Steam Locomotive Controls [4K]

[@JeffBerrier]

*_New videos are in the works!_* Sorry it has taken so long, but this has been a very busy year for me so far! *_An Update:_* • In January, _The Walt Disney Company_ found me and presented an offer I could not decline to join their roundhouse crew that takes care of the 5 steam locomotives as well as the steamboat at Disneyland. • The roundhouse at Disneyland is very much so off limits to the public so creating videos there is not permitted (as of right now). • I travel back home (Colorado) very frequently to help out as well as do contract work with the various railroads in the state (Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Colorado Railroad Museum, etc.). • During these trips to work on the locomotives out in Colorado, I come up with new ideas for videos and collect all the footage I can to create them. Thanks for everyone's patience and new videos will be out very soon! -Jeff Berrier For more content from me, see my Instagram: instagram.com/denver_and_rio_grande_western/?hl=en Or my new FaceBook page: facebook.com/JeffryPBerrier/

[@Wearyman]

What an interesting video. I found the bit at 5:38 particularly interesting. The "automatic brakes" part FINALLY explains to me why in the movies train cars, when uncoupled from the engine, would so quickly slow down and stop as the train pulled away. I always figured that momentum would carry the cars along much more easily. I thought the fast stopping was a silly Hollywood trope to make it more dramatic. Turns out they actually got that one right. Go figure!

[@DAUNTLESSDIVERS]

Congrats on the new job!! Your videos are the best!

[@greenpogo]

Disney is a great company to work for - Congrats.

[@boterail]

Thanks for all that you do to keep the state of the art alive. I helped out Steve Spreckelmeier for a time on FEC253, but she's in storage around Clewiston these days.

[@Germannio]

The ideal scenario is that when a train car or wagon gets disengaged from the loco or another vehicles of the train it automatically stops and stays so avoiding any out of control (and obviously dangerous) running downhill along the track.

[@johnsmith7676]

Possibly the best documentary I've ever seen. Excellent videography, editing, and sound. But what was most striking to me is the lack of vocal narration... It clearly conveys that deep sense of reverence and respect this good man has for this beautiful ol' girl. It lets her speak on her own terms, with her own "vocabulary", and no interference. And what a beautiful vocabulary it is. Living, breathing, indeed. Thank you.

[@davidadams5672]

Well said.

[@MasterBear2]

I never realized that I had it so easy being a fireman and engineer on diesel electric. This video shows what it really took to be a head end crew member on steam! Very good video! Keep up the good work!

[@bean_bttf3]

MasterBear2 You've been aboard a diesel electric? I guess I'm not the only one... I'm currently an engineer for the Worcester & Providence RR, in New England. I'm currently assigned to three different locomotives: two SD40s (#s 6601 and 6612), and a new SD70 #7066. Depending on my daily order, I am usually assigned #6612. Also, I'm in charge of connecting locomotives into double and triple headers. And on my yearly paid vacation(which is typically 3 months) I head up to Maine and operate on the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum in Portland. I operate former Wicassett & Quebec RR steam #4. These trains run on 2ft gauge track.(Fun Fact: If you have your {class D at least, automotive} driver's license and you are at least 18 with no physical ailments and have $75, you can drive our 45 ton diesel ending for an hour! No train driving experience required! Look it up @ mainenarrowgauge.org and under programs and events look for diesel guest engineer 😁🚂 )

[@kindredhawk]

@@bean_bttf3 does it pay well being a train engineer… my son is kinda passionate about it… but he’s still only 3 :D

[@bean_bttf3]

@@kindredhawk Oh hello! Yes, it does pay well, but it’s a lot of work! As long as you have the passion, then it shouldn’t be too much of a problem! 😁 I’m still happily working away on the ol’ P&W, though it’s been bought out since I left this comment, so it’s a bit different! Still having fun, though! PS, I’m so glad you asked! I hope you and your son are doing well this season!

[@kindredhawk]

@@bean_bttf3 cheers blue. Thanks for the reply. Yeah maybe it’s a youth thing. But he’s pretty darn passionate at the moment. I work in aerospace but we love mechanics of all shapes and form in this family :)… looking forward to some special east coast train trips in the future… imma have to add Maine to the bucket list. Thanks again. Regards.

[@bean_bttf3]

@@kindredhawk You’re very welcome! Me and my family are kind of the same way. You’ve got some folks who are into the technical stuff, like auto repair, then there’s one of my cousins who works in circuitry and robotics. I’m more on the train side of things. I like the noise, the control of it, and the amount of brain power you need to fulfill tasks. And as for the stuff up in Maine, you won’t be disappointed. Definitely visit the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway in Alna (there’s videos here on KZbin to see what it’s like), and I’ve met quite a few guys up there since the museum I volunteer in Portland partners with them quite a bit, and they’re great. It’s a great place to go if you’re looking for a bit of history, beautiful landscapes, and plenty of trains. Anyway, if you need anything else, feel free to reply here. Or if you need my email it’s in my about section on my profile. Best wishes.

[@patkcorcoran]

I am so impressed, I can't believe my eyes. This art must be handed down. There can't be any book or class that teaches this.

[@Vigilante-k4q]

There are manuals. Southern railways had some but most engineers just learned hands on

[@Vigilante-k4q]

Work way up from brakeman

[@harryrobinson2901]

A lot of railways trained their staff in a role system where you worked your way up from cleaner, to fireman, to driver. I suppose you just picked things up on the way, and when you first joined a footplate crew, the more experienced driver would show you the ropes.

[@weazeldark3983]

And some of us just know because we that savvy

[@skystryker2300]

I have stood in the cabs of many dormant steam locomotives, and been perplexed by the plethora of unlabeled valves, until now. It is most difficult to find this information anywhere else. Thank you, and keep up the hard work!

[@gays-are-weird]

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[@Wilett614]

My Grandfather was an engineer on the NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM . He operated everything from Switchers up to and Including the Mighty 4-8-4 Niagara's After watching your videos ,I cannot even Imagine what the Cab and Locomotive controls in a "Niagara" were like ... WOW Your Videos are Amazing ! I had No Idea how complicated a Steam Locomotive operation was . THANK YOU so very much for your Amazing Videos !!!

[@ShimonDI]

Thank you so much for these videos. Just the facts are presented - clear and straightforward - no "fluff", no silly music.

[@speccyscience2728]

And no jittery "stop-start" editing, which seems to be a signature of any "KZbinr" video.

[@FengXingFengXing]

30 psi ≈ 21 kPa; 60 psi ≈ 410 kPa; 90 psi ≈ 620 kPa; 130 psi ≈ 900 kPa; 37 100 pound ≈ 165 kN, 6000 gals ≈ 23 m³. Awesome video!

[@sayaal8780]

pro

[@drgw4883]

This entire video can be concluded in one simple word: AWESOME!

[@stamrly418]

Ouch. I watched all three today and just wow. Not just the loco but the controls and how you do it. The time taken to set up the camera record the action must have taken a long time. Then to edit it into a flowing story that showed the process, just lovely all round. Looking forward to more. This quality takes great effort and not a little time, so I’ll wait for the next one. Keep it up. This is worth a medal from the preservation world.

[@markiewodi3371]

Awesome! What a nice in-depth look without all the “fluff”. Great job to all ya cats over there keeping these machines running with your obvious passion, blood, sweat and tears. Thanks!

[@Beaver-1]

I think it’s safe to say, these videos are instant classics. Thanks Jeff, great work. 👍

[@Beaver-1]

Oh, and subbed 🙂

[@mcbswolf]

Jeff, Your two videos are fabulous!!! Not only do they show a unique view of how the engine works and all that is takes to make it run and some of the maintenance points, but your shots are very artistic and well planned and annotated so we know what you are showing us. You know you must be the envy of many steam buffs like myself. Thanks so much for making these videos!

[@NuclearWinter2110]

Amazing just how different American locomotives are from British locos - not only in styling but also in the actual controls available. I volunteer on a heritage railway here in the UK, and was curious with the very industrial looking locos that you have - ours are covered in lots of very nice playing to hide all the pipes and valves, but it makes for a lot more polishing! And wood in a steam engine in the U.K. makes for a very rare find - almost everything is of metal construction! Particular curiosities are the sanding dome (which in the UK does not exist, and is merely a box on each side of the loco down on the walkway), a dynamo (only on retrofitted locos, otherwise they relied on and still rely on paraffin lamps), steam heating (here all steam is for the loco, not for comfort, and we expect the fire to be hot enough to keep us warm!) and the amount of compressed air equipment (here almost everything is manually operated - especially the firebox door and cover - and compressed air is very rarely found with our locos relying heavily on vacuums). So very interesting, and thank you for sharing this insight into the locos over the pond. Can't wait for more so I can learn all of your American locomotive secrets!

[@shyryTsr2k]

Oh wow, thanks so much for telling me/us about your locos across the pond! I find those quite fascinating as well. I've always been quite fond of working with my hands, from helping my dad rebuild cars to building robots competitively, I've always had a knack for these things. Well, I'm no expert and I am not loco engineer by any means (although I badly want to be) I do know from research that the sand dome is most likely for the sand being put onto slippery rails to have more potential energy, causing all the sand to be removed from the dome quicker. It amazes me how these locos don't have an engine!! That's so incredible how they built these back then and used steam to power these gorgeous huge machines. Thank you again sir. 😊

[@Germannio]

About sand dome I must say that those ones were a standard part of all Spanish steam locos, even those Mikados that came from UK manufactured by North British on early 50's long before the beginning of their manufacturing by Spanish factories, brought them from origin, not was any kind of accesory that were put on place "a posteriori".

[@JeffBerrier]

Glad you enjoyed. I hope to get across the pond one of these days, once the world returns to normal, to check out some of the English engines. I am always impressed with the fit and finish of the locomotives over there along with the high standard with which they are maintained. -Jeff Berrier

[@steffen19k]

My dad was working for the Chicago NorthWestern when the flying Scotsman made her US tour. There's pictures of the Scotsman rigged according to AAR interchange rules. Interesting read if you can find a good recounting of it

[@MrDibbsey]

Just a point, quite a few UK engines were built with electric lights and dynamos, but they didn't always keep them as the majority just used lamps. (B1s, Thompson and Peppercorn Pacifics, bulleid Pacifics etc.)

[@PierreCC1]

I am most impressed! Many times I have viewed locomotives from museums and have gone on rides, but trying to wrap your head around what the tour people were telling you, never gave a full picture of how a locomotive worked! The two videos were superior on explanation and delivery! No thumping music was added or crazy jingles. These are pure fact! It would be cool to find out just how these massive machines were made and how long it took to create just one! You seem to be extremely knowledgeable about the locomotive. How long did it take to learn and be proficient at operating a locomotive? Does a person have to be certified to operate differently types of steam locomotives? Taking a steam train ride and getting a close look at the multitude of heavy moving parts is one thing. Seeing how each part works to move the next, and as a whole machine, is actually a miracle of its day! I figured the front light was candle or oil lit. It is fascinating to find out there was a steam powered generator on board! Thank you for the videos! Mind blown!

[@Cr4z3d]

Well, the lights on british locos at least actually WERE detachable kerosene lamps.

[@agentorange153]

@@Cr4z3d And they didn't help the engineer see the line ahead, they were there ONLY to help OTHERS see the train! In other words, they were more like marker lights than actual headlights!

[@mrgrinch14]

This is what the internet is for right here. The preservation and sharing of bad ass history.

[@JasonElser]

Great work Jeff! I've been in and around steam and all other forms of railroading for most of my life. You have made some of the very best videos to be had in terms of quality and information given. Extremely proud of you! As for the 491 I have a special place in my heart for the engine after reading the story in October 1969 Trains Magazine of the crew getting stranded on Cumbres Pass on board 491 in a snowstorm in 1951.

[@SMOBY44]

The best video I have ever seen about steam locomotives. Except maybe your video about start up! Amazing how complex a simple machine can be. And amazing how simple a complex machine can be.

[@wolfkremen]

thanks for solving the sand dome mystery. For years Ive been asking people who might know about the extra dome on locomotives, and nobody could say anything beyond the steam dome. This video is the ONLY one so far providing an in depth info on every accessory.

[@mikemcguire7579]

What ingenious machines these are! The engineers who drove them deserve much respect. Thanks for posting this, I learned a lot. Fascinating!

[@mariustv927]

I am actually impressed. I just think that steam locomotives are one of the most majestic vehicles ever built. I'm just blown away by this!

[@tjlazer79]

I can't beleive how high quality this video is considering it was shot in the 1940s when steam was around.

[@jeanlouischaumel1293]

We realize how considerable is the need to a deep know how in conducting such a complex machine. This is not only a question of funding rehabilitation of steam locomotives, but also to get some experts like Jeff, able to learn, understand and drive these machines and multiple and delicate controls ! from Canada.

[@stirlingfromla]

I have been wanting to know this ALL MY LIFE, thank you SO MUCH. I smiled the entire time I watched this.

[@PotholesInMyLawn]

same here

[@Crimsonedge1]

Search BTF (British Transport Films) train documentaries... There's loads of old videos 15-20mins long that go through all this type of stuff. How to fire, fault finding etc etc. :)

[@akashmridha3153]

stirlingfromla ব োভইউউ্চ

[@Romans--bo7br]

stirlingfromla...... me to, but regardless how much "head knowledge" one acquires.... we know Nothing without first hand experience, and LOTS of it!! "Feeling" the locomotive... both Steam and Diesel, but Especially Steam is the "trick" to being a really Great, versus "good" steam locomotive engineer.... if you (meaning Anyone) can't or don't possess the ability to "feel" the locomotive, coupled with "hearing" it (through "stack talk")... you (anyone) will never be one of the Really great locomotive engineers... it's the "One percenters" compared to the very many "also-rans" (as good or knowledgeable as they may be from experience) as far as locomotive engineers go. It's that special ability that gives us the "Bobby Orr's" of Hockey, the Michael Jordan's & Wilt "the Stilt" Chamberlain's of Basket Ball, the Don Garlits' & John Force's of Drag Racing, the Dale Earnhardt's and Richard Petty's of Nascar, etc, etc, etc..... and Great Steam (especially) locomotive engineers were and are, no different.

[@jamesnelson3324]

stirlingfromla.

[@H.pylori]

I learned more about how a steam locomotive works in 21 minutes than I learned from hours of pouring over my three books on steam engines. Especially liked how he would do something like pull the valve gear in the cab and then show what was happening on the outside. Thank you sir and 10 thumbs up!

[@morg52]

This is a lot of fun to watch. It brings back good memories of my time volunteering at the Minnesota Transportation Museum. Once when I was on vacation and staying near Duluth, I stopped by the museum there and they had a 2,8.8.2 Yellowstone that was used in the iron ore trade. There was a stair and platform so one could stand in the cab and wonder at all the valves and gauges. With my knowledge from MTM I could tell anyone who wanted to listen, how to get such a thing up and running. They eventually kicked me out, closing time I guess, but I had a blast interpreting the mechanics to people who would never know the difference between that massive engine and a airliner cockpit. Thanks for putting this on. Hope to get down there one of these days.

[@MusingMageofDisney]

I've been in that monster just last year.

[@tim7527]

I'm a retired Boilermaker and really love these videos ! Thanks for posting them !

[@DoRC]

Ten thumbs up! This is the best video of its kind I've seen. I know a decent amount about steam engines but there were several new things here I'd never heard of!! Thanks and I hope you get a ton of views!!

[@Misha-dr9rh]

10 thumbs up? This is why we don't go to Chernobyl, kids.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

The number of things you can do with steam (and the technology to harness the power of it) to me is fascinating (i.e. - the number of functions they have engineered into a single (quite complex) device such as a locomotive using only steam power). You can generate electricity (Dynamo - never heard of it before -amazing), heat, cooling, locomotion, compressed air, braking, and so many other functions (which I don't even know). 1928, the year of my Mother's birth.

[@agentorange153]

I wonder if you can (in principle) run a fire hose (or maybe even a master stream) off of the injector for firefighting, provided that you have a big enough water supply for it?

[@JBF-GST-Tanda]

It's said that some models of steam locomotive have steam-powered version of "microwave" - steam-heated metal box which enables train drivers to have well-heated meals in the journey. Some even have a steam-powered "washing machine" - a porous metal bucket with a nozzle placed off-center through which pressurized hot water shoots out, generating a hot vortex to clean the pieces of wiping cloth in the bucket.

[@cyberp0et]

I'm pretty sure is more complicated to run such a machine than a Disel one. This is amazing. This used to be a regular job for the railway companies, now is something rare.

[@hoophil]

Hi Jeff! Great videos! I've always wondered what all the valves and levers do and you've done a great job explaining and showing. Your previous video was amazing too. I've loved steam engines since I was a kid and always thought it would be fun to work on them, I'm very envious of you! Sure it's dirty but rewarding keeping them going. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@erniestammers5121]

This has been really fascinating, My wife treated me to a steam train driving experience here in the UK for my 70th Birthday, I went home sooty and couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear for days after, but this was far better than my experience as I only drove a 0-4-0 saddle tank loco , with not so many controls. Thank you for this one and your previous one. Great stuff again.

[@EIGYRO]

Great video. Very clear. Not rushed, and no stupid music. I learned a lot. Well done, and thank you.

[@gerry343]

An excellent video ! No boring commentary, good camera work showing the parts and concise expanatory captions.

[@sandnshade]

Jeff, great videos. Thank you for taking the time to make and share information about these fascinating machines. Please continue to make more videos about maintaining, repairing, operating and functioning these magnificent machines. You are preserving history my friend!

[@hillbilly8106]

HELLO, MR. MICHAEL R KINKEAD-(A.K.A.)- HILLBILLY MIKE HERE, I HAVE BEEN A GREAT FAN OF TRAINS FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND, I THINK THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST THING THAT EVER WAS BUILT, I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A KID IN MONTAGUE, CALIF. EVERY TIME I HEARD A TRAIN GO THROUGH TOWN I HAD TO GO SEE IT, AND I WAS 5 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME AND, MY MOM SAID SHE NEVER COULD KEEP ME IN THE YARD, JUST WHEN SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD ME PINNED IN THE YARD, SHE FOUND OUT THAT SHE DIDN'T. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS ABOUT TRAINS, BUT, I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FASCINATED BY THEM - GREAT VIDEO AND VERY INTERESTING TO WATCH, I AM 58 YEARS OLD NOW AND I AM STILL JUST AS FASCINATED WITH THEM AS I WAS WHEN I WAS A KID. 😎😁

[@paulbookbinder4899]

I'm with stirlingfromla - I have been studying this for most of my life, and never understood it as well as I now do, thanks to seeing this video. Thank you so much for producing it.

[@donaldcasselman]

An excellent presentation for those who really want to know more about the working of the steam engine...fascinating..

[@libertyone5853]

The engineering, manufacturing AND the engineers who operated these behemoths are indeed INCREDIBLE.

I like the way the valve is full opened and then backed a little...my father taught me that.

[@noelhenderson700]

If you back seat the valves they can become extremely hard to close. You can back seat some valves to repack them on the fly in an emergency but it isn't recommended practice.

[@rolandalfonso6954]

Yes, mine to! If you open the up max when they get hot they expand and jam.. Great stuff.

[@HPNomad]

They teach it in the navy as well. I remember being taught to fully open the valve, then back off 25%

[@slehar]

Wow! Awesome! Just the level of detail (and dramatic suspense during the start up procedure) that I have always wanted to experience! Thanks guys, whoever makes this stuff available to us!

[@cmplns]

I am very glad that I can finally see such a video about a steam locomotive. You filmed and described it as if I were there myself. Thanks and keep it up

[@jimkillen1065]

Impressive. I worked for a utility company for 35 years. Coal ,natural gas and fuel oil . Several units one was really old a lot of things were similar . The others had super heat . I worked operation and maintenance. Those steam locomotive had a lot of power . Thanks for the videos

[@jamienodell7109]

This is a great video for someone like me who doesn't know much. Clearly explained and documented. Thank you for this great content.

[@grumpasalty3859]

I really love how they did a Polar Express theme for christmas those kids would've been ecstatic and super excited if they watched the movie.

[@YoungHeartedSoul]

@ 14:11 the water test spigot looks like it can make a nice latte, probably have a metallic taste to it though. EXCELLENT video by the way loved it.

[@jamescarew682]

Thank you once again for a fascinating look at how these magnificent machines work. Excellent video, very high gualitiy. Looking forward to your next one.

[@user-sx8hp8im5y]

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[@Mercmad]

I was a 3rd generation railway employee, along with several uncles,cousins and so on. I used to ride on the footplate a lot (unofficially) with uncles as a little kid. I still love that smell of oily steam and burning coal.

[@jumarelrichie1127]

What a marvel. All those parts and gears man o man what a steam engine.

[@HWhite-iu4ec]

Dude these videos are awesome! Not many people get to see this from your perspective. Thank you for sharing! Give us some more videos and some bio about yourself. A+

[@Smedley60]

I absolutely love this video. It shows and explains aspects of a locomotive that I would never have had the chance to see. Thank you for making these. I'm eager to see more. Even seeing the lanterns light up was a real treat.

[@davidadams5672]

Great video, greatly enjoyed watching it twice. Saving it to watch again, with shows such as this I shall never be board. Thank you.

[@wetdog707]

Love these couple videos of you working with 491! This one in particular is very informative. Makes me want to learn how to drive steam! Thanks for sharing

[@jandejong6498]

Thanks Jeff!! I learn everytime more about this mighty machine: The LOCOMOTIVE!!!! Beautifull. And Jeff: YOU ARE ALSO A VERY GOOD TEACHER!!!

[@trackman174]

Very informative with some excellent camera work. Thanks for no music...it was good to hear the “music” of the locomotive.

[@BillSikes.]

Wow what an Engine, its like a Living Breathing Thing, thanks for showing us around this incredible peice of old but amazing peice of engineering , it remains a testament to those that designed, built and operated these beautiful old machines, and those like yourselves that lovingly restore and bring them back to life, for all of us to see and marvel at... Thank you

[@redmicko5531]

great and awesome vid, cant wait to show my grandfather and point out what he was talking about all these years. cheers mate.

[@glenkelley6048]

Thanks for a fine video. I have been hungry for this info for a long, long time. This vid goes straight to the favorites list! God Bless the FINE MEN who designed and operated these amazing machines. They got dirty and sweaty for sure, and did not sit in an office behind a computer!

[@thejoshbrown95]

I would kill to ride along in the doghouse. Seems like a perfect vantage point for catching all the beauty of the scenery and the locomotive.

[@gregviegas2905]

I to have been wanting to know this ALL MY LIFE, thank you SO MUCH. I smiled the entire time I watched this.

[@DadsLloyd]

Operating a steam engine seems quite complex and must be very time-consuming to learn and coordinate efficiently. I can see why Disneyland needed your skills so desperately. :) Hands-on knowledge and a conscientious attitude are greatly needed to do this job. Bravo!!

[@teddyhancox1984]

An excellent video for those who want to know details about construction and operation of a steam locomotive. Very well presented, and should answer most questions that anyone might have. Congratulations to the team presenting this.

[@rogerletsom2127]

Jeff, I really enjoy your videos! I watch them quite often and look forward to upcoming productions. I'm a "died int wool" steam locomotive and D&RGW fan.

[@jadedragon3274]

this video is really awesome. Thanks for taking time from your day and telling us how a steam locomotive operates and works. Can you possibly do a video on safety mechanisms, safety valves, and safety features on the locomotive next please?

[@roksys69]

Amazing work on these videos! Its answered many of my questions about these incredible machines! Instant sub! Keep it up and cheers from a fellow steamer (steam ticketed operator at a gas plant)!

[@tecnicocopobras5238]

A melhor exposição/explicação, visual de uma locomotiva a vapor, para um leigo entender. Parabéns pelo conteúdo! Muito bom os vídeos do canal! 👍Do Brasil!

[@Nonotkidding]

Right on Jeff ! You own this ! I like watching your videos. Keep them showing.

[@Wvanbramer]

Fantastic! They really are living breathing things. Thank you so much for showing us, even a little bit, what goes on in the cab.

[@FelicianaDelacruz]

Really great videos and thanks for taking great pains and the time to upload and share them. It's hard not to marvel at these machines and the art it took to run and maintain them. While they are labor intensive, they just have a lot of charm that diesels don't have. As for the head end brakeman, it brings new meaning to being in the "Dog House". Thanks again for sharing these gems. I really enjoyed watching them.

[@niltonpolydoro1]

Wow. I loved it. It is the first time I see someone showing all the controls like this. Very nice. Congratulations from Brazil. Nilton Polydoro

[@halnwheels]

I've never seen such great information. Thank you!

[@rcmadness247]

My new favorite channel.

[@joeybadabing4218]

This is so overwhelming. I would crumble! Love these videos . Makes you truly appreciate what goes into running these classic steam behemoths. Enjoy it to the fullest as all us spectators wish we could do what you do. Bravo on keeping this amazing Art of engineering alive 👏🏻

[@littledino85]

Awesome video mate, thanks for taking the time to actually show the workings of everything!

[@whorayful9361]

I don't know if you are a trained photographer, but some of the stills you have used during the video are absolutely beautiful! The fireman looking into the fire box is stunning, the picture tells much more than a thousand words, great photography. One point of caution for your volunteers waving lanterns as the train approaches, a red lantern being waved side to side at shoulder height is frowned upon unless it's an emergency. Please keep making as many of these instructional videos as you can, this type of information is irreplaceable Cheers Ray

[@raptor2265]

It’s incredible when you realize that these magnificent machines were hand-made, designed with pens, rulers, protractors, and a lot of brains. The most ADVANCED “computer” available would have been the slide-rule. Look at the various components - the wheels, the linkages, the firebox covers; you can see the tool marks from when some guy crafted each component by hand. You can see hammer marks, filing scratches, etc. The amount of ingenuity of the generations past is astonishing, being able to create so much with so little. I hope that we can continue on this fine tradition of ingenious engineering for countless centuries to come.

[@chornelium]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I really enjoyed watching it and learning!

[@banjotenor]

Another fabulous video. Thank you for the great work.

[@zukowski2023]

Nice video, very well done. Thanks for the walk through! Love seeing "old iron" still loved and looked after in this day and age.

[@neiltate6309]

Top class video, well done to all. The art of the Steam Locomotive must continue to be taught to those eager to learn. This video is a great starter.

[@davevid45]

Very good video from a well trained locomotive technician. Great Job Jeff.

[@Abraham0031]

you've got the coolest job in the world , awesome video's you make , keep up the good work

[@newordercustomchannel4343]

This human ingenuity to create such complicated locomotive just unbelievable...awesome..👍

[@donb4301]

I know nothing about steam engines but that was a very enjoyable video. That is when they made stuff out of iron to last forever! Awesome.

[@kuiper921]

Thank you! Ive really been trying to control my new steam locomotive i got from target, but they seemed to have forgotten the instructions for how to run it! All jokes aside, this is really fascinating stuff, and the camera angles just added more season to a perfectly cooked video!

[@LordSinues]

Another amazing video by your Jeff :) Thanks for sharing the beauty of steam engines with us ^__^

[@danielday3162]

Those K-37's are beautiful looking engines.

[@theovanstaden5766]

love these vids Jeff, my late Dad was a stoker on a Steam loco in the 1950s here in south africa, i used to work for south african railways in the 1980s!!

[@ZanTheFox]

Very impressive and educational video. Appreciate your time and effort in explaining the many valves and parts!

[@jfdb59]

Very interesting. Thanks for taking the time to share this.

[@chickenmom1370]

Wonderful video! Thank you for explaining a lot of what I didn't underhand before!

[@MarkHenstridge]

Thanks, great editorial on valves, cocks, levers and their functions. I would like to say thanks for mentioning George Westinghouse the inventor of the Railway Brake. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@valeriebassett3107]

This video is fantastic. Very educational and interesting to watch. You did a great job.

[@owenmeschter9888]

Thank you so much for making this and these videos. They are extremely educational and the visuals are very helpful, with some very up close and amazing shots like at 2:30. I hope to one day be as knowledgable and experienced as you are with these impressive machines. Cheers!

[@Hey-Moe]

Great video, keep them coming. Thanks Again for sharing!!!!

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Wow very well done I have read a lot on running a steam engine this really helps to understand it all.

[@555athul]

Wow..!!! Very nice video n explanation through the subs I was very eager to know more about the steam engines...I didn't know the large mudpot type thing was for sand storage....

[@aghauler1964]

Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you are enjoying your time with Disney.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

It takes a huge amount of knowledge to make a simple machine work. Still amazes me how steam expanding in two drums can pull thousands of tons behind it.

[@bee-beepboop5175]

I got a kick out of you dumping the steam through the cab heater for the cool effect as you were passing everyone. It was funny!

[@pahuffman]

What an awesome video! Thank you so very much for taking the time to do such well thought out videos.