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European steam - driving wheels
Author: design question
Date: 09-23-2022 - 15:38

Does anyone know why the driving wheels of European steam engines are more delicate and light weight compared with the robust, beefy North American designs?

Wouldn't slender spokes be prone to developing cracks?

Quick acceleration is the first thing that comes to mind.

If I was one of those "bucket list" people, I think I'd go see German steam at least once.

https://img.fotocommunity.com/dampflok-und-speichenraeder-a5954128-b9d7-43fc-ab12-0a8bffdda0ca.jpg?width=1000

Dampflok BR 01 150
"Guetersloh main station. Departure of the legendary rebuilt class 01 150"
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