The Spring 2013 shop list has been updated, click HERE to access the list.
2013 Show Schedule
- Cabin Fever, York PA. April 12-14
- Train Colletors of America, York PA. April 18-20
- East Tennessee Crank-Up Elizabethton TN June 6-8
- Southeast Old Threshers, Denton NC July 4th
- High Country Crank-Up, Boone NC July25-27
- Pioneer Engineers, Rushville IN August 1-3
- Rough & Tumble Engineers, Kinzers PA July 14-17
- Tri State Gas Engine & Tractor Association, Portland IN August 21-24
- Train Collectors of America, York PA October 17-19
- Western NC Fall Harvest Days, Arden NC, October 24-25
Filed under General Information, Shop Inventory
Ashton Valve Company 8″ Chime Steam Whistle
Ashton Valve Company Boston, MASS. #3942
8″ x 16 1/2″ with a 2″ Inlet 3 Chime Whistle
30″ Overall Height
Lever is 18 1/2″ Long
Weight is 85 Pounds
Bronze Construction w/ Steel Lever made by Scholl Engine Shop
This whistle is in very good original condition with most of the original patina. This whistle with a built in valve could have been used in many applications: Steam Locomotives, Factories, and Steam Ships.
The bell has some pitting from use, and a repair that was most likely completed by Ashton at the time of casting.
The following things were done by Scholl Engine Shop:
-Serviced the Valve
-Made Steel Lever
-Repaired Short Cracks in Lower Partitions
Filed under Current Shop Projects, Shop Inventory, Steam Whistles
Recent Restorations in the Shop
Lunkenheimer 5″ “Mocking-Bird” 1912 Steam Whistle
Lunkenheimer 3″ Chime Pat. 1892 Bowtie Fulcrum Steam Whistle
Southern Railway 5 3/8″ Railroad Lantern w/ Clear Cast Globe
Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (CCC & StL Ry) 5 3/8″ Clear Cast Safety First Globe
Lehigh & New England Railroad (L & NE RR) 5 3/8″ Cobalt Blue Globe
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B & O RR) 5 3/8″ Clear Cast (Capitol Dome – Safety First) Globe
Philadelphia Baltimore & Washington Railroad (P B & W RR) 5 3/8″ Clear Cast Globe
Filed under Completed Shop Projects, Railroad Lanterns, Steam Whistles
Crosby Steam Whistles
The 4″ Crosby is a hook and lever steam whistle, #470 pre 1880 whistle (Scholl Engine Shop – Personal Collection).
The 5″ Crosby, #8430, was repaired for a customer by Scholl Engine Shop in 2012.
The 8″ Crosby, #11957, was a full restoration project for a customer by Scholl Engine Shop in 2012.
Filed under Completed Shop Projects, Steam Whistles
Newly Completed Shop Restoration Project
This very early cast iron School House Bell is a #2 COWINGS PATENT NOV 18-1862 SENECA FALLS NY. It is 16 1/4″ in diameter, and features an adjustable bell crank. The bell is in excellent original condition with the yoke and bell crank. The clapper is also cast iron, and is marked #2. The bell has a very nice ring, and resonates like a bronze bell.
There are no cracks or repairs on the bell or associated original parts.
The cradles were professionally blacksmith made. No modern welding methods were used when making the cradles.
This bell weight 78 lbs. with the blacksmith made cradles.
$500.00
Filed under Bells, Completed Shop Projects
2011 Engine Restoration Projects
This De Laval 2 1/2 HP engine with Goulds 4″ Mudsucker Pump on original trucks has been restored for a customer. This project began in September of 2010, and was completed December 1st, 2011. This project included total disassembly and rebuild of the engine, gearbox, and pump. Manufactured around 1929, this pump was used to pump water out of coffer-dams to aid in bridge construction. Parts for the rebuild were sourced from all across the US and Canada (locating the parts played a major role in the length of time for complete restoration).
Filed under Current Shop Projects, Gasoline Engines
Wanted:
We are looking for several items to complete current shop projects, or to locate parts for customers. Please contact us if you have any of the following items:
Southern Railway 3 Chime “Steamboat” 6″ x 18″ x 2″ inlet Steam Whistle – We need any of the following new or used parts: Fulcrum, Fulcrum Mount, Center Valve, and Lever.
Alpha De-Laval 2 1/2 HP Wico Magneto Style Engine – Need Cast Iron Crank Guard
Railroad Lantern – Pennsylvania RR 5 3/8″ Armspear Snap-on Bell Bottom w/ Fount – Note: we need only the base with the fount
Railroad Lantern – Hocking Valley 5 3/8″ Cast Globe (any color)
Filed under Gasoline Engines, Railroad Lanterns, Shop Inventory, Steam Whistles, Wanted
2011 Whistle Restoration Projects
*SOLD* Lonergan 6″ x 12″ *SOLD*
This whistle restoration was completed at the begining of November, and is currently for sale in our inventory. Please contact us for pricing information.
*SOLD* Lunkenheimer Pre 1895 Flat Top Chime Whistle *SOLD*
This whistle was restored at our shop this summer. The pictures show the condition of the whistle as recieved, the whistle disassembled prior to restoration, and the final restored piece. This whistle is the predecessor of the Lunkenheimer Round Top whistles.
*SOLD* Powell 3″ Chime Whistle *SOLD*
This Powell 3″ Chime Steam Whistle was completely restored by our shop this past winter.
Filed under Completed Shop Projects, Shop Inventory, Steam Whistles
New Shop Photos
Here are some items that I have been working on in the shop. Most of these items are SOLD but this will give you some examples of our inventory selection.
First is the CT Ham Kerosene Steam Traction Engine Headlight
Next is a pair of Dressel Railroad Marker Lights for a Caboose or Passenger Car.
Next we have a Kelly Springfield Steam Roller Steam Gauge w/ Syphon.
Last we have a Southern Railway 3 Chime Step Top Locomotive Whistle.
Filed under Shop Inventory
Millermark Pens
The Scholl Bus
