Bennett Brook Railway - First steam service of 2024 - 4K
Please enjoy this video of the first Bennett Brook Railway steam-hauled service of 2024.
Due to a very dry summer and autumn in Perth, local fire danger restrictions have prevented us from running steam-hauled trains, but recent rains have lowered the fire danger to acceptable levels.
A modification to the locomotive has been made whereby the exhaust steam from the train brake (the ejector) has been plumbed into the locomotive smokebox, resulting in much quieter operation. Thanks to member David N. for his excellent design work on this modification.
This video, • Bennett Brook Railway - Perry tank engine ... provides a good comparison of the modification's effect.