As a schoolboy in Derbyshire, there were two collieries in the village. From the playground we watched dozens of these pulling long strakes of coal waggons every week. We called them Bump Clanks from the sound of the motion, especially when running light.
She was a war build. Most people didn’t think they were worth saving after the war. I suspect that’s also the reason there’s only 1 Q1 left despite the fact that realistically it would probably have been one of the most economic medium size tender engine you could have
She only survived because she was bought by I think a company in Sweden after the war maybe Norway and after a point people realized what class she was and said ohh shit we need to get her back
Survivorship has a huge bias depending on region and yards things were sent to, some regions did a lot more in house breaking up of locos, most yards did a very quick job of disposing of locos. The scrap yards would put in bids to buy the locos as they were withdrawn and it really is just luck of the draw as to why the yards more prolific as safe havens for locos didn't end up with any of these or cut them up before other items. One is better than none.
Probably one of my most favourite locomotives! Because I am a Chinese Hong Konger, whose family has been living in ChineseHong Kong ever since it's time being ruled by Britain. And this WD Austerity 2-8-0 is exactly one of the most popular steam locomotive used by KCR(Short for Knowloon-Canton Railway), until 1962. I think if they ever shall make a "Thomas And Friends" character out of me or a locomotive character from Disney's "Cars" 's Film , I will strongly suggest them to use this type of steam locomotive to be the basis of me character, as this locomotive is deemed extremely suitable to my background and heritage of British Hong Kong, as well as my love locomotives.
Seems strange to say this, but footage looks more authentic with 90711 all grimey. Perhaps more vintage locos should be weatherd to increase the experience of riding behind a vintage loco. 🙂
I think it looks nice because we have to remember that back in the day the engines wern't spotless like they are today. I think it's a nice oddity although should only be applied every once in a while. :D
@@Spud607 Point taken but there is no use having pristine vans and wagons with a grimy loco. Back in the day as you say especially freight engines were neglected unfortunately and the whole point in having a heritage preserved railway is to present the locos in as new condition ex works in my opinion.
@@johnbrown9092 yeah I understand that. I just like it because it gives a bit of variety to the scene and it makes the scene more "authentic" if you will. I know the vans are spotless but we can't have a perfect world unfortunatley. :)
Lovely shot at 1:25 with the low level lighting. Looks absolutely right there
As a schoolboy in Derbyshire, there were two collieries in the village. From the playground we watched dozens of these pulling long strakes of coal waggons every week. We called them Bump Clanks from the sound of the motion, especially when running light.
I hear that over in mainland Europe they called them “whooferdunks” because of how their valve gear sounded when they weren’t well maintained.
Such an awesome engine! It puzzles me though why she’s the sole survivor of her type when 935 of these engines were built!
She was a war build. Most people didn’t think they were worth saving after the war. I suspect that’s also the reason there’s only 1 Q1 left despite the fact that realistically it would probably have been one of the most economic medium size tender engine you could have
She only survived because she was bought by I think a company in Sweden after the war maybe Norway and after a point people realized what class she was and said ohh shit we need to get her back
@@gwrstudios5181 first it was sold to the Dutch railways and they sold it to the Swedish state railways along with another one
There is a few 2-10-0 variants preserved
Survivorship has a huge bias depending on region and yards things were sent to, some regions did a lot more in house breaking up of locos, most yards did a very quick job of disposing of locos. The scrap yards would put in bids to buy the locos as they were withdrawn and it really is just luck of the draw as to why the yards more prolific as safe havens for locos didn't end up with any of these or cut them up before other items. One is better than none.
good video....impressive loco....time i went to keighley again.....it's been a long time......:-)
Superbly captured and presented 😊x.
Thank you
love this loco even remember as 1931
Probably one of my most favourite locomotives!
Because I am a Chinese Hong Konger, whose family has been living in ChineseHong Kong ever since it's time being ruled by Britain.
And this WD Austerity 2-8-0 is exactly one of the most popular steam locomotive used by KCR(Short for Knowloon-Canton Railway), until 1962.
I think if they ever shall make a "Thomas And Friends" character out of me or a locomotive character from Disney's "Cars" 's Film , I will strongly suggest them to use this type of steam locomotive to be the basis of me character, as this locomotive is deemed extremely suitable to my background and heritage of British Hong Kong, as well as my love locomotives.
Good ole Vulcan the last surviving piece of history for this magnificent engine.
Classic steam locomotive. If it hauled the Flying Scotsman it would be London to Edinburgh in 4 days !
Congrats on 6k subs!
Great!
Nice video :)
Thank you
as a person from hong kong, thank you for the technologies you've brought us
Realistically weathered
Just not the same without the clanking of the bearings and as for weathering it's much too clean. Love it though. My favourite steam loco.
I hope that this one won’t be scheming and conniving like Dudley
Seems strange to say this, but footage looks more authentic with 90711 all grimey.
Perhaps more vintage locos should be weatherd to increase the experience of riding behind a vintage loco. 🙂
out of 930+ how is she the only one left it’s so strange
better than none...lots of other prototypes didn't make it into "preservation".....
Where is the loco now? Is she waiting for overhaul?
Currently under overhaul, the boiler U believe is at Rileys (or waiting a slot there) and the chassis at Haworth
@@darkfrag83 such a lovely loco
Been on footplate! Get rid of that pretend boiler scale. Polish her up in preservation.
I think it looks nice because we have to remember that back in the day the engines wern't spotless like they are today. I think it's a nice oddity although should only be applied every once in a while. :D
@@Spud607 Point taken but there is no use having pristine vans and wagons with a grimy loco. Back in the day as you say especially freight engines were neglected unfortunately and the whole point in having a heritage preserved railway is to present the locos in as new condition ex works in my opinion.
@@johnbrown9092 yeah I understand that. I just like it because it gives a bit of variety to the scene and it makes the scene more "authentic" if you will. I know the vans are spotless but we can't have a perfect world unfortunatley. :)
Back in the day, a clean "Austerity" was as rare as a hen's tooth!