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 Post subject: How Much Steam? A Technical Question.
PostPosted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:27 am 

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If a simple, two cylinder steam locomotive has a bore 8" in diameter and a stroke of 14" and is connected to a 30" diameter driver, what is the minimum required steaming capacity of the boiler at 150psi to maintain 10mph on straight, level track? I am curious if there is a simple formula used by designers to ball park required steaming capacity.

Thank you for the help.

S.O.


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