A 50th anni fest of steam related in Dorset, UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCr0ZXg8YwU Train moments between 4.00 and 7.00, and at 10.00 minutes on. Views that many would not...

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A 50th anni fest of steam related in Dorset, UK

Sep 4, 2018 13:01:59 #

Stephan G

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCr0ZXg8YwU

Train moments between 4.00 and 7.00, and at 10.00 minutes on.

Views that many would not see.

Sep 5, 2018 08:08:04 #

Largobob

Stephan G wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCr0ZXg8YwU

Train moments between 4.00 and 7.00, and at 10.00 minutes on.

Views that many would not see.

Amazing machines in pristine condition! Thanks for sharing, Stephan G.

Sep 5, 2018 09:33:44 #

Stephan G

Largobob wrote:

Amazing machines in pristine condition! Thanks for sharing, Stephan G.

You are welcome.

I appreciate the kind consideration of being allowed to stretch "Trains" a bit.

Sep 5, 2018 09:52:39 #

Largobob

Gives new meaning to the term, "Steamroller!"

(Actually, original meaning through great images)

Sep 5, 2018 10:13:00 #

Stephan G

Largobob wrote:

Gives new meaning to the term, "Steamroller!"

(Actually, original meaning through great images)

I remember the moment from years ago, a great steam tractor rolled to a halt a couple of feet from me. The two operator running around the giant, twirling the valves open and causing the beast to rumble, gasp, and finally wheeze to silence. They had to release all the pressure being built up by a vapor lock. I had to admire and appreciate the speed at which they did that. "It was just an exercise." I have seen many photos of blown boilers.

I recall Steamrollers being used in the late 1950s and early 60s. Even as a young lad, I found them impressive. (No pun intended.