The locomotive tenders that drove themselves - "Steam Tenders"

Train of Thought February 16, 2024
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In today's video, we take a look at steam tenders, the "solution" to the problem of steam locomotives having to waste energy pulling a box of fuel and water. Please subscribe for more This video falls under the fair use act of 1976. This video is available to use under the appropriate Creative Commons Licence. Any images used that fall under any Creative Commons Licence belong to their respective owners. Picture & Information References: https://www.gnrsociety.com/locomotive-class/400-class/ http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/LOCOLOCO/steamtender/steamtender.htm https://www.railwaywondersoftheworld.com/poultney.html https://www.diagram3d.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=79 https://www.nrmfriends.org.uk/post/archibald-sturrock-locomotive-engineer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Railway_(U.S.)_Class_Ms-2 Picture of Sturrock and the locomotive fitted with steam tender courtesy of NRM Friends