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File:BillVanBrocklin No15.PNG|No. 15 - Bill Van Brocklin Light 4-6-0 No. 15 in 3/4 inch scale.  Photo by Pat Fahey, 1985, Holliston, MA track.
File:BillVanBrocklin No15.PNG|No. 15 - Bill Van Brocklin Light 4-6-0 No. 15 in 3/4 inch scale.  Photo by Pat Fahey, 1985, Holliston, MA track.
File:BillBanBrocklin No16 OuterBoxfordBelt.jpg|No. 16 - In 1975, [[Bill Van Brocklin]] brought his 4-6-0 ten wheeler to the meet at [[Charles A. Purinton|Carl Purinton]]'s Boxford Outer Belt Railroad. Here it reposes on the 3-1/2 inch  gauge track.  This engine has Baker valve gear.  Photo by [[Bob Hornsby]].
File:BillBanBrocklin No16 OuterBoxfordBelt.jpg|No. 16 - In 1975, [[Bill Van Brocklin]] brought his 4-6-0 ten wheeler to the meet at [[Charles A. Purinton|Carl Purinton]]'s Boxford Outer Belt Railroad. Here it reposes on the 3-1/2 inch  gauge track.  This engine has Baker valve gear.  Photo by [[Bob Hornsby]].
File:BillVanBrocklin No17-2.PNG|No. 17 - This very dark photo was published as part of a classified on the [[Discover Live Steam]] webpage. Has an axle and duplex pump with injector. Copper tender and boiler, piston valves, Baker gear.
File:NELS CharliePurinton GeorgeDiamond BVBrocklin CapPurinton.jpg|No. 28 - With [[Bill Van Brocklin]]'s new 4-4-0 on the turntable, the guys look on. [[Charles S. Purinton|Charlie Purinton]], George Diamond, [[Bill Van Brocklin]] and Cap Purinton. August 22, 1987 meet at [[Charles A. Purinton|Carl Purinton]]'s Boxford Outer Belt track. Photo by [[Bob Hornsby]].
File:NELS CharliePurinton GeorgeDiamond BVBrocklin CapPurinton.jpg|No. 28 - With [[Bill Van Brocklin]]'s new 4-4-0 on the turntable, the guys look on. [[Charles S. Purinton|Charlie Purinton]], George Diamond, [[Bill Van Brocklin]] and Cap Purinton. August 22, 1987 meet at [[Charles A. Purinton|Carl Purinton]]'s Boxford Outer Belt track. Photo by [[Bob Hornsby]].
File:BillVanBrocklin No31.PNG|No. 31 - Bill Van Brocklin's 31st locomotive.  Shot taken at Waushakum on 26 June 2016, and placed on the ¾” Facebook page by Mike Boucher. Baker valve gear, 5 ¼” boiler. Owned by Joe Cordelle of Waushakum LS, MA as of 2016. According to Pat Fahey’s roster, this one used the wheels and frames of Van Brocklin’s 4-4-2 #22, which had been completed in 1982.
File:BillVanBrocklin No31.PNG|No. 31 - Bill Van Brocklin's 31st locomotive.  Shot taken at Waushakum on 26 June 2016, and placed on the ¾” Facebook page by Mike Boucher. Baker valve gear, 5 ¼” boiler. Owned by Joe Cordelle of Waushakum LS, MA as of 2016. According to Pat Fahey’s roster, this one used the wheels and frames of Van Brocklin’s 4-4-2 #22, which had been completed in 1982.

Revision as of 09:54, 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. This is Bill's second locomotive.

    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. This is Bill's second locomotive.

  • 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. This is Bill's second locomotive, and the first built in 3/4 inch scale.

    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. This is Bill's second locomotive, and the first built in 3/4 inch scale.

  • 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.

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  • No. 2 - 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.

    No. 2 - 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.

  • No. 5 - Simplun by Bill Van Brocklin. From The North American Live Steamer, Volume 1, Number 7, 1956.

    No. 5 - Simplun by Bill Van Brocklin. From The North American Live Steamer, Volume 1, Number 7, 1956.

  • No. 8 - Bill Van Brocklin at Carl Purinton's track at Boxford Mass., about 1960.

    No. 8 - Bill Van Brocklin at Carl Purinton's track at Boxford Mass., about 1960.

  • No. 11 - Bill Van Brocklin with his 1800 era 4-4-0 which he named "Fire Queen."

    No. 11 - Bill Van Brocklin with his 1800 era 4-4-0 which he named "Fire Queen."

  • No. 12 - Light 4-6-0 built by Bill Van Brocklin, 1971-1972. Keith Wood, Montreal PQ, owner as of 2016.

    No. 12 - Light 4-6-0 built by Bill Van Brocklin, 1971-1972. Keith Wood, Montreal PQ, owner as of 2016.

  • No. 15 - Bill Van Brocklin Light 4-6-0 No. 15 in 3/4 inch scale. Photo by Pat Fahey, 1985, Holliston, MA track.

    No. 15 - Bill Van Brocklin Light 4-6-0 No. 15 in 3/4 inch scale. Photo by Pat Fahey, 1985, Holliston, MA track.

  • No. 16 - In 1975, Bill Van Brocklin brought his 4-6-0 ten wheeler to the meet at Carl Purinton's Boxford Outer Belt Railroad. Here it reposes on the 3-1/2 inch gauge track. This engine has Baker valve gear. Photo by Bob Hornsby.

    No. 16 - In 1975, Bill Van Brocklin brought his 4-6-0 ten wheeler to the meet at Carl Purinton's Boxford Outer Belt Railroad. Here it reposes on the 3-1/2 inch gauge track. This engine has Baker valve gear. Photo by Bob Hornsby.

  • No. 17 - This very dark photo was published as part of a classified on the Discover Live Steam webpage. Has an axle and duplex pump with injector. Copper tender and boiler, piston valves, Baker gear.

    No. 17 - This very dark photo was published as part of a classified on the Discover Live Steam webpage. Has an axle and duplex pump with injector. Copper tender and boiler, piston valves, Baker gear.

  • No. 28 - 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.

    No. 28 - 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.

  • No. 31 - Bill Van Brocklin's 31st locomotive. Shot taken at Waushakum on 26 June 2016, and placed on the ¾” Facebook page by Mike Boucher. Baker valve gear, 5 ¼” boiler. Owned by Joe Cordelle of Waushakum LS, MA as of 2016. According to Pat Fahey’s roster, this one used the wheels and frames of Van Brocklin’s 4-4-2 #22, which had been completed in 1982.

    No. 31 - Bill Van Brocklin's 31st locomotive. Shot taken at Waushakum on 26 June 2016, and placed on the ¾” Facebook page by Mike Boucher. Baker valve gear, 5 ¼” boiler. Owned by Joe Cordelle of Waushakum LS, MA as of 2016. According to Pat Fahey’s roster, this one used the wheels and frames of Van Brocklin’s 4-4-2 #22, which had been completed in 1982.

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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