This is why steam boilers (at least in the UK) have to undergo rigorous and constant safety checks like our motor cars and lorries have to to keep them on the road. Does the US have a test requirement for boilers?
How old were these steam engines you mentioned? If they were exhibited at a fairground I should imagine they were very old indeed.
1880-1910s I believe, definitely antiques and a huge loss of knowledge when it happened. Those 12 people were some of the last who knew how to operate those engines. Boilers here in the US also have to be inspected regularly. I wonder if it could be like smog checks if they ever did implement them for civilian use?
This is why steam boilers (at least in the UK) have to undergo rigorous and constant safety checks like our motor cars and lorries have to to keep them on the road. Does the US have a test requirement for boilers?
How old were these steam engines you mentioned? If they were exhibited at a fairground I should imagine they were very old indeed.
1880-1910s I believe, definitely antiques and a huge loss of knowledge when it happened. Those 12 people were some of the last who knew how to operate those engines. Boilers here in the US also have to be inspected regularly. I wonder if it could be like smog checks if they ever did implement them for civilian use?