Top 20 extinct UK and US steam locomotives - Part 1 (20-11)

How about extinct locomotives for this time? B)

[@arthurthepuppetmaster2834]

666 likes

[@Jimboliah3985]

I'm the devil, aren't I?

[@arthurthepuppetmaster2834]

yes

[@marthabennett4788]

Has that patriot been restored yet?

[@Jimboliah3985]

You mean built. And as for the Patriot, if it takes longer than expected, that's because the people building it want to have it done properly.

[@anhkietduongdo]

777 likes.

[@russellgxy2905]

I'm completely with you for have 6110 and 6111 for the T1 spot. I love the engines, but it's a shame and kind of ridiculous that the prototypes worked better than the production engines; the fact that they were built during the same time as the Pennsy's first road diesels doesn't really qualify as an excuse to me.

[@packr72]

They worked better because the PRR was declining rapidly and a complex, modern, and experimental steam locomotive was not what they needed. They also didn’t train engineers on how to use to them properly. The K4s by comparison were simple but underpowered locomotives.

[@kv_6584]

Ah the T-1. The ultimate argument starter among steam enthusiasts. (Not counting City of Truro vs LNER 4472.)

[@nofeargaming9403]

KV_45690 I say yes to building a new T-1. It would be cool to see Mallard challenged.

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

@KV_45690 your profile pic is Gordon from thomas and friends, cool. Good choice

[@That_Thicc_Cat]

I mean your not wrong lol

[@Boxttell11]

I love city of truro

[@regularguy7266]

Legit just improve the design by adding better parts such as a different gear.

[@dennyhamlinfan11nascarnort59]

These are "MY" top 10 favorite steam locomotives and the top 10 are as follows: 10: LMS Patriots 9: LNER J70's 8: The LNER W1 7: N&W Y6B's 6: L&N M1's 5: LMS Turbomotive 4: Southern Pacific AC-11's 3: LNER P2's 2: The LNER U1 Honorable Mentions: PRR Q2, Union Pacific Fetter Challengers, PRR Q1, PRR T1 Prototypes (6110, 6111), Southern Pacific AC-9's, Chesapeake & Ohio T1's GWR Saints, Granges & Counties, Baltimore & Ohio EM-1's 1: Southern Railway K Class 2-6-4 Tanks

[@rail-ryder7135]

LMS Patriots? I never heard of them. I did here about the New England kind though.

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

Not a bad haul my favorites in general include the LMS princess royals stanier 8Fs the AC 12s the Union Pacific FEFs union pacific Schenectady 4-4-0s stanier moguls SAR Rx class Ffesteniog Garratts NSWGR garratts the LNER p2s and the j94s

[@nigelmitchell351]

Cheers I really enjoyed that, coming from the UK I will always feel that our steam was the most handsome but the US loco's were truly awesome beasts, really loving all the US steam documentaries on the tube now. looking forward to seeing part two.

[@Jimboliah3985]

Already uploaded. ;)

[@suprememeowmix9613]

Our NYC J3A's truly do look like sausages, so I must agree on some level.

[@georgeloyie9025]

Thanks for the show man. I love all of them lovely old iron gals!

[@Kettenhund31]

A good, intelligent video... Thank you for producing it. It's rare to find an American that understands anything British... especially railway related but you definitely know your stuff.

[@Jimboliah3985]

Hate to disappoint you on being American. I'm Dutch. :P

[@Kettenhund31]

Please accept my apologies,Sir.

[@JaredRouse8465]

Interesting locomotives you’ve got here on this list! Nice video dude. 👍🙂

[@arch9enius]

1:37 Aww that was just getting good

[@sirmetaladon]

I don't understand why you hate the T1 trust. They're rebuilding a very unique and impressive locomotive from the rails up, which is an extremely difficult feat. And yet, you act like they're just a bunch of egotistical dummies from the US who are hungry for a pointless record? Yes, the record IS pointless! Which is why A: That isn't their primary goal, contrary to what you might have to say and B: You.. shouldn't care? It's literally pointless if it breaks a record. So what? The A4 will still be the winner in so many other regards, and no pride will be lost just because a larger and more capable locomotive was finally give it's chance in the limelight. The T1 have already been speculated to have traveled much faster, what's all the fuss about? Can't we just agree that the A4 is better overall, even if the T1 proves the long-standing myth about it's top speed?

[@maxm2317]

Jim, I can safely say that, if there were ever plans to do replica/new-build projects for the N&W Y6bs, B&O EM-1s, SP AC-9s, UP Fetter Challengers, C&O T-1s, PRR J1s and Q2 Duplexes, I would be onboard with each one. We lost so many steam engines during the transition from steam to diesel locomotives. Taking inspiration from you, I may eventually do my own list of extinct classes of locomotives, but instead of 15 or 20, I might do 30 locomotives and split it up into three parts with 10 locomotives in each part. Of course, I'm gonna need Windows Movie Maker to make this project of mine work.

[@Chango_Malo]

The T1 is coming for the Mallard.

[@ThomasFan3751]

You're not the only one who missed Mythbusters.

[@dannyh.s.1936]

ThomasFan3751 same

[@warshipguy2005]

I still miss Mythbusters

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

@ThomasFan3751 i have officially subscribed to you

[@pokemonpreadythepokemonmaniac]

Me too. ;-;

[@warriorstar2517]

Gordon was also called the "Galloping Sausage" once. Maybe they got it from the LNER W1.

[@goingnowherefast1834]

Must,Ve been awdrys inspiration

[@finndahuman57]

But Gordon doesn’t deserve that name call he is now the only surviving A3

[@tffan-gm9nl]

Reading And Northern 425 The Cartoon Train you forgot FLYING SCOTSMAN

[@f4fwildcat29]

t&ffan 3000 how could you forget that?! That story with the dirty sludge tenders is amazing!

[@bikelife_myr7917]

Gordon is an experimental engine he is an A0 an A0 is an A3 with a bigger boiler

[@kevwebb2637]

The N&W Y6B was equipped with the variable Valve plumbing, which allows them to easily switch between simple and compound layout with a lever.

[@lindahamann9747]

This is Great good job making this vid R.I.P trains

[@sovietunion3678]

the ac-9 wish they kept it on static display that would've been amazing.instead of a t1 build an ac-9

[@kiwitrainguy]

The AC-9 was a conventional mallet steam locomotive and there are already preserved examples of this type (Big Boy's, Challenger, Yellowstone). The T1's were duplex locos of which none survived (as far as I know) so I think it would be good to have at least one example of this unusual type of loco in existence.

[@NSWGR3827]

It's interesting everyone talking about the new T1 breaking the speed record, there's quite a bit to do before like finishing it (that's going to be a few years yet) and then there is convincing the relevant authorities to allow an attempt to take place.

[@williamclarke4510]

How much does the insurance cost for that?

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

I enjoy content like this

[@jcmgt]

Informative and entertaining, brilliant.

[@tony68mc]

I love the subs, Ellen ER made me giggle and Grizzly too. It's like reading a Chinese instruction manual. Some good info though. Thanks.

[@yoelv.o.krisstiawan5838]

Sorry that I just watched the video, but is that The Engineer's Theme from TF 2 playing as the backsound? I see what you did there

[@POTC_Oscarandfriens]

8:03 Gordon: "he called me a galloping sausage!" 10000: "you too?"

[@angiekuempel7630]

If you are from the PRR T1 Trust, you can still build the new T1 #5550 and get it to the (LNER A4 #4468) Mallard’s record of 126 miles per hour. It takes time, but we support the idea of the new T1. Make it happen, especially with the New York Central J Class 4-6-4 Hudson #5300 and New York Central 4-8-4 Niagara #6600 if you get the chance after you have built the new T1. Don’t give up and do your best to keep your projects going no matter what. Keep this new T1 going and build the rails up.

[@grahamj9101]

As a small boy, I remember seeing 'Turbomotive' in service in its original form - and, of course, I remember the Harrow and Wealdstone disaster. Subsequently, I saw 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' in regular service. It (or should that be 'she', despite being a Duke?) had a reputation for poor steaming. However, when it was restored, they discovered the reasons, a combination of design and manufacturing faults and rectified them. I was on a steam excursion a couple of years ago, with 71000 double heading with 60163 'Tornado', a new build replica of an LNER A1 Pacific. But then, if you're a real 'gricer', you'll know all about 'Tornado' - and you'll probably know that it topped 100miles/hr on a test run in February of this year.

[@silasfatchett5693]

Tornado is not a replica! She's the 50th Peppercorn A1 to be built.

[@ClamTram96]

Silas Fatchett Technically she is a replica but she is also a new member of the a1 peppercorns

[@mariataylor7791]

It's a he not a she

[@TheOnlyTYRE]

grahamj9101 no way... Lucky?

[@FlyinBlaney]

pmonkeygeezer Say what now?

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

0:08 Am I hearing the song from meet the engineer and another song at the same time?

[@thevictoriantrainspotter6636]

0:08

[@h0riz0n45]

What you are hearing is "More Gun - Version 3". Yes, there are 3 versions of "More Gun".

[@robertgift]

Wonderful video. Thank you for making and sharing this. Were railroads so desperate for money thathey needed to scrap the last engine of its kind? They should build another locomotive rather than ugly T-1.

[@olly5764]

Interesting, well informed, I'm impressed with your knowledge of locos from over here in the UK, and nods to UK culture, I'm off to watchpart 2 now.

[@hansemist]

Please do one about the Swiss Steam Trains!

[@dakotaraptor5918]

the song at the start was called "More Gun Version 2" by valve orchestra

[@Terminatorfan1984REAL]

I am unsure if I should built the original PRR T-1 or the prototypes in a trackmaster form

[@florjanbrudar692]

I completely agree with everything at 16:48-18:12. There is no point in breaking an already done speed record.

[@SuperTrainStationH]

I would without reservation supporting breaking the steam rail record if it were done using a new build steam turbine locomotive. At least that would reflect the progress that would have been made if steam continued to be developed, and serve some purpose in demonstrating something that hasn't been seen before, and would still leave Mallard as the pinnacle of reciprocating-piston steam locomotive speed.

[@sudriangirl]

It's 10pm in the UK and I'm bingewatching steam locomotive videos

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

Your profile pic is from thomas and friends, good choice.

[@bryantan863]

Spoiler alert Jim, Hornby released their new Hush Hush model this year both in its original and rebuilt forms. By the way, they look very nice except the original version the Hush Hush model is a bit lighter than rebuilt version which has a heavy chassis from front to back while the original version's front is light and back is heavy. The reason why the front of the Hush Hush's front is light is because the running board is made out of plastic and it is not ruler straight.

[@bryantan863]

I recommend the rebuilt version of the Hornby Hush Hush because it is heavier and it has better weight distribution than the original version.

[@kodachromerailroadvideos6571]

The EM1s look like the simple versions of the Y6 class

[@soulcrew1000]

you had photos of barry island scrapyard. i used to play on those loco's as a child.

[@TheJFish94]

I wish they would make an HO scale model of the T1 Prototype. All we have is the In-Production versions by Broadway Limited Imports.

[@franksmith9434]

as a 7 year old i was in awe of the new Coronatiion passing through Crewe station, the 9 years later [apprentice then] actually worked on her, lovely memory, sadly locomotive was in war time drab black then.

[@Pitcairn2]

I remember the steam trams working the Fish docks in Lowestoft, (10 miles south of Great yarmouth) in the 60s (My home town) as it crossed the main road to the station a man walked in front with a red flag.

[@chrisdelux125]

if the Virginia railway and the erie and Virginian railroad has rebuilt the triplex into duplex, the can reduce into 2-8-8-2 driving wheels, while the Virginia railway triplex supposed to be 2-8-8-4 like the y6 from N&W

[@stevew270]

Like you and Mr. Kovacs I would have liked to have seen atleast one AC-9 preserved along with the Em1

[@VincentBrigance]

On the J70s, the sub-classes weren't sub -classes, they were just order numbers. The GER gave their locomotives classes based on the first order number.

[@Jimboliah3985]

I hate having to place a reply like this. In case The Gaming Rhino is watching this, Christopher Kovacs gave me permission to use that intro, and as for the SP 4460 on the thumbnail that's some stupid glitch on KZbin's end. YT always picks an image from about the middle sa the thumbnail automatically, but I changed it to the Turbomotive, and that does show up on the PC.

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

I like your channel

[@GNRA1GreatNorthern1470]

Fun fact: The way LNER 10000 was egineered ment that instead of being a hudson/baltic, she was a 4-6-2-2

[@michaelschultz5127]

The triplex had that problem but when lost weight in the tender it only made 2-8-8-2 in power

[@MegaMattMorris]

Wonderful. What song did you use between the reviews? Cheers Edit - Don't worry, I Shazamed it

[@simaesthesia]

I totally agree with you about the steam speed record and thank you for being not only passionate about it but giving your reasons (which are absolutely correct). I hope they get the message. :) Thanks for the video.

[@TrainznProgress]

Yes, but like who dosent want a new steam loco that could be world famous. Either way it will still set alot of records. The boiler is pretty much done, with the firebox well on the way! Give it about 9 more years and it'll be ready to go!

[@Peasmouldia]

I'm hoping part two will include GWR 47XX Class 2-8-0s. Fast freight locos. We'll see...

[@lnerengine2644]

Have you ever considered making a top 10 extinct German steam locomotives?

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

I love your voice

[@brendanwilliams7291]

Great stuff, where does the ‘make your bloody mind up’ come from? That’s quite a laugh to me.

[@QTelectric2012]

You know, Man, this is a badass list of extinct steam locos from the US and the UK that you came up with and I'm surprised about the locos that you chose for your own list. But coming to your rant about the T1 Trust and what they're trying to do with their engine rebuild goal, I totally agree. I mean, why would they wanna break Mallard's record now after she was firmly cemented in railway history with her 1938 record run? I just don't see that happening, Mallard's gonna remain the World's Fastest Steam Engine and that's how it's going to stay.

[@scootergrant8683]

As a Brit I wan't and don't want that to happen. I wan't Sir Gresley's efforts to remain and stay throughout history. However, I wan't to find steam speed records get kick started again and that'd hopefully prompt rivalry again and maybe just maybe we'd get more of an urge to look at past designs that were overlooked and give them a shot at winning the record! If I can see steam getting to 200mph without fancy modern systems and just the old simple ways I'll be very satisfied! It is very unlikely but that is what I want to see before I go.

[@FlyingScotFilms]

Jim van der Kolk i miss Mythbusters too

[@mrb.5610]

Seeing the footplate video of Tornado doing 100mph and seeing how much it was dancing around, I'm not sure I want to be on a T1 flat out ....

[@SteamKing2160]

An Engine as red on one side and green on the other is like looking at Two Face from DC's Batman... sort of.

[@TheLogFella]

My dad was born in the 50s his dad is still alive they were around the e2 era my dad not so much

[@jacobmutti1528]

22:26 anyone know where this clip is from? Also, love what you have done here mate. Sad to hear that this is your last year before retirement from youtube, but I understand your reasons, trolls don't deserve the nicer things in life. No one should have to go through the amount of abuse you and your friends have received. I hope you and your friends are OK and I hope you all do well in the future.

[@AlphaXLP]

Meet the (train) engineer

[@colintf5687]

I noticed it too

[@572Btriode]

Just a FYI, Wisbech is said wizz-beach. (Wis-be-ch). Enjoying the analysis too, thanks.

[@Hornhausen]

nice video

[@Jimboliah3985]

Thank you.

[@Dave_Sisson]

#18 W1. At 7:17 we are told that it was the only 4-6-4 Hudson built in the UK. However in 1950 - 1951, North British of Glasgow built more Hudsons; 70 R Class express locomotives for the Victorian Railways as the Australian company's workshops were all too busy to do the job themselves. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_R_class

[@Jimboliah3985]

... crap... ;w;

[@Dave_Sisson]

Sorry for being a pedant. However the 70 4-6-4s sent to Victoria were broad gauge for 5'3" tracks, so you can truthfully say that Hush Hush was the only standard gauge Hudson built in the UK.

[@MrAndybye]

That wreck at 21.17 was the pilot engine, Jubilee Class 4-6-0 No 45637 Windward Islands. which took the full force of the impact. Incedently, part of 'Anne's frames were also used to repoair the culpret engine, 46242 City of Glasgow. so she donated parts to two other engines.

[@Jimboliah3985]

That'll be 5637 and 6242. I'm really not fan of BR liveries and numbers on LMS. ;)

[@charlalong8741]

21:17

[@themidlandcompoundarchive9430]

shame to see so many gone though I would happily start a new build project.

[@NW-gi1cp]

This is sad and interesting at the same time

[@RMSMauretania1907]

3:27 I'm not sure if you know this already, but the smokebox door number is 45551 and the number on the cab is just 5551

[@Jimboliah3985]

She's being built as LMS 5551. That's what the majority of the people who participated in a poll voted for. So expect that 45551 number plate to be removed pretty soon, if it hasn't been removed already.

[@RMSMauretania1907]

Just sayin, but it might leave a few people confused if it's a British Rails locomotive or an LMS locomotive if it stays there

[@DolphinLegend-bg8ph]

I want Mallards record to be broken by T1 5550 or UP844

[@thomasweekley9209]

@22:26 where does that come from? Because I recognize the class of locomotive

[@Squid1562]

If we Americans wanted to break the steam speed record why resurrect the NYC STREAMLINED HUDSONS INSTEAD OF A HEAVY FREIGHT ENGINE THAT DIDN'T WORK!

[@Jimboliah3985]

How about you don't break the speed record at all?

[@Squid1562]

That's fair, I'm just pointing out my country's flawed thinking

[@bobjoe9683]

Potato27002 as much as I'd love that, NYC has the M-497

[@bobwhite3777]

Potato27002 yeah I wish the hutsons were still around but I think there is a group that is trying to bring one back

[@FlyinBlaney]

Potato27002 True, but the T1s were nice looking and had their benefits.

[@atsfevan0242]

21:03 yesterday marked 67 years since the crash happened and a youtuber by the name of thunderbolt1000productions did a video on it. Jim if your reading this I'm not sure if your interested in it but if you are here's the link to the video and I recommend checking out some of the other videos he's done m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2rJf3t9e62JotE

[@gottsavezekaiser1918]

What about the Wabash P1 Hudson's? Those look rather appealing in my opinion. Sorta like a crossbred between a UP FEF, Reading T1, and a NYC Hudson. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabash_class_P1 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabash_class_P1. They were built on the Wabash's 2-8-2 mikados and semi streamlined with Elephant Ears and side panels as well as being painted in Navy Blue with a white stripe with red trimming going across the side panelling and numberplate.

[@justghostgamingx3966]

If the trailing trucks don't receive steam, the it's a 4-6-4 "Baltic/Hudson"

[@GNRA1GreatNorthern1470]

And I hope the patriot doesn't have the belle whistle usually associated with Fowler designs, I hope it'll heave the glorious hooter whistle of the Stanier locomotives

[@rosariormoreno1454]

the new t1 should not brake mallards record

[@owenmeschter9888]

I hate Franklin Poppet Valve gear. Not just that it's expensive, its just really damn ugly. It looks ok on the T1 tho, probably because there are only two drive wheels per set.

[@ClamTram96]

Owen Meschter Is there even a reason as to why it even exists?

[@atsfevan0242]

Does anyone know where I can get more info on some of theses extinct steam locomotives besides coming from another video on extinct steam locomotives videos done by Christopher Kovacs, Rail-Ryder 713, southern flyer productions and you Jim?

[@Jimboliah3985]

The internet.

[@atsfevan0242]

@@Jimboliah3985 I know that jim but websites names ????????like something else rather than Wikipedia since most info on certain steam locomotives can't be found on Wikipedia

[@SteamRailPatreonR761VR]

what song did you use between picks?

[@roxaclock]

is the wooden box on wheels a refference to dieseld199?

[@Jimboliah3985]

Never heard of that.

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

Hello Ffarquhar Developer

[@oat138]

I was wondering, what was it like in stations like Paddington when they used steam?

[@mrb.5610]

In a word, filthy. Dad visited Old Oak Common shed a few times during the steam era ... it was (quote) 'a dirty, stinking horrible place' !

[@oat138]

@@mrb.5610 I can imagine....Thanks for the reply.

[@Utubearchy]

The development of steam locomotives and that of mechanical engineering paralleled each other for a century. But into the first half of the last century, while steam usage for electric power generation and for marine vessels continued to develop, the railways dropped the ball. That didn't have to be, as André Chapelon, Livio Dante Porta and those following in their work demonstrated so effectively. David Wardale, the Advanced Steam Traction Group as well as persons and organizations in other countries have been elucidating about steam's potential and exposing the virtual worldwide propaganda campaign that was used to discredit steam traction in the middle of the 20th century. Itself a classical example of the rule: 'Follow the Money'. And speaking of finances, had funding permitted the 5AT project to continue, the 'record' would have been broken in the UK, assuming cooperation by Network Rail. And cheered by steam devotees the world over. David Wardale, who understands as much as anyone on the planet about the capabilities of steam traction, both pro and con, has along with others, strived to correct the narrow minded, parochial stereotype that views steam traction as a near Mesozoic era artifact of industrial history. The 'record' should be seen as a part of history, and not as a sacrosanct fable for junior cultists who obviously show more interest in 'my team vs your team' tribal behvior than they do for actual steam powered systems. And hard as it may seem, you have to grow up some time, Jimmy. Seriously.

[@unfunnycontentcreator4971]

Also The Reason why the poppet vaulve gear didnt work for the T1 because its not good for going at speeds

[@silasfatchett5693]

The people who operate 71000 Duke of Gloucester might beg to disagree.

[@connorflaherty175]

Actually, the w1’s tender also survived and is attached to Union of South Africa.

[@844SteamFan]

I think the 844 could beat Mallard's record. It is told that FEF-1s have gone over 110mph, and FEF-3s were built to go up to 120mph. I think it is possible for that to happen.

[@finndahuman57]

I think the T1 trust should also make a PRR Q2

[@GNRA1GreatNorthern1470]

I absolutely love the patriots, there design looks very elegant, especially the unrebuilt design

[@tylergreen4843]

Hope it's in Lms red, looks especially good on a 3f jinty

[@dannyh.s.1936]

Jim van Dee Kolk Has anyone told you that you sound like Thunderbolt Sirens 1000 Productions?

[@Armadilling]

I like how you used more gun in this video

[@Jimboliah3985]

*8 months later* Yeah, though I'd go with a different piece of music, compared to the Cannery like Christopher Kovacs used.

[@Flight-wo6jn]

*6 months later* And if that don’t work, use more gun.

[@stephensmith799]

Hey! I like compressors mounted on the front of smokeboxes. They look 'ugly fantastic' ;-)

[@Jimboliah3985]

Wait till you see my "modified" Allegheny I built in GMod.

[@Oliverfan2005]

That hush hush engine is truly bizarre looking

[@longlivethecanadianking]

The W1 was actually North Eastern 10000. BR changed it to 60700

[@StocktonSubber]

So I heard the Speed Goal was ditched recently. It’s all about the excursion runs now.

[@JimBobat420]

Don't know where that came from but they still talk about scouting suitable testing sights for speeds of over 120 mph on their website.

[@stevenbanaan]

why did you use team fortress 2s engineers guitarplaying in your video at 0:09?

[@nick199009]

i wouldn't mind if they tried to take the record, as long as Britain tries to take it back. Andre chapelon did have calculations and possibly plans for a 16,000 hp 167mph locomotive, imagine an LNER A4 (2450)hp, LMS Coronations Class (3300hp), Union Pacific big-boy (6290hp), PRR T1 (6500hp), or a PRR Q2 (7978hp) modified with a double lempor or lemprex exhaust system, including all the improvements invented by andre Chapelon, Livio Dante Porta and David Wardale, EPIC. Chapelon doubled the horsepower of a 4-8-4 poorly performing locomotive to 5,500hp!!

[@harrimanfox8961]

I agree with you on the T1s, not only what you said, but the prototypes where BETTER LOOKING than the production series T1s, as the shark nose was longer, skirting covering piping and lubricaters to make the engine look neater, and there was better coloring and striping, which also made the handrails stand out. and, i hope the 5550 will be based on the prototype, and DEFINITELY NOT the Late T1s, which had stubby, square Sharknoses, and The Freight-locomotive style front, which made the late T1s fat, ugly freight engines than sleek streamliners.

[@ShinGhidorah17]

It’s sadly not based on the prototype according to the pictures I saw.

[@bradwhitney7782]

What makes you think t1 trust is trying to break the steam speed record? I think it is a good idea to rebuild it. I just don't think they should try to break the record.

[@Jimboliah3985]

It SAYS so on their website! I even had a screenshot of that!

[@bradwhitney7782]

Now I am worried they might derail it. It's too risky. It will be the last of the duplexes, and it's streamlined. I like that engine I even have a Broadway Limited HO model of that. It's #5513.

[@Jimboliah3985]

Dude, you can't change my perspective of the T1 Trust... The people who formed it are as controversial as the locomotive they want to bring back from extinction...

[@Chango_Malo]

why would you care if Mallards record is beaten? it would be apples to oranges. Beside, Mallard broke on that run anyways. Yeh, yanking your chain a little there, it was a ballsy run even if she did scorch up a bearing doing it. Just curious, ever talk to anyone who ran a T1?

[@arch9enius]

Well that's why they have test runs

[@Loco-uh6hp]

Shouldn't of they made the Hush-Hush's class after the overhaul the LNER A5? I think so.

[@SouthernerFloridain2006]

Would the Triplexs Count as 2-8-8-8-2T or 2-8-8-8-4T

[@VSigma725]

Despite being an American, I recognize the J70 as the little wooden box engine from Thomas and Friends, Toby.

[@dennisroyhall121]

Superb! Like the sense of humour especially that bit when his colleague / assistant sticks that old Southern Railway billboard in front of the camera just as he mentioned the namesake words in his US railroad context! Always a good laugh where you get the ´blithering idiot’ character supposedly trying [ or wanting to make it appear so! ] to « assist « his boss in his delivery but succeeding in only making it worse! [ Like the scene in the 1945 Olivier version film Henry V where the cleric is going through a sheaf of large and complicated docs on Salic law and his idiotic « assistant » shoves any old and inevitably wrong doc in front of him…! ]. Never wears out, that scenario and shades of Benny Hill and Mr Bean....My sincere apologies for those who think this comment out of context...( and you may be right ) but I am referring to the delivery of this excellent document which is to inform, enlighten, interest, entertain and hold the attention of the viewer and my contention is that you need a good sense of humour of which the item under reference is a good example. A real and right pleasure to watch and listen to and my very best wishes go with you for your future research and endevours . On a more serious note, and perhaps sad one to all rail fans: I sometimes get a creeping item in my brain cells when watching like historic rail reviews that perhaps someone might/should/ought to introduce a new reference ratio stat indicator along with other stats concerning say historic locos that is a reference to their working life eg loco XYZ boiler pressure ´x’, ´tractive effort ‘y’ and working life ´z’ years and estimated route miles run over life, if only to bring it home to us how wasteful some of these investments were. For example, an example of a good investment might be loco or class XYZ was/were built at a total cost of ABC and covered an estimated EFG mileage over HIL years hauling trains of KLN tonnage. But perhaps am talking a load of cod’s wallop rubbish for which I bow with humble (not Uriah’s type I beg you to believe and grant me, heavens non! That’d be the very last straw!

[@strike9716]

The triplexes were a niche locomotive, with a niche purpose, in addition, the design didn't work out so it makes sense they didn't survive. The money it would take to build one wouldn't be worth it, it was a broken design to begin with, and it's flaws are of a nature that makes them difficult to fix, even with modern technology. The boiler is undersized, (as keeping steam up was a challenge) and adding weight to the tender would compromise the amount of fuel it could carry. (And this weight would be several tons of solid steel, probably.) Fixing it's problems would involve using a bigger boiler and fire box and adding an additional, non-powered tender to make up for the compromised fuel capacity. Resulting in what would arguably be the largest extant steam loco, but, it would be so different from the original design it might as well be it's own locomotive, the powered tender would still have traction issues, as a lot of it's weight would be expencdable fuel, and, because these engines were not designed for high speeds, it would only top out at 30 ish mph, too slow for mainline excursions, and most tourist railways probably couldn't handle it's size.