Stirling Single at Summerfields Miniature Railway August 2014

I had the pleasure of filming a lovely 7 1/4" gauge Stirling Single while visiting the Bedford Model Engineers Society.She is a beauty.Still some grip problems to solve but it get's better with every steaming.Thanks to John and the B.M.E.S for allowing me to film this loco at the Summerfields Miniature Railway.

[@TylerPCoyne]

This miniature engine really knows her stuff!

[@wooltman]

It certainly does, nice bit of kit.Thanks for commenting.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brillaint video and lovely loco! I'll hopefully visit Summerfields this year!

[@wooltman]

I might see you there lol! Good club.

[@JintySteam1]

I love how it slips like the real thing.

[@wooltman]

Mostly down to the Alloy rail,on steel rail she is fine.......Regards Chris

[@JintySteam1]

I see, well its very similar to the real ones because they had a tendency to slip.

[@david197407]

@@wooltman have seen some good grip provided on alloy rail, the key is if you've been running on steel rail, give your wheels a very good clean before going on alloy & same if you've ran on alloy & then going on steel as coatings on your wheels from the different rail types will effect grip on the different type of rail

[@ManualdoMotorStirling]

Very good this video, it felt like I was in the passenger traveling by steam train, and this space with the railroad, was wonderful. Congratulations, loved everything! Greetings from Brazil, Leandro Wagner.

[@wooltman]

Manual do Motor Stirling - Leandro Wagner Hi Leandro,Welcome to my channel and videos,glad you liked this one,lots more to look at....Very best regards Chris.

[@williamcrann155]

What a beautiful engine

[@wooltman]

It really is so different to the norm,lovely to have the chance to film her in steam although she likes metal rails better,more grip.....Thank you for commenting William.......Best wishes Chris

[@DAKOTA56777]

I was just going to ask about the amount of wheel slip in this video, so the cause is the rails being, what are they, a polymer?

[@alistairkewish651]

Somewhat late in the day, I looked into the history of the Single. The tendency of the main wheels to slip must have also occurred on the GW in Broad Gauge days, allowing for the fact their dimensions were huge. Mr Stirling worked on the problem apparently but it was never fully resolved. Maybe another reason as to why the Atlantic wheel arrangement was chosen to lead the Loco Department up to the close of the old century.

[@wooltman]

This loco just didn't like the alloy rail,when it visited another railway with steel rail a week or so later she ran with no problems all day....Many thanks for commenting. Regards Chris

[@HomeMoviePerson]

Excellent video and some really lovely shots of that Stirling Single - what a superb miniature piece of engineering. I live near Wellingborough not too far away and I've never heard of this place. Will definitely have to pay a visit at some point.

[@wooltman]

HomeMoviePerson Thank you so much for your kind comments,she is a lovely loco.You must visit,the next open Sunday is on the 21st of Sept and the last for this year is the 19th of Oct,starting times,10.30 to 4pm.

[@HomeMoviePerson]

wooltman Thanks for passing on the dates.

[@wooltman]

My pleasure.Chris.

[@robmasterman]

Some great locos there Chris, that Single is a real beauty, and just like the real thing, struggles for adhesion at times.....wonderful low angle camera work that works very well Chris.......Regards...Bob

[@wooltman]

Robert Masterman The guys that build these loco's are amazing the attention to detail is mind blowing. The low angles meant a lot of laying on the floor but I think it was worth it.Regards Chris.

[@howarth004]

As you say Chris ..This is a little Beauty ..looks like you had a good day there at Summerfields

[@AnthonyRailwayBVideos]

What a lovely loco

[@wooltman]

***** Sure is Dave,I wouldn't mind it my shed or front room.

[@allanegleston4931]

emily's mini me.:) lovely loco. man it looked cold .

[@wooltman]

It never feels cold while we are playing trains Allan.

[@wurlitzer895]

Such an elegant and beautiful locomotive. A truly lovely model. Peter A

[@wooltman]

Hi Peter....She is a beauty Peter and runs well as well.......Regards Chris

[@wurlitzer895]

@@wooltman Excellent to know!! Would love to see her in action one day! Thanks for your response, Chris.

[@wooltman]

@@wurlitzer895 She runs at the Maldon M.E.S and Bedford sometimes.......Regards Chris

[@wurlitzer895]

@@wooltman OK! I know Maldon slightly; had friends living for a few years in Burnham-on-Crouch - and found out this afternoon that my car insurance company is based at Maldon, too! What a coincidence! Hope to see you there one day over the summer. I'll say 'hi' when I come!! All the very best. Peter A :)

[@wooltman]

@@wurlitzer895 Sorry i'm not the owner,I just had the pleasure of filming it for him.

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Lovely video of a superb looking Loco Chris and Rosie.....In the opening clips it looked almost full size if you took the people out of the background....the detail is excellent. Shame about the slipping but that will probably get less after a few more runs.....best wishes.....Steve.

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Your front room must be a Steam enthusiasts paradise !! *Guessing here.

[@wooltman]

***** We had a loco in front of the fire, but no more they just got to big.

[@1943L]

Lovely slow beat with the large driver.

[@wooltman]

She is a lovely loco,just doesn't like alloy rails.....Cheers Chris

[@AndreiTupolev]

Those detail closeups are superb. However did you get the camera close enough? You really couldn't tell it from the full size thing. (not the "real" thing, as this is just as much a real loco, just a bit smaller.)

[@wooltman]

AndreiTupolev Thank you,I was laying on the floor most of the time,she is a lovely loco....Cheers Chris.

[@abbiearcher4716]

tfw this is the closest you'll ever get to seeing a Single Driver in steam in the flesh.

[@wooltman]

I think you could be right Abbie,well not in my time anyway.Last steamed in 1985,but still in good order in York museum...Regards Chris

[@loanboyer]

Hello, I am looking for a map of this machine ( stirling single ) because I love this machine.

[@wooltman]

I'm sure you can find the items or information your looking for on the net,I cannot help you I only filmed the loco...Chris

[@Bleriotman]

An awesome engine model! Very nice photography as well! It almost looks like you were filming a full size Stirling Single, standing on the ground next to it! Do you know what changes had to be made to improve adhersion? Or is adhesion just improving as the wheels wear in?

[@wooltman]

Thank you William for your kind comments.I couldn't say what changes have been done to improve the grip,but any loco can be weighed this measures the spring strength of each driving wheel and adjustments can be made,but as this is a 4-1-1 i'm not sure how it can be done.Regards Chris.

[@Gearz-365]

I heard they are pretty fast due to their large driving wheels

[@wooltman]

I'm not sure on the exact speed they do but i'm sure you can find out on the net.

[@Gearz-365]

@@wooltman Around 85 mph

[@Anthonyvideogame]

It’s Emily!!

[@wooltman]

Nice one isn't she.

[@Anthonyvideogame]

@@wooltman yes I agree

[@Marco-xz9sc]

I know that some people own these things, but where do they get them

[@wooltman]

Hi Marco.Most of these loco are built by there owners with many years of work to create these little beauties.Sometimes these loco do come up for sale but they cost a lot of money to buy......Best wishes Chris

[@i235rider]

Looked very quiet, was it not a public day?

[@wooltman]

We filmed this on the Friday,Sunday was public running day.Thanks for commenting Phil.

[@Vincenzzo111]

I really like Emily's train =)

[@tiffanymarlow2399]

Vincent Cutrufello from Thomas? This looks like her

[@wooltman]

Great. It is a nice one.

[@MrAwesomeTrains]

does the whistle on this work?

[@wooltman]

Yes the whistle works.

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

Excellent locomotive! Patrick Stirling's fine 'Eight Footer' in 7 1/4" gauge!

[@wooltman]

RockyRailroad Productions Thank you for commenting,she is a lovely loco and runs well now after a few changes at this track....Regards Chris.

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

wooltman So I take it the engine slips less? I'd imagine controlling slip is much harder when you don't have sanding gear.

[@wooltman]

RockyRailroad Productions It slips more on Alloy rail,check out my other video of it running; "Rainsbrook Valley railway open day action May 2015" they have metal rail and it was flying.....Regards Chris.

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

Oh yep, I've experienced a Heisler on Alloy rail and not even that could grip too well.

[@emmarinealba3713]

It looks like emily from thomas and friends

[@wooltman]

"Emily" is based on the real Stirling single,just like the smaller model in this video.

[@InfinityBlock192]

I thought the steam would puff out the front funnel

[@wooltman]

You can see steam/smoke coming from the chimney, but on warmer days it won't show up so much.On cold damp days you will see more exhaust...The steam you can see through the video is from the safety valve,these lift at the required level.these stop the loco making to much steam which then could cause the boiler to explode,hence the name safety valves..Hope that helps.

[@jordanpesiplays2992]

emily: im the best stirling engine: *hold my engines*

[@wooltman]

Nice one!

[@JintySteam1]

It slips like the real ones did.

[@wooltman]

it does, but to be fair this is not helped by the alloy rails.It runs with no problems on steel rail..I wouldn't mind it in my collection.

[@pufango4059]

All locomotives slip !

[@christophersheward1960]

These single wheelers do slip, other than putting sand down not a lot you can do about it

[@wooltman]

They are not so bad on steel rail,if it's dry. Thanks for commenting Chris

[@christophersheward1960]

Yes I'm sure that's right, aluminium track that we run on tends to be rather greasy

[@Bittern19]

Hello

[@wooltman]

Hello.

[@Reverbx1]

looks like Emily from Thomas and friends

[@wooltman]

+Adam Knight Sorry but I havn't seen Emily Adam so I couldn't say.

[@Jiskpirate]

Emily is based of the Stirling No. 1.

[@wooltman]

OK,I must catch up on the Thomas videos.......Chris.

[@Jiskpirate]

Unless you're below 10 years old, don't binge watch it. Thomas means a lot for me since I was very ill when I met him, but you're going to cringe if you are watching it from a grownup perspective, haha!

[@7kslair153]

Correction: don't binge watch the CGI series, the model series is good (but the best seasons are 1-4).