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Steam engine wheels

Discussion in 'General Steam' started by geep07, Nov 18, 2016.

  1. geep07

    geep07 Member

    Why did steam engine designers use disc wheels instead of spoke wheels on steam locomotives.
    Was it cost, performance, technology,or any other reason.
     
    geep07, Nov 18, 2016
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  2. Karl

    Karl 2008 Engineer of the Year Frisco.org Supporter

    Strength & Balance...

    Who says that one can't re-invent the wheel. Please see the attached Patent Application for the benefits derrived from a Scullin Disc
     

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    Karl, Nov 18, 2016
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  3. meteor910

    meteor910 2009 Engineer of the Year Staff Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Plus the main reason - they looked really cool!

    Ken
     
    meteor910, Nov 18, 2016
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  4. geep07

    geep07 Member

    Well that explains it!

    Thanks,

    john
     
    geep07, Nov 18, 2016
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  5. TAG1014 (Tom Galbraith RIP 7/15/2020)

    TAG1014 (Tom Galbraith RIP 7/15/2020) Passed Away July 15, 2020 Frisco.org Supporter

    Especially on those 4300 and 4400's that had ALL disc drivers!

    TG
     
    TAG1014 (Tom Galbraith RIP 7/15/2020), Nov 19, 2016
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