Britain's Oldest Steam Locomotive On The Blaenavon Steam Railway

Britain's Oldest Steam Locomotive On The Blaenavon Steam Railway - 27/08/23

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10 ай бұрын

August bank holiday weekend saw the Pontypool & Blaenavon Steam Railway celebrating their 40th anniversary. Including, No.20 Furness Railway. Britain's oldest operational steam locomotive hauling trains along the line. One of its first debuts following repairs after suffering a mechanical failure back in May. Also, Rosyth No.1 recreating the railway's opening train from 1983 formed of a brake van and mk1 carriage.

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@boblennox9251 10 ай бұрын

Very dignified locomotive, and nicely presented here. For me, the best touch was the crew dressed accordingly, with no Hi Viz distractions. Well filmed. Thanks for the post.

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@rakeshjohn859 10 ай бұрын

It seems that the people of ancient time is far better than todays. Old is Gold, Steam Engines are very nice to look at, perhaps it'll come back again in future. Thanks.

@tonymaries1652 10 ай бұрын

No. 20 is just such an incredible survivor. On a larger railway like the Great Western or the Midland it would doubtless have been scrapped by 1900 or so. I couldn't help looking for the vacuum cylinder. Continuous vacuum-operated brakes had not even been invented when this locomotive was built. Superb video recording.

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@grahamhunt7488 10 ай бұрын

From my armchair, I have had a wonderful day out, really great engine, superb atmosphere and brilliant photography throughout. Thank you for sharing. *****

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@royfearn4345 10 ай бұрын

Two fine period locos in the peak of condition! I love them.

@colinfeilen988 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful photography !

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jameshodgson1609 10 ай бұрын

Alex was looking very smart !

@pradeepbose9627 10 ай бұрын

Very soothing sound,amazing

@roysimmons3549 10 ай бұрын

Pulling period carriages a nice touch. Like the tall chimney.

@johnlunnun9769 10 ай бұрын

What a handsome engine!

@stephendavies6949 10 ай бұрын

Literally just down the road from there is the Rhymney Brewery, so a fine day out can be had by all!

@adriaanboogaard8571 10 ай бұрын

A Beautiful Locamotive. The oldest one in that condition I rode behind was in Austria a little over a decade ago. It was built in the Hapsburge family factory about 1860 and was out for a special Holliday. It had a diesel engine assisting it because like our American 4014 it can more than do the job they are very careful with it..

@brucelamberton8819 10 ай бұрын

I've seen this loco quite a few times and have ridden in a train hauled by it - it really is a beauty.

@grumbeast 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful old locomotive, a real credit to her caretakers! Thanks so much for posting

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Not a problem. Thanks

@brproductions248 7 ай бұрын

I was lucky enough to go this same day, maybe the last time I see FR 20 for a while

@berthollandanthony2947 10 ай бұрын

Bet that was fun to drive on a winter's day!

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Open to the elements...

@user-gk8gg1zt7l 10 ай бұрын

!!! Great video. Like me !!!

@petersmith4455 10 ай бұрын

hi there, best video i have seen for a long time on steam locos,just as it should be

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Glad you like it.

@buntik1687 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video and locomotive! 🚂

@robmasterman 10 ай бұрын

Superb coverage of this superb loco...I was there as well!

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Bob.

@davidsheriff8989 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful, I have driven here many times 2002-2006....great to see these old locos...a boon to the local area for steam enthusiasts...

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's an interesting railway, for sure.

@davidsheriff8989 10 ай бұрын

@@southwalestrainspotting5090 Do the Merthyr Steam railway around the lake north of the Heads of The Valleys

@nontonsepur 9 ай бұрын

UK railways are very well maintained

@danielsellers8707 10 ай бұрын

Looks like real life Edward; he probably knew old No. 20 in his Furness Railway days🙂

@johntyjp 10 ай бұрын

Reminds me so much of. G W broad gauge engines, imagine if it was?!🧐

@jamesthomas5109 10 ай бұрын

It would been a phenomenal sight 🚂

@Hacksworth_Sidings 10 ай бұрын

Went there when she was initially meant to visit in May, something went kaput before I went and I didn’t see her, got a Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0T, great to see she’s back in action again!

@Wotsitorlabart 10 ай бұрын

My father was a boiler maker at Hudswell Clarke's from the late 1940's to the 1960's. They had great Christmas parties for the employee's kids and I recall seeing a number of marvellous scale models of the company's more prestigious locos on display. I wonder what became of them?

@mikego18753 10 ай бұрын

Chuffing good. Thumbs up.

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@garryferrington811 10 ай бұрын

No engines are as elegant as British engines. Some rough spots on the track making for a bouncy ride!

@srgmiller340 10 ай бұрын

They need to make oo gauge models of these type of locomotives Similar to the Lion the Rocket and others absolutely stunning

@XxBec3509 10 ай бұрын

Great video.

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@gerryfranklindriver 10 ай бұрын

how to grow old with grace lovely

@GarethJonesPilipala 10 ай бұрын

I hope No 20 will still be at the railway for the steam gala in two weekends time. It looks a remarkable loco and I liked the way the crew dressed in appropriate outfits.

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 10 ай бұрын

Another well recorded clip. Remind me, what camera do you use, it's very sharp. Mike

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

It's a Sony FDR-AX53, Mike. Thanks for watching.

@MatecaCorp 10 ай бұрын

Lovely video! It’s worth noting that the title technically should read that it’s Britain’s oldest *operating* steam locomotive

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. As noted in the description.

@TheGreatWesternExpress 10 ай бұрын

pov it goes back to the shed: BACK IN MY DAY!

@TheGreatWesternExpress 10 ай бұрын

realy cool tho

@breeze1472 10 ай бұрын

been on this line a good few years ago it was great,small but enjoyable

@michaeltb1358 10 ай бұрын

There are no cylinders on the outside. I guess there must be one inside. Where can I find more technical information on this loco?

@alistairkewish651 10 ай бұрын

I’m struggling to see how this design of locomotive bears any resemblance to the early B-road Gauge locomotives driven by Daniel Gooch. No design features appear to have anything in common. Apart from having four wheels.

@ttm2609 8 ай бұрын

I think you can notch the valve gear back

@Cromwelldunbar 10 ай бұрын

You mean, if it had been. But, that aside, imagine that Brunel winning the day - and his way - ie pro broad gauge, and Britain’s influence throughout the world, we might well have had broad gauge, higher speeds and more passengers carried throughout the lands! Alas, not to be.

@dabedwards 10 ай бұрын

When was it built?

@southwalestrainspotting5090 10 ай бұрын

1863.

@IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE 10 ай бұрын

But not the oldest in regular service.

@user-gb6ic4qu8r 2 ай бұрын

Anyshaktinothave.

@DieselTheDragon-ph4rk 10 ай бұрын

I thought the rocket was the oldest steam loco

@Wotsitorlabart 10 ай бұрын

Oldest working loco.

@roger0929 10 ай бұрын

@@Wotsitorlabart Is it older than "Prince"? They were both built in 1863. All the references I found included "standard-gauge" as a qualifier which seems to imply that "Prince" is older.

@Wotsitorlabart 10 ай бұрын

@@roger0929 Interesting point. I have no idea. But apparently William Hedley's 'Puffing Billy' from c1814 is the world's oldest surviving locomotive - with a working replica at the Beamish Museum.

@alexhando8541 10 ай бұрын

@@roger0929 Fairy Queen in India is often claimed to be (and probably is) the oldest working engine, having originally been built in 1855. Prince is thus the second oldest working locomotive in the world. As for Furness No. 20, it's the oldest *standard gauge* steam locomotive in use. Fairy Queen is broad gauge (5' 3"), while Prince is narrow gauge (1' 11 ½").