Midnight Special
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...and an example of performance extremes with a little help from this home built steam tractor.
Made entirely from scratch, it puts out a whopping 2.5 horsepower at 70 psi (steam) and lurches along at blistering speeds un-recordable with modern speedometers (blistering only if you allow it to run over your foot). Cornering is timed by the calendar with it's lead-screw steering mechanism at 62-turns stop to stop. All you need is some yard trimmings, a few oil-soaked 2x4s, a match, then just add water! It will also make your favorite tea, espresso as well as provide power for generators, pumps and steam cleaning!
Such fun!!
Made entirely from scratch, it puts out a whopping 2.5 horsepower at 70 psi (steam) and lurches along at blistering speeds un-recordable with modern speedometers (blistering only if you allow it to run over your foot). Cornering is timed by the calendar with it's lead-screw steering mechanism at 62-turns stop to stop. All you need is some yard trimmings, a few oil-soaked 2x4s, a match, then just add water! It will also make your favorite tea, espresso as well as provide power for generators, pumps and steam cleaning!
Such fun!!