ride on that thing. I'd be afraid it would blow up.💣

[@steamtrainmark]

That won't happen.

[@clementgoetke2385]

i want one

[@randymcneely4983]

How does one download the updates?

[@steamtrainmark]

@@randymcneely4983 Slowly…

[@paulatighe7073]

that was awesome

[@donavonbaker5172]

Got to ❤❤❤❤ old iron

[@koolasskyrow]

That is so cool

[@steamtrainmark]

@@koolasskyrow Thank you.

[@rdallas81]

Russia still has many steam engines- Locomotives- and more being made "ready just in case".

[@cdjhyoung]

Are you sure it was 'in third gear'? I'm a big fan of steam engines and farm equipment. I have never heard of a steam powered vehicle with a multi-speed transmission. Al of the I have ever seen were direct drive with one gear set.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@cdjhyoung Yes it was in third gear ⚙️ this engine is driven regularly by the owner to our club on a bimonthly basis.

[@Ferd414]

Same thought I had.

[@rogeremberson6464]

I used to drive a 1911 Marshall 7nhp general purpose steam engine. It weighed 11.5 tons dry, and it had 2 speed gearing. Attempting to change gear whilst on the move was not recommended, but it could be done, although I never tried. My late Father in Law and I would steam it to local events, with a wagon in tow carrying extra coal, and more often than not my Son, Daughter, Nephews and Nieces. We always drew a crowd when we stopped too take on water, especially if it was from a stream that ran through a village. They were fascinated when the suction hose went into the water, and by turning one valve we could fill the tender in a few minutes, for free. Can't do that with EV's can you.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@rogeremberson6464 Great memories, thank you for sharing.

[@johnnichol9412]

@@rogeremberson6464 An EV doesn't need someone to load a wagon of coal with a shovel and a couple of hours to build up steam. Is IC the answer then?

[@billmorris2613]

This is not a locomotive. It’s a steam tractor, probably used for some type agriculture work.

[@jasperhorace7147]

It’s a traction engine.

[@barrylaing4607]

Look at the label on the canopy, at the end of the video 😊

[@billmorris2613]

@@barrylaing4607 I don’t see anything that says Locomotive. But even it it did say anything about a locomotive this steam tractor does not fit Merriam-Webster’s definition of a Locomotive, which is, “A self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails and used for moving railroad cars.”

[@jsmcguireIII]

What kind of milage you get on a cord of wood?

[@jamescrawford9883]

Traction engine is the name.

[@jimstenlund6017]

What’s he burning?

[@steamtrainmark]

Hardwood timber.

[@RichardMyers-mc5ic]

This looks like scenery from Jeepers Creepers!!!

[@steamtrainmark]

@@RichardMyers-mc5ic Just a side road for testing.

[@rogerspaulding6569]

NICE! Thanks

[@steamtrainmark]

@@rogerspaulding6569 You’re welcome.

[@smedleyfarnsworth263]

Watch that the water level is high enough to cover the front of the tubes.

[@steamtrainmark]

Yes, the owner is very mindful of his duties as an engine-men.

[@gs1100ed]

Sounds like the voice of a bad experience

[@smedleyfarnsworth263]

@@gs1100ed No, it is the voice of proper boiler managment.

[@union310]

You should be more concerned for the firebox crown!

[@smedleyfarnsworth263]

@@union310 Going uphill the firebox crown would be the last area to be uncovered. Conversely the front of the tubes would be first.

[@elkeganser7459]

3rd gear = slow, 2rd gear= bloddy slow

[@A77uros]

I agree. 1st gear in tractors... you need calendar to measure velocity (miles per day). 😄

[@mackdog832]

1st gear a powerhouse

[@UTA_xx5kx]

A fifteen second clip stretched out to three minutes, in general, we Americans are no longer effection

[@markrunyon5524]

What a beast!,probably low maintanence too! Not too many moving parts!

[@steamtrainmark]

@@markrunyon5524 Quite a few moving parts actually.

[@markrunyon5524]

@@steamtrainmark Oh,I could see that!-Sarcasm!

[@TurboTarg]

Traintor tractrain..not sure what to call this machine from combined universes. 🙀

[@VictorPonce-o6q]

It was ahead of its time way back when. A behemoth. That machine will outlive us all. 🕖🕖🕖

[@zarb88]

i think the power steering needs more coffee

[@feral4813]

Ok, Queensland, Australia. THAT'S why he was driving on the wrong side of the road.😁

[@boossersgarage3239]

Speed Demon. look at that thing fly by....

[@jeremiahjohnson9908]

License and registration boy.

[@steamtrainmark]

@@jeremiahjohnson9908 😂😂😂

[@Modeltnick]

No longer comfortable being around these since one exploded a few years back.

[@ar1701]

Ya but can it drift

[@steamtrainmark]

@@ar1701 Yes, when conditions are right.