It really does seem like he didn't show up to photograph the thing, it seems like he showed up to climb aboard it, check that the overnight crew have made steam correctly, do a walkaround inspection on it, climb back in and take it out for a day of shunting.
The engine I'm looking forward to seeing most when I next visit Great Hall, for clear reasons. Superb Curator with a Camera once again. Learnt a few new things, which is always a win.
I remember these little engines crossing Newhaven Swing Bridge, and trundling through the main street (A27) and down towards west pier sidings. It might have been the similar A1x class, but it was sixty plus years ago. All now, sadly, gone. Good program series, Mr. curator.
You almost had to fire on your knees!. I didn't know yet that Boxhill is the only surviving original A1. I think that the holes in the frame are for accessibility to the inside motion parts for oiling. And yes, a feedwater pump because an injector doesn't like to work with hot water, so the pump would be needed if the condensing apparatus was on, likely when traversing the tunnel under the Theems.
Most impressive ❤ I find it fascinating that it was rebuilt as a 2-4-0 for a specific passenger purpose. Then rebuilt back into a 0-6-0. Quite the history.
Funny you have reviews a Terrier as I’ve been to Bluebell today and 72 Fenchurch was in operation. These engines are my biggest personal favourite small locos that I enjoy seeing in action including the one that I mention as well seeing them in action on both the Isle of Wight and Kent & East Sussex.
Boxhill is one of my all time favourite York exhibits (and might be one of the few still there). It’s a lovely locomotive, with a sleek design and pleasant livery. It has a fairly interesting history and serves as a nice example of one of the greatest tank engine types ever built.
Here’s a bit of global railway trivia for you folks in the UK: The reversing lever in the cab of Boxhill is actually called a Johnson Bar here in the states
Back breaking indeed! I don't think Stroudly designed these engines to be worked by people above the height of 5'11, that's for sure! But having said that I dont think strapping lads of 6ft 4 were around in that era, judging by the fact that every Victorian/Edwardian locomotive I've stepped on the footplate of I keep having to duck my head because the cab roof is too low, (on Western Australian locomotives anyway) wouldve been quite the shock for a fireman to swap between one of these for an M7 or Ivatt or Standard 4 tank thats for sure!
Thank you for this video of Boxhill. I'm particularly interested in Terriers as I have 2 brothers that were steam train drivers at New Cross Gate 1871-1891. I want to visit your museum as soon as I have the confidence to get on the train from King's Cross
JCCravens locos were not amotly colection he was a great engineer .You enthusiasts all seem to be tared with the same brush His2_4_0 long boiler machines wernt agreat sucses but his 7ft singles were exceptional and were on the top Brighton London early morningexpresses for many years he was also a colegue of vaulvegear Joy at the railway foundry Stroudly was rather to have comeafter Craven ttfn&t
Mr Stroudly was rather lucky to have come after JCCraven a much under rated engineer It wasnt the engineers it was the management going carefull on the purse strings he seems to have allways been in conflict with management over monyto build more lokos He was a good hardworking man and never stinted himself ttfn&ty
Success comes in many forms. I guess it ultimately depends on whether the management valued standardisation or horses for courses with continuous modification of locomotives on an individual basis, the latter being Craven's approach.
I don't know if it's the accent, the sideburns, the tweed, or all three but Mr. Spain seems right at home on a Victorian steam locomotive.
It really does seem like he didn't show up to photograph the thing, it seems like he showed up to climb aboard it, check that the overnight crew have made steam correctly, do a walkaround inspection on it, climb back in and take it out for a day of shunting.
He looks like Richard Trevithick
He could play Topham Hatt in a live-action film.
Kind off amazing that class lasted in service until 1963 and off 50 built 10 remain with around 6 in running condition
Totally agree with@trr94001, a pleasure to watch Mr Spain, a complete enthusiast ‘at work’, a most enjoyable vid.
What a simple yet perfect little engine.
The engine I'm looking forward to seeing most when I next visit Great Hall, for clear reasons. Superb Curator with a Camera once again. Learnt a few new things, which is always a win.
Hello how you doing I love your videos
I remember these little engines crossing Newhaven Swing Bridge, and trundling through the main street (A27) and down towards west pier sidings. It might have been the similar A1x class, but it was sixty plus years ago. All now, sadly, gone. Good program series, Mr. curator.
I find it amusing that from some angles Dr. Spain bears a passing resemblance to Richard Trevithick. Wrong accent but the sideburns are convincing.
"Plucky" is a nice way to describe this hard-working little engine. That low firebox door must have been pretty rotten, though! Ow!
Originally lined out for the museum when it was in Clapham by Freddy Hambledon, also known as an authority on Sussex Maypole dance.
what a treat and with a Deltic lurking in the background, even more so!
You almost had to fire on your knees!. I didn't know yet that Boxhill is the only surviving original A1.
I think that the holes in the frame are for accessibility to the inside motion parts for oiling. And yes, a feedwater pump because an injector doesn't like to work with hot water, so the pump would be needed if the condensing apparatus was on, likely when traversing the tunnel under the Theems.
Very informative and well-presented.
Great video! Met Boxhill last year for my birthday. So good to finally meet her! 👍👌🚂❤
Most impressive ❤ I find it fascinating that it was rebuilt as a 2-4-0 for a specific passenger purpose. Then rebuilt back into a 0-6-0. Quite the history.
0:45 Ok, I know we are talking about 'Boxhill', but can we also talk about 'Spithead'?
The only engine which was suitable to work trains along the Hayling Island branch due to the weight limits on the bridge. 🚂
Wonderful video, I have a 00 scale model of a terrier in very similar colours
Funny you have reviews a Terrier as I’ve been to Bluebell today and 72 Fenchurch was in operation. These engines are my biggest personal favourite small locos that I enjoy seeing in action including the one that I mention as well seeing them in action on both the Isle of Wight and Kent & East Sussex.
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the tour.
Boxhill is one of my all time favourite York exhibits (and might be one of the few still there). It’s a lovely locomotive, with a sleek design and pleasant livery. It has a fairly interesting history and serves as a nice example of one of the greatest tank engine types ever built.
Interesting video, very well presented.
Here’s a bit of global railway trivia for you folks in the UK:
The reversing lever in the cab of Boxhill is actually called a Johnson Bar here in the states
Back breaking indeed! I don't think Stroudly designed these engines to be worked by people above the height of 5'11, that's for sure! But having said that I dont think strapping lads of 6ft 4 were around in that era, judging by the fact that every Victorian/Edwardian locomotive I've stepped on the footplate of I keep having to duck my head because the cab roof is too low, (on Western Australian locomotives anyway) wouldve been quite the shock for a fireman to swap between one of these for an M7 or Ivatt or Standard 4 tank thats for sure!
Most interesting video
Lovely seeing a spotlight on a Terrier. While Fenchurch will always be my favorite. I'd love to see Boxhill re-converted to a 2-4-0 terrier.
Thank you for this video of Boxhill.
I'm particularly interested in Terriers as I have 2 brothers that were steam train drivers at New Cross Gate 1871-1891.
I want to visit your museum as soon as I have the confidence to get on the train from King's Cross
Your brothers must be getting on a bit. The museum is next to the train station at York.
How old are you?!
I have always thought that the Terriers’ buffer mountings look oversized, like shoes that are too big!
Why didn't the curator show us inside the smoke box?
Please tell my why Q1 tender is rusting away outside the building
The fireman wouldn't have been able to stand up after a day coaling the Terrier.
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Is she going to be put back at the learning centre once the work is done
Hope boxhill is kept in the main hall for all to see or the rebuilt hall.
What is the bell in the cab for
Personally I hope not. It’s a lovely loco that most people might miss if it’s out of sight.
@@iancorney4077 Probably for if it ran in push pull mode to communicate with the driver in the carriage.
JCCravens locos were not amotly colection he was a great engineer .You enthusiasts all seem to be tared with the same brush His2_4_0 long boiler machines wernt agreat sucses but his 7ft singles were exceptional and were on the top Brighton London early morningexpresses for many years he was also a colegue of vaulvegear Joy at the railway foundry Stroudly was rather to have comeafter Craven ttfn&t
Mr Stroudly was rather lucky to have come after JCCraven a much under rated engineer It wasnt the engineers it was the management going carefull on the purse strings he seems to have allways been in conflict with management over monyto build more lokos He was a good hardworking man and never stinted himself ttfn&ty
Success comes in many forms. I guess it ultimately depends on whether the management valued standardisation or horses for courses with continuous modification of locomotives on an individual basis, the latter being Craven's approach.