Ep 11 - Steam Locomotive Rods, Bearings and Spring Work. Plus What's a Wheel Gage?

Описание: This is the eleventh episode in the series Restoring the Davenports, which follows my restoration to operation of two narrow gauge 0-4-0T Davenport steam locomotives.

In this episode we drop siderods, pull driving boxes and release spring gear, along the way we discuss the finer points of each of these parts. Then later in the episode we discuss the use of locomotive wheel and tire gages as we check the locomotive's wheel profile. Stick around to the end for a preview of some upcoming content!


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!


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:
A Great Railroad at Work
Portrait of an Engineer

The activities in this video are for entertainment and historical purposes only, and should not be considered instructional in nature.