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| Pete W.:
Here are some photos of a replica steam traction engine, made by Simon, a neighbour of mine. It's a replica of no particular prototype and isn't powered by steam but by a small diesel engine, salvaged from a ride-on mower. The drive from the diesel to the wheels is via a hydraulic pump and hydraulic motors. There's a 12 volt to 230 volt inverter that powers a disco smoke generator connected to the funnel. The whistle is compressed air driven but Simon said he tried hard to make it sound like a steam whistle. So, the photos are below: I mentioned this first on a thread in 'Water Cooler' but had some PhotoBucket difficulties at that time. I've since had more PhotoBucket difficulties! P.S.: I've amended this post to delete links to photos on PhotoBucket and attached the photos directly. |
| AussieJimG:
What a little beauty. Who cares about the diesel engine? I would be proud to own it and even more so if I had made it. Jim |
| Stilldrillin:
Wot Jim said! :thumbup: That's absolutely lovely..... :) David D |
| flyingtractors1:
That is an absolute beauty. Thanks for sharing. Ralph |
| JohnHaine:
How about this one? http://www.linton.info/lintonnews/0909.pdf Lives not far from me, beautiful half scale steam traction engine. Sometimes see it about, very impressive. |
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