The First Mechanical Transporters
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The First Mechanical Transporters
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In this episode, we'll talk about of the first vehicles that connected distant regions, directly contributed to the huge economic boom of our times, and basically built us to where we are today, We're going to discuss the steam trains that used the simple process of heating water to move materials across continents, how it happened, and their impact on the world.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/technology/history-of-technology/Steam-locomotive
https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/about/engine-shed/locomotive-workings/
https://steamgiants.com/wiki/answers/how-a-steam-locomotive-works/
https://www.theengineerspost.com/locomotive-boiler/
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/62943-fastest-steam-locomotive
https://nationalrrmuseum.org/union-pacific-4017-big-boy/
https://www.trains.com/trn/train-basics/abcs-of-railroading/how-a-steam-locomotive-works/
https://www.american-rails.com/