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The first steam locomotive
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:16 pm
200 and 20 some years ago.
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Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:20 pm to Auburn1968
ole timey equipment always looks like it was designed to have as many pinch points as possible
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:25 pm to Auburn1968
That thing is amazing considering when it was made. Held up well, too.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:33 pm to Auburn1968
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Key Date: February 21, 1804—the date of the first successful journey.
The Journey: The locomotive ran from Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon in Wales, a distance of about 9 miles, taking over 4 hours.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:34 pm to Loup
quote:
timey equipment always looks like it was designed to have as many pinch points as possible
While true, they were built to last
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:37 pm to Auburn1968
That evolved into beauties like this:
Posted on 4/6/26 at 1:45 pm to Auburn1968
If you never did a trip on a old steam engine, you have not lived.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 2:50 pm to Auburn1968
John Henry was a steel driving bastard,
But John Henry was a bastard just the same.
But John Henry was a bastard just the same.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 2:51 pm to Cheese Grits
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If you never did a trip on a old steam engine, you have not lived.
In 1949, I was 12 years old the first time I got to ride in an old steam engine and I got run it while switching cars between the main line and side track. Would have cost the Engineer and Firemen both their jobs today, but I got sent home with a note to my parents on a company time sheet so that I wouldn't get punished for lying.
Long story or I would post it here.
Yes, I am an old fart and today is my 89th birthday.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 3:04 pm to ImaObserver
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In 1949, I was 12 years old the first time I got to ride in an old steam engine
This is a legit cool story. Happy birthday to you, man!
Posted on 4/6/26 at 3:06 pm to ImaObserver
Posted on 4/6/26 at 3:07 pm to ImaObserver
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ImaObserver
Which railroad?
Posted on 4/6/26 at 3:58 pm to ImaObserver
Happy Birthday and many more
Posted on 4/6/26 at 5:32 pm to ImaObserver
Happy Birthday you 1937 model.
In 1937, the US Army had less than 180,000 active duty soldiers.
By May of 1945, it was at ~8.2 million personnel.
The US had over 12 million folks in uniform (all branches) in 1945.
Here’s a ‘37 Series 90 (V16 powered) Cadillac: $9k new
In 1937, the US Army had less than 180,000 active duty soldiers.
By May of 1945, it was at ~8.2 million personnel.
The US had over 12 million folks in uniform (all branches) in 1945.
Here’s a ‘37 Series 90 (V16 powered) Cadillac: $9k new
Posted on 4/6/26 at 5:55 pm to Auburn1968
I need to know the NOx and CO levels coming out of that stack baw.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 7:23 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
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The fastest officially recognized speed for a steam locomotive (steam engine) is 126 mph (203 km/h).
en.wikipedia.org
This record was set on July 3, 1938, by the British LNER Class A4 4468 Mallard (a streamlined 4-6-2 Pacific-type locomotive). It achieved the speed while descending the slight gradient of Stoke Bank on the East Coast Main Line between Grantham and Peterborough, UK, during brake trials. The train hauled seven coaches (about 243 tonnes). The speed was measured using a dynamometer car, with a brief peak of 126 mph and a ratified/sustained figure often cited around 125 mph over a measured distance.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 9:55 pm to ljhog
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That thing is amazing considering when it was made. Held up well, too.
This is all quite interesting, but to be clear, that's a reproduction. The ca. 1803-04 original does not exist. IIRC the oldest verifiable, substantially-original steam locomotive is Puffing Billy (Wikipedia) from 1813-14, and it is not operational. Still, can you imagine steam locomotives from before the Battle of New Orleans?!
Posted on 4/6/26 at 10:28 pm to ImaObserver
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Yes, I am an old fart and today is my 89th birthday
Sir, that is incredible! And an awesomely cool story too. Congratulations on your 89th birthday and much respect to you sir.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 10:32 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
While that N&W J was the "Queen of steam" for passenger locomotives, I am partial to the Southern Ps-4 (streamlined or not) and the SP GS-4 in Daylight colors.
But my all-time favorite is the C&O H8 Allegheny the only locomotive that could drag a UP Big Boy around like a chihuahua on a leash.
But my all-time favorite is the C&O H8 Allegheny the only locomotive that could drag a UP Big Boy around like a chihuahua on a leash.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 10:39 pm to Auburn1968
I’m picturing a woman driving that train and wrecking it
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