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Bicycle Bob · 01-26-2009, 02:04 AM

Aye, steam locomotives were durable, but used a scotch yoke to eliminate side force on the pistons, and were still very high-maintenance.

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Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 460 Times in 328 Posts	Aye, steam locomotives were durable, but used a scotch yoke to eliminate side force on the pistons, and were still very high-maintenance. __________________ There is no excuse for a land vehicle to weigh more than its average payload.