First Ever Freight Train for a 16 year old Steam Loco! Lawrie Goes a Little Loco Episode 4!

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Жыл бұрын

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Today I get to be one of the first drivers on the newly laid Mease Valley Light Railway. Which is exciting. More so is this engine has done literally nothing over its 16 year history!
If you want to be amongst the first people to ride behind it make sure you come to the Statfold Barn Railway's Enthusiast event on 18th March!
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A video featuring:
Lawrie - Presenter, very excited to drive Victoria's second day!
Jay - Cameraman, pretty excited to see the new railway operate.
A video edited by Lawrie,
Sound edit by Alex
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@turnleftman Жыл бұрын

Last week he's driving a Castle class, and this week he's back to a miniature Loco. Gotta love it

@citricamoeba Жыл бұрын

Glad to see Lawrie hasn't forgotten the principles of building a good fire! Great work as always!

@kymvalleygardensdesign5350 Жыл бұрын

Yes just chuck it in!

@schwarzermoritz Жыл бұрын

I sure forgot! Been a while.

@althejazzman Жыл бұрын

If I've learnt anything from this channel, it's the precise and deliberate process of building a fire.

@RaushanKumar-rs1yy Ай бұрын

Are you going to drive the locamotif.😊

@flippop101 Жыл бұрын

In an age where there is so much nonsense going on in the world, it is indeed an enormous relief to find a channel such as yours. Your heart is in the right place. As always, nice video, many thanks!

@AndreiTupolev Жыл бұрын

This is quite a scoop. Effectively it's the UK's newest steam loco (since its been on its box ever since it was new). And you're the one that drives it! 🎉

@bentullett6068 Жыл бұрын

It's like a new old stock model train. Been on the shelf waiting for a buyer to take it away. I went to the steam up event and had a ride behind this little loco. Really good performer.

@Jordan4Ibanez Жыл бұрын

The pipework on this machine is absolutely one of the most beautiful layouts I've seen

@richardsweeney197 Жыл бұрын

Victoria really seems like a sweetheart of a locomotive. Congratulations on getting to drive her!

@eze8970 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lawrie, powered by steam, yet younger than all those in your car fleet?! Good to see the experience being used in design to make it easier 🙏🙏

@Harry_55 Жыл бұрын

Great video Lawrie! Couldn't help but notice that from 24:54 - 25:18, the engine sounded like the Corris No.7 from Train Simulator 😂

@lordluffington2351 Жыл бұрын

Bossman spotted

@Arkay315 Жыл бұрын

That's definitely a beutiful little locomotive, it makes me want to build some tracks and have one imported to the U.S. I also think it's impressive that can be easily reguaged for multiple track sizes.

@samuelwright4172 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing it at statfold this weekend! Hoping this will be a replacement for the sadly closed garden railway.

@AlecDenholm Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the relevant ads for something I might actually want.

@Sohave Жыл бұрын

Fantastic detox to some of the contemporary bleakness to see Lawrie getting impressed by a genuinely well build little locomotive. Lawries hand on the regulator he barley had to encourage Victoria, It was the locomotive equivalent of letting cattle out to spring pasture. I need to visit Britain again some day and check out a few of these railways Lawrie has visited.

@andyprior6089 Жыл бұрын

Great to see this review of an Exmoor Engine. Have driven quite a few over the years and even purchased one from Exmoor ( Billy May ) . The review says it all. 👍

@mugbug5 Жыл бұрын

This is the only person who can say he feels excited without looking it and I still believe him

@alexhando8541 Жыл бұрын

18:27 Lawrie's making sure to be *Keeping up Appearances*

@infinity6450 Жыл бұрын

As you were talking about how Victoria wears her colour so well, all I could think about was an image I once saw of Talyllyn in blue.

@drewbarker8504 Жыл бұрын

So cool to see their progress! (And always a pleasure to see an outside-frame little engine!)

@kingofsorrow2836 3 ай бұрын

It’s great to see that there are companies that still build locomotives

@daviobryker Жыл бұрын

Loving Lawrie going a little loco episodes hope more happen and hope the Romney have you on one of there locos

@ajaxengineco Жыл бұрын

Not normally a fan of sponsors - but when the sponsor is a railway it's something I can get behind! Victoria reminds me of J.B. Snell's 'Jennie'.

@lmm Жыл бұрын

I really am trying to get appropriate ones, but I'm afraid you'll see the odd one from time to time as I need the income.

@user-ff9pc3fu7p 6 ай бұрын

Kills me every time . Wen your looking at the camera saying u mst take care stacking a fire n not just chuck it in . Gold

@CharlesTrains99 Жыл бұрын

Lawrie , thanks for sharing the video. Victoria is a really nice locomotive and looks a treat to drive. Wish I was on the other side of the pond and could come and visit Statfold.

@thomaspan1085 11 ай бұрын

OMG, I love this engine so much, it's so beautiful and well built ❤.

@lmm 11 ай бұрын

It's a lovely little thing

@srajfnly2 Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to hear that I’m going to sharing my 19th birthday with a brand new railway

@derbyshiretrainboy235 Жыл бұрын

Hi Laurie it’s me Benjamin the boy from steeple grange it was a pleasure meeting you I hope to see you at steeple grange again

@IndyD89 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome little loco. Really looking forward to checking this out on Saturday.

@davidhall5868 Жыл бұрын

Wow I have to say 16 years is a good age for a miniature steam engine but a super duper good video LMM

@FastCaterham Жыл бұрын

For Lawrie Goes a Little Loco, i would strongly reccomend heading to the RH&DR in kent. They offer cab rides and the chance to drive an engine and its certainly an expierence you won't forget!

@rhysporter1619 Жыл бұрын

Rhysxxxx🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉10000000000

@bentullett6068 Жыл бұрын

Had a ride on this railway at the steam up event and it's a great little line. Couldn't believe how quick it was built as it wasn't there last year when I went to the model railway event. It literally has just appeared. Can't wait for the completed full line extension to be built.

@teraris Жыл бұрын

From Castles to this lovely little engine. Nice on Laurie.

@Jordan4Ibanez Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah wooooooooo. These are actually my favorite because there's something about downscaling something so MASSIVE into a bit sized machine that can still do a ton of work

@SAM-zt2uy Жыл бұрын

Was there on the very wet 18th and somehow totally missed this! So much to see although did get a very quick hello with your good self!

@jodypitt3629 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lawrie, I love both steam trains and classic cars and I draw them, my Dad was in the auto repair business all his working life and I had 2 relatives on Britain's railways.

@Ensign_Redshirt Жыл бұрын

What a tremendous little beastie, she sounded great! I cannot get to the SBR this year so I guess I'll have wait to experience the loop... unless Lawrie kidnaps the loco.

@LordPhobos6502 Жыл бұрын

I'm more concerned that the loco might kidnap Lawrie

@jacholas1887 Жыл бұрын

I would like to kidnap it

@Nolan-NLN Жыл бұрын

Just a bit of random info, Exmoor locos have been built up to 15 inch gauge! There are quite a few built at that gauge, I worked with two Ellie and Ruby at the Lappa Valley Railway in Cornwall, and Perrygrove have a couple based there too!

@lmm Жыл бұрын

I'm fairly sure I mentioned this was a 15 inch scaled down

@Nolan-NLN Жыл бұрын

@@lmm my bad! Must have got my wires crossed! But thought I’d mention it! And totally agree with what you were saying! The exmoor design is amazing, they drive so efficient and well, and the quality is second to none! I’m also new to the channel and loving the stuff!

@mikesanders5433 Жыл бұрын

Another top quality video, cheers Lawrie!

@FoxfieldRailwayOfficial Жыл бұрын

We're excited to support the channel ^^

@kentishman5179 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, you really should be on tv

@lmm Жыл бұрын

Funny you should mention that...

@kentishman5179 Жыл бұрын

@@lmm well there's a teaser.

@hotboxxxexxxpress1509 Жыл бұрын

Almost 3 minutes of foaming over how the small amount of run time lol. Very special indeed. Love your enthusiasm

@roberthocking9138 Жыл бұрын

What a beautifully engineered little loco, how lucky are you, first drive.👍

@gem6892 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh lovely. Great video lawrie! Victoria looks like ruby from lappa valley. It was also made by the same company! See ya nest via lawrie.

@Jakegriffin2006 Жыл бұрын

Love the Foxfield glad they sponsored I am a Volunteer there myself and another great video.

@HMFan2010 Жыл бұрын

She’s very cute! It’s truly the Little Engine That Could.

@vladabocanek3703 Жыл бұрын

What a beauty! Such tiny big engine. :)

@User76575 Жыл бұрын

Saw you up on the footplate on the tram line on Saturday! Hope you enjoyed!!!

@paulshirley6383 Жыл бұрын

Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels LOVE LOUIS SHIRLVE

@trevorbax9379 2 ай бұрын

Excellent camera work and enjoyable instructive narration thank you.

@lmm 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@trevorbax9379 2 ай бұрын

I did indeed sir your videos took me back to my hand burning happy days of my live steam engines l had never heard of you before and hopefully you have never heard of me.Your delightful videos have brought great memories and comfort to this ancient eccentric steam enthusiast in his twilight of his life. Thank you young sir and keep it up.

@mattseymour8637 Жыл бұрын

Having experience of working with full size and narrow gauge locos I appreciate your in depth and simple way of explaining everything involved with prepping a steam loco. It's something that alot of people don't know about or realise how much is involved!

@lmm Жыл бұрын

It's all what we're trying to do! Glad you enjoyed it

@mattseymour8637 Жыл бұрын

@@lmm It works well and glad that people like you are doing this sort of thing! If it gets the younger generation into steam it's not bad thing!

@trainspotter66 Жыл бұрын

Lovely thank you for sharing this

@jimbarchuk Жыл бұрын

The smokestack cap makes it look like a big *comfortable* Tinkerbell. Fully enclosed cab indeed!

@trainspotter66 Жыл бұрын

Amazing whistle

@Luzycki_Milosnik_Kolei 8 ай бұрын

That loco looks fun to drive!

@lmm 8 ай бұрын

It is!

@sarahhall738 Жыл бұрын

I wondered where those carriages went from Bressingham. Now even I could drive an engine that big.

@Plymouthstation1985 Жыл бұрын

Lovely engine good luck for the railway opening

@jaymesmith7361 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful little Engine!!

@dkbmaestrorules Жыл бұрын

Statfold sending a loco away to be repaired? That's a sentence I never thought I'd ever hear...!

@paulhorn2665 Жыл бұрын

A a nice video again, Lawrie goes Loco 🙂

@TrentFalkenrath Жыл бұрын

Yep. That's the exact kind of loco that, as a child, I imagined I would drive someday. That will be a mandatory stop if I ever visit the UK...

@AustNRail Жыл бұрын

That’s Saturday for me which is tomorrow here in Australia. Love it

@HarmanMotorWorks Жыл бұрын

Charming little engine ☺

@lmm Жыл бұрын

Isn't it just!

@crazyfvck Жыл бұрын

That is a cool little engine :)

@Baer1990 8 ай бұрын

Didn't even wash your car for the sponsor. Legend

@fishpop Жыл бұрын

Victoria's shape, namely the smokebox, reminds me of Edward Thomas/Peter Sam.

@Trainsaregreat365 2 ай бұрын

I love the look of that loco

@lmm 2 ай бұрын

It's great

@brunodejong1695 Ай бұрын

Have you ever been to Dordt in Stoom Netherlands? Every 2 years it is a huge event where a whole city is filled with steam tractors, steamtrains, miniature railways, steam ships etc. I think it would be amazing for you to visit and film. Also the event maybe would be interested in foreign enthousiast!

@devon896 Ай бұрын

I'd love to see you visit the Bickington Steam Railway (also known as the Trago Mills Railway)

@Pyrotrainthing Жыл бұрын

Wish I could go to Statfold but I'm American, sadly. Gonna have to go some time, though.

@roberthopper1872 Жыл бұрын

looks like a great engine, i like exmoors. the only improvement i would sugest is a half high backsheet for the cab so that your view backwards is better

@barnbuiltkustoms Жыл бұрын

Im almost 100% certain this was either inspired by or is the the locomotive Lady from Thomas and the Magic Railroad, thank you LMM for keeping railroading in the limelight!

@lmm Жыл бұрын

Exmoor locomotives predate that - so maybe they took inspiration from an Exmoor? You're welcome, glad you're enjoying the channel

@siraff4461 Жыл бұрын

Thats a lovely little engine. I can't help but wonder what that mechanism and control system would be like in a miniature traction engine.

@mamarussellthepie3995 Жыл бұрын

Epic!

@datguymiller 5 ай бұрын

If I ever win the lottery I'm gonna start a steam railway, you're gonna get to drive on day one

@lmm 5 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@Treehat Жыл бұрын

There is a Minature Railway in Stockport called Brookside Garden Centre. I am thinking about volunteering there when I'm 18, I'm 17 at the moment. I think it would be awsome to drive trains there, I've wanted to do that since a was little.

@lazyterrier 11 ай бұрын

Lawrie: *talks about the importance of building a good fire* Also Lawrie: *proceeds to randomly throw pieces of wood into the firebox while doing so*

@cptfrecell Жыл бұрын

What a lovely loco

@tacticalginger9623 Жыл бұрын

"one, completely out of scale, jug of steam oil" Which is ironically several times bigger than the one Didcot gave you for greasing the Castle

@markpowell5654 11 ай бұрын

Having made made the jump from 7 1/4 to full size its so much easier as you only have to do one job not fire ,drive and guard as you have to be on the ball in miniature.

@mikeeuritt4396 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from wet California. Lucky you are such a young man, my old heart couldn't stand the excitement you've had just between the Castle and this little engine. Is this railway in some specific scale? It seems proportionally too narrow to represent 2' .

@ashleytaylor896 Жыл бұрын

23:00 i always wondered how they got the coal from that type of bunker set up to the fire box.cheers

@NJPurling Жыл бұрын

Yorkshire Area National Coal Board locomotives had a livery akin to this, but no pin-striping on a std gauge Hunslet 0-6-0ST. The locomotive looks 'old', yet you can't tie down exactly what it is. Without any clues as to the scale of the thing it could be from the Tallylyn Railway in Wales.

@twowheelfrenzy Жыл бұрын

Wait... this place is 25 KM from my house?! WOW.

@Iceni_Paul Жыл бұрын

Oo, very nice. Are you likely to be back up the TFLR on the 26th? I’ll be bringing my Iceni up for a session if you fancy a drive,

@williampulfer-melville8536 Жыл бұрын

2:37 nice Mini

@SDE1994 Жыл бұрын

style wise i would think of it as a mix between Hunslet's Jack and Russell

@Bootyclencher-qu8ib Жыл бұрын

DAWG WHAT IS THAT SANDWICH

@AndreiTupolev Жыл бұрын

Did you fancy a go on the Olympian and Fleetline round the back of the shed there whole you were there?

@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno Жыл бұрын

Victoria is beautiful little but beautiful

@harrisongrant8558 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me a bit of Dolgoch or Talyllyn, maybe Altonia if it was a proper steam engine? or maybe it's just the color. Either way it's a beautiful modern steam engine, and what's this? a cab that actually makes sense and is comfortable for single-man operations? That's virtually unheard of on the narrow gauge.

@stephencameron4032 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lawrie, thanks for sharing this video, quick question, will you be reviewing the little diesel that pulled Victoria out of the shed?, it looks rather interesting too, anyway, take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

@lmm Жыл бұрын

I hope to!

@notmuch_23 Жыл бұрын

One thing Lawrie doesn't cover that I want to know about is the couplings and how they work. I see the couplers on the rolling stock, but how are they connected? do the couplers require anything else between them like a chain or link bar? Do the couplers have any draft gear?

@GreatCenteralGlory Жыл бұрын

I think that's a link and pin system, you slot a link in to the coupler, a pin to secure it, and then reverse into the carriage/wagon and slot a pin in there to connect.

@notmuch_23 Жыл бұрын

@@GreatCenteralGlory I gathered that, on this railroad, but not every coupling is like that.

@kymvalleygardensdesign5350 Жыл бұрын

Very nice indeed, I wonder how much one of those costs?

@BlueShunter13 Жыл бұрын

I wonder what happened to George from the Poole park railway. I think it was built by the same manufacturer as this engine. Perhaps it may still be around?

@alistairwhite2906 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you know, but is that whistle a copy of the Baldwin ones from the NA's at Puffing Billy in Oz? Sounds identical......

@Rhylmr Жыл бұрын

I do not think that there were any 12 1/4 gauge railways in the UK until Littlehampton and Hayling Island just after the second war, and those used equipment quite unlike Victoria. John Ellerton adopted 12 1/4 gauge for the Reseau Guerledan and later Fairbourne. The genre of miniature railways represented on this video really owes its whole existence to the Stirland family at Exmoor Steam Railway.

@Rhylmr Жыл бұрын

As I'm being smartarse here I might add that the robust nature of Victoria is just 'Exmoor standard', all their locos are made like that and they all run well out of the box. The leading truck on Victoria was presumably requested by the customer Joe Nemeth, and is slightly unusual as it takes a fair bit of care and extra work to give it space to swing about. Best Wishes Simon

@marklewis-hh2bc Жыл бұрын

Hi if you doing Stratfold model railway show in April I hopefully see you there

@bentullett6068 Жыл бұрын

Had a ride on this railway on the steam up event, hopefully it might be running for the model railway event. I would urge you to have a go on it it's a great addition to the Statfold railways

@grumpyhale821 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Ivor the Engine.

@railfannate1558 Жыл бұрын

Damn this engine is only as old as me

@trisrush9155 Жыл бұрын

Ooh,recognised the ex bressingham coahes..

@twkolejofil Жыл бұрын

It's just cute 🤗 But since it's more than 300 mm gauge, it would be regarded as any other narrow-gauge railway for the purpose of Polish Railway Transport Act. 🧐 Fortunately, the Polish Act doesn't have the force over it 🤓 But I have to make my railway 5 inches, anyway 😕