Q: Why are the flanges on model steam engine drive wheels so much larger than on the prototypes? Is it because the models don't weigh very much? Or is it because they have to navigate tight curves?
A small working model of what was called Newcomens combined steam and atmospheric engine, was placed under his charge for repairs, as it did not work satisfactorily. It represented practically all ...
An immense amount of time and money has been expended upon new and ingenious cut-offs for steam engines. Each in its turn, as it was brought before the public, was supposed to excel its ...