Angle Cock from Tender of Steam Locomotive #16

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! This is the common-carrier angle cock from the tender of Steam Locomotive #16, built in 1916 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA. The angle cock is believed to be the one installed when air brakes were installed on EBT equipment, and was in use on the locomotive from 1916 until 2024, when it was replaced during recent maintenance efforts.

This item measures 9.5 inches x 7 inches x 3 inches, and weighs several pounds. This item is meant for the true East Broad Top Collector to own, and is not intended to be re-used. Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by EBT Master Mechanic David Domitrovich.

What is an angle cock?

• Designed for application to the ends of the brake pipe on each car
• Provides a means for closing the brake pipe as on the end of the last car of a train and for the attachment of the brake pipe hose which permits the brake pipe to be connected between coupled cars
• The handle is designed to lock in both open and closed positions