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There is a similar project currently ongoing in the US for a new-build locomotive from original plans: https://prrt1steamlocomotivetrust.org/ https://prrt1stea
by stetrain 4y ago
There is a similar project currently ongoing in the US for a new-build locomotive from original plans:
https://prrt1steamlocomotivetrust.org/ https://prrt1steamlocomotivetrust.org/
- AnimalMuppet 4y agoWhat are they going to do for the frame of that? IIRC, we can't cast frames that big any more.
- satiric 4y agoIf I recall correctly, it will be cast out of multiple pieces which will be welded together.
- glinscott 4y agoThat's great. There is also this effort in New Zealand: https://mackwelloco.com/ https://mackwelloco.com/, focusing on "Modern Steam" techniques, with a small engine, targeting areas without easy access to diesel. A good overview of modern steam techniques is here: http://advanced-steam.org/5at/principles-of-modern-steam/ http://advanced-steam.org/5at/principles-of-modern-steam/, where they focus on dramatically more efficient and clean burning engines. A fascinating rabbit hole to go down :).