1889 Narrow Gauge Baldwin, "Fairymead", steams again after many years.

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • Following boiler repairs and reassembly, tiny Baldwin cane loco "Fairymead" is unloaded in parts and returned to steam at the Mandalong Valley Tramway, North of Sydney, NSW.

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  • @stevebalmer1672
    @stevebalmer1672 Рік тому +15

    Great story. When I saw the Town of Toronto mentioned I was shocked. I never heard of an engine like this in Toronto. But of course I was thinking of Toronto, Ontario, Canada! Nice little engine.

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +6

      Steve, that's why I always have to say "North of Sydney" haha

  • @lineshaftrestorations7903
    @lineshaftrestorations7903 10 місяців тому +5

    Cute isn't often used to describe a machine but this might be an exception.

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  10 місяців тому

      Yes, have to admit it's fairly unique in that way. Many have said the same.

  • @hartleymartin
    @hartleymartin Рік тому +19

    I remember when Fairymead was restored to service back in 1993. There is an old photo somewhere of a seven-year-old me on the footplate, and I have dreamed for almost 30 years now of one day getting to see her again.

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      I'm sure we can work something out when its finished, Martin.

  • @buzzytrains9037
    @buzzytrains9037 7 днів тому +1

    9:20 sounded like your whistle's bell was lowered too much towards the bowl
    otherwise very nice work getting this loco going

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  6 днів тому

      It was, and also knocked a little askew during transport. Fixed now.

  • @midwestfarmerleduc9256
    @midwestfarmerleduc9256 8 місяців тому +2

    Do you have the blueprints of this engine? I’ve been looking for this engine for 30 years.

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  7 місяців тому

      Only a general arrangement drawing which we did ourselves. You'd probably track one down of Ward Kimball's Chloe, same class but different drawing.

    • @midwestfarmerleduc9256
      @midwestfarmerleduc9256 7 місяців тому +1

      @@BelbinVideo thank you for your help and I love your videos

    • @buzzytrains9037
      @buzzytrains9037 7 днів тому

      there are orthographic drawings of them I've found but no blueprints or build plans

  • @RamVohre-i2y
    @RamVohre-i2y Рік тому +1

    आईं ❤ स्टीम इंजन! राम

  • @stevensolway1054
    @stevensolway1054 Рік тому +3

    WHEEL SPINS, 10:10,!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!! LITTLE LOCOS ARE AMAZING 👏 😍 💖 ❤ 💕!!!!!

  • @ThePyrojen
    @ThePyrojen Рік тому +5

    you guys would love the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. 1/3 size, 13½ miles long. open to the public and i rode it to school every day.

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      Yes, love it. Spent a few days there in the early 1980s.

    • @ThePyrojen
      @ThePyrojen Рік тому

      @@BelbinVideo wow I'm surprised how globally known it is! It hasn't changed since the 80's when they got two diesel powered engines.

    • @peterlott4690
      @peterlott4690 Рік тому +1

      RH&DR ran though the fields where I was a shepherd back in the mid seventies loved the engines and trains . Kept better time than BR!

  • @markcarey8426
    @markcarey8426 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant work! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

  • @michaelnaisbitt7926
    @michaelnaisbitt7926 Рік тому +1

    I wonder if any diesel in existence today will still be around 134 years after it was built Somehow I doubt it Sream seems ro last longer I think all diesels should be converted to steam power 😂😂😂😊😊😊😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ironhorsethrottlemaster5202
    @ironhorsethrottlemaster5202 Рік тому +3

    Where's your foot plate mate

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      Footplate and cab are still to be fitted.

  • @Schlipperschlopper
    @Schlipperschlopper Рік тому +2

    Wonderful! Great work!

  • @ironhorsethrottlemaster5202
    @ironhorsethrottlemaster5202 Рік тому +2

    This is the cutest Baldwin locomotive work steam locomotive I've ever seen it's so little what gauge is the railroad that that locomotive rides on I would really appreciate the reply thank you

  • @allanegleston4931
    @allanegleston4931 Рік тому +1

    igor, yes master , she's alive . yes master . eggscllent job. like

  • @Pyrotrainthing
    @Pyrotrainthing Рік тому +2

    Always awesome seeing Locomotives restored, she looks so bare without the cab and front light though.

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      The headlight and most of the cab are now back on.

  • @grahambearman3245
    @grahambearman3245 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Graeme, and I suspect Jim and Morgan also.

  • @11patter
    @11patter Рік тому +2

    Congratulations - fascinating video

  • @zeppo7238
    @zeppo7238 Рік тому +1

    Gradient of 1 in 16 very dangerous under wet rail conditions due to the loss of adhesion.

  • @aliciashepherd8912
    @aliciashepherd8912 6 місяців тому

    Is that place in Australia

  • @jamesm2101
    @jamesm2101 Місяць тому

    Hi
    How do we get a special invitation for mandalong valley tramway

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  27 днів тому

      Hi James, I'm afraid it's only for family and friends of the loco/land owners. We can't risk the legalities involved, otherwise.

  • @le_iac2522
    @le_iac2522 Рік тому +1

    That is a beautiful locomotive! May I ask the specific gauge it is in? I'm very curios

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      Thankyou, I'm very fond of it, also. It is 2 foot (610mm) gauge.

  • @pontushaggstrom6261
    @pontushaggstrom6261 Рік тому

    Slip much

  • @VK2FVAX
    @VK2FVAX Рік тому +1

    Beautiful!

  • @paulorobertopedroso9933
    @paulorobertopedroso9933 Рік тому

    Fantastic - Paulo From Brazil!

  • @csxrailfanbronyzachbecker2105
    @csxrailfanbronyzachbecker2105 10 місяців тому

    I wonder what gauge this is

  • @P61guy61
    @P61guy61 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @stevemellin5806
    @stevemellin5806 Рік тому

    Happy to see it steaming again

  • @andrewr2825
    @andrewr2825 Рік тому +3

    Another great video. Aren’t we lucky that there are a few who restore these living pieces of history - it’s a living, breathing reminder of the past.
    Pure engineering!

  • @RobertCraft-re5sf
    @RobertCraft-re5sf Рік тому

    COOL !!!!!!!!!

  • @patrickporter6536
    @patrickporter6536 Рік тому

    Great!

  • @geraldstahlman7036
    @geraldstahlman7036 Рік тому

    Do you have more on this engine?

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      There are several more clips.Please check my channel or do a search for "Fairymead"

  • @juliocezardepaiva4066
    @juliocezardepaiva4066 Рік тому

    Bacana.

  • @VestedUTuber
    @VestedUTuber Рік тому +1

    I love these little Hawaiian plantation engines. I'm actually slowly working on one in 7.5in gauge.

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      Me too, although this one actually ran and lives in Australia.

  • @philnewcomers9170
    @philnewcomers9170 Рік тому

    we did not see a hydrolic test carriied out .I cant believe experienced steam men would have taken this cause of action .

    • @BelbinVideo
      @BelbinVideo  Рік тому +1

      3.02 "hydrostatic test". For goodness sake, make sure you're right before you criticise.

    • @patrickporter6536
      @patrickporter6536 Рік тому +1

      Can't even spell it! 😂