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File:BillVanBrocklinJr Atlantic NELS1949Meet.jpg|The cover photo of the July-August 1950 edition of "The Live Steamer" features a detailed view of the well known 3/4 inch scale Boston & Maine Atlantic type locomotive built by William (Bill) Van Brocklin Jr of Roslindale, Mass., and it is shown with the builder at the 1949 N.E.L.S. annual Live Steam Meet at Danvers.
File:BillVanBrocklinJr Atlantic NELS1949Meet.jpg|The cover photo of the July-August 1950 edition of "The Live Steamer" features a detailed view of the well known 3/4 inch scale Boston & Maine Atlantic type locomotive built by William (Bill) Van Brocklin Jr of Roslindale, Mass., and it is shown with the builder at the 1949 N.E.L.S. annual Live Steam Meet at Danvers.
File:BillVanBrockline No2.PNG|Shot taken at the [[New England Live Steamers|Danvers MA track]] around 1947 with Bill Van Brocklin himself as engineer.  Pat Fahey, who is the owner as of 2016, notes that the loco was rebuilt twice; 4 ½” boiler, Baker gear. Photo taken from [[Charles S. Purinton|Purinton]]’s [[Live Steam of Years Gone By]], pg. 100
File:BillyVanBrocklin Waushakaum Carrdo.jpg|Billy Van Brocklin on the high line running is his [[Yankee Shop]] 3/4 inch scale 4-4-2 at [[Waushakum Live Steamers|Waushakum]].  Photo by Carrdo.
File:BillyVanBrocklin Waushakaum Carrdo.jpg|Billy Van Brocklin on the high line running is his [[Yankee Shop]] 3/4 inch scale 4-4-2 at [[Waushakum Live Steamers|Waushakum]].  Photo by Carrdo.
File:Bill VanBrocklin at Carl Purintons Track.JPG|Bill Van Brocklin at Carl Purinton's track, Boxford, Massachusetts, circa 1960.
File:Bill VanBrocklin at Carl Purintons Track.JPG|Bill Van Brocklin at Carl Purinton's track, Boxford, Massachusetts, circa 1960.

Revision as of 09:32, 2 December 2016


Bill Van Brocklin Jr. was a prolific live steam locomotive builder. Perhaps he is best known for his steam pump designs.

Photo Journal

  • The cover photo of the July-August 1950 edition of "The Live Steamer" features a detailed view of the well known 3/4 inch scale Boston & Maine Atlantic type locomotive built by William (Bill) Van Brocklin Jr of Roslindale, Mass., and it is shown with the builder at the 1949 N.E.L.S. annual Live Steam Meet at Danvers.

    The cover photo of the July-August 1950 edition of "The Live Steamer" features a detailed view of the well known 3/4 inch scale Boston & Maine Atlantic type locomotive built by William (Bill) Van Brocklin Jr of Roslindale, Mass., and it is shown with the builder at the 1949 N.E.L.S. annual Live Steam Meet at Danvers.

  • Shot taken at the Danvers MA track around 1947 with Bill Van Brocklin himself as engineer. Pat Fahey, who is the owner as of 2016, notes that the loco was rebuilt twice; 4 ½” boiler, Baker gear. Photo taken from Purinton’s Live Steam of Years Gone By, pg. 100

    Shot taken at the Danvers MA track around 1947 with Bill Van Brocklin himself as engineer. Pat Fahey, who is the owner as of 2016, notes that the loco was rebuilt twice; 4 ½” boiler, Baker gear. Photo taken from Purinton’s Live Steam of Years Gone By, pg. 100

  • Billy Van Brocklin on the high line running is his Yankee Shop 3/4 inch scale 4-4-2 at Waushakum. Photo by Carrdo.

    Billy Van Brocklin on the high line running is his Yankee Shop 3/4 inch scale 4-4-2 at Waushakum. Photo by Carrdo.

  • Bill Van Brocklin at Carl Purinton's track, Boxford, Massachusetts, circa 1960.

    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."

    The late Bill Van Brocklin with his 1800 era 4-4-0 which he named "Fire Queen."

  • A beautiful Illinois Central 4-4-0 "Fire Queen" built by Bill Van Brocklin and owned by Elmer Roth as of 1995. It feaures a coal fired copper boiler, 2 injectors, 2 cyl. steam water pump, 2 injectors, mech. oiler, whistle,hand pump and hydraulic brakes on the tender. She was rebuilt in 1995 by Elmer. Photo by James W. Leggett. From TrainNet.org.

    A beautiful Illinois Central 4-4-0 "Fire Queen" built by Bill Van Brocklin and owned by Elmer Roth as of 1995. It feaures a coal fired copper boiler, 2 injectors, 2 cyl. steam water pump, 2 injectors, mech. oiler, whistle,hand pump and hydraulic brakes on the tender. She was rebuilt in 1995 by Elmer. Photo by James W. Leggett. From TrainNet.org.

  • 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.

    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.

  • Bill Van Brocklin at Roy's in Danvers, Mass, 1988. Photo provided by Bob Hornsby.

    Bill Van Brocklin at Roy's in Danvers, Mass, 1988. Photo provided by Bob Hornsby.

  • Bill Van Brocklin at the last Waushakum Live Steamers meet held at the old track location. The 1996 meet was the last and final meet at Norfolk Street track site. Courtesy of Patrick Fahey.

    Bill Van Brocklin at the last Waushakum Live Steamers meet held at the old track location. The 1996 meet was the last and final meet at Norfolk Street track site. Courtesy of Patrick Fahey.

  • William Van Brocklin, Jr engine house at Waushakum Live Steamers. Photo by Arthur Butler, from collection of Patrick Fahey.

    William Van Brocklin, Jr engine house at Waushakum Live Steamers. Photo by Arthur Butler, from collection of Patrick Fahey.

  • The elevation drawing of the Van Brocklin single-cylinder pump.

    The elevation drawing of the Van Brocklin single-cylinder pump.

Locomotive List

Patrick Fahey of the Waushakum Live Steamers provided scans of Bill's locomotive list.

Bill Van Brocklin loco History Page 1.jpg
Bill Van Brocklin loco History Page 2.jpg
Bill Van Brocklin loco History Page 3.jpg

Steam Pump

One of Bill Van Brocklin's steam pumps was listed on eBay in December 2013. Here is the description, along with photos.

This little pump will scale properly in both 1" or a smaller 1.5" scale engine. Steam bore is 13/16" and water bore is 1/2". Stroke is approximately 1-1/8".

Bibliography

External Links

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