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Fans of the steam railroad era can once again ride a beloved locomotive out of Jamestown. Railtown 1897 State Historic Park ...
When it comes to the most powerful engines in modern-day, you wouldn't be alone if your mind immediately went to the highly ...
Nevertheless the book fails of being what a really good elementary text-book of the steam-engine might easily be—what, indeed, anyone of Mr. Holmes's competence would make it, if some experience ...
‘The Paris Express’ is a riveting mix of social commentary and mystery Emma Donoghue’s historical novel was inspired by a train crash in late 19th-century France.
This article was originally published with the title “Machinery and Tools as they are—The Steam Engine” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 8 No. 10 (November 1852), p. 75 doi:10.1038 ...
IN this, the third edition, Dr. Ewing has thoroughly revised his well-known text-book, and to some extent he has rewritten certain chapters; for example, the chapter on steam turbines is new, and ...
Steam Engine #18 is back on the rails again at the Arcade & Attica Railroad. The 104-year-old locomotive underwent a seven-year restoration effort by the railroad.
Hero's Aeolipile: The Ancient Greek "Steam Engine" Used For An Unknown Purpose What were these used for in Ancient Greece?
The steam engine in that anecdote was, most likely, the first practical steam-powered fire developed by Alexander Bonner “Moses” Latta and Abel Shawk. Their first functional machine was christened the ...
Scottish inventor James Watt was the source for a number of massive innovations in engines, energy, and science as a whole during his lifetime.
Helena resident Gary Yaeger has thousands of followers online, where he shares his knowledge of steam engines worldwide.