338. This canal boat has a surprise inside!
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27 күн бұрынI visit a rather splendid canal narrowboat which has just been bought after sitting in a marina for three years. It's new owner, Matthew, is a specialist and enthusiast in the systems on board.
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@stigg333 26 күн бұрын
What a lovely boat and thank god there are still people like this still around!!
@Littlehornification 26 күн бұрын
What a wonderful boat. Matthew is a bit of a legend too. Good to see a young man maintaining the way of steam. Great vid, well done.
@everestyeti 25 күн бұрын
Its part of our national heritage, well done for the young man for keeping it alive. 👍
@misterflibble6601 26 күн бұрын
I've been fascinated by steam engines since I was a kid. They're like living, breathing creatures that require lots of care and attention! And your rewarded with the sights and sounds of their operation. BTW thanks for posting, your videos are always great!
@CruisingTheCut 26 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kensherwin4544 25 күн бұрын
Not only sights and sounds but aromas too! Steam engines have a unique smell to them and I love it.
@Londonechoes 24 күн бұрын
I love the sound of them too! It reminds me of Old films I used to watch when younger and brings a sense of Nostalgia
@winstonsmith8441 26 күн бұрын
My grandfather would have been in heaven on that boat! His father was a steam locomotive engineer, and he was a locomotive fireman for a time in his youth. He used to take me on steam train excursions when I was a kid. I think of him every time I see a steam engine.
@VictorVictor-hq7ui 25 күн бұрын
We cruised past Mathew in Gnosall and saw him again at Norbury Wharf. It was fantastic to see and Mathew was such a nice guy!
@peterbell6425 26 күн бұрын
Only one word to describe this narrowboat - 'magnificent'. Some of the freighters on the Manchester Ship Canal had tilting funnels back in the day.
@Ra-zor 26 күн бұрын
Keep that lovely engine running for as long as you can! Poetry in motion.🙂
@sandyfields9933 25 күн бұрын
I’m very impressed with the cleanliness of the engine & surrounding area.
@onedaymoreaboard 26 күн бұрын
I haven’t watched yet but just admiring you for making this public immediately after the football finished 😂✔️
@CruisingTheCut 26 күн бұрын
😂I sat there poised with my hand over the 'publish' button.
@jimshoe402 26 күн бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut If u have a Battery for the TV could the engine recharge it ???
@WimJilf 26 күн бұрын
@@CruisingTheCutback of the net!!! ⚽️ 🥅
@IceColdGeico 26 күн бұрын
@@jimshoe402 Sure it could. You'd need to rig up a generator of some sort, like a car alternator, add a pulley or two....and only be able to charge while in gear, but, yes, it could be done. In this day an age though, a simpler thing would be to use a solar panel, which he has on the roof.
@genespell4340 26 күн бұрын
@@IceColdGeicobut it would be nice during cloudy, rainy and snowy days. And that happens quite often in England.
@vicmiller7191 26 күн бұрын
I do love the sound that engine makes as it chugs along. Thanks David for bringing us along.
@vikeng21 25 күн бұрын
Too many moving parts here not for the faint hearted. Hats off to the guy to get it working and keeping the boat in running mode. As always amazing to watch.
@MartinRivers26 25 күн бұрын
Matthew has rocked up to Tom's Tap and Brewhouse in Crewe in his traction engine (or steam powered car) on more than occasion. I had the pleasure of speaking to him and he is a very interesting bloke.
@simonwalker8300 25 күн бұрын
That was a lovely episode, thank goodness that steam lovers are still around. A lot of work, but i see why it's worth it. A fine line between nature and mechanics, it's the elemental forces at work.
@RVO3VOM 25 күн бұрын
Awesome! Bugger anyone who has an issue with this amazing narrowboat. Good on you, Matthew, for keeping this amazing piece of history alive in the 21st century. You have a vision that should be applauded by everyone upon the cut. You are a true inspiration for anyone who has an appreciation for the history of the waterways.
@seanzealony9499 25 күн бұрын
100% agree. I bet all the moaners ride steam trains when on holiday near to Heritage railways. He owns steam traction engines also it said. I’ve been to loads of festivals and they are packed with likeminded people who enjoy the sight,sound & smell of steam. I’m off to the Severn Valley Railway later this month and that’ll be packed too. Not sure what the time frame of this vlog is, but he’s very near myself on local canal and would be nice to see this steamer.
@JackNance22 26 күн бұрын
This episode tixall the boxes, another masterpiece, David. I wish Matthew a long and adventure packed life with that wonderful steam dream machine. You know we want a follow up, of course:)
@455constable 26 күн бұрын
Forget the smoke - it's our heritage being preserved. Good show young man.😊😊
@sIightIybored 25 күн бұрын
For the sake of what steam stuff is left running, there should probably be some kind of prohibition on non-low-smoke coal
@haraldclark6206 26 күн бұрын
I'm glad to see there are still some narrowboats like this around! With just nine of them around, I think we can manage to burn a little bit of coal for these nine boats!
@nesleinf 25 күн бұрын
You just know how to find the best stories on the cut 🙂
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 25 күн бұрын
I canal boat with “mood swings”, now that’s a boat to enjoy. Such a delightful video of a most wonderful steam canal boat and engaging owner. Thank you David. 👏👏👍😀
@dingnextstop 25 күн бұрын
Fantastic…. I love steam in whatever guise… the guy needs a medal for keeping it alive on the canal…👏🏻👏🏻
@catmandoodoo7903 25 күн бұрын
My late father trained as a steam engineer. He always said that each engine had their own phrase. Tixall’s just happened to be Cold Turkey.
@beckytourian 26 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing us this invaluable piece of history!! And as always, done like the pro you are : )
@CruisingTheCut 26 күн бұрын
Much appreciated!
@markattardo 26 күн бұрын
Any running steam engine being used is so awesome to see. Tixall the boxes indeed!
@jeffmorris739 26 күн бұрын
I love anything steam, but this was exceptional. Dead simple mechanical engines like this are so rare these days. Thanks David.
@andrewfyakim525 26 күн бұрын
This is wonderful! Thank you David for posting this. It's an awesome boat, and I love the beautiful steam engine! I'm actually nostalgic for the aroma of burning coal. I was born/raised in and around Pittsburgh, USA. We played in the coal mines and boney dumps as kids. Many homes had coal chutes and coal bins in the basements. (most coal furnaces were later replaced and/or converted to natural gas). I remember always taking a few big lumps of coal on our Boy Scout camping trips. There is no warmer campfire than one with a couple large lumps of coal in the center.... My best to Matthew for his knowledge, and carrying on a great tradition.....
@CaptApril123 26 күн бұрын
I grew up in the north of England and we had a coal fireplace until I was around 10 years old. Since I was 5 my job in the morning was to fill the coal bucket and get the fire started. We got an immersion heater when I was around 13 for hot water, before then I'm not sure what we did. Does a coal fireplace provide hot water?
@paulbennett274 25 күн бұрын
@@CaptApril123 Yes, if fitted with a 'back boiler', typically made by Baxi who still manufacture gas fired boilers!
@tommarshall1660 25 күн бұрын
David you have surpassed yourself this time. " Tixall the boxes". In a way the engine noise reminded me of the Royal Navy ship I was on in 1966. Great video as usual. Keep up the good work.
@kensherwin4544 25 күн бұрын
Not 'noise'. 'Music'!
@alanjackson4646 24 күн бұрын
Which ship were you on ?
@davidrumbelow 25 күн бұрын
A most informative, enjoyable video on a cold wet winter afternoon in Fish Hoek, Cape Town. Worst winter weather in years. Your video took me to a far nice mental place. Thank you gentlemen. Am a steam enthusiast.
@RetroRegan 26 күн бұрын
I love the "cold turkey" engine. Emily Ann has a disco beat to her engine 😂 Would love to see an update of Tixall after Matthew has been living aboard for a few months. And hopefully turning it into the home it deserves to be.
@chrisdaniel1339 25 күн бұрын
It video was fantastic. I love how quiet this steam narrow boat is compared to a diesel. It is wonderful that people are willing to restore, maintain, and keep history alive when it comes to steam power
@CaptApril123 26 күн бұрын
Matthew is fantastic. I could ramble on about steam engines for hours. What a great video!
@Pete_Bucks 26 күн бұрын
Absolutey magical and thoroughly enjoyable to watch! Back in my own days cruising the cut with our trusty Lister clanking away I often dreamt of having a modern interpretation of a steam powered narrowboat pretty much like this wonderful example. Nice to see someone else shared the same passion for keeping steam alive and on a liveaboard boat!
@CruisingTheCut 26 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@floydbertagnolli944 26 күн бұрын
What a lot of work to make it go!!! It’s nice of him to keep the antique thing running. It shows people a little bit of the past.
@jamesellsworth9673 26 күн бұрын
Little is as impressive as a knowledgeable boat owner!
@jw1548 26 күн бұрын
Videos like this are why I love you, David.
@Fr99763 25 күн бұрын
Fantastic and cheers to Mathew for maintaining our industrial heritage. He should get a subsidy to get welch coal cheaper
@barrieking5939 25 күн бұрын
Nice to see you back on the 'cut' David. Many thanks for a slice of nostalgia. Cheers.
@quarlow1215 25 күн бұрын
That is very cool. I've had an interest in steam for many years now. Always wanted to build the steam powered multifueled generator. For times when the power goes out for extended periods of time.
@1Electricman 25 күн бұрын
Its incredible that, that the engine is still running and functional. Knowing that many power plants around the world still use steam powered by coal. Nice to see the micro version. Very labour intensive. Loads of trees to clean the air. Far better than diesel. 🙂 Great video, thanks. 😀
@fat_tommo_goes_boating 26 күн бұрын
Lovely David, wonderful to hear your dulcet tones again
@carriewoodburry8923 25 күн бұрын
So cool. Steam power, baby ! I love it.
@andrewschmidt5312 26 күн бұрын
Regardless of the always fascinating topics you present, you deserve some sort of award for the creative and descriptive titles of all the video!
@Dominik-yb1yh 23 күн бұрын
I am from Germany and have just, through this channel, discovered narrowboating and the canal system (which of both i had never head before) looks very relaxed.
@CruisingTheCut 21 күн бұрын
Welcome along!
@davelawrence6777 25 күн бұрын
Thanks yet again for such another fascinating post. But then it's what we've come to wxpect from you. Cheers from across the pond
@FrogmanAnime 25 күн бұрын
That was a very lovely story. Glad to see that there’s still some of the older boats that are still plying the canal network. And for once, it’s a steamboat that someone’s actually living on. Wishing him all the best. Ben from Australia 🇦🇺
@stevegoodier1241 26 күн бұрын
Im sure this is the bloke who I had a good chat with the other month at Anderton lift steam festival, really nice guy who is passionate and very knowledgeable about these steam engines... I could have spoke a lot more and hung around with him and his crew if I had chance 😁
@paulhaynes8045 28 күн бұрын
Very interesting - and utterly relaxing. Your old, cruising fans will be very happy! Doesn't it make you want to go back on the water...
@CruisingTheCut 28 күн бұрын
Absolutely!
@sidneybowerman558 24 күн бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut 'We' need to buy you a boat.
@CruisingTheCut 24 күн бұрын
Cheers but I'm not in a position to go back on the water at present.
@paulhaynes8045 24 күн бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut I appreciate that - I assume there's some sort of family thing happening that's necessitated your return to land (entirely your business, obviously). As I said once before - you need to monetise your channel to the max, then you could have both a house and a narrowboat. Perhaps one day even that lovely canalside house with it's own mooring you showed us once!
@zapfanzapfan 25 күн бұрын
What a fantastic boat and lovely preservation of history, I think we can forgive a few shovels of coal in historic steam engines 🚂 And what a gem of a guy, steam boat, steam traction engine... you have found the spiritual successor to Fred Dibnah 🙂
@timothybearne147 26 күн бұрын
I was on the Staffs & Worcs recently and wondered where those steam whistle sounds were coming from that woke me up. Now I know.
@ChurchOfTheHolyMho 26 күн бұрын
I saw a mining video, where the nearby mill had a non-working steam engine. Your video was great - showing what the oiling cups were actually used for... and then showing the engine functioning. You've answered a few questions I've had in my head for a few years now - and showed some interesting old tech - along with someone passionate in keeping it running. Nice!
@century2298 26 күн бұрын
Loved this one. A unique find. Congrats to that young man for keeping it going. He must have a good head on his shoulders to know and understand the many differences in steam engines and how to deal with it's operation.
@elmorefamily9370 26 күн бұрын
YES YES YES Thank you David for posting this I so enjoy seeing steam engines on narrowboats........
@ashleyfearon4121 20 күн бұрын
Without taking anything away from the beauty, character and historical provenance of this gorgeous narrow boat David, I have enjoyed this particular video immensely. Yet again, the standard of filming, narration and editing is absolutely top quality and makes for utterly compulsive watching. Thank you.
@CruisingTheCut 20 күн бұрын
Many thanks indeed!
@markrichards8946 26 күн бұрын
Can't get "cold turkey" out of my head, great video as always.
@IceColdGeico 26 күн бұрын
Haha! I made it say "I'm spinning, I'm spinning!"
@lapsedluddite3381 26 күн бұрын
I heard "be happy, be happy, be happy ..."
@loddude5706 26 күн бұрын
@@IceColdGeico A warm & happy Harley Davidson will repeat 'Potato' at idle : )
@popefang 25 күн бұрын
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@rutherose23 26 күн бұрын
Can’t wait until you own and live on a narrow boat again!
@dougle03 25 күн бұрын
Excellent, nice to see the boat in use. Matt seems wonderful, and cute! too 🎈
@sidneybowerman558 24 күн бұрын
Top Dead Centre, that's a term I haven't heard, or used in many a year. Another gem of a video David, thankyou.
@ceismulcastle 25 күн бұрын
love the whistle
@seanzealony9499 25 күн бұрын
Brilliant to see a Steamer on the Cut. We have the odd Steam train on our local Staffs/Shrops line and loads of people turn out on all the bridges & stations to see these pass through. It’s heritage and superb to see. We all moan about pollution & the environment but what harm can one little steam canal boat do? Embrace the experience of seeing history. I’ll keep an eye for Tixhall as it very local to me from this video.
@AdeJohnson 25 күн бұрын
I walk the dog down there most days, amazed I didn't see you!
@ausnorman8050 25 күн бұрын
'Cold Turkey' on a T-shirt please with a picture of that engine!
@tonysteele9570 25 күн бұрын
One of your best!
@TerryW696 25 күн бұрын
Fantastic Video & Story behind how Canal Working & Living used to be. Thank You David. 👍🏻
@maryjnorwood3962 26 күн бұрын
There’s just something about a steam engine. Thank you, David! ❤️😎❤️😎❤️🥰
@terrycoles461 18 күн бұрын
One of your best episodes to date. The steam narrowboat is absolutely amazing, pure genius. Thanks for finding this glorious boat and thank you to the owner for giving up his time. Enjoy your boating future.
@CruisingTheCut 17 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@v1rotait23 25 күн бұрын
Wow, a steam powered narrow boat. This "Tixall" the boxes for a guy that also loves steam engines and model steam locomotive engineering! I can smell the engine from here. That whistle sounded delightful, and I bet many boaters look around for the steam train when it sounds! Another superbly done production David. Cheers from another David down in New Zealand. 😄
@terencejay8845 24 күн бұрын
I lived close to a Steam Heritage Railway and that whistle brought a smile. At weekends, the village was packed with people from all over taking 20-mile trips up the valley and back. You could tell where it was from the whistle.
@ozziepilot2899 26 күн бұрын
Oh fantastic, despite the smoke / pollution it's great to see the olde tech/traditions are kept alive with enthusiasm, these should never be lost, thank you David for sharing. 👏
@TheNon-DigArtist 26 күн бұрын
That video was a real treat, thanks! 👍
@dougwilson4537 25 күн бұрын
Wonderful video, and I must say, that your closing shot was beautifully composed. The stern of the boat going by, with the gate closing in time with its passing.... and the wildflower hitching a ride on the gate. Absolutely beautiful. The artist within you, coming out, in these little details. 😊
@CruisingTheCut 21 күн бұрын
😊
@gary4983 25 күн бұрын
Bravo, David! A friendly young man obviously taking great joy in using his special knowledge and skill to operate this unique boat! Your thoughtful videos are so enlightening and never disappoint!
@user-il6hj8nb2l 25 күн бұрын
One word........ Heaven............. I once saw a steam boat on the Leeds Liverpool, up past Chorley back some 20 years ago
@Dinki-Di 26 күн бұрын
What a fabulous episode! Beautiful boat and his dedication is inspiring. I wish him well.
@timduthie6399 25 күн бұрын
Beautiful!
@xander1052 26 күн бұрын
I am very glad that traditional steaming is still possible on the canals.
@ben31tube 26 күн бұрын
That "Cold Turkey" was an evil thing to do to us! :)
@CruisingTheCut 26 күн бұрын
😂
@AaronCarterHD13 26 күн бұрын
yup so the general consensus is "Wonderful" I agree with that. 😀👍 Wonderful.
@jefftucker201 25 күн бұрын
People will have a go at this chap for the tiny amount of pollution he is putting out but won't have a go at Taylor Swift who takes more flights in a year than the population of England! Fantastic boat, love it!
@1258-Eckhart 6 күн бұрын
Ah yes, that map on reddit - to each destination she must fly with TWO jetliners, one for all the stage equipment.
@HALLish-jl5mo Күн бұрын
There’s no shortage of people criticising Taylor Swift
@careyroberts3924 24 күн бұрын
Great video. Thank you for sharing and much respect to the young man for keeping our heritage alive....
@EmmaBakesCakes 25 күн бұрын
I love it. Nothing beats the sound and smell of the good old steam engine. Marvellous
@tweaker1968 25 күн бұрын
What a beautiful piece of machinery!... Thanks for sharing... Good luck Matthew !
@chrislaunders8283 25 күн бұрын
I know what he means about rubbish coal, as an ex miner I get a coal allowance and have a solid fuel boiler at home, when we used to get UK coal there was very little ash and the flues wouldn't need cleaning out all winter, with the rubbish we get now from various countries the flues need cleaning about every three weeks, there is probably three times as much ash and it uses about 50% more coal to keep the house warm, and that's with the mild winters we're having.
@mikeyyoyo6464 17 күн бұрын
I was shocked when he said a thousand pounds a tonne!! Damn expensive nowadays
@FosterFarmsOk 25 күн бұрын
what a great boat. love watching all your videos. Thanks from the US
@Innerspace100 26 күн бұрын
I really wish someone with means can sponsor him so that he can run that lovely engine on proper smokeless coal, instead of that awfull crud! Both he and his engine deserves it!
@mathismuller6033 26 күн бұрын
It really Tixall the boxes!
@CaptApril123 26 күн бұрын
ouch
@eekee6034 23 күн бұрын
I'll add my own 'ouch' to the ring, but I have a feeling the pun is the origin of the name. :)
@stevewoodard527 26 күн бұрын
An interesting, delightful & peaceful interlude -- thanks.
@marietjiehildebrandt1324 25 күн бұрын
Absolutely lovely sound
@shirleylynch7529 24 күн бұрын
Wow. Amazing chap and boat. He obviously has a great passion for steam. He reminds me of Fred Dibnah. A lot of work involved but keeping history alive. Unique and rewarding . Thank you for inviting us to see into Mathew’s life for a day.
@CruisingTheCut 21 күн бұрын
😀
@hectorshouse7348 26 күн бұрын
What a beauty 👍
@charlesjordan8364 25 күн бұрын
As usual, perfection from David.
@nannag5801 26 күн бұрын
Ugh now I have 'cold turkey' stuck in my head😂 Great video David! Thank you for sharing! Beautiful boat!!
@steveallen5087 24 күн бұрын
Absolutely delightful!! Thank you to the crew.
@davehollingworth5537 25 күн бұрын
Really interesting thanks! Hats off to Matthew, long may it continue.
@Chimera262 25 күн бұрын
beautiful boat and funny narrationn you both made me smile. I needed some joy
@WidleyWesident 16 сағат бұрын
And after a lovely electric boat trip on our local canal (Wey and Arun canal) all I can say is ‘give me the steam!’ 😀 Lovely ❤️
@greentravels2850 25 күн бұрын
The low-pressure cylinder and condenser notwithstanding, I think Trevithick would be proud of this engine in this canal boat. Really cool video!!
@mungmungie 26 күн бұрын
09:04 : Are you SURE it isn't saying "Cheese sandwich cheese sandwich" ?? 😆
@trep53 26 күн бұрын
That is a remarkable boat. Mathew has a grand knowledge of steam propulsion so he is the right owner for this boat. We have seen canal boats steam powered, a range of diesel powered, a few different EV powered and some just to be towed. I’ll have one of each please! This is a wonderful presentation
@MrLangDog 26 күн бұрын
Very interesting!!! A weekend of camp fires probably puts out more smokes than all 9 steam narrow boats all year.
@dancarter482 25 күн бұрын
Not to mention the industry involved in getting that "cheap" coal from Eastern Europe!
@t1n4444 25 күн бұрын
And we should not forget the billions of BBQs, burning who knows what, that add to our atmospheric pollution. And consider the fat aerosols which are "probably" not a good thing either. For all we know these fat aerosols are carcinogenic into the bargain.
@SPEEDTER601 25 күн бұрын
Not to mention all the barbecues.
@brockshields9336 3 күн бұрын
Your own lack of a narrowboat has not diminished your content. I still very much enjoy your content! I hope the first part was not insulting.
@jimmisura6533 25 күн бұрын
If Emily Anne has the same steam engine as Tixall, then why does it sound like “beer in a bottle, beer in a bottle” instead of “Cold Turkey, Cold Turkey”. 🤔😂. I guess that’s part of the magic and different personality’s of steam engines. Who doesn’t love the sound of a steam whistle. Thank you David for these amazing vlogs. Cheers from Florida 🌴🌴🌴👍
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