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Old 01-01-2011, 07:50 AM   #7 (permalink)
JasonG
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I've made my share of big steam.
It takes a lot of energy to make superheated steam. It ships well however, very little loss a mile away.
The other issue is steam eats metal, heavy cast iron and steel will be needed to make this engine last.
Good looking drawing though.
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I can't understand why my MPG's are so low..........
21,000lb, 41' Toy Haulers are rough on FE!
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