Matt, The auto manufacturers are constantly looking for way to improve fuel efficiency. And the consumer is always looking for more luxury and power. There forces are working against each other. Paul I think you nailed it, Paul. We complain about fuel economy, but we buy performance and features. I...

Today's photos: More signs of Scotland.
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gnalan wrote: ↑14 May 2022, 21:31 A few updates...

I can do the quarter in 9 minutes now, down from 11 minutes, so I've gained quite a few horsepower.

I like this statement.

Keep striving to improve.

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Have you compared the old belt and the new belt side by side? It is possible to get the wrong belt.
Congratulations on getting the garage. As you say, it a great relief to be able to close the door and rethink your
plan.
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Today's photo: Union Pacific 844 locomotive photos by a friend. The 844 has been restored to operating condition and takes occasional trip across the midwest. Note the open drive mechanism. These massive machines were all designed with pencil, paper and slide rule. They did not have computer control...

Sometimes it just helps to vent.
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I have been told the smaller steam locomotive on display in my town (a 4-6-2 type), was capable of 100 MPH, used 10,000 gallons of water in 20 to 30 miles, and 16 tons of coal every 100 miles. Water was typically available from tall water tanks at every depot and coal available from coal chutes at m...

BlackBart wrote: ↑17 May 2022, 17:15

oh....photography......um..

Photographs of photographs. Photos squared.
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Today's photos: More 844 locomotive photos. I think people liked these.
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abscate wrote: ↑17 May 2022, 01:25 What are the torque characteristics of steam engines I wonder?

Historical note, the Earl of Atholl was a real cad, and birthed the phrase…” Don’t be an Atholl”

While vacationing in New England a decade ago, our wandering path found Starrett Company in Athol, MA. I was amused.

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