History of Live Steam and Model Engineering

Filmed in the early 1980s.

[robtroman]

Model Engineers are a very special breed, I have nothing but total admiration for every single one of them, passed and present.

[glennfryer]

I had the honour of meeting Martin Evans when I worked MAP in the late 70's, he was a real gentleman !!

[presenttense]

My grandfather made several live stream locomotives from blueprints in his tiny workshop at the back of his garage. I was lucky enough to inherit one when he passed on but what i wish more than anything now that im in my 40s is that id spent more time with him helping and learning from him. He was a very talented man.

[johnwest]

I met a machinist in Chicago who built 2 of these trains. They were beautiful. He spent years on them, and his wife made all of the interior fabric decor for the cars. They were amazing. I'm sure they are now in a museum.

[piperg]

I’ve got it! All i have to do is become a mechanical genius, deveop infinite skill and patience, buy a small machine shop and devote 50 years to this, maybe 100. I do have a wonderfully accommodating wife, so at least that item is settled.

[gvet]

Many of the craftsman that built great model steam engines are no longer with us. I think about the older lathes and mills they had to work with to produce the very detailed and accurate parts. I have never met any of the builders in my 75 years. I have been fortunate to build several small stationary steam engines from kits sold today.

[ajaypande]

What an awesome film! The camerawork is brilliant, and the cameraman must be a train lover for the lovingly created shots. The best live steam film I've seen! Thank you!

[ianbeech]

Thank you for posting this, I will recommend it to other members of the Manx Steam and Model Engineering Club. Ian Beech.

[ceedeekaytee]

I think it is an understatement to call such people "Hobbyists"
A hobbyist would make one from a kit.
These machines are works of art in their own right.

[Pitmirk_]

I love the correct English- it sounds great and feels crisp.

Even has correct use of quite.. back in the day when educated speech was reassuringly direct.

[milivojeta]

I watched your video with delight. An exceptional work of engineering. My sincere admiration.

[envitech]

Excellent shots of the steam driving mechanism!!

[Steviegtr]

Thank you for a fantastic film. Watched from start to end. Amazing craftsmen.

[revolvolution]

This is filmed in sweden and at 9:10 He is saying "What remains is to try out the Whistle" and then "Not so bad huh"

[officialbritishtaxpayer]

Thanks for sharing this - if I'd seen it at the time, I'd have been bitten by the engineering bug a lot sooner than I was!

[lapassiondestrainsminiatur]

احب كثيرا ما تقوم به لاني شغوف بالقطارات المصغرة واعشق الابداع والفن والدقة في العمل الذي تفعله . اتمنى لك التوفيق مع كل الحب والتقدير.

[haroldpearson]

Its a beautiful and under appreciated hobby.

[matze]

So greatfull and amazing! I am speakless! Good job!

[mikeking]

An American locomotive, pulling two British coaches, ( A GWR coach, a LMS coach, ) and a European coach! But I suppose it is part of the fun of operating a live steam railway!

[marianhoops]

Love your videos it gives us the ability to see great steam shows in places that we will never have the opportunity to go to also love your version of Ghost Riders in the Sky ❤