Wow it's only been going since 2013, how old are you now 🤔🤔

@@THOMAS81Z I was 11 years old in 2015 when I sent the letter.

@@nicholastrainssd75m45 I thought you would say you were 5 or something when sent it.🤣 I'm glad us younger people are able to support history and bring it back to life!

Has it been that long? Seems like yesterday when they announced this endeavor.

the fact its also not the only group doing something similar makes me so freaking happy. especially cause the one thing killing the future of preservation is the death of the skills needed to restore and maintain these beasts. but projects like this could lead to the rebirth of the nessesary skills and as such a rebirth in the preservation movement. but with the way govs are going with thier despisal of anything and everything coal it might be a dying dream. hopefully not tho.

Apparently some people is Sheffield are also trying to rebuild some old steam locomotives that were scrapped a long time ago. The old iron horses may soon see a new resurgance!

Next up: Dreyfuss Hudson???

Earlier if they get more donations

I heard the T1 Trust is in the planning stages with K&L Trainz getting the 5550 locomotive made for Trainz Simulator. That would definitely be an awesome fundraiser for sure!

I think they should classify it as a t1 a due to more modern guts

@@miles_da-tractor_man Well, the base design is a T1, but like I said it’s been improved. I used the PRR J1 and J1a as an example because they’re pretty much the same engine, except the J1a had a solid cast frame and different metallurgy. Just that alone distinguishes the two. So it would make sense for 5550 to be classified as a T1a, since it’s an improvement, albeit minor, over the original.

It would be nice if the T1 build initiated some further builds. That fun fact is about the most non-fun fact there is, and about the most meaningless. That comparison is comparing the size of two different locomotives from two different countries. Fun fact: the T1 has larger drivers than the DRG E19 and is slower. Doesn't really mean anything... just enjoy the T1 for what it going to be...

@@muir8009 Longer then the Big Boy, when you also count their tenders. lol. On the other hand, Big Boy is more flexible. Shame they could not incorporate some Garrett setup for the drive wheels,(think heavy load wagon, here), would have made her slightly more flexible. O well, maybe something for a T1b, if they are that nuts & driven. And who knows, maybe this might see the restoration of more Big Boys. That would be fun. One can always hope. Triplex always failed because the third set was not supporting a boiler. Would be nice if they could continue with a mallard/Garrett, hybrid, if the mallard part is setup as a heavy load wagon (for tree's), then it would have a turn-plate to support the boiler. Garrett style water bunker on the nose, streamlined all the way and a corridor tender for crew changes. Find a place to hide a Wayne and/or Stark logo....., for the fun factor and....... One can dream, not like that will ever happen. Just glad that trains are cheaper then ships, just think what it would cost to resurrect a warship or so. Hopefully, we will one day see a race between Big Boy & T1.

It's interesting to see something as gigantic as this being attempted from scratch. European and British steam faces an uncertain future because the green lobby/ environmentalists hold all the political power and are making certain that fossil fuels will never again be used for power generation. I'm not sure what the preservationists will run their locomotives on in the next 50 years, but it won't be coal from a mine and even oil is by no means certain.

I'd like to see a New Haven I-5 Hudson rebuild or Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis K-2d be remade after the T1 is done.

@@rbleisem When you compare a Big Boy and a T1 with their tenders, the Big Boy is longer (130 some feet versus 120 some feet)

Awesome! Thank you!

Same It would be incredible to see a steam locomotive go faster than basically all of am track

S1 was a experimental steamer. It was never intended to enter revenue service for more than 5 years.

The last 10% will be the longest 10%.

Holy lord, probably take a nap

The T1 Trust said that the 3 best locations that are offering final assembly for the locomotive are located in Pennsylvania and Ohio, which is where the Pennsylvania Railroad mainly operated.

The problem I've heard about restoring a GG1 to operation is that they are loaded with Asbestos

That'd be awesome! I'd definitely buy one!

The world record for the Mallard is only 126 mph, historically the T1 can reach speeds of 140 according to my light research. So theoretically, even with the configuration the T1 trust is going for, it is completely possible.

@@AJAX15221 historically the 140 and 153 by the S1 is the same as listening to the guy that says his skyline can do 180mph and produces 800hp. In theory, yes. In theory the other obvious contender and the one that has officially met Mallards record over a constant rather than a momentary burst is still perfectly functional. Theres still those that consider 999's 112.5 to actually be a valid and achieved speed which says it all.

@@charlesrichter3854the British needed a downhill slope to break the record 😂

@@charlesrichter3854the mallard needed a HILL to get the “record”

There is a rumor that the PRR buried a J1.

@@ronanvave560 Why am I not surprised

If they can rebuild a T1 then i hope that one day someone will restore the only SP can forward in the world

@@therailfanman2078 Southern Pacific had some absolutely beautiful steamers. The MT Class 4-8-2 Mountains are some of my favorite locomotives the SP had. Those things are so scarce in the O scale model world. I’ve yet to see one in O scale. That’s a beautiful engine that I’d love to see in person. And the New York Central Niagara is my favorite 4-8-4 Northern steamer ever. I love all kinds of 4-8-4 steam locomotives but that Niagara is something special in my honest opinion. It’s just a shame that these railroads didn’t even consider preserving a few for historical purposes. But seeing this thing being built today makes me think that others could be revived as well.

The T1 Trust has been invited by multiple regionals and short line railroads, mostly throughout the east.

And a Milwaukee road streamliner

@@cadespencer6320 when the heck did the M.R get a stream liner?

How about you start a trust to build a NYC hudson?

@@chooch1764 ok their are many things wrong with that but ill narrow it down to 2,one I'm 15 and still in high-school and don't have the money to start something like that,and 2,even if I did have the funds to Start it,It won't last long if I don't have people to support my cause nor people to invest in the Hudson trust.

@@henrybigGreen Lack of confidence won’t get you closer to a newly build hudson. It takes a lot of time and patience. Also, I’m sure a lot of fans would donate to that cause I’m sure a lot of other railfans would donate to get a newly build NYC running. It’s just annoying to see some complain about the T1 project, saying they should’ve done a NYC hudson instead. Not saying you’re one of them, but that’s what I usually say to them T1 complainers.

That's PRR standard DGL - Dark Green Locomotive enamel.

Too many parts are unique to the T1. Plus the engines on static display are owned by others and often protected by state or federal law as historical artifacts, not things that could be taken apart.

It reduces dynamic augment, enhances balancing, evens out distribution, that was the aim in theory and it does work, there were just a few unforeseen issues that arose with it

Yes, and the most likely location is the TTC high speed testing facility in Pueblo, CO

@@oL5re9re55ion Would that location provide similar conditions under which Mallard set its record? Remember that when Mallard reached 126 mph, it was pulling a fully-loaded train on a main line track. I feel like it wouldn't be quite as legitimate if another steam locomotive exceeded that speed unladen and on what would essentially be a drag strip.

@@furioussherman7265 The main track at TTC is a 13.5 mile loop with several curves, not a straight line. Note also that the Mallard achieved the record on a downward grade. TTC track is level, so the T1 won't be aided by gravity like the Mallard was. I'm sure if they take it there to test the record they would do it pulling cars.

The A1 Steam Locomotive trust would just build Gresley's proposed Super A4, but teasing aside, Vernon Smith's work is well worth checking out because the Franklin valves worked very well. How well valve and seats would withstand rapid opening and closing is another matter. Distortion and leakage of the poppet valves and their seats were identified and this was one of the factors which caused Chapelon to revert to piston valves. Interestingly his pupil Porta would not consider poppet valves and neither would his successors. Light weight multi ring piston valves with cooled rubbing surfaces were preferred.

No way in hell! Mallards record of 126 miles an hour is not going to be beaten!

@@rudycarlson8245just watch it

It will go to different short line and regional railroads, mostly throughout the east.

Short lines and tourist railroads mostly throughout the East.