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steam locomotive [′stēm ‚lō·kə¦mōd·iv] (mechanical engineering) A railway propulsion power plant using steam, generally in a reciprocating, noncondensing engine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Lancaster's current logo, created in 1978, depicts an antelope, a steam locomotive, California poppies and an aircraft. Hugh Longworth's BRITISH RAILWAY STEAM LOCOMOTIVES 1948-1968(0860935930, L35. The rail steam locomotive was invented by a Cornish man in 1804, changing not only the nature and speed of travel, but becoming popular around the world to foster industrial growth in Britain, Europe and beyond: it even influenced the formation of the USA and Canada into unified nations. |
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