 Steam Power
In 2009 the museum’s shop crew completed the ground-up construction of a fully operational steam locomotive that is reminiscent of an 1880’s industrial engine.
Instead of a pressured boiler, steam is produced by a steam generator. Essentially a water-tube boiler, the power plant generates sufficient steam without need of a pressurized vessel. It requires about 20 minutes to fire up and the same amount of time to shut down. The oil-fired generator is clean burning, economical, and doesn’t present a fire hazard.
The 15 foot-long locomotive took three years, 10,000 volunteer hours, and $34,000 in material to complete. The entire project was funded through private donations
Specifications
Type: 0-4-0 Gauge: 36"
Weight: 8,000 lbs. Tractive Effort: 1,300 lbs.
Wheel Base: Engine, 13'-0" Driving, 56"
Boiler: Forced draft steam generator, 135 psig
Fuel: Fuel oil, 300,000 BTU/hr
Cylinders: Diameter, 5.0" Stroke, 12.0"
Valve Gear: Baker (Inside admission)
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