#steamcycle

[planetphil168]

Looking west, into the sunset, from the top of the Old Rd, Horwich. ... one of a depleting number of coal fired power stations. Their emissions may only be steam plumes, but they still look somewhat sinister. #power #powerstation #coalfiredpowerstation #steamcycle #steamturbine #steam #coolingtowers #electricitygeneration #sonya6300 #sunset #silhouette #lancashire #bolton #nightsky (at Chorley Old Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6s-Ct3lfLY/?igshid=icxg7pqza62b

[steambikeonline]

1868-1869 S.H. Roper Steam Velocipede (with Forged metal Frame)

- The original steam bike is housed in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History making it the oldest existing American motorcycle (see first picture).

- Forged iron frame, 34″ wooden wheels, water tank double as the saddle and also a coal fired firetube boiler. It also had a revolutionary twist handlebar throttle that controlled the steam and brakes simultaneously.  

- This steam bike has been recreated by several talented builders throughout the world at this point.  The pictures posted are of a few beautifully executed recreations.

**** Steam Video’s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj3c64fqCiI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyw_smJ8VcE

Keep steam alive,

Vince

[israelcelis]

Steamcycle