Bill Van Brocklin is best known for his steam pump designs.
Bill Van Brocklin at Carl Purinton's track, Boxford, Massachusetts, circa 1960.
The late Bill Van Brocklin with his 1800 era 4-4-0 which he named "Fire Queen."
With Bill Van Brocklin's new 4-4-0 on the turntable, the guys look on. Charlie Purinton, George Diamond, Bill Van Brocklin and Cap Purinton. August 22, 1987 meet at Carl Purinton's Boxford Outer Belt track. Photo by Bob Hornsby.
The elevation drawing of the Van Brocklin single-cylinder pump.
Bibliography
- "Handy Gadgets", Construction article for dual check valves, "The Miniature Locomotive", Jan-Feb 1953, page 26
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