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u know that big tank in front?well water i is turned to steam in the boiler then pushed into the big tank and pushes that giant steel/iron rod out the the steam leaves sucking the rod in and steam is again pushed in and so on,moving the wheels forward or backward.
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How did work done by the steam engine compare to work done by horses?
the steam engine was quicker and stronger than hoses
How does steam condenser work?
the work of the condensor is to condense the hot steam and change its state so that it can be used again in boiler
What is a reaction steam turbine?
Steam turbine is when a device that has the extract thermal energy from pressurized steam. It is used to do mechanical work on a rotating output shaft. The steam turbine was invented by Sir Charles Parsons in 1884.
Why was the steam engine an improvement in powering work?
Before the steam engine, the best one could hope for machines in work was wind- or water-mills. The steam engine generated much greater power, allowing not only more reliable results, but longer distances on which that energy could be used.
How does a steam shovel machine work?
it can pick up heavy things and soil
How do locomotives work?
Locomotive work by steam engines.
When was Sibiu Steam Locomotives Museum created?
Sibiu Steam Locomotives Museum was created in 1994.
When did steam locomotives get to the US?
when they wanted to:)
What is a steam railway?
A railway (or railroad) that uses steam-powered locomotives.
What is a steam locomotives front called?
Smokebox
Who invented the steam-driven locomotives?
your mother
Can steam locomotives go uphill?
Of course!
Who developed steam-powered locomotives?
Trevithick
What has the author E H Sawford written?
E. H. Sawford has written: 'Cambridge-Kettering line steam' -- subject(s): British Rail, British Rail. Eastern Region, History, Locomotives, Pictorial works 'The last days of steam on the Eastern Region' -- subject(s): History, Railroads, Steam locomotives 'British railways steam in the 1950s' -- subject(s): British Rail (Firm), Locomotives 'Showman's road locomotives' 'Steaming on' -- subject(s): Steam-engines 'LNER six-coupled tank locomotives, 1948-68' 'British railways steam in the 1960s' -- subject(s): Locomotives 'The last days of steam in Cambridgeshire' -- subject(s): British Rail (Firm), Locomotives, Railroads
What has the author Gustav Reder written?
Gustav Reder has written: 'Die Welt der Dampflokomotive' -- subject(s): History, Locomotives 'The world of steam locomotives' -- subject(s): History, Steam locomotives 'Clockwork, steam and electric' -- subject(s): Models, Railroads
What are steam locomotives fueled by?
Steam locomotives are fueled by burning combustible materials such as coal, wood or oil. There are both fuel and water suppliers carried with the locomotive.
What did native Americans call locomotives?
Steam Trains
