Thanks for this. I love seeing Garratts do freight services.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
That's my pleasure. Thanks for watching. Take a look at some of my other videos too ..... Andy
@ronniescott51797 жыл бұрын
Very good video showing the best shots of the loco and the country. The loco is very neglected with leaky drain cocks , clanking bearings, and no doubt worn wheels. However it still has some life left in it. I hope it is kept alive for the future generation to show how Africa was developed. Keep up the good work.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment David. The future of these Garratts has to be in doubt, especially now with the new management in Zimbabwe. No doubt, there'll be an effort to modernise the country.
@UlrichGronau Жыл бұрын
"Management" ? You made my day. 😁@@AndyDandanFisherSteam
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
@@UlrichGronau I'm pleased yo enjoyed - Andy
@trainknut3 жыл бұрын
Such fascinating and unique little workhorses, they may be no Big Boy, but that's still some serious steam. It's almost surreal to see one of these things running like nothing at all has changed since they were built for Rhodesia Railways, especially when you compare it to western railroads which often break the illusion with the presence of modern buildings, vehicles or equipment... Yet here you are out in southern Africa essentially watching a time capsule of the 1940s.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
That sums it up nicely. Fabulous scenery. Sadly the covid problem has put the future of these Garratts in doubt .... Andy
@RailyardProductions Жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Are they running again? I hope one day to see an actually working Garratt.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
@@RailyardProductions I'm not sure about the state of the Garratts in Zimbabwe. There's a recently restored Garratt working the mainline on enthusiast charters in Australia. In the UK we have quite a few narrow gauge Garratts working on different heritage lines. The best visit to make is definitely the Ffestiniog / Welsh Highland Railway which operates several Garratts and the very unusual "Double Fairlie" locos .... Andy (Contact me directly by Email if you'd like more info)
@harrisonrawlinson56504 жыл бұрын
A very powerful locomotive with very stunning scenery
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
I can only agree with that on both counts ...... Andy
@anotherfreediver36392 жыл бұрын
This is a stunning video, particularly the first sequences in the colder morning air. All steam locomotives are magnificent compared with modern vanilla technology, but a Beyer-Garratt with leaky steam valves is the tops!
@AndyDandanFisherSteam2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that comment. Sadly, there were rather too many steam leaks but it did make for excellent video! .... Andy
@cliveart62135 жыл бұрын
how good to see that reminds me just of my childhood in Zims,and riding up front on the victoria falls engines ,when they refilled with water ,thank you
@AndyDandanFisherSteam5 жыл бұрын
That's my pleasure. Thank you for your comment. I have many more videos from Zimbabwe. Please take a look. Andy
@svenfredriksson92134 жыл бұрын
They still ran the Bulaway to Vic Falls PAX in 2000 when I took my sons, but it broke down somewhere near Dett and so we had to make our own way to the Falls and back. Love falling asleep in RR trains with the unwelded track. Ti-tick-de-tick, repeated endlessly
@brucewilliams8714 Жыл бұрын
Memories! I well recall these locations. And, when I left Bulawayo on the overnight train to Johannesburg via Botswana, it was a blue-liveried 414 which hauled us to the border at Plumtree. 1992. Thanks for this, from Australia.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
That's my pleasure. I'm so glad it brought back good memories for you. (So there really are people in Australia called Bruce?) .... Andy
@brucewilliams8714 Жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Lol! Yep.
@rossawood5075 Жыл бұрын
Having seen restored Garretts running in western Sydney NSW and when travelling in Bulawayo Rhodesia prior to the end of the Smith regime, there appears to be a definite unique rhythm to these great machines when working hard. There is an unrestored Beyer Garrett in Dorrigo northern NSW that I often stop to look at when travelling south from my home in SE rural Queensland, they are even larger than they appear at a distance when standing directly alongside one. I believe they were introduced in Australia to eliminate 'double heading' large freight trains however they were not very efficient and costly to maintain hense their demise in Australia and of course the introduction of large diesel and diesel electric locomotives. Great video, thanks !
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment! You do, of course, have the recently restored Garratt 6029 working occasional mainline tours over there in Oz - Andy
@warrengarratt88976 жыл бұрын
this train we build thought out my family, i used to live in zimbabwe and now if western australia, its so good to see our family history
@AndyDandanFisherSteam6 жыл бұрын
The Garratts in Zimbabwe were built in either the UK or in Belgium. Your family probably worked with them though. Best wishes to Australia. Andy
@pressstart14903 жыл бұрын
@Wyeil Arbukle C'mon dude, you just came into an Innocent Locomotive video to throw racist comments? Do you know how stupid that sounds?! You just came to fight with random people in Internet, just go away, weirdo. No one here spoke about Skin colours, right? Only you...
@pressstart14903 жыл бұрын
@Wyeil Arbukle Yep, you are Sick, get a Medic, You are having some sort of seizure or whateaver. You know, just live the present, be a good person, don't bother anyone, and turn off your phone/pc, we don't need people like you in the internet.
@pressstart14903 жыл бұрын
@Wyeil Arbukle Yeah good night mate
@IndustrialParrot28163 жыл бұрын
@@pressstart1490 who are you talking did they delete their comment
@matthewhough5634 Жыл бұрын
I'm wondering why they have the cylinder cocks open all the time- it's particularly noticeable coming up the hill, at about 2:25. He seems to be wasting a lot of power and dry steam
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
Of course, steam cocks should be opened occasionally but in this case it's probably a valve that is stuck or inoperative. These Garratts are maintained on almost no money! - Andy
@kensherwood48667 жыл бұрын
Another video to your usual high standard. Yes at times it looked to be working hard given the amount of load, but it added to the visual impact. Great work by you both Thanks
@AndyDandanFisherSteam7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind comment Ken.
@juancarlosgallero13684 жыл бұрын
Impresionante y bello espectáculo
@MrOlgrumpy6 жыл бұрын
Good to see the Garret again,these were being phased out when I was a young fella in Western Australia
@AndyDandanFisherSteam6 жыл бұрын
There are one or two preserved in Australia, I believe, although I haven't seen them personally. These in Zimbabwe are really on the last legs though. Andy
@yusu53446 жыл бұрын
Andy and Dandan Fisher There is still one preserved in NSW train museum
@trainfan-ks5hk5 жыл бұрын
why were the Garrets beings phased out?
@tyehetherington72334 жыл бұрын
@@yusu5344 Another at ipswich, though not on display, I believe because of asbestos under the lagging
@Wb31103 жыл бұрын
There are multiple Garrets preserved in Australia, including G42, NGG127 & 128 at the puffing billy railway in Victoria, and another (G33) being restored at the Bellarine Railway. Also the NSWGR AD6029 are some examples.
@brucemcdonald85294 жыл бұрын
What a surprise to see a steamer in Zim. Thought they were all busted! Nice scenery shots guys. Zim still has beautiful bush!!
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
This was recorded three years ago, of course, Bruce. I believe there are still a couple of the Garratts which are capable of being steamed for charter work but with the travel situation being totally in lockdown at the moment, these Garratts may well never steam again. This would be a huge shame and a loss for the world of steam enthusiasts. We shall see. Please take a look at a few others of my Zimbabwe videos - kzbin.info/aero/PLNKEdhmODMJziDJwSvN7jzE_x4-Ucj859 ...... Andy
@michaelricks1618 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent!
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Garratts are truly magnificent machines .... Andy
@dirkbonne2070 Жыл бұрын
impressive film, i saw them in 1980. Nostalgic!❤
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you enjoyed the video - Andy
@enriquescolari98816 жыл бұрын
Gracias !!
@deejaystump3 жыл бұрын
what a cool sound we got one in New Zealand but not going at the moment which is sad to see
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
Maybe it can be overhauled in the future .... Andy
@laurenceskinnerton73 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
Thank you - Andy
@andrewthacker1144 жыл бұрын
I use to live in Zimbabwe, they have got their money’s worth out of the Garret.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
A small number of dedicated railwaymen work hard to keep these last locomotives working with very little money to spend ...... Andy
@johnsawyer25167 жыл бұрын
Less smoke on this trip must have a different fireman not such a heavy hand on the mechanical stoker. Great video Andy,
@AndyDandanFisherSteam7 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. I must say I agree with you. This trip looked so much more realistic ... steam out of the exhaust and sensible speeds !
@AndyDandanFisherSteam7 жыл бұрын
PS> No mechanical stokers on these ! It was pure hard shovelling !!
@johnsawyer25167 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reply, nice to learn something every day. They must be fit to fire that boiler on a long shift.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam7 жыл бұрын
I agree. Sadly there are no longer any long shifts !
@gillshaw-tw3kf2 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas to you all. May the new year be great for you
@AndyDandanFisherSteam2 күн бұрын
Thank you. The same to you! - Andy
@davidtshuma40844 жыл бұрын
Love these Garret locomotives.Dete/Thompson junction route was a nightmare as a fireman.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
The voice of experience? ..... Andy
@angeloschettini84269 ай бұрын
In state of Bahia in Brazil have one this
@AndyDandanFisherSteam9 ай бұрын
There are still a few left around the world - Andy
@rizon72 Жыл бұрын
Interesting locomotive, is there wheel slippage going on, couldn't really tell.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
Take a look at this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH_Tg3yYZa9nnJo Andy
@ivorscruton5121 Жыл бұрын
My father was a driver, or engineer for Americans, of the Garretts in Zimbabwe. As a 12 year old, I would frequently accompany him to work. We lived in Thompson Junction near Hwange in the early 1970's, the marshalling yard was literally our backyard.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. This video features Thomson Junction yard. You may find it worth watching - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHm8h3-OrMyDpbc .... Andy
@stanleyj.mitchell48515 жыл бұрын
Actual train weight approx 480 ton plus 25% for wind age and drag, makes for roughly 600 tons.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam5 жыл бұрын
Not a very "heavy freight" but still heavy for one of these badly maintained Garratts under the conditions they are kept in today ...... Andy
@barry3415 ай бұрын
Used to work on the WAGR many years ago as a guard...we allowed 10% for windage and flangdage on load of empty wagons.
@stanleyj.mitchell48515 ай бұрын
@@barry341 interesting. I also was a guard for the WAGR from 1976-84. I thought it was 25% for windage and flange drag.
@MkandaGnarlyyy4 жыл бұрын
Do these still run today? Haven't seen any recent footage of them.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
They only run if someone pays for it. Of course, at the moment, nobody is travelling there. It's possible they may never run again ....... Andy
@spartangoku76104 жыл бұрын
Here’s to hoping it runs again!
@foraminuteforaminute40564 жыл бұрын
Interesting how they use U. S. style couplers and wheelsets. I would have figured that they'd have British style infrastructure since much of their railways were built when they were subjects of the British Empire.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
Most of the world now uses the US style of coupler, as it's "easier" to operate ..... Andy
@RailwayManiaNet5 жыл бұрын
Hello Andy and Dandan, I am making a podcast episode about Garratt locomotives and wanted to ask if it would be possible to feature some of your footage in it? I would credit you and link back to your channel, of course. All the best, Corwin
@AndyDandanFisherSteam5 жыл бұрын
I need more details of your intentions Corwin. Please email to the address shown in "About". Thanks, Andy
@RailwayManiaNet5 жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Thanks Andy, I have sent an email over.
@ВладимирИванов-ф2к7г6 жыл бұрын
I love steam locomotives,they are very beautiful
@AndyDandanFisherSteam6 жыл бұрын
I agree Vladimir.. I believe there'll never be a machine created with as much character as a steam locomotive. They seem almost alive. Andy
@randoburr52013 жыл бұрын
I wonder if trainz 2019 have this train?
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea. I prefer the real thing rather than a simulation!! ..... Andy
@randoburr52013 жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam i mean... I i like the trainz games honestly but i understand
@foxyfnaf6190 Жыл бұрын
Is it still active to this day?
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
I believe this particular loco is still steamable (in theory) but hasn't actually steamed for a while. Whether it steams again depends on the demand from steam enthusiasts visiting the country ... Andy
@simonf89023 жыл бұрын
Compare this loco. to the Australian Class AD 60 Garratt. A giant. Nice movie.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
They're big machines, aren't they? ... Andy
@cliveart62135 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks
@AndyProper3 жыл бұрын
Is this Garrett still in service andy ?
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
None have been in regular mainline service for some years. This was a private charter for us. A very few are kept serviceable at Bulawayo although, with the collapse of tourism in 2020, their survival is on a knife edge ....... Andy
@AndyProper3 жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam that sucks. They’re interesting locomotives. What class locomotive is the flying Scotsman ?
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
@@AndyProper When it was built by the Great Northern Railway it was classified as A1. Then the GNR became part of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) and it became Class A3. That's what it's known as now .... Andy
@AndyProper3 жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam oh sweet !
@nozyspy49672 жыл бұрын
Built to last!
@AndyDandanFisherSteam2 жыл бұрын
Maybe but, sadly, not operated now for over two years I believe 😟 ...... Andy
@patrickmeyer28025 жыл бұрын
oh god, that wheel slip at 6:30. That can't be good for the wheels
@AndyDandanFisherSteam5 жыл бұрын
At least it wears the wheels down around the whole perimeter .... it'll leave the track with a low point though !! ..... Andy
@roderernst9990 Жыл бұрын
There was a story of one fully loaded coal garratt getting up to 80 MPH east of Hwange one night.1980s
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure the track would be able to handle that - certainly not these days! - Andy
@haroldpearson6025 Жыл бұрын
Look at the state of it😢
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
It's a poor country. This was 6 years ago. They're probably much worse now ... Andy
@DuEHobbyfilmer7 жыл бұрын
Very nice Video
@AndyDandanFisherSteam7 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@yvesmontesinos86145 жыл бұрын
SUPER CONVOI !!
@AndyDandanFisherSteam5 жыл бұрын
The Garratts certainly are fabulous and powerful machines .... Andy
@exilfromsanity4 жыл бұрын
Is this bastard gauge (42")?
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
This is Cape Gauge as it is (correctly) known - 42" / 3'6". It's standard in southern Africa and many other parts of the former British Commonwealth ...... Andy
@exilfromsanity4 жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam 42" is known as bastard gauge in the United States.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
@@exilfromsanity Charming!! ..... Andy
@tomharrington13934 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
I take it that you enjoyed that !! Please take a look at some more of my videos. You might like some more of them ........ Andy
@robertnewell72202 жыл бұрын
I use to fire these steam engines from Dete to Vic falls 1970
@AndyDandanFisherSteam2 жыл бұрын
You might be interested in another video of mine ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqq9dqmPlt5jp8k ..... Andy
@raymondleggs55084 жыл бұрын
I love Articulated locomotives, too bad the only garratt in the US is on a private railroad not open to the public along with a ex SAR 2-8-2 both in 2 foot gauge!
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
A private railway? Really? They must have plenty of money! There are a few of those South African Garratts working on the Welsh Highland Railway in the UK. They're great little locomotives ..... Andy
@IndustrialParrot28163 жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam i would love to visit the welsh highland railway they are currently restoring an SAR NG15 kalahari 2-8-2
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
@@IndustrialParrot2816 They have a number of the Garratts already in operation. Here's a short video I made in 2018 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHq4q52Eqc6dl6c ..... Andy
@IndustrialParrot28163 жыл бұрын
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam well i was talking about the kalahari loco its not a garratt its tender engine though its getting its tender rebuilt with an enclosed cab
@AndyDandanFisherSteam3 жыл бұрын
@@IndustrialParrot2816 OK. My mistake! .... Andy
@gabrielacostescu1364 Жыл бұрын
The real Kwaku is here
@P3rduixOnRoblox4 жыл бұрын
I like garrats :D
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
They are really interesting locomotives for sure ....... Andy
@spartangoku76104 жыл бұрын
We should’ve built them like that here in the States.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
The concept is very similar in principle to the big articulated locomotives of the USA but, of course, the Garratts use the weight of coal and water to aid traction ..... Andy
@fernandmilesi22184 жыл бұрын
Promis il n’est pas en excès de vitesse
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
Il s'agit d'une vitesse normale pour un train de marchandises à vapeur. This is normal speed for a steam freight train ........ Andy
@arunbhoopathyt650310 ай бұрын
Classsy end rools on 🎉 2 gpood vaporish tonish good luk on u 🤍
@yawstrichgaming20104 жыл бұрын
I Like Trains
@AndyDandanFisherSteam4 жыл бұрын
And so do I, Capitan!! Я тоже ...... Andy
@JamesEllison696 жыл бұрын
16 cars, I'm surprised it dosen't have a caboose.
@AndyDandanFisherSteam6 жыл бұрын
This is Zimbabwe. Very few rules ---- there were two trains in the same section too !! We had a diesel hauled passenger train to carry us to each location. Andy
@mipamat5804 Жыл бұрын
"Big Boy" is more like a "Big Girl" (well she's very pretty?) when compared to a Garratt
@AndyDandanFisherSteam Жыл бұрын
haha. I'm not sure all my subscribers would agree with you there - Andy