So it's a closed-loop system with a radiator to condense the exhaust steam and return it to the boiler, and a belt-driven blower to create a draft? Plus the mechanical coal crusher and auto stoker system.
Never knew they made such an animal! This baby was no doubt state-of-the-art back in here day, but I would imagine that it was yet another one of those "too little, too late" things once internal combustion came onto the scene. I used to do a lot of railfanning in Swanton, Ohio.
+fixyerdigger The gas tractor is providing power to the blower 'fan' the the smoke stack of the AD Baker. At the time the AD Baker was low on steam pressure.
Very interesting. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for watching
Very nice,and I bet a very rare tractor!
Yes it is a rare traction engine
So it's a closed-loop system with a radiator to condense the exhaust steam and return it to the boiler, and a belt-driven blower to create a draft? Plus the mechanical coal crusher and auto stoker system.
+12799MaDeuce Yes, there is also a separator, that will separator the oil from the condensed steam.
+Old Farm Show VERY cool, thanks for sharing
@@oldfarmshow i dont know why our automobile car and truck industries didnt make a vehicle with thus technology
The White and Stanley steam cars were fairly close.
Never knew they made such an animal! This baby was no doubt state-of-the-art back in here day, but I would imagine that it was yet another one of those "too little, too late" things once internal combustion came onto the scene.
I used to do a lot of railfanning in Swanton, Ohio.
this thing is awesome! can probly run all day and not need a water refill!!
This is absolutely brilliant!!!
Always enjoy your vids. Any idea why they have it belted to the tractor? BK
+bradyboy1952 They needed to increase the Draft
Is it supplying power or soaking up power?
+fixyerdigger The gas tractor is providing power to the blower 'fan' the the smoke stack of the AD Baker. At the time the AD Baker was low on steam pressure.
21 mins in .... Does it DO anything ?
Yes it does .... It crushes its own coal ..... !!!
So disappointing ..... For something so "Hi-tech" ....
I saw nothing ...... :(