@@charlottelee2078 Adolph Gieslingen, the inventor was born in Southern Tyrol in 1903 and worked in Vienna. And it was invented in 1951, so some time after Austria's 7 year megalomanian episode alongside Germany. It's also a very common sight on preserved Austrian steam engines. (also the original comment is from my old account, quite embarrassed by that "proud of my country" stuff. But the Giesl was a cool invention)
Peter Sam's funnel had never been quite the same since his accident with the slate trucks. Now as he puffed up and down the line the winter wind tugged at it, trying to blow it away. "My funnel feels wobbly!" He'd complain, "I wish thin controller would hurry up with my new one, he says it'll be something special!" "You and your special funnel," said the other engines and laughed! They were all fond of Peter Sam but he talked so much about his special funnel that it had become quite a joke. The winter weather worried Mr. Hugh, the wind broke branches and the rain turned hillside streams into torrents which threanted to wash the line away
My favourite story in the Railway Series and TV series, also went to Talyllyn Railway and saw his basis was wonderful, shame no longer has the ejector!
In the second image where Mr Hugh, Rusty and the men are looking at were there should be a bridge I use to think Rusty was shocked, but because there is wind in the picture I bet it's blowing in his face.
@@terencewilliammckenna6121 Well I do know a bit about the Giesel Ejector story. Sometime in 1958, the Ejector's inventor, Adolph Giesl-Gieslingen offered a free trial of the device to British Railways who rejected the offer. He then approached the Talyllyn Railway with the same free trail offer, which they accepted and installed the new funnel on their no 4 engine, Edward Thomas. It gets a little odd here because according to initial reports, Edward Thomas had its coal consumption efficiency increased to about 40%, Which may explain why Audry hypes up the "special Funnel" in the story since it was published just four years after in 1962. However, later reports run counter to the initial report saying there was no change to overall performance to the engine. This later opinion was further cemented when Edward Thomas was fitted with its original funnel back in 1969 and no difference in coal consumption could be found. The story of the Giesel Injector is fascinating and while it isn't made to show a difference in performance with Edward Thomas, it has been found in its overall history to slightly better coal efficiency and power performance to engines which is why a lot of Locomotives around the world started using in the late 50-early 60 before the era of steam came to an end. Fun Fact: While British Railways originally said no to Giesel's free trial, the did in fact install a Giesel injector into the BR Standard Class 9 92250 one year later. Sadly, 92250 wasn't preserved when it left service and was scrapped, though I cannot find the exact date of when 92250 was withdrawn from service.
In The Railway Series, all the steam engines on the Skarloey Railway - save Duke - are painted in red livery with a blue trim. The engines only had different colors in the TV adaptation.
Skarloey and Rheneas remain red, while Duke remains brown. Sir-Handel and Peter-Sam also stay blue and green, even after being renamed when Stuart and Falcon. Rusty becomes orange, and Duncan becomes yellow.
'Ooh, dear...someone squashed it.'
That line gets me every time! XD
it's so wholesome 💜💜💜💜💜 Peter Sam is so cute 🥺
@@LightningKachow95 Yeah
The Giesl ejector is an Austrian invention! Another reason to be proud of my country! (Yup we used to be pretty good with railways.)
Lucky dogs...
Yes and I very much enjoy your Puchs
who came up with the idea for one?
@@charlottelee2078 Adolph Gieslingen, the inventor was born in Southern Tyrol in 1903 and worked in Vienna. And it was invented in 1951, so some time after Austria's 7 year megalomanian episode alongside Germany. It's also a very common sight on preserved Austrian steam engines. (also the original comment is from my old account, quite embarrassed by that "proud of my country" stuff. But the Giesl was a cool invention)
Good
One of my favorite RWS books, and it's mainly due to that ejector.
NSWGR steam locomotive number 3616 is an example of a steam locomotive with a Geisel funnel. It was fitted in about 1957.
I love this story. I first saw the tv version of it, but I love that Peter Sam has the last laugh.
Peter Sam's funnel had never been quite the same since his accident with the slate trucks. Now as he puffed up and down the line the winter wind tugged at it, trying to blow it away.
"My funnel feels wobbly!" He'd complain, "I wish thin controller would hurry up with my new one, he says it'll be something special!"
"You and your special funnel," said the other engines and laughed! They were all fond of Peter Sam but he talked so much about his special funnel that it had become quite a joke.
The winter weather worried Mr. Hugh, the wind broke branches and the rain turned hillside streams into torrents which threanted to wash the line away
My favourite story in the Railway Series and TV series, also went to Talyllyn Railway and saw his basis was wonderful, shame no longer has the ejector!
In the second image where Mr Hugh, Rusty and the men are looking at were there should be a bridge I use to think Rusty was shocked, but because there is wind in the picture I bet it's blowing in his face.
Dragon Zilla
its because like the Talyllyn railway in Tywn during that time period, Skarloeys railway has a specific paint job for their locos.
That rhyme sounds like the one at the beginning of the Sad Story of Henry to me.
Same,mainly because other "He Went into a Tunnel" Part
ChicagoLTrain115 both are to the tune of Daniel Boone
Gamebuilder2000 both are to the tune of Daniel Boone
What time does it play in?
I see it
ThundermanX17 It is part 1 of Gallant Old Engine.
I know this story combines when TR No. 4 had an accident losing it's funnel on the Corris, and the fact it wore a Giesl on the Talyllyn :)
Really? Tell us about it. (Also, I feel like the Corris wash-out in the 1940s on the Corris also inspired the bridge-our in this story, too.)
@@terencewilliammckenna6121 Well I do know a bit about the Giesel Ejector story. Sometime in 1958, the Ejector's inventor, Adolph Giesl-Gieslingen offered a free trial of the device to British Railways who rejected the offer. He then approached the Talyllyn Railway with the same free trail offer, which they accepted and installed the new funnel on their no 4 engine, Edward Thomas. It gets a little odd here because according to initial reports, Edward Thomas had its coal consumption efficiency increased to about 40%, Which may explain why Audry hypes up the "special Funnel" in the story since it was published just four years after in 1962. However, later reports run counter to the initial report saying there was no change to overall performance to the engine. This later opinion was further cemented when Edward Thomas was fitted with its original funnel back in 1969 and no difference in coal consumption could be found.
The story of the Giesel Injector is fascinating and while it isn't made to show a difference in performance with Edward Thomas, it has been found in its overall history to slightly better coal efficiency and power performance to engines which is why a lot of Locomotives around the world started using in the late 50-early 60 before the era of steam came to an end.
Fun Fact: While British Railways originally said no to Giesel's free trial, the did in fact install a Giesel injector into the BR Standard Class 9 92250 one year later. Sadly, 92250 wasn't preserved when it left service and was scrapped, though I cannot find the exact date of when 92250 was withdrawn from service.
What tune does Sir-Handel’s song in, on TV?
I have always been confused by this story as I know the Skarloey Railway is based on the Talyllyn and there are no tunnels on the Talyllyn
Maybe it’s also inspired by the Ffestinong and Corris lines, too.
Quote from the wiki "Additional inspiration was taken from the Ffestiniog, Corris, Welsh Highland and Croesor railways"
I love the railway series! And this is great way to read them till I can afford to buy physical copies of the whole series and specials/annuals!!
Thank you for posting them!!
How does the Geisel funnel work? Does it have special tubes attached to it?
Yet they couldn't give Duncan a pony truck so he'd stop rock n roll...for some reason
I imagine they wanted to but duncan refused.
0:05 i hear Thomas' tv whistle
Why is peter Sam red?
In The Railway Series, all the steam engines on the Skarloey Railway - save Duke - are painted in red livery with a blue trim. The engines only had different colors in the TV adaptation.
Skarloey and Rheneas remain red, while Duke remains brown.
Sir-Handel and Peter-Sam also stay blue and green, even after being renamed when Stuart and Falcon.
Rusty becomes orange, and Duncan becomes yellow.
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The Giesl works great!
though Edward Thomas only wore it for a few years before going back to the original funnel
I believe it is on display at the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum.
@@SodorTrain1225 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giesl_ejector#Talyllyn_Railway (with pic)
Series 4(1994-95)
Narrated by: George Carlin
Sir Handel thinks it's funny and he caused it
I think that the funnel itself that was the joke, not the fact Sir Handel caused Peter Sam's accident. I think he really regrets that.
1962
1951-61
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