Brunel's Broad Gauge, The Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2019
- Brunel's Broad Gauge was 7ft 0 1/4in compared to Standard Gauge at 4ft 8 1/2in. He also used bridge rails and baulk track so many functional differences existed. By 1892 all Broad Gauge had been converted to Standard Gauge. The Atmospheric Railway that used a vacuum rather than a locomotive proved to be a costly failure.
It turns out that a couple of British built Broad Gauge locomotives survive in the Azores where they were used to transport stone from a quarry. They are currently (2020) in storage. - Zábava
It makes me wonder how much nicer the inside of our trains would be if broad gauge was used nationally instead of the standard we use today.
An example I think upon is how much better commuter services would be that utilise a 3+2 layout, that extra room of broad gauge would be more than welcome!
Hi a railfan from India. We use a 5ft 6inches gauge. Trains are normally 10ft 8inches wide (The ICF and the LHB coaches). But, the EMU commuter trains also known as the Local trains have 12ft wide coaches. In Japan, Shinkanshen also called bullet trains run on Standard gauge track and they have nearly 11ft 2inches wide coaches. Even there commuter trains which run on 3ft 6inches gauge also called Cape gauge have coaches as wide as 9ft 8inches. On the other hand British trains only have width of 9ft 3inches. This width is generally used on Cape gauge railways. I feel Britain should increase their Loading gauge at least by 6inches.
Enjoyed that, Roger. Thank You!
Thanks. My home was Teignmouth in Devon - God's Wonderful Railway territory.
@@rogergriffith286 That was why I liked this episode. The wide gauge is unique. It inspired me to go learn more about it.
A real pity that a working historic section of Broad gauge track of perhaps 5 miles in length, hasn't been preserved for prosperity in Britain, the country that first invented and brought railways to the world.
We are lucky that the Didcot group were able to build this. A long stretch would be exciting to travel on.
@@rogergriffith286 agreed,
I wish that people could build a giant 9000 MM Gauge railways.
That would be something.
An excellent and informative commentary. You have a voice and delivery which make listening a pleasure. Well done, Sir.
Thank you kindly!
very informative. nice job. thanks so much :)
You're very welcome!
While it would have had smoother ride and higher speed, it would have been quite expensive to grade and build through hills or mountains making it ill suited for low-speed steam freight or passenger service. Though it might be very well suited for more modern high speed rail which needs smooth, straight, and level track anyway.
i wonder how strong a big boy steam locomotive be if it was degined for this braod gauge and liek imagien how much huger it coudl be to with that libery
What an intriguing exploration of Brunel's Broad Gauge and its unique features! This video provides valuable insights into the functional differences between Broad Gauge and Standard Gauge railways, shedding light on a captivating chapter of railway history.
If you're keen to dive deeper into the history of the British railway system, I suggest checking out this playlist: czcams.com/video/cH0IVL7a9U0/video.html&pp=iAQB
I was born in Broad Gauge country
Tiny the locomotive used to live on the platform at Newton Abbot before it was moved to Buckfastleigh primrose line.
I remember it well at Newton Abbot
This video is lovely but is inaccurate; there are 2 locomotives built in the UK to the GWR Broad Gauge languishing in Ponta Delgada in the Azores, in the uncertain hands of the Port Authority; they worked until 1973; they spent some time in the museum in PD but are sadly back in the Port Authority's hands. One should start to ask questions; allegedly offers from the UK had been made to restore them, in the UK, but were refused; nothing like messing around with something that you don't understand, have no skills for dealing with, no money for, and refusing help.
Interesting. Nice to discover details of such survivals. Lets hope the video doesn't end up being 100% accurate. I will add these details to the text.
id just seen that right before finding this video. i opted for this 1st as its british based. i will now roll back and watch the PD one. dear god. very sad. hopefully will be resolved.