Started in 2024 by Madison Kirkman and Emily Harrington. Our Focus is on Producing Quality American Lighting, and Restoring antiques, often for Museums, Railroads, and more.
Our Skills include, but are not limited to:
3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Laser Cut Pattern Design, Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication, Custom Glass Production, Quality Soldering, Mirror Quality Polishing, Electrification, Specialized Solutions, Complete Lamp Design, Quality Casting of Aluminum, Bronze, and Brass, Metal Spinning, and Etc. Etc.
Locomotives we have worked on
"Glenbrook." - Nevada State Railroad Museum
Built, from scratch, the Locomotive Headlamp Burner Assembly, custom fit to remaining components.
"Eureka."
Serviced, Cleaned, and Tuned Locomotive headlamp. Provided Consumables for further operation.
"Deanna."
Major Repair to damaged carrier mechanism, and general service on both the headlamp and tender lamp. Tuned to burner properly.
D&RG #168 - Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Provided Custom Electrified Cab Lamps, 1 Restored Gauge Lamp, and 2 Custom Fabricated Brass Water Sight Glass Lamps.
"Leviathan" renamed "Penna R.R. #331" - Star Barn Enterprises
Build from Scratch a Full Set of Cab Lamps for the Locomotive. 2 Water Glass Lamps, A Brake Gauge Lamp, and a Steam Gauge Bucket Reflector Lamp. All Oil Operational.
Serviced, Cleaned, Tuned, and identified modern consumables for continued and constant use of oil headlamp.
Maybe the most used Oil Headlamp in Steam Preservation.
Hecla & Torch Lake R.R. 0-6-4T No. 3 "Torch Lake" - Henry Ford Museum
Restored Body of Headlamp from Henry Ford Collection. Insert comprised of Wood Base, Reflector, and Steel Oil Tank was provided. Wood was washed, conditioned, and stabilized using brass rods and glue to reinforce water-rot hardwood. Reflector was Polished and Re-Nickel Plated. Steel Tank was initially considered for use, but was fount to rotten, a Solid Brass Tank was produced to replace it. Oil Burner was entirely missing, and one was fabricated from vintage parts, and custom designed parts, to create a whole and quality functioning assembly.
Mt. Tamalpais #9
Provided, Restored, and Electrified (non-damagingly) a Black Dressel Water Gauge Lamp, as well as Restored and Electrified (non-damagingly) a Matching Dressel Brake Gauge Lamp from their collection.
Consulted and provided custom embossed brass badge for Locomotive Headlamp Restoration.
Railcars I have worked on
Colorado & Southern #70 - Historic Rail Adventures (Georgetown Loop)
Restoration of 3 Factory-Original Coach Lamps for Colorado & Southern Car #70. Matched Mismatched components so lamps look congruent. Lamps were Fully Polished to mirror finish and lacquered. Smoke Jacks electrified with 2700K LED Flood Lamps, lamps are not damaged at all, and in fact are fully ready to be filled with oil and ran if desired.
D&RG Pullman Sleeper #470 - Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Replicated (2) Hicks & Smith Coach Chandeliers from 1 Photo, 1 Catalog Page, and a few misc. surviving parts.
D&RG Day Coach #256 - Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Replicated (2) Adams & Westlake 91 1/2 Model Chandeliers in Polished Brass and Bronze finish.
D&RG Day Coach #292 - Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Replicated (2) Adams & Westlake 91 1/2 Model Chandeliers in Polished Brass and Bronze finish.
Harrisburg, Lincoln, & Lancaster Railroad Day Coaches #1 & #2 - Star Barn Enterprises
Replica Baggage Racks and Brass Wall Lamps built for the Coaches.
Fantasy Private Coach in "The Gilded Age"
(5 Qty.) Adams & Westlake #207 Railroad Center Lamps built for use in the "Gilded Age" along with numerous other lamps, some from my private collection, for use in the series.
Great Northern Railway Private Car A-18 (Active Project)
Replication of Fleur De Lis 4 arm and 2 arm Lamps, as well as the mid-window shelves. Replication of Vestibule Oil Lamps, and Smoke Jacks on Roof.
We have also done work for...
Smartsville California Church
Finding and Restoration of an 1870's Bradley and Hubbard Chandelier, and 2 B&H Wall Lamps, All Fixtures matching originals found in a photograph of the interior of the church.
We have also Restored for Private Clients...
Handlan #1926 River Canal Lamp
Blake Patent Pre Civil War Conductors Lantern
Numerous Privately owned Railroad Lamps
