Nice to see that in other countries can be done what is done in the UK, that's building a replica of extinct classes of locomotives. Great work from the Smythe Family. NT76 is also interesting, didn't know this class but it has the cab style of the British Brush Lion and Falcon prototypes and by the sound clearly a Sulzer engine. Looked it up and the Sulzer engine is a 6LDA28C, the same as in class 25 and 27 of British Rail. The NTs were based of a locomotive class for Nigerian Railways but those must have been built by Brush Falcon Works.
Hi Aidan! Well done on getting +20k views for this video, this must have been exciting for you! And without doubt, the best video coverage out there of this locomotive
Thankyou so very much-yes very excited! I never get that many views and I couldn't believe it and the total kept climbing! I have always loved how the Smythe family are building their own steam train-that takes a bit of courage and a lot of skill! Luckily I had a few photos from visits I had there with a fundraising group to include in the video! many thanks for your positive encouragement and feedback!
@@rheel6747 I know, a massive undertaking. The family are very passionate and have the skills and the perfect place to run a steam train-Pichi Richi Heritage Railway!
@@AM22trainsandthings most importantly, the money. Not to at all pour water on this achievement because it is no doubt huge but there are places that would do this commercially for you if you rocked up with the cash and said to do it.
Awesome. It's always great to see back into the past. What we need now, is for other organisations, who have steam locomotives, to train younger generation how to maintain and drive. Take the past into the future.
I was at the Peterborough museum 25 years ago and the then only commercial manufacturer of boilers had just closed. They had a loco there that was a runner but the boiler was past its use by. The cost to get someone else to make it was about 10 times more. Like so many things it is a lost art.Reputedly the closed business could make the boiler to spec by giving measurements and fitting specs and turn them out in a couple of months. So very sad for the enthusiasts who put the time in and to us public who like to go enjoy these things on occasion. And yes I have been on this line, though with a diesel railcar because of fire ban. Though 6cyl diesel 3 on the floor. LHD. Just like a very old truck. I will go back again before I get too old!
I can only hope that developments like this and the growing interest in similar projects like America's T1 trust or the UK's new P2 class could lead to more projects like this in Australia too. I can only imagine how cool it would be reviving classes that were fully scrapped or the possibility of a new C38 class should 3801 ever be retired from heritage tours
Sadly it looks as though the Victorian V class 2-8-0 project has failed. The locomotive I would love to see would be a Victorian Railways S Class streamlined Pacific.
Australia has made some really good and reliable locomotives that are still going 50 years after they first went in to service. We have the facilities too. I cannot understand her statement-was that the NSW premier?
The first Oz locos were made only a few years after the first imported ones. Same with wagons and Carriages. In Qld the local timber turned out to be even better than English wood.
The South Australian Railways Z class was a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotives operated by the South Australian Railways. there were 10 in the class and all gone unfortuentely. This is a new build of the past Z Class built in 1894 onwards.
Sorry to sound critical, because I have be to from the video I saw. Could you not have found a reasonable voice to do some commentary? A large amount of words on screen just does not work. Especially for those who have problems with that.
I'm sorry that it didn't suit you, I understand and agree a voice would help. My friend @Kane's Trains came with me on the day and he does commentary on his-ua-cam.com/video/TlVZfWU1yho/v-deo.html
Wow wow & double wow ,incredible ay..
I know-brilliant isn't it!
Queensland Railways BB18¼ Class No. 1089 was the last steam locomotive built in Australia (until now) in 1958.
Thankyou very much and I am sorry to quote the wrong information.
And people said it couldn't be done! Will be looking forward to seeing Z199 up and running in the next few years.
Yes I am very excited and really looking forward to seeing the locomotive running at Pichi Richi!
i so hate that. " it cant be done" can too.
Nice to see that in other countries can be done what is done in the UK, that's building a replica of extinct classes of locomotives. Great work from the Smythe Family.
NT76 is also interesting, didn't know this class but it has the cab style of the British Brush Lion and Falcon prototypes and by the sound clearly a Sulzer engine. Looked it up and the Sulzer engine is a 6LDA28C, the same as in class 25 and 27 of British Rail. The NTs were based of a locomotive class for Nigerian Railways but those must have been built by Brush Falcon Works.
Yes the family must be rightly proud of their efforts. I love the sound of the NT Sulzer engine and the look of it-a favourite for sure!
Hi Aidan! Well done on getting +20k views for this video, this must have been exciting for you!
And without doubt, the best video coverage out there of this locomotive
Thankyou so very much-yes very excited! I never get that many views and I couldn't believe it and the total kept climbing! I have always loved how the Smythe family are building their own steam train-that takes a bit of courage and a lot of skill! Luckily I had a few photos from visits I had there with a fundraising group to include in the video! many thanks for your positive encouragement and feedback!
What an absolutely amazing project this is.
@@rheel6747 I know, a massive undertaking. The family are very passionate and have the skills and the perfect place to run a steam train-Pichi Richi Heritage Railway!
@@AM22trainsandthings most importantly, the money.
Not to at all pour water on this achievement because it is no doubt huge but there are places that would do this commercially for you if you rocked up with the cash and said to do it.
@Samstrainss Yes steam trains make millionaires broke they say! Lucky this family have lots of expertise, experience and good contacts.
Awesome. It's always great to see back into the past. What we need now, is for other organisations, who have steam locomotives, to train younger generation how to maintain and drive. Take the past into the future.
I hope so, that would be wonderful!
Sounds like NT76 has a Sulzer power plant. It still looks like they have to make the boiler for 199, which is going to be a big challenge.
Yes they are Sulzer engines I believe. They have a good team and support network, I believe they will get there!
I was at the Peterborough museum 25 years ago and the then only commercial manufacturer of boilers had just closed. They had a loco there that was a runner but the boiler was past its use by. The cost to get someone else to make it was about 10 times more. Like so many things it is a lost art.Reputedly the closed business could make the boiler to spec by giving measurements and fitting specs and turn them out in a couple of months.
So very sad for the enthusiasts who put the time in and to us public who like to go enjoy these things on occasion. And yes I have been on this line, though with a diesel railcar because of fire ban. Though 6cyl diesel 3 on the floor. LHD. Just like a very old truck. I will go back again before I get too old!
I would be really excited to see the locomotive in action when I’m on a trip to the pichi richi railway later this decade. 🚂
Hoping your dreams come true!
Great video and an amazing day out, thanks again :D
A good team in trying conditions! It was certainly amazing!
An amazing amount of work to make this happen 👍
Yes it is amazing what they achieved!
The other rarity in this video is: rain above Goyder's Line!
Yes not the best filming conditions but great for the farmers!
@@AM22trainsandthings growing Canola isn't farming
Excellent, many thanks.
So pleased you enjoyed it!
I can only hope that developments like this and the growing interest in similar projects like America's T1 trust or the UK's new P2 class could lead to more projects like this in Australia too.
I can only imagine how cool it would be reviving classes that were fully scrapped or the possibility of a new C38 class should 3801 ever be retired from heritage tours
Yes fingers crossed others will feel inspired now!
Sadly it looks as though the Victorian V class 2-8-0 project has failed. The locomotive I would love to see would be a Victorian Railways S Class streamlined Pacific.
Who's making the boiler?
The Smythe family themselves! A very talented family!
Awesome ❤❤🚂🚂
Love that you love it!
Very cool 👏👏👏👏
I know-brilliant isn't it!
The railway operates over a tiny part of the route between Port Augusta and Alice Springs. The route of 'The Ghan'.
Yes I love it at Pichi Richi, a great day out!
So is this a old steam loco restored or a new one built from scratch?
A new one built from scratch started in 2003. All of the Z Class Steam Locomotives were scrapped.
Some Australian woman politician said we couldn't make locomotives here? I think it was Gladys? Had to buy them overseas???
Australia has made some really good and reliable locomotives that are still going 50 years after they first went in to service. We have the facilities too. I cannot understand her statement-was that the NSW premier?
@ i believe so!
The first Oz locos were made only a few years after the first imported ones. Same with wagons and Carriages. In Qld the local timber turned out to be even better than English wood.
75 years to build a locomotive?
They started in 2003
I was hoping that tender would get under the bridge and it did!
Yes great to see!
Is it a new or an old design? What class is it?
The South Australian Railways Z class was a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotives operated by the South Australian Railways. there were 10 in the class and all gone unfortuentely. This is a new build of the past Z Class built in 1894 onwards.
@@AM22trainsandthings Thank you
@@lynnmorton7544 A pleasure!
Sorry to sound critical, because I have be to from the video I saw. Could you not have found a reasonable voice to do some commentary? A large amount of words on screen just does not work. Especially for those who have problems with that.
I'm sorry that it didn't suit you, I understand and agree a voice would help. My friend @Kane's Trains came with me on the day and he does commentary on his-ua-cam.com/video/TlVZfWU1yho/v-deo.html