'ONE' OF THE WORLD'S OLDEST WORKING STEAM LOCOMOTIVES IS WITHDRAWN.

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Published 2018-07-23

Following the Foxfield Railway's Summer Steam Gala, July 22nd 2018, Bellerophon, was withdrawn for its ten year boiler overhaul. Bearing all its Victorian elegance it was built in 1874 by Haydock Foundry, near St Helens, Lancashire, it worked at Haydock Collieries. After a working life of ninety years, Berllerophon finally retired in 1964 since when it has been a popular engine, running on a number of heritage railways. Its exploits on the 1 in 19 Foxfield Bank have become legendary for a locomotive nearly 150 years old.
A video of Foxfield Summer Steam Gala 2018 can be seen on: • OPENING DAY OF THE FOXFIELD RAILWAY S...

All Comments (21)

@F-Man 4 years ago

It’s so cool to see a machine that’s well older than any person alive today still in running order. Hope somebody with knowledge and finances gets it back on the rails. Some objects tend to develop a “soul” of sorts, something that just refuses to fall silent. This locomotive has to be one of them.
@l.a.2646 3 years ago

the amount of people this machine helped ( to heat their homes, feed families, delivering all sorts of goods) is amazing! imagine how important just one machine is for it's home country and even worldwide. its a venerable task. it's great to see these old simple and strong still able to do what it was designed to do. stands testament to the men that built it as well. nice of you for posting this ! thank you!
@iworkout6912 4 years ago

Having taken several fan trips in the UK, some of oldest equipment still running can be seen there. Some are main line trips which surprised me; Even the London underground has vintage trips to the suburbs on weekends at certain times of the year. The Bluebell was my favorite, running on a dedicated rail with even a tunnel on the route. Takes lots of volunteers to keep them all going.
@alcopower5710 3 years ago

Wonderful to see these old steam locomotives preserved and running. 👍
@afmoney161 1 year ago

These are truly prices of mechanical art! Something so stoic yet classy about the designs of these engines.
@williampalacio9980 3 years ago

To me, it's the most remarkable machine ever invented ,I LOVE THEM
@moonlightrider24 3 years ago

“Eh? What’s that Sonny?” Jokes aside, I love this guy/old gal. Truly beautiful majestic locomotive in its own right :)
@GamerB2022LikesTugs 3 years ago

Imagine some kid watches this video and talks about how much these engines look like they’re from Thomas.
@SteamCrane 4 years ago

Gorgeous! In June 1970 I spent a great day with a German 0-6-0T with similar outside Stephenson, running at Achern(?) Love the crane loco too!
@shadowraith1 3 years ago

Stellar presentation. Thanks for sharing. :)
@buffplums 3 years ago

Wonderful exhaust sounds ... great video thanks for sharing
@nukebaton 3 years ago

I love you Bellerophon
@TheMendipman 5 years ago

Thanks Alan. Always a favourite of mine. Noel
@mikebeeton4982 4 years ago

i DO HOPE THAT THIS LOCO GETS BOILER OVERHAUL AND CERTIFICATE TO STEAM AGAIN
@RedSpecialArchive 4 years ago

Bust my buffers that’s one sharp loco!
@AndreiTupolev 5 years ago

I love the rhythm of that loco. I think it's the only working loco with Gooch valve gear isn't it?
@sausagefingers2885 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing this! Very nice camera work. Self propelled steam crane is an interesting piece as well
@barryphillips7327 3 years ago

I know of two steam loco,s that were built in the 1860,s, this one was a few years later. But i Really hope it will get a new boiler and steam again for all to enjoy! They are wonderful machines fascinating to watch!
@stevenspaziani9159 4 years ago

What a beautiful old locomotive, and that valve gear is something to behold, and that engine / crane is the craziest thing I have ever seen.
@chriswood-nostalgic8900 4 years ago

This is Sonny's basis for the new Thomas & Friends double length episodic special, Marvelous Machinery :)