The book not only gives the plans for this locomotive, but also gives details on building the Shay and a Steam Donkey. Yes that's all there is too it. It is a gallon paint can lined with fireplace cement. The crucible is nothing more than an iron pipe nipple and cap. The blower is a hair dryer from the thrift shop.
Fuel is propane from the barbecue grill.
From this simple foundry I have been able to pour castings used in some engines I have designed. However, if you try to build one based on this picture and brief description, you're on your own. This is a model of a once popular toy. I built this after seeing a drawing from the Pop-Pop boat page . It really is easy to make and fun to run in the kitchen sink or bathtub.