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Steam locomotive

technology Maturity 7-9

A steam train is very strong.

Steam locomotive work.gif
Steam locomotive work.gif
It uses steam to move. It burns coal to heat water. This makes the steam push. The steam makes the wheels turn.
Steam locomotive gear (JŽ 06-018; Slovenia).jpg
Steam locomotive gear (JŽ 06-018; Slovenia).jpg
It can pull many cars. Do you like trains?

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Number 4468 Mallard in York.jpg
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Steam locomotive gear (JŽ 06-018; Slovenia).jpg
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Flying Scotsman in Doncaster.JPG
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UP 4014 Departs Denver, CO At York Street.jpg
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File:Locomotive trevithick.svg
Locomotive trevithick.svg
File:Blenkinsop's rack locomotive, 1812 (British Railway Locomotives 1803-1853).jpg
Blenkinsop's rack locomotive, 1812...
File:Locomotion No.1, Darlington.jpg
Locomotion No.1, Darlington.jpg
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The Stourbridge Lion.JPG
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Adler Originalfoto.jpg
File:Cherepanov steam locomotive. drawing.jpg
Cherepanov steam locomotive. drawing.jpg
Diagram of steam locomotive components...

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