Ep 19 - Part 1, Time To Put It Back Together

Well the time has come to start reassembling engine #1! Today in part 1, we're going to get the steam cylinders remounted on the frame, address the questionable binder bolts and deal with that bent siderod.
Part 2 will be out next Friday!


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This project is 100% self funded by myself my Patreon and YouTube members, I'm not affiliated with any company or museum.

A new episode will be uploaded the first Friday of every month!


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, etc.
Two feed hydrostatic lubricators
Small kerosene locomotive headlight - Star, Ham, Dayton, etc.
Kerosene locomotive cab lights
Davenport steam pressure gauge
Davenport locomotive reference photos or blueprints
Any and all Davenport locomotive parts or other steam locomotive related items!

Email me at [email protected] if you'd like to contribute any parts, pieces or literature to the project!





Historic footage courtesy of:
Miracle of a locomotive
A visit to the locomotive works at Crewe
Sam Magoffin home footage
General Repair LMS



Historic photo original photographers are unknown, all rights reserved.
The activities in this video are for entertainment and historical purposes only, and should not be considered instructional in nature.