Al Barkdull
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- Al W. Barkdull
- 33 N. Gamble St
- Shelby, Ohio
Photos of Al Barkdull's 0-4- while under construction. The chassis is identical with the English "Juliet".
Valve gear is fool-proof loose eccentric, a great time saver and valve events are the same at both ends, forward and reverse. The boiler is of copper 3-1/2 inch in diameter, 3 inch diameter wheels and the cylinders are 1 inch bore. She has inside steam chests making her a simple job for a first attempt.
With loose eccentrics a short movement of the loco in either direction quickly picks up the main eccentric and its ready to roll.
Al Barkdull with his version of "Juliet". Cover of The North American Live Steamer, Volume 1 Number 6.]]