The steam cylinder piston goes down under the pressure of steam and differences in atmospheric pressure created by the partial vacuum beneath the piston. The beam, powered by the cylinder piston ...

The blast pipe also increased the draught to the fire by concentrating exhaust steam at the base of the chimney. This meant that the boiler generated more power (steam), so the Rocket was able to ...

For two days only, the streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town will be filled with miniature steam engines in action. In total some 16 miniature traction engines representing most of the UK ...