V Vincent Member May 18, 2013 #1 I have an idea, if a steam locomotive's boiler was heated by a metal heater instead of a fire, how much less maintance would be needed as it does not produce any ash or soot because it has no fire.
I have an idea, if a steam locomotive's boiler was heated by a metal heater instead of a fire, how much less maintance would be needed as it does not produce any ash or soot because it has no fire.
J JEFFERSON New member May 22, 2013 #2 No I think the fire and ash is the easy part. all the moving parts would require the maintenance.