March 7th Steam's up!

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Water that high would cool the boiler, no?

I don't know a lot about steam tech, but, I wouldn't think you'd want a cool boiler.

The water is up to the bottom part of the boiler which is where the firebox is located. The steam tubes are above that, and I don't think the water would have much effect on the boiler because by the looks of that bow wave I doubt they plan on spending a whole lot of time in it. I'd be more concerned about the cylinders with their valving and driving rods that turn the wheels. That stuff is what does the work where the rubber meets the road uh... steam power meets the rails, and it's all submerged. Once they save the village, get the medicine to the orphanage, and drive the vandals from fair dinkum shores, the locomotive will need some serious maintenance.

But I could be wrong.