I DROVE A 1900's STEAM LOCOMOTIVE!

A fun follow up project could be making a steam powered train whistle that could mount on the steam hammer!

I love these little field trips about British industry, it feels like Fred Dibnah going on about his steam tractors. Brilliant.

Alec Steel talking to Alec Steam 🤯

Ben looks exactly like what I imagine train driver Alec would look like

I liked that guy (the tour guide). As an American he is the typical British guy I think of. Very Inteligent and knowledgeable about his interest but just a touch of cheeky humor delivered so matter a factly you can never really tell if he's serious or not.

I can't wait for the series where you build your own steam train!

You can see why Ben has been volunteering for 11 years, not only does he get to be around something he's clearly passionate about, but he also gets to see peoples inner child burst out with pure happiness :) Good on you Ben and of course Alec and Jamie for the great Vid.

Ben is a great communicator. He not only obviously very knowledgeable, but he's also pretty great at telling Alec (and us) about all this stuff. Fantastic video

So glad you are learning about steam. Need to know so you can get that power hammer done. He definitely fires the locomotive differently than I ever fired a locomotive, from 1/8th full size to full size (about 3 times larger than that locomotive.) And we'd shovel 5 tons of coal on the larger K-class locomotives. Injectors work by converting a pressure head to a velocity head. The proper oil can makes all the difference. Also, keep the oil can on the backhead to thin the oil so it pours easier. Invest in some gloves!

What a chill guy the train man is. Passionate volunteer with years of experience. And a very calm presence.

"How does an injector work?" "How long have you got?"

I love the "Wai-.. There's a thing on the track!" "You what?" "There's a thing on the track!" "What thing?"

Having operated an oil-fired steam locomotive, the amount of power in your hands is incredible. Just a tiny bit of steam can mean the difference between a smooth start, and spinning the wheels. As for the ability to coast, that's when you realize just how efficient trains are when you can coast for way longer than you think you should be able to. Operating one is an incredible experience if anyone gets the chance, do it!

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That dude was so knowledgeable and skillful - how cool that he got the chance to shine in a video like this. Well done!

nothing like seeing twin brother having a great time making a youtube vid.

Growing up, my parents used to take me to the Badger Steam Engine Show in Baraboo, WI, every year. It wasn't trains, it was threshers--which were, to be honest, just smaller steam engines repurposed for agricultural use. I was alwas so amazed. When I was about 10 or 12, Santa brought me a steam engine of my own. Based on what I've seen of modern versions, I'm guessing it's a Wilesco. I still fire it up once or twice a year--just sitting on top of my desk doing nothing except running (and spitting water everywhere--the gaskets on the ram aren't very good). SO MUCH FUN!

that MIGHT be the best segue for Squarespace I have EVER heard... I did NOT see it coming... dangit...

I’ve never been into trains, but watching Alec drive the train, I’m thinking to myself “I want to drive a train”

Absolutely love that museum. I used to live in Reepham for 10+ years and walk through the grounds every day on my way to work (the far platform is a public right of way).