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Who wouldn't want to ride behind 150 mph steam?
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[quote user="Modelcar"] <p><font size="4"></font></p><p><font size="4">....It is difficult to understand how the supporting journals of the drive rods could support without getting over stressed.....the flailing rods at such speeds. Especially back when the rod material would have been heavier material.</font></p><p><font size="4">I also find it difficult to believe a modern designed steam engine would even think of using that mechanical technology.</font></p><p>[/quote]</p><p>It is a part of every internal combustion engine. It worked to over 100 mph, over 100 years ago. Why do you think it is a show-stopper today?</p><p>If you think it wouild not work today, what technology do you think would work today?</p>
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