My grand-father's work at its best. He started building this when I was a kid. I'd spend almost everyday in the garage with him as he created his own tools to make the parts needed for his final masterpiece! Great memories to keep forever. This last run is so fitting and a testament to his genius! I hope whoever gets the pleasure of owning this train will appreciate it and recognize the efforts and craftsmanship that was put into this project.
Amazing work, I'd be interested to learn more about its systems - it seems he has gone to great lengths to realise as many of the original locomotive's systems on the model as possible. Were you not able to keep the locomotive in the family as an heirloom? Surely he has grandchild who would be interested in the hobby? I know there'd be a lot to learn to not only run it but also maintain it...
+Linda Martineau - It would be a sacrilege to sell this masterpiece of engineering. Have you no respect for your Grandfather, for his skills, and the effort he put into this. Are your children or those of a brother not interested in this wonderful thing? How can you sell such a thing. Unthinkable. It is a family heirloom. Don't be another Dibnar family.
as a kid, I spent some good quality time with some of the best tradesmen and craftsmen in the world, people like your grandfather that started with nothing and build grand masterpieces that the world would never forget. when we are kids, we do not understand why these times are so important. now that im grown up, I would give anything to go back. but, I cant. So I just do my best to pass what I know on to the next generation hoping one day they will look back on the good times and smile. it is the best gift you can offer someone, just spending quality time with them making memories they will never forget.
The MUSIC of PERFECTION. FANTASTIC . . . Hope the receiver knows how to Preserve this MASTERPIECE OF PERFECTION. He Truly was a MASTERCRAFTMAN to have produced this MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE . . . THANKS for the Experience. I felt alive viewing this . . .
He was an amazing guy for sure, incredible engineering. The guy driving this though- enough with the whistle! He didn't build an air horn, it's a loco!
You do realize he has to.. When you go over the crossings they have to honk the "air horn" 4 times. Maybe before you start criticizing people you should get your facts straight. EDIT: Oh by the way if your too stupid to realize its called a Whistle not a air horn.
Also, the sound of the whistle was obviously very important to Fern - as you can see, it was extremely oversizse in relation to the model so as to replicate a typical full-size North American steam whistle to at least a satisfactory extent, as opposed to the squeaky little whistles that most model locos have. So yes, in a sense he did, purposely, build an "air horn".
That one has some serious speed to it. I wonder how much it could pull. I have watched a lot of small steamer videos but this one is faster than the rest. Wow.
I recommend to not to sale such beautiful and interesting ideal things. They are related to one's life, must be respectful. So enjoy the gift of him and may children learn new things with innovative ideas with it.
Eric4014 It was made by Ferdinand himself, the bowl, valve, and languid plate is from a Crosby 3 chime, the actual bell with the 5 chimes was his own design.
Boxcarwillie S160 I own the Engine now, it's not a boiler certificate issue, and not a mechanical issue. It was just at the time when Fern had passed and his family did not have the time to run or take care of the engine. The gentleman running the engine in this film most of the time is the Montreal Live Steamers club president, and regularly ran the loco with Fern, but he has his own engine to maintain and an engine this big simply was not in the cards for him. I purchased the engine last September and I have been giving the engine some TLC over the winter and spring. She should be running in August.
My grand-father's work at its best. He started building this when I was a kid. I'd spend almost everyday in the garage with him as he created his own tools to make the parts needed for his final masterpiece! Great memories to keep forever. This last run is so fitting and a testament to his genius! I hope whoever gets the pleasure of owning this train will appreciate it and recognize the efforts and craftsmanship that was put into this project.
Lynda Martineau it's s great loco
Amazing!
Great and great power.Jim
Amazing work, I'd be interested to learn more about its systems - it seems he has gone to great lengths to realise as many of the original locomotive's systems on the model as possible. Were you not able to keep the locomotive in the family as an heirloom? Surely he has grandchild who would be interested in the hobby? I know there'd be a lot to learn to not only run it but also maintain it...
+Linda Martineau - It would be a sacrilege to sell this masterpiece of engineering. Have you no respect for your Grandfather, for his skills, and the effort he put into this. Are your children or those of a brother not interested in this wonderful thing? How can you sell such a thing. Unthinkable. It is a family heirloom. Don't be another Dibnar family.
Lovely chime on that whistle
as a kid, I spent some good quality time with some of the best tradesmen and craftsmen in the world, people like your grandfather that started with nothing and build grand masterpieces that the world would never forget. when we are kids, we do not understand why these times are so important. now that im grown up, I would give anything to go back. but, I cant. So I just do my best to pass what I know on to the next generation hoping one day they will look back on the good times and smile. it is the best gift you can offer someone, just spending quality time with them making memories they will never forget.
This man has done something amazing with his life, I respect him
that is without question the coolest looking locomotive I've ever seen
Love that whistle
I can’t imagine trying to build that with plans much less off the top of your head. Brilliant work.
This is one beautiful train. Indeed a masterpiece.
Simply astonishing! I love the way it sounds! Congrats!
The MUSIC of PERFECTION. FANTASTIC . . . Hope the receiver knows how to Preserve this MASTERPIECE OF PERFECTION. He Truly was a MASTERCRAFTMAN to have produced this MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE . . . THANKS for the Experience. I felt alive viewing this . . .
That's a lovely piece of work, excellent engine.
One hell of a contraption! Love it! Great sounding whistle as well!
what an amazing looking kettle
What an epic-looking machine. Love it.
If there was a "love" option for this video, I would have chosen it. As it is, though, I liked it.. very much. Thank you for sharing it with us.
good to see passionate persons like you
Wow what a true work of art . very impressed
Bummer that it was the last run. Awesome training. Cheers!
He was an amazing guy for sure, incredible engineering. The guy driving this though- enough with the whistle! He didn't build an air horn, it's a loco!
You do realize he has to.. When you go over the crossings they have to honk the "air horn" 4 times. Maybe before you start criticizing people you should get your facts straight.
EDIT: Oh by the way if your too stupid to realize its called a Whistle not a air horn.
He is just trying to give the engine a good send off
Also, the sound of the whistle was obviously very important to Fern - as you can see, it was extremely oversizse in relation to the model so as to replicate a typical full-size North American steam whistle to at least a satisfactory extent, as opposed to the squeaky little whistles that most model locos have. So yes, in a sense he did, purposely, build an "air horn".
Very nice beautiful amazing unique Excellent sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Looks like the loco from back to the future with all those external pipes!
That one has some serious speed to it. I wonder how much it could pull. I have watched a lot of small steamer videos but this one is faster than the rest. Wow.
I bet it could do 40+
wow very cool it would of been neat to meet the man who made that train just love it
I hope it' not the last, it run's smoothly and fast .just love it :)
Somebody needs to scale that to Standard Gauge. I will LOVE to see that because it looks GREAT as it is.
Now that's a cool train.
Custom dynamo! That's attention to detail
jesus that thing is built, what an absolute unit
So cool Reminds me of inventions fron Doctor Emmet Brown From ( Back to the future) :) Really nice Locomotive
Im going to model this locomotive in a video game now as full scale
Doubt.
Doubt all ye want, I believe he might,
Do it for Gmod id downloaf instintly
immersive railroading!
gezzez!! that's one hell of a train!!
I recommend to not to sale such beautiful and interesting ideal things. They are related to one's life, must be respectful. So enjoy the gift of him and may children learn new things with innovative ideas with it.
Really cool.
how can i get into a job like this this is awsome
It's not a job, it's a hobby.
still awsome!
tootall287 can a 14 year old drive?
Wow, that is allot of piping.
i want ze blueprints of this ;-;
That thing looks like it was made by doc brown
The final run? What happened to it? I hope it's in good hands...
The engine has been sold twice and stripped of all the unique appliances by the second owner.
@@tootall287 WHY would anyone in their right minds want to detract from that (superbly built) locomotive?
@@tootall287 Damn, how sad that engine met that faith.
Who ever owns it now should name it after fern.
jhgig
i wish i had that
1:51 oh sh*t. ( laughter ) BABIiIiIiIiING! ( more laughter )
LOL. He went through a red light. Nice train by the way.
Well, it ain’t beautiful, but it’s a work of art!
It would be nice to own but building a place to run it !!!
GEEEEERATE
Is that a full scale whistle?
why is it the final run?
AWWWWWW IT'S SO SAD THAT IT IS ITS LAST RUN! :(
where did the whistle come from?
Eric4014 It was made by Ferdinand himself, the bowl, valve, and languid plate is from a Crosby 3 chime, the actual bell with the 5 chimes was his own design.
@@steamandsmoke97would there be any way to replicate it I would love to have one for my loco
What is the price that it’s for sale for?
Lynda , me thinks your Grandfather might have been from another planet " krypton " maybe ...genius.
Is this still for sell?
The engine was sold and now runs in NY.
why is it the last run?
Boiler ticket may have expired, mechanics starting to fail, parts wear out, several things could happen.
Boxcarwillie S160 I own the Engine now, it's not a boiler certificate issue, and not a mechanical issue. It was just at the time when Fern had passed and his family did not have the time to run or take care of the engine. The gentleman running the engine in this film most of the time is the Montreal Live Steamers club president, and regularly ran the loco with Fern, but he has his own engine to maintain and an engine this big simply was not in the cards for him. I purchased the engine last September and I have been giving the engine some TLC over the winter and spring. She should be running in August.
Ok, thanks for the explanation. I just assumed it was old and needed to be taken out of service.
SteamAndSmoke97 thank you for getting it running again!
Go 6153 u will run again
Cool tåg
Well dobe oure epic i can make r c planes but this is just next level
CHOO CHOO
* clank clank * oh shi- HEHEHE BABIiIIiIiiIiNG!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!
I would never sell it
they must wear a helmet
sighhhhhhh
Somnath Chanda uh... Yeah, no...
Is this still for sale ?