That Steam Guy

That Steam Guy Working to preserve our transportation past for our future, utilizing proven standard operating and mechanical practices.

Full service steam locomotive and historic railroad equipment restoration, preservation and operations contractor. Whether an initial inspection, display stabilization, development of a mechanical or operational training program or a full restoration we can handle your every need.

06/16/2026

Locomotive Boosters, Part 3. With Robert John Davis, at Steamtown National Historic Site. What are they? How do they work? Tune in

Who knows which locomotives have had operable boosters in the preservation era?

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How many (tender) trucks would a forklift lift if a forklift could lift trucks?Check it out!Like, follow, share!And as a...
06/16/2026

How many (tender) trucks would a forklift lift if a forklift could lift trucks?

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06/14/2026

Locomotive Boosters, Part 2. With Robert John Davis, at Steamtown National Historic Site. What are they? How do they work? Tune in (from about 8 years ago)

Who knows which locomotives have had operable boosters in the preservation era?

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The beauty of heavy industry...Check it out!Like, follow, share!And as always... ask questions!Have ideas for a video? ...
06/14/2026

The beauty of heavy industry...

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06/13/2026

Locomotive Boosters, Part 1. With Robert John Davis, at Steamtown National Historic Site . What are they? How do they work? Tune in (from about 8 years ago)

Who knows which locomotives have had operable boosters in the preservation era?

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Who else is feeling "tired" this weekend?Check it out!Like, follow, share!And as always... ask questions!Have ideas for...
06/13/2026

Who else is feeling "tired" this weekend?

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06/11/2026

Replicating obsolete brake cylinder parts, in the field! Armed with plastic and a router!

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06/10/2026

Circle interpolation is a wonderful thing on CNC mills. Shown here is the truing of the Wrist Pin fit in the crosshead of Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Southern #4501

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06/09/2026

Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy #4014 entering Pennsylvania near Twenty Mile Creek, just about at the PA/NY border.

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Video: Nick Hovey

Cutting out a patch to repair the improper forming of a new Doorsheet Knuckle. The things one sometimes inherits with a ...
06/09/2026

Cutting out a patch to repair the improper forming of a new Doorsheet Knuckle. The things one sometimes inherits with a project

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