I have never understood the implication of Corris Railway no. 7 being a "replica". It's not a static display (although working Replicas like the one of Stephenson's Rocket are a thing) and it's not claiming the identity of no. 4, so really it's just a new-build that's built to the same design. It's taken on its own identity and it's a wonderful little locomotive.
@joetcacciola3 жыл бұрын
I agree. But when I think "R eplica"steam locomotive, I half expect to hear him say that there is the frame of a VW beetle jammed under a fiberglass boiler.
@benholroyd52213 жыл бұрын
I was trying to work out what the R may be. Rebuild, reinterpretation, restoration, retro.
@joetcacciola3 жыл бұрын
@@benholroyd5221 it stands for me having a typo. I meant "replica"
@benholroyd52213 жыл бұрын
@@joetcacciola I hadn't noticed. I was referring to Lawrie talking about the 'R word'.
@IndustrialParrot28163 жыл бұрын
i like to think of it as the second member of its class
@Prewarpostwaramdmore3 жыл бұрын
When the sun comes out in Southeast Alaska we call it "cloud failure".
@lmm3 жыл бұрын
I love that
@MindfulAura733 жыл бұрын
Yup
@anthonysargent40572 жыл бұрын
@@lmm 6,
@Fanwithnblades Жыл бұрын
@@lmmwhat is the r word I don't get it
@lmm Жыл бұрын
@@Fanwithnblades replica
@Mildcat7433 жыл бұрын
47:46 this looks like an illustration pulled straight from an Awdry story. Corris really must be a magical place to visit.
@Birb643 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing the r word was rheneas
@HeavyTanker-vx4oq3 жыл бұрын
The Corris Railway was the basis for the Mid Sodor Railway, so that's probably why
@terencewilliammckenna61213 жыл бұрын
In fact, I’d like to know the real-life events that inspired Awdry’s RWS stories on the Skarloey and Mid-Sodor
@eliotreader82202 жыл бұрын
@@HeavyTanker-vx4oq Peter Sam's drain pipe might have been based on the similar event that happened on the Corris railway
@unconventionalideas5683 Жыл бұрын
That’s because the Welsh Countryside was the inspiration and basis for the scenery and industries of Sodor itself.
@ZekPatterson3 жыл бұрын
“The Delicate Art of Starting a Fire” is such a good goof.
@grandfur11923 жыл бұрын
You could also chug a ton of gasoline over coal infirebox, then set it alight. But the firebox wont like that
@eliotreader82203 жыл бұрын
@@grandfur1192 and it would perhaps set fire to any steam oil in the inspection pit as well
@numbersix19083 жыл бұрын
As a fire safety engineer I approve this statement
@yoshinavelloo67883 жыл бұрын
@@grandfur1192 .a
@acescionti7113 ай бұрын
I mean he’s not wrong. And if you paid close attention he actually did put the wood down in a specific way. He just did it quick enough to seem like it was hap hazard
@MrNathan7073 жыл бұрын
the reverb from the hills sent shivers down my spine woww
@sawyerawr57833 жыл бұрын
I know right?
@SteamLance3 жыл бұрын
It still doesn't have a decent bark though, compared with other locos like Edward Thomas
@Pyrotrainthing3 жыл бұрын
At this rate Lawrie's gonna cover all the locomotives on the Tallylynn and Corris Railways
@THEgodofAzurlanenodebate3 жыл бұрын
I hope so
@sawyerawr57833 жыл бұрын
I fail to see how this is a bad thing
@donwright34273 жыл бұрын
Hey don't forget Fairebourne or does this not class as a proper railfordd
@bentullett60683 жыл бұрын
It would be great if he did a loco test on the Snowdon Mountain Railway as well.
@HeavyTanker-vx4oq3 жыл бұрын
It's gonna be a year or two before he can get Tallylynn her self. As she's in for a rebuild
@MachRacer43 жыл бұрын
I would just call it and the upcoming “Falcon” Class 0-4-2ST locomotive what they really are. A pair of newbuilds.
@tylerrtylerr94253 жыл бұрын
I feel like I'm looking at Peter Sam and Skarloey. Love it! They are sharp looking locomotives.
@IndustrialParrot28163 жыл бұрын
peter sam is based on number 4 all the skarloey railway engines were based off of real narrow gauge locomotives duke was a ffestiniog tender engien mighty mac a ffestiniog double fairlie skarloey was based of a talyllyn and so on
@christopherericjustinuy15522 жыл бұрын
He looks like Peter Sam. Peter Sam is an Edward Thomas engine.
@TankEngine752 жыл бұрын
@@christopherericjustinuy1552 No? Peter Sam is a Kerr Stuart Tattoo class, Edward Thomas is one of the few Surviving Kerr Stuart Tattoo Locomotives
@3BitGuy3 жыл бұрын
Let's hope you will return to drive no.10 in a few years!
@wwrr983 жыл бұрын
I like the way you are working the throttle on that hill start, tells me you've been taught right Across the pond in the United States, I run a standard gauge 4-4-0, and you HAVE to pump the throttle to get a heavy train started
@KnapfordMaster983 жыл бұрын
The design of the smokebox door is very American, love it! Steam locomotives built in the 21st century are truly something to behold.
@frglee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Its lovely to see the Corris and No.7 again. If people are visiting the Talyllyn, it's not that far from it, and is really well worth seeing too. I wish the Corris every success and hope that one day, not too far in the future, they will be able to extend the line.
@studiocommer3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff, some really wonderful angles & views. Loco 7 is an amazing achievement made by dedicated people. Look forward to seeing you back on the TR soon, Kes & Steve xx
@lmm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, can't wait to return!
@stuartross2823 жыл бұрын
Corris is lovely little railway I like the story of £25 locos and anything else that was useful to Talyllyn
@bentullett60683 жыл бұрын
Looks a lovely locomotive and lovely narrow gauge railway. Credit to the person on the camera some of those shots of the train running through the valley were stunning.
@marcuscersy23932 жыл бұрын
41:25 looks like something straight out of season 4 of Thomas and Friends. Gorgeous shots for a gorgeous engine on a gorgeous railway
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
It's such a lovely railway.
@tylerlandon24063 жыл бұрын
That echo of the whistle at 40:00 gives some chills
@kineticrail3 жыл бұрын
Cracking episode. I do really enjoy the enthusiasm that we can all see on your face when your having fun.
@marvindebot3264 Жыл бұрын
This is in all seriousness one of the most underrated channels on KZfaq.
@lmm Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you very much!
@cr4mbot3 жыл бұрын
I'd say possibly the best video made yet.
@TrentFalkenrath2 жыл бұрын
I could see this loco being the subject of an RWS story where Peter Sam learns he has a "new" twin and he sees how much he's matured over the years when he observes the twin act like a child.
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Interesting take on it
@mickb62853 жыл бұрын
Great video, I think its amazing the work that these small groups of people involved in running Britain's preserved railways do. Building of No 7 is testament to the engineering skills that are still alive and well in the UK.
@lmm3 жыл бұрын
It really is amazing work that keeps these places alive!
@paulorchard7960 Жыл бұрын
From a boy who was fascinated by steam you are living my dream!
@lmm Жыл бұрын
It's pretty incredible to be honest
@paulorchard7960 Жыл бұрын
@@lmm As a small boy the local council re-tarred the road in front of my house. I spent hours sitting out front watching the steam roller going up and down the street, eventually I was picked up and sat on top of the coal box to ride the monster, I got home wet, black with coal dust and soot and super excited! Mum was not happy but a hot bath and dinner I was in the clear! Was the late 60s, probably the last era of the steam rollers, something I will never forget!
@krakendwaggin3 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video! Some of the camera shots were gorgeous!
@jindlespog8045 Жыл бұрын
That's beautiful, a real work of art.
@lmm Жыл бұрын
Isn't it just!
@apbriggs07 Жыл бұрын
I visited the Corris railway, had a superb tour of the workshops and saw the new carriage being built. Corris No. 7 is an absolute delight, on the return leg was offered a footplate ride too. The Dulas valley is gorgeous. If you have any interest in railways, engineering or narrow gauge I would wholeheartedly recommend a visit as it is a total joy.
@wilsonturner59143 жыл бұрын
What a great narrow gauge railway that is and yes I found them to be a friendly bunch when we visited them 3 years ago, we will go again when we can loved it.
@Batlampjim2 жыл бұрын
Amazing watching the prepping and seeing the knowledge required to prep the loco, The reward is driving the loco and seeing it perform so well !
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@o.m.b.demolitionenterprise53983 жыл бұрын
When I saw this video just now I almost screeched
@jtveg3 жыл бұрын
I was curious about the hole in the back of the cab. I'm glad you explained it.
@mcbenman17933 жыл бұрын
I have been curious about it since I saw Stuart and falcon had one
@shakedydogshake2 жыл бұрын
Again, absolutely love, that high contrast oxide brownish paint!
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
She looks great!
@calumbaxter99463 жыл бұрын
Such an enthusiastic and entertaining guy; I do enjoy watching your videos.
@wermhatt3 жыл бұрын
Spent a lot of childhood summer holidays in a friends cottage in Corris, fell in love with steam there. So close to the Talyllyn railway too!
@dadobna26863 жыл бұрын
I just had a friend telling me he had a lil chat with you at the mid suffolk today, goddamn i want to go see trains, so many beautiful places to visit. Here's to a life after covid!
@crazyfvck3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video Lawrie! :) That is a fantastic locomotive. There's just something so special about narrow gauge equipment and railways :) I also love the beautiful, glossy coaches that go with it. And much of the scenery there was equally as beautiful :)
@dkbmaestrorules3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode - really loving the "train in the landscape" shots!
@lowrangemaniac53263 жыл бұрын
What a healthy and happily sounding young little steam lady!☺️
@thommobris2 жыл бұрын
Love your railway videos Lawrie, only just finished watching this having been distracted by other videos in my watch later list 🙄 Corris is a line that is high on my to-visit list & this video shows off both the beauty of No.7 & the scenery of the Corris 👍🏼 thank you once again
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@OddSpanner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lawrie for such a wonderful video on our little loco.
@jackevans44083 жыл бұрын
Lovely video. Nice to meet you the other week. I was the driver of this loco last Sunday and had a wonderful day. Next time please try the third notch a bit more as I find it goes ever so well at line speed in that! I'd like to turn the reverser handle round so the catch you push with the palm of your hand, less clunky also. 😁😉. Many thanks. Take care.
@MervynPartin3 жыл бұрын
Very nice looking and running loco. I didn't hear any slipping on the wet rails (unless you edited it out!) so very nicely driven as well. It is not often pointed out on videos that steam (and other fluids) valves should not be left hard open, so that was an important reminder to everyone. I could see that you were (like me) enthusiastic about metric sized fasteners, so I was quite surprised to see the pressure gauges in pounds per square inch- How quaint!. Notwithstanding that minor point, the society should be proud of their achievements on the line, loco and rolling stock.
@AquesousSolution3 жыл бұрын
It is neat to see you really enjoying operating an steam engine!
@Sweatymilkshake3 жыл бұрын
Ya know, I never had much interest in British steam (Or British rail history in general) until I found this channel last year. Just wanted to let you know you changed my outlook on British rail.
@trevorsmith18593 жыл бұрын
That ĺoco has a lovely sound and I really enjoyed your enthusiasm for driving her
@tramlink85443 жыл бұрын
watching him prep, cleaning out the firebox and smoke box after ive just done the same on a German ww1 Brigadelok, i appreciated the low down and easy to clean smokebox of the german machine XD
@specialfunnelstudios55233 жыл бұрын
I didn’t even know the Corris railway was ever reopened
@iainduncan33123 жыл бұрын
I have learnt so much from this - really appreciate the fine detail of whats what as you did your start up, but I hope you put the 24mil spanner back in the right place in the toolbox before you moved off.
@richardbrobeck23843 жыл бұрын
What a Beautiful piece of machinery !!
@germantanker131johnny23 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Hope you and the LMM Team are doing well. Stay safe and stay healthy. Not just physical, but also mental.
@knifetrain31183 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Great camera work guys. 🎥
@TheCornishSniper3 жыл бұрын
Really good video once again Lawrie what a fantastic railway!
@the4tierbridge3 жыл бұрын
Actually, 2 Kerr Stuart Tatoo's (open cab variant) are preserved on a South American plantation railway. They are static exhibits though, and they need some TLC.
@the_retag3 жыл бұрын
Would be great if they could be steamed again. Although cabless in Wales...
@the4tierbridge3 жыл бұрын
@@the_retag what do you mean?
@the_retag3 жыл бұрын
@@the4tierbridgeif someone ran them again it would most likely be someone who takes them to wales, and its not exactly known to be sunny and warm there most of the time, there's areason the cabless was basically the "export version"
@the4tierbridge3 жыл бұрын
@@the_retag The most likely isn't leaving anytime soon.
@rodallcock7432 жыл бұрын
@@the_retag The cabless version was the standard specification. The original Corris loco was a 'Tattoo Special' because it had inside frames and a full cab. 'Tattoo' was the name of the (standard) model class and the Corris loco had to have inside frames to make it narrow enough to fit the railways loading gauge. The loco is only just over five feet wide.
@donwright34273 жыл бұрын
An interesting fact is that during the great war when coal was very scarce the Corris navy found they could fire their destroyer with slate. Apparently it's all in the way you stack it allows combustion.If you wanthe to read about it call in the Corris Naval Institute for the full history .!
@thomashambly37183 жыл бұрын
I cant find anything about this anywhere, would you mind sending a link to a source that mentioned this please?
@stephenwestley10173 жыл бұрын
That HST in GWR livery is gorgeous
@jeanricard9183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for yet another great video of a beautiful narrow gauge railway. ❤️
@redenginner3 жыл бұрын
It keeps the technology alive and looks good.
@HeavyTanker-vx4oq3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful little engine
@SteamboatWilley3 жыл бұрын
A quaint little engine. The footplate looks well-designed with all the controls in easy reach.
@lmm3 жыл бұрын
It's lovely!
@jvmalta0813 жыл бұрын
great video as always ! my first ride in a steam train was on The Vale of Rheidol Railway Wales , was a wonderful experience !
@yannickjacobs12033 жыл бұрын
Lovely video Lawrie, another railway added to my bucket list when i come to the uk some day. Now slightly stressful because on sunday it wil be the first time that i fire Fred at the maldegem steam railway. But i am happy we can opperate again. So keep up the nice work man!
@Sohave3 жыл бұрын
It is just a late delivery of its class. with a few mod cons introduced over the few years since last delivery.
@lmm3 жыл бұрын
Love that for terminology
@allanblackesq3 жыл бұрын
In my backyard again! Lovely 😍
@johnbell7703 Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video and one of my favourite Welsh railways. It's great to see the Corris Railway making such wonderful progress. I must visit soon.
@m3hnl3 жыл бұрын
excellent stuff lawrie keep up the jolly good work
@DiegoLiger3 жыл бұрын
There's a Standard Gauge one at the Foxfield Railway which passed its boiler test the other week. Making fantastic progress with it!
@realnutteruk13 жыл бұрын
48 mins, ish.... gotta love a railway that diverts 20 feet coz there was a tree in the way.....
@18robsmith3 жыл бұрын
The only time of year when it is easy to set fire to the Welsh countryside is when the spark arrestor fails during the day. In such an eventuality the sparks will land on the only flammable material within a fifty mile radius.
@wintersbattleofbands11442 жыл бұрын
Nice that they're not trying to fake the replacement of previous equipment, rather, sort of ignoring the little gap in time and going on like business as usual. New equipment, new numbers. It's flipping the bird to time and circumstance - We're back.
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. And I really like that.
@johnsamson-snell95583 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Your best yet. If you keep going the way you are then you will certainly get a BBC 4 series sometime soon. Let’s all hope so 🤞I’m routing for you.....
@DerpyPossum2 жыл бұрын
the way you so nonchalantly jumped in the cab and took off at the end was just amazing 👍
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Good Times!
@rusty383 Жыл бұрын
I have always loved the shapes of UK Locomotives . Beautiful Christmas Colors mostly.
@lmm Жыл бұрын
We have some beautiful engines
@MCMinidobs10 ай бұрын
She sounds fantastic running. In particular chuffing out of the station.
@guarddog00793 жыл бұрын
Peter Sam's been really quiet since No. 7 was built
@peterrobinson43683 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to see you do a side by side comparison of number 4 and 7 when they next meet. Especially to preparation
@karenfan01013 күн бұрын
“peter sam said again and again his new funnel would put us to shame went into the tunnel and lost his old funnel now his famous new funnels and drain!”
@robcoster943 жыл бұрын
Notification popped up as I was driving to watch this . All I saw was the engine shape and was like I bet that's Corris glad I know my little engines 😊
@teescottageguyproductions3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive! Nice driving Lawrie!
@drewbarker8504 Жыл бұрын
That little engine really got after it on that grade-what a gem. (And nice to see you didn’t do a huge burnout in the station leaving 😂)
@nd_gunslinger_62643 жыл бұрын
I also like Corris No.5 behind No.7 in the beginning. I play train sim so I have "Driven" No.5 and 7. That would be so cool if you could also do a review on it sometime, for some reason a small engine with a clutch and a gear shift is just different and cool
@michaelhill74712 жыл бұрын
You were quite right. That was indeed a magical excursion.
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Pleased to hear you enjoyed it!
@shakedydogshake2 жыл бұрын
The polished buffer plates are pure class! And this coming from a railfan, from Minnesota……
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
It's a really nice thing
@mikeslipper17796 ай бұрын
Fascinating video.
@ahalfsesameseedbun74723 жыл бұрын
I think is wonderful that groups are building new locomotives of a past era. Here in the states a group called the T1 trust is building a new Pennsylvania T1 duplex locomotive numbered 5550
@WaltsNephew3 жыл бұрын
How extraordinary! It's quite mind boggling how well engineered the regulator is. I have two points; at least in Tom Rolt's day, Edward Thomas was sans running board as well (I do not know when she was given a running board by TR); second, perhaps it's an error on my part but I thought No. 7's unofficial name was "Tatoo." I know it's the class locomotive but I couldn't sworn that was the name (or at least nicknamed) bequeathed to No. 7
@WelshGiraffa3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a hybrid of Sir Handle and Peter Sam
@mattgrant26463 жыл бұрын
Well you answered yourself about volunteering. You liked driving No 7 so much, YOU'LL be BACKKKK!!!!!!!
@FerdiIrawanMaulana3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning
@LordPhobos65023 жыл бұрын
If it's a metric engine... does that mean it's built to 686mm gauge instead? 😇
@SteamLance3 жыл бұрын
This is now my favourite LGL episode
@sawyerawr57833 жыл бұрын
wow, that bark on startup! finally, a UK NG locomotive with a good exhaust beat. (I'm keenly aware I'm going to get flak for saying that. I should explain that my baseline is rather skewed: my first steam experience was on the Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad here in the US. you haven't heard steam at work until you've listened to two K-36s lifting 15 cars up out of the Narrows out of Chama on the 1 in 25. in comparison to that, sometimes there's engines that just sound like garden railway live steamers. at least to me).
@johnbarham77183 жыл бұрын
Another excellent film. Well done.
@salohein27423 жыл бұрын
I love this lil number is train simulator!
@lmm3 жыл бұрын
I've not tried it in the sim yet
@iholdtinytermanator56302 жыл бұрын
I love hearing about where certain parts on rebuilt or new made trains come from cause there is always one part that couldn’t be found so they came to Australia saw a rusty vehicle and there sat the part that was need so they took reworked and added it to the engine
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Yes, there's often one desirable part to have, and it becomes a real challenge to find
@bengrant84553 жыл бұрын
Ah an end of term and a amazing vid to start the freedom. 😂😂 Great vid Keep up amazing work you guys!
@mikesanders54333 жыл бұрын
I see a Lawrie video and one must stop and watch 🙂😂
@BigDotStu3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for using a shot of Tornado on the NVR freight rake - makes all the effort on the wagons worth while :)
@lmm3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I enjoyed that day, having big engine in freight was great
@mikekean83443 жыл бұрын
This is a very impressive steam engine.
@kymvalleygardensdesign53502 жыл бұрын
I have had to watch this 3 times now !
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
@kymvalleygardensdesign53502 жыл бұрын
@@lmm One of your best, I love this railway.
@lmm2 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely place
@kymvalleygardensdesign53502 жыл бұрын
@@lmm One of the very best
@KPen37503 жыл бұрын
30:38, Lawrie needs Steam Wellies
@charliegamage88623 жыл бұрын
I thought the third hole in the cab was to unhook trucks in the rain aswell as manually sand the railes when your going bunker first