Ernest Daniell

From BestFriendOfCharleston.org:

Ernest Daniell shown at the throttle of his Cole four-cylinder compound in 3/4 inch scale. Mrs Daniell is riding behind him. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Donaldson.

G. Ernest Daniell was a master machinist at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He built a Cole four-cylinder compound 4-4-2 in 3/4 inch scale. This is believed to be Ernest's only steam locomotive, though he built several other live steam models in his home workshop. Among these was a Corliss stationary engine and a triple expansion marine engine.

The Cole compound locomotive was fired by propane with fuel from a trailing tank car. The model was three feet long and weighed 30 pounds.

Ernest Daniell's Cole four-cylinder compound 4-4-2 in 3/4 inch scale. The photo was taken at the Best Friend of Charleston Museum.

References

• Best Friend of Charleston Museum