T1 5550 Steam Locomotives Firebox Construction

[@Thatonerandomguy1331]

That firebox is HUGE!! I never knew how big the t1s firebox was!

[@psycotria]

About 95 sq ft grate area and a large combustion chamber. It’s great seeing it come together!

[@sydspoak6754]

It's amazing that in this world of high-tech gadgetry, that these guys can literally heat and hammer (with brute strength and not data) solid steel into such perfect shapes. I hope I'm still on this planet when she's ready to fire.

[@jaysontadlock1871]

At this rate it will happen in an 80 year old mans lifetime.

[@ethanmyerrailroad1185]

The T1 trust Disgraceful said Gordon Disgusting putting James Despicable finish henry we cannot allow it

[@ethanmyerrailroad1185]

@Soviet Silver Link ☭ Are we we got the building of Pennsylvania T1 5550 years 2030

[@psycotria]

I’ve been a small, monthly contributor since before any parts were made. Searching for the plans. The mock-up of the BoxPok wheel. The pouring of the brass 5550 plate. The headlight. The first real pour; the wheel… I’m amazed to see this progress and hope to see it on the road. “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.”

[@alcopower5710]

What a historic build......thank you to everyone involved 👍

[@Nighttime-Challenger]

The T-1 seems to be coming along nicely

[@MrCider-vz9io]

Such a beautiful thing to see a steamer being built up. Can't wait for the T1 to be thundering down the mainline...

[@AmityBlightAndSP4449Fan]

That’s one huge firebox! I can’t wait to see how it looks like when the boiler is attached! Then it would look like the same boiler from the one from the 20th century!

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

This might make the epa crap them selves when they hear about this one

[@theextremeanimator4721]

The firebox is comparable to the Big Boy's.

[@MagnumLoadedTractor]

@@theextremeanimator4721 big boy became nothing when I saw footage of the p1

[@MagnumLoadedTractor]

@@hamiltonsullivan6563 they tried to ban car mods this year...it back fired lot some politics were against it Sema made an petition to stop the ban many people said how cars lifted them out of depression and much much more

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

@@MagnumLoadedTractor it's still going on I believe... I signed the rpm act early. U?

[@EngineerDaylight]

I've been waiting for this update. I Can Already See you guys In the Cab Highballing down Old PRR Trackage.

[@cnwproductions]

Thanks to all who participated in this historic project

[@TheyAreReal69]

*to are still participating *

[@cnwproductions]

@@TheyAreReal69 yeah, forgot that it is still going on

[@TheUmbreonGuy]

5550...you're gonna look absolutely gorgeous when you're done. It may take a few more years...but I'm willing to wait.

[@TheCo614]

Congratulations on great progress!!! Keep going !! Ross Rowland

[@yuyuhaio]

This is an amazing leap forward in progress. Keep up the good work everyone and she will be built before you know it!

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

Excellent work as always, T1 Trust! You have my support and huge thank you to those, who have been involved in the project so far.

[@SirPsychonautic]

I'm going to be absolutely amazed if you manage to pull this off. I've been a rail fan since I was a kid and there were 2 engines I fond over, the big boy, and this.

[@FQP-7024]

That is going to be glorious, I simply can not wait for this beautiful machine to stand in its own wheels soon enough

[@DerLabbeduddel]

Wonderfull to see, this big project goes on and on, step by step. I cross my fingers for all the people who are involved. I think it might be a long way to finish it, but I am happy to see, there are still craftsman who are able to do it. If I where you, I would call this Engine "Phoenix". Burnd in a scrapyard to ashes, and now it goes back to life.

[@railroadman57]

Beautiful work this locomotive will be incredible when it is finished !

[@kaijufan1713]

This is already awesome

[@The_L-3C_Pro]

NICE WORK!

[@PowerTrain611]

Firebox construction starts with fire and ends with fire! Looks awesome. Glad this is actually happening! I'll admit I had my doubts this project would get too far off the ground. I'm glad I was wrong!

[@lepidotos]

I think that 5550 will be the future template for commercial passenger locomotives, and travel as a whole, if oil continues down its projected path. Feel proud, you're hammering together the future.

[@jaysontadlock1871]

Maybe do the streamlining last... I'd like to see the T1 in its "hollow" form first.

[@kingofthemonsters3712]

Glad they're bringing the T1 back from the dead

[@SharkyCartelRailroad]

It’s amazing how you are building an extinct locomotive from scrap I’m surprised and mad that this isn’t getting more attention

[@JohnDoesItAll]

Wow! Who knew that the firebox was soo large?? Great work!!!!

[@jaysontadlock1871]

If I'm not mistaken even a K4 pacific has something like a 72 square foot firebox. They're about the size of a medium sized closet. Or a small closet if you're a woman.

[@Sonic.Mario.64]

This is gonna be a one hell of a restoration.

[@Sonic.Mario.64]

@Railfan 765 can you like.. not..

[@chrisbruce5711]

@@Sonic.Mario.64 I mean.. its not a restoration , its a new build, much like tornado in the uk.

[@Sonic.Mario.64]

@@chrisbruce5711 I know I used restore as a figure of speech

[@josephphillips5372]

It's amazing that this is going to be the first new half new locomotive steam locomotive in the United States. What I mean by half New is because they got a used tender but still a brand new steam locomotive 👍👍

[@edenreyes4747]

Well at least they save money on building a tender

[@nickgeisel9600]

very well done👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 cannot wait to see this beautiful locomotive operational

[@Adamu98]

I wish more people knows about this trust.

[@Inquisitor6321]

Beautiful work guys!

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

The boys are back and kicking again

[@jay600katana]

wow, what a work of art. That belpaire firebox is an interesting design, I've always wondered what advantages it had.

[@jaysontadlock1871]

Larger heating area. Very common on British locomotives, only ever really used in the US on the Pennsylvania, far from 'standard' for the standard railroad of the world.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

@@jaysontadlock1871 and larger heating area results in?

[@jaysontadlock1871]

@@theextremeanimator4721 More steam.

[@dominicf8039]

​@@jaysontadlock1871 The Great Northern used them too.

[@STICKGUYMB]

This thing is going to be massive

[@keeyinic9297]

welcome back

[@Khalif-AllahEntertainment]

Thats a big firebox. The bigher, more power. Nice job. Keep going

[@Trainboy11]

Hope you guys are doing good on this project

[@adamtain7627]

Oh I’m sure they are

[@indridcold8433]

Wow! It looks like the carport for the apocalypse!

[@jameskarg3240]

This HAS to be the worlds first From-Scratch construction of an oldie steamer being built in the 21st century. And shes a Duplex no less! Guys, whatever you can do, do it to the max and show Amtrak: Steams not licked yet!

[@jameskarg3240]

@@yeo5811 Restorations dont count, those are already built, just out of date in mantinance

[@UP4014]

Nice job guys! I can’t wait till it complete!

[@M1chael42O1]

I wonder if they'll do presentations when the boiler is done

[@adamdonnelly3912]

reasons to live --------- PRR T1 in 2030

[@JRStudios7048]

welcome prr 5550 my friend

[@peterlv68]

Wow

[@amtrakfan4068]

Fizzling fireboxes

[@brodieforsha2696]

Yes... This is... Very Good!!!! KEEP IT UP 👍👍👍

[@savagefabrication795]

This is way too exciting

[@railfanxjofficial]

Now THIS is a monster people say the Big boy is a monster which is wait until the entire thing is finished

[@NW-gi1cp]

Can I doublehead with this engine when its finished please Edit: YOU CAN'T STOP ME *rolls onto mainline*

[@lividuke]

no

[@lividuke]

@The Mystery Man series so is ur mom lol

[@mnnr3162]

@Matthew Pastrikos It can doublehead with deez nuts

[@blehtbh]

That's one THICC fire box

[@firehawk0]

Once 5550 is complete, she will be the first true 21st century steamer, albeit true to her initial design and specs

[@Adamu98]

Well the lner pepercorn a1 60163 torado was built in 2008 in Britain.

[@sheryl_37]

man, yall weren't kidding

[@SteamCoal]

Восхищаюсь вашими усилиями, а на каком давлении собираетесь работать? Удачи Вам!

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

Wow!

[@anthonynigri4058]

Who thinks the locomotive will be done earlier than 2030

[@Adamu98]

If donation rates continues to increase i can see it happening.

[@sirbarongaming2138]

She's gonna be fuel hungry, that's for sure

[@CCXmas]

DIDDLEY DONKEY WE DOING FUCKING GREAT

[@adamtain7627]

Where’s the engine’s fuel oil jet?

[@outlawflyer7868]

What is the purpose of all those holes?

[@jacobramsey7624]

Looking good!!! Question, what kind of whistle and Bell did the T1 have and are there any surviving that you know of that can be put on the 5550?

[@PowerTrain611]

The whistle they have is one that was preserved from a T1 in a scrap line, shortly before she got the torch. It's an original PRR 3 chime! It's the one you hear in the video.

[@jacobramsey7624]

@@PowerTrain611 cool thanks. Did anyone save a bell from a t1 too?

[@PowerTrain611]

@@jacobramsey7624 No problem. To my knowledge, no bells were preserved. It will probably be re-cast from brass stock using prr blueprints. PRR preserved A LOT of their drawings, so there may be some for the T1's bell. Thought it was probably a standard pneumatic bell like what's on 1361.

[@tonyschiffiler4816]

Nice job , what type of steel is this firebox ?

[@ishirotanaka]

What is the width of the metal used to construct the assembly of the Mudring?

[@NontandTeeFamily]

great work for the Americans

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

You guys did a good job with that! Do you ever think you will get this big project done sooner if you raise money quicker?

[@jasonjohnson7746]

Simple answer is yes

[@lividuke]

😟

[@thatonecaledonian812]

me and the bois building the firebox at 3am

[@magicguystudios7940]

That’s a large firebox

[@TheT-90thatstaresintoyoursoul]

Something tells me this (the full engine) will be done before 2030.

[@anthonynigri4058]

Yeah I'm thinking the exact same thing I'm 100% sure it will be done earlier than 2030 the locomotive looks built enough to be done earlier than 2030

[@Im_here170]

👋

[@Therailwayenthusiast4real]

Start a patreon

[@railnaeroproduction6264]

I just know that they just tired to beat mallard

[@stuffmorestuff6647]

How does it have rust already?

[@PowerTrain611]

Oxidizing elements from welding torches and the manufacturing process. It doesn't matter, it's only on the surface. Once it's finished it will be sanded and coated. Not to mention shrouded in streamlining and lagging.

[@needles_sub3307]

Where will it run?????

[@hornblowrfilms928]

Brilliant work 👏, I feel they will succeed in building this Goliath of the rails. The hardest part will be finding somebody with a big enough set of cojones to drive her @100mph+ 🤣.

[@AndrewHager02]

That’s a good looking firebox, but if you want to go for a more advanced approach, why not look into building a GPCS firebox to make it more eco-friendly? Same question regarding the PRR K4 overhaul project over in Altoona.

[@MasenMonster]

Just gotta ask, about how far along is 5550?

[@Adamu98]

Their website says 36.7% complete.

[@robertartac1853]

Still, where they gonna run?

[@robertartac1853]

@Matthew Pastrikos IDK smartass, if opinions were worth a dime you'd be a millionaire.

[@PRROcto1361]

you guys are going to have problems as the original

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

Wrong. The new T1 will have B2 Rotary Cam poppet valves, better than B1 valves.