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Steam Locomotive Accessories

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Blowdown valve | Blowdown valve | Brake Valve | Safety Valve |
Steamchest CK valve | Tender Water Valve | Steam Pump |
Steam Valve | Whistle Valve

LocoParts manufactures custom tenders/kits, gas burners and "Allen" parts as well as live steam locomotive accessories in 1-1/2", 2-1/2" and 3-3/4” scale.  All items are manufactured using the finest bar stock materials,  castings from red brass (hand pump) and stainless steel, silicon, bronze, lost wax castings fasteners.  All items are provided as RFI (ready for installation) or as kits if noted.

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Single Cylinder Steam Water Pump or Air Compressor

For 1 ½”,  2 ½” and 3 Ύ"  Scale Steam Locomotives.. This model was designed as a water pump to satisfy the need for a reliable alternative feedwater supplying device and provides the visual appearance and the rhythmic auditory sensation of a working prototype compressor.
 

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Pressure and Vacuum Gauges

The new Flanged brass-cased pressure and vacuum gauges. Gauge size is 1-1/2", case is 1-13/16" dia x 1-1/16 thick and is CNC machined. Available in 0-200 psi and 0-30hg.

Pressure Gauge $92.50 each
Vacuum Gauge $92.50
each 
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Mechanical Lubricator

The LocoParts mechanical lubricator is a work of art, and works accordingly!  The body is powder-coated steel tube.  Using clutch bearings, it is dual feed for reliability.   Dual outlet connections are 1/8” tube compression fittings. This lubricator is made for mounting under the running board as the top is made to slide rather than open vertically., but if it is desired to locate it elsewhere, you may remove the mounting bracket and fasten it as needed to accommodate your preferred mounting.   We generally machine out an opening in the running board approximately 1-1/4” square and mount the lubricator under there.  In use, to fill you slide the top back, fill, and then return the top to its closed position.   Available in 2 sizes:  1-1/2” square x  2-3/8 “ high, and 2” square x   “ high.  Prices:  

$150.00  1-1/2”  
$160.00   2”
$160.00   2”
Squatty Body
$275.00   3”


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Lubricators (Lubers): 2" Squatty-Body model, 1-7/8" high,$150.

Displacement Lubricators
1/4" MTP for 1-1/2" pumps $52.50 each    
5/16" MTP for 2-1/2" pumps $57.50 each  

 

Tender Kits

Tenders suitable for Allen MOGUL, 10-Wheeler or American, LE 0-6-0 switcher or 2-6-0 MOGUL, and many other engines.

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Large-scale Glass Assembly

This glass offers prototypical blowdown operation and will scale well with boilers of 10" in dia. and larger.  It has been developed for the 2-1/2” and 3-3/4” scale engines but will be happy on any 1-1/2” scale Pacific, Hudson or Northern.  Glass length shown in photo is 5" long, but this assembly is available in 4”, 5”, or 6” lengths and is made in both right-hand and left-hand models.  Backhead thread is 1/8” IPS. Glass blowdown valve is included.  All models/glass lengths are the same price. Provided with top /bottom unions.
$  295.00

Gauge Glass Assembly

The assembly comes complete with valves and  unions on both ends.  The assembly measures 5-1/2” between union ends.  The bottom end requires a 1/8" pipe threaded hole in the backhead.  See note.  Thereafter, when removing for service loosen the two unions and the whole assembly comes off.  Glass size is ½”.  NOTE:  Backhead fitting Ό” IPS avail special order.
$  155.00

Gauge Glass spare O-Ring seal. 
$  6.00


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Gauge Glass assembly – Short model for smaller boilered  engines.

This is the same gauge glass assembly we offer for 1-1/2” scale except the glass is 1-1/2” long instead of 2-7/8” long.  The center-to-center distance between inlet and outlet is approximately 4”.  This is a limited availability item.  To assure availability, order a few months ahead of your needs.  Our valve supplier is constantly behind on keeping us in stock, and this in turn makes these not always available on short notice.  Note: the blowdown valve is not shown as it was not available when the photo was taken.  It is included in the assembly when shipped.
$  155.00


Gauge Glass spare O-Ring seal. 
$  6.00

The Gauge Glass is available as either the glass alone or as a complete assembly.  The glass alone features male 5/16" MTP threads and pyrex glass.  Glass assembly is available in glass lengths of 2-7/8" or 1-1/2"
$  55.00


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4-Chime whistles 

4-Chime Whistles are 1-1/2" diameter x  approximately 12" long or 6" long, constructed of a brass tube over a cast aluminum or fabricated brass core.  End connection is 5/16" silver solder union.

12" 4-Chime
$ 160.00
 
6" 4-Chime
$ 110.00
 
14" 4-Chime 2" dia.
$ 250.00
 
3"x 1"Single-Chime w/ integral whistle valve
$ 75.00
 

 


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Whistle Mounting Rings

These rings are CNC machined from aluminum plate and are made to fit the Locoparts  whistle with a 1-1/2” brass tube.
$25.00/pair

Grates

Grates are fabricated from 304 stainless steel bar and TIG welded.  Grates for Allen engines are 2 piece, and grates for LE engines are 3 piece.  Note:  these grates will last a long time if properly cared for, i.e., if the ash pan is dumped on a regular basis and ashes not allowed to accumulate until they touch the grates.  If this condition is allowed to occur, all grates, regardless of material, will rapidly burn out.  For this reason, there is no warranty on grates after they have been used.
$  135.00  LE pacific, etc.
$  100.00 
Allen Engines    
(All others, POR)
Contact us with your specific requirements.
custom_parts@locoparts.net


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Steamchest/Lubricator Check Valves

These fit in the top of your steamchest and provide a final check valve to prevent the entrance of steam into the lubricator.  Thread:  1/8” IPS  Tube Conn:  1/8” tube

$67.50 /Pair

Gas burners

All assemblies are similar in construction.  The manifolds are TIG welded and pressure tested against gas leaks.  The individual burners are rated at approximately 5400btu each.  All gas burners are custom made to suit the application.  Contact us for prices and delivery.  The gas jets only are available for $12.00 ( minimum sold is 4) each plus shipping, and are generally in stock.
Price On Request
 Contact us with your specific requirements. custom_parts@locoparts.net

Hook-up Package for gas burner manifolds (not shown)

This package includes all you need to hook up and install your new gas burner manifold:  Dual gauge regulator, all fittings, regulation flammable gas valve, copper tube and hose. 
$  165.00

 Contact us with your specific requirements.
custom_parts@locoparts.net


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Unions

Unions are available as either model taper threaded or MTP threaded silver-solder ends, in tube sizes 3/16”, 1/4", 5/16”.

$  5.50  3/16”  
$  6.00  1/4"  
$  6.50  5/16”  


MTP unions

Special Adapter Unions

1/8" IPS (male) x 5/16" tube (female)

$   8.50 each  

5/16" MTP x 1/8" male pipe thread 

$   8.50 each  

Handrail Stanchions

These handrail stanchions are machined from brass bar, are approximately 1-3/16” long with a 3/16” diameter hole in the ball for the handrail, and are tapped at the bottom 8-32.
$  3.50 each

Threading Compound

We have found AnchorLube to be the best. We use it on steel, cast iron, brass, stainless steel.

$  8.00 8 oz. bottle 

Steam Ejector

A steam ejector is used to convert steam pressure from the manifold to vacuum for use with vacuum brakes for your tender and/or train.  The ejector is machined from brass bar, is approximately 1-1/4” long, has Ό-28 male threads on both the steam inlet and outlet connections, and a vacuum tube connection 3-1/6” diameter.
$  40.00 

Steam Oil

600 W Steam Oil put up in my recycled auto oil containers.

$  8.00 1 qt. bottle. 

 
Clecos

Clecos are temporary sheet metal fasteners generally used when riveting 2 or more pieces of sheet metal together.  For use in building tenders, rolling stock, cabs, or any part of a model steam locomotive requiring the riveting of parts, these are invaluable.  They are reuseable as long as you don’t destroy them by abusing them.  We offer then in 2 different sized packages, both packages come with a set of Cleco pliers( nothing else will work with these).

$45.00  Cleco Pkg 1:  36  3/32”  & 12 1/8”  
$70.00   Cleco Pkg 2:  60  3/32”  & 24  1/8”  

 

CLECO Clamps
These are just about the neatest clamps you will find.  We use them here at LOCOPARTS to hold the half-round trim on tenders while it is being soldered in place.  They come in 2 different sizes, ½” long and 1” long.   

Price:  $4.00 each either length.

Piping Kit for your Engine
Almost all needed items in one package…SAVE!

For those of you who are building an engine and are just starting to obtain your fittings and steam appliances, Locoparts is now offering a package of all the required parts which we make in one group at a considerable savings.  Note that the package must be procured all at one time and there can be no substitutions other than as noted.  Any additional items you may wish to add will be priced at the group discount price. 

This package includes the following items:

2

Brake valves

$105 each

$210

2

Boiler Safety Valves

$82.50 each

$165

1

Whistle valve

$52.50

    52.50

1

4-Chime Whistle, 12"

$160

  160

2

Boiler Check valves

$67.50 each

  135

1

Brass flanged-case pressure gauge

$92.50

    95.50

1

Gauge Glass assy

$155

  155

2

Blowdowns R/L

$67.50 each

  135

Pr

Whistle Mtg Rings

$25

    25

1

Steam Ejector

$40

    40

1

1-1/2” Lubricator*

$150

  150

2

Steamchest/Luber Check Valves

$ 67.50/pair

    67.50

10

5/16” unions

$65

    65

6

Ό” unions

$36

    36

8

3/16” unions

$44

    44

 

 

Package Price

contact us

*for 2” lubricator add $10.00

Custom Items  

 Custom Items for Allen Engines-While They Last

We can provide almost any part for Allen engines.  Shown are the custom ash pans $250 we make.  The ash pan is 16 ga. (or heavier) stainless, TIG welded, with a sliding bottom.  This must be installed prior to the boiler as it bolts to the frame rather than the mudring.  The actuating lever is then located on the floor of the cab. 
 

Machined rod set for either Fitchburg-Northern, $250

 

By popular demand: The LOCOPARTS Fire Tube pilot will be once again available. Call for details. These are all steel, with parts tig welded, and tube both riveted and silver soldered, than the assembly is powder coated. Price $500.00 plus shipping.  


Terms and Conditions

All items are shipped via USPS or UPS (our choice).  Please add the following for packaging/shipping/insurance:  for all items EXCEPT grates and hand pump, add  $12 east of the Mississippi, and $15 west of the Mississippi.  For grates and pump, add $20 for all locations.   

We guarantee complete customer satisfaction of our products or items can be returned postpaid in the same condition received (new and unused in any form) for refund or exchange.  All items are  manufactured using the finest materials and are warranted against any material and manufacturing flaws for a period of 30 days after receipt.  Any and all warranties, written and implied, are voided if items have been disassembled, abused and/or modified in any way.

 We do not sell kits or drawings for any of our products other than the hand pump and 4-chime whistle:  all other items are sold as RFI…ready for installation.

 Payment:  We accept checks and money orders for payment in full, including shipping charges.  All prices are FOB Suffolk, Va., USA

 Prices:  Since most of our items are labor intensive, and I provide that labor, the prices are fairly stable.  I am making a transition to lost wax and sand castings for several items and of course have no control over the cost to me of these and other raw materials, so prices may occasionally change without notice.

 With the exception of  tenders, gas burner assemblies and most Allen engine assemblies, I attempt to have all items in stock at all times.  Sometimes I may be out of what you want.  If this is the case you will be notified of the expected shipping date, and at your option, I will ship when available or send your money back.  In most cases, I ship no later than the next day after receipt of your order.

 

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