This is the first episode in a series documenting the restoration of my 1912 two-foot gauge Davenport steam locomotive.
In the first episode you'll learn a little about these small locomotives and join us as we see the locomotive for the first time. It's then loaded by hand and hauled 1200 miles to its new home.
This project is 100% self funded, I'm not affiliated with any company or museum.
A new episode will be uploaded every month!
If you're interested in learning a bit more about the basics of steam locomotives mechanics, I highly recommend this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Steam-Locomotive-Maintenance-Buell/dp/0686751825
Locomotive stats:
Builder - Davenport Locomotive Works
Year - 1912
Class - 0-4-0T Dinky
Working Weight - 9 tons
Bore & Stroke - 7x12
Wheel Diameter - 24"
Track Gauge - 24"
Parts I'm looking for to complete the restoration:
- ¾" Ohio Locomotive injectors,
- Two feed hydrostatic lubricator,
- Small kerosene locomotive headlight, Star, Ham, Dayton, etc,
- Kerosene locomotive cab lights,
- Davenport steam pressure gauge.
Email me at [email protected] if you'd like to contribute any parts, pieces or literature.
Music by CreatorMix.com.
Historic footage courtesy of the Vancouver Archives.
The activities in this video are for entertainment and historical purposes only, and should not be considered instructional in nature.