Ep 19 - Part 2, Back On Her Wheels!

Video Description

Today is going to be a big day, engine #1 is going back on her wheels! First we're going to discuss locomotive crown brasses and driving boxes, then we'll machine up new wedge bolts before fitting the shoes and wedges in place and finally get her back on her wheels! If you'd like to contribute directly to the project check out my Patreon page: patreon.com/Wreck2Restored Or my new YouTube members content! 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.