I have to say, this is one of the best videos I've seen on KZbin showing the role of the fireman on the footplate and during pre-tip tasks! Explaining parts of the locomotives very well with great videography to go with it. Connecting the dots between one task and what to consider next. This video is great for those who want to get a better idea of how these machines actually work. Very well done!
@simonholyfield331911 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Really gives a flavour of the fireman's juggling act, and the pitfalls awaiting the newcomer.
@bh.boilers11 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the voice over man, Will and Richard, an superb video. Ray.
@peterflitcroft97568 ай бұрын
This has to be one of the best films the film unit have produced. Entertaining and informative at the same time. My dad was a passed fireman at the Longmoor Military Railway during his National Service and it amazes me that they had just 12 weeks to learn all that and how to drive as well.
@steamengineerPMW11 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, 100% the role of a fireman on a heritage railway...
@lazman111 Жыл бұрын
Another well done video. Having visited there from the states, I can say it is a well run organization with talented people. I myself having worked in steam preservation for decades, and I can assure you it’s also a busy cab / footplate with oil fired locos. Oh, and if you see a oil fired engine with black smoke, the fireman is not doing his job. Just like coal you want to have a light gray haze to clear.
@TheSorub11 ай бұрын
great video, mid hants film unit and voice overman should do another one when Canadian Pacific is launched!!!!
@hornet1068 Жыл бұрын
That was fantastic. 10 out of 10 for Voiceover man. This has got to be the most informative video of the day of a fireman I have ever watched. Total respect to you guys and the hard work you do.
@TXM Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful explanation and narration. I think thats the best and most realistic video of what volunteers do on many heritage railways around the country. Well done!
@timothykeech7394 Жыл бұрын
What a beautifully paced and narrated video. No disrespect to the normal output which is excellent but the difference of using a 'voice' professional to script and commentate has produced something special. Brilliant. Well done all of you.
@Beatlefan67 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful!
@OiDivision Жыл бұрын
As someone who's recently started their footplate journey this year, this is a fantastic insight into the work and dedication that goes into the running of these superb machines. A wonderful video!
@hurleyfunbags Жыл бұрын
Superb video. Excellent work all round.
@davidbing457811 ай бұрын
Brilliant. I really enjoyed this video. As another commenter wrote you don't realised the work involved. I rode on the steam illumination train over Xmas and enjoyed "Voiceover Man" and the lights.
@johnholt890 Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video really really interesting.
@jwyatt631 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video. Well done all.
@nutsnproud6932 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Being a fireman is way more than I thought of just shovelling coal in a hole.
@theuktoday4233 Жыл бұрын
I'm nearly 70 and love to come to your railway and see the loco's in steam. Great video.
@keefr22 Жыл бұрын
What an excellent video, really enjoyed that - great early Christmas present! I do hope a secure long term source of useable coal can be found to indeed keep these magnificent machines working to show those 'future generations'. Merry Christmas and a Happy, peaceful and safe New Year to all at the Watercress - can't wait to visit again in 2024!
@D8059PRODUCTIONS Жыл бұрын
30:23 wonder who’s idea it was to put bournemouth on 😉. wonderful video Will, was a pleasure to be around whilst this was on and chat to you all as per usual.
@timfellows8334 Жыл бұрын
Just superb, just one notch up from your 10/10 videos. Thank You
@stretchedits Жыл бұрын
Well thank you, that was a really really brilliant video, really showing off the skills and work of all volunteers on our steam railways. Thank you and Happy Christmas. All the best Dave.
@nunman1 Жыл бұрын
i know it will be some time yet but one as allways a great vid and to wil and the team and two i cant wait for loco 499 to shine and get back into running order :)
@kineticrail Жыл бұрын
Loved this one. Every how to work a loco video needs to be narrated by voice over man excellent stuff
@valeofwhitehorserailway5944 Жыл бұрын
An exceptional video - really enjoyed the watch. Well done Will and team!
@Eddy2730 Жыл бұрын
In days gone by, a separate steam raiser would be employed before the driver and fireman booked on.
@djburland Жыл бұрын
Peter did really well! Hats off to all firemen and Women
@larrymilliken288 Жыл бұрын
This was fabulous! An authentic insight to the skill and grueling work required to fire a locomotive. Preserving living history demands the same level of work as the original it represents. Thanks to each of you for the effort it took to produce this video.
@adriangiddins6065 Жыл бұрын
An absolutely brilliant video...all so very well explained....thank you !!
@QuarrySteam Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video! Will, you are a very skilled fireman, very well done👍
@davidberlanny3308 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent video, really well done👏👏 Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Feliz Navidad from Spain!!
@johnrafferty808713 күн бұрын
Fantastic Video. With a top Link Crew
@dfishpool7052 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a most professional, entertaining and instructive presentation - most enjoyable.
@johntait4917 ай бұрын
A well filmed, edited and narrated video. Very interesting and informative. Thank you. 👍
@jgodfrey546 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Truly envious of Mr Dickson...
@barrytillman2818 Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I’ve seen brill
@harryjsedgwick8 ай бұрын
The working injectors as water goes into inside Locomotive’s Boiler. 17:08 Intro 17:27 Prepared (17:30, 17:32, 17:37, 17:40 & 17:44) 17:50 Outro
@MarkTheVicar Жыл бұрын
Really interesting, good work 😀👍
@derekdee9592 Жыл бұрын
Great video real insight into footplate workings 👍
@kniloc Жыл бұрын
So good to put a face to the voice that we've heard so much of these past few weeks! 😂
@androidemulator69525 ай бұрын
@)4:57 - noticed the criss-crossed patterns of ...."contrails" in the sky .. ;)
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
FIZZLIN' FIREBOXES!!!!
@gorbalsboy9 ай бұрын
Good shovel technique both of you 😊
@brooklynroad8581 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Brilliant ❤
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
FANTASTICALLY FANTASTIC!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
GORGEOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
FABULOUSLY FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
WONDERFULLY WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
BRILLIANTLY BRILLIANT!!!!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
IMPRESSIVELY IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!
@DevilsEyeCT Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very informative 👍🏻
@watching64 Жыл бұрын
I would hope a Shunters Breakfast
@paulshirley638311 ай бұрын
Working On It: Fireman - Starring 'Voiceover Man' LOVE LOUIS SHIRLEY
@hglmedia307 Жыл бұрын
Very good video, nice one Will
@nathancayley758 Жыл бұрын
Making me jealous I would love to do that
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
TREMENDOUS!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
MOOOOOOOOOO-ARVELOUSLY MOOOOOOOOOO-ARVELOUS!!!!
@DavidScholz-bu1ix Жыл бұрын
STUUUUUUUUUUPENDOUSLY STUUUUUUUUUUPENDOUS!!!
@nickscontractingservices3408 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos but I would be very interested if you could possibly do a video with the track gang as to how you do the curved tracks at the station
@mattgrant2646 Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to have a 'heritage'/museum pit opened for production for heritage steam purposes? Given the price of the coal, it may actually turn a wee profit at a half/third of the current price!
@europe0017 Жыл бұрын
Im 14 and turning 15 in 2024 ill be a cleaner in june 8th 2025 canny wait oldest railway in the world Tanfield railway. Diffrent to these locos cuz u have tender we just have tank
@nielsleenknegt583911 ай бұрын
Just a Note, Having watched a guy (Hyce) that works in the USA on steam locomotives, If the smoke is always pitch black, that is a sign of a bad fireman wasting fuel.
@Sonny_JC Жыл бұрын
Not voice over man! What a ending to the year 🎉🎉 well done will on the know how 🤌🏻🤌🏻