This is the fourth episode in the series Restoring the Davenports, which follows my restoration of two narrow gauge 0-4-0T Davenport steam locomotives.
In this episode we remove the frame of the locomotive, discuss Shoes and Wedges and what they do, and talk about Link and Pin couplers.
This project is 100% self funded, I'm not affiliated with any company or museum.
A new episode will be uploaded the first Friday of 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 - Engine #1 1912, Engine #2 1906
Class - 0-4-0T Dinky
Working Weight - 9 tons
Bore & Stroke - 7x12
Wheel Diameter - 24"
Track Gauge - 24"
Fuel - Coal
Parts I'm looking for to complete the restoration:
- ¾" Locomotive injectors - Ohio, Sellers, Metropolitan
- Two feed hydrostatic lubricators
- Small kerosene locomotive headlight - Star, Ham, Dayton, etc
- Kerosene locomotive cab lights
- Davenport steam pressure gauge
- Any and all Davenport locomotive parts or steam locomotive tools
Email me at Wreck2Restored@Gmail.com if you'd like to contribute any parts, pieces or literature to the project!
Historic footage courtesy of the New Haven Railroad - A Great Railroad at Work,
and Buster Keaton's - The General.
The activities in this video are for entertainment and historical purposes only, and should not be considered instructional in nature.