K kin3 New member Oct 13, 2012 #1 On a typical steam engine, how many miles can it go before it needs to 1. add water, 2. add coal/oil? If it starts with a full load of water and coal.
On a typical steam engine, how many miles can it go before it needs to 1. add water, 2. add coal/oil? If it starts with a full load of water and coal.
R Robert2d6 Cab Driver Oct 13, 2012 #2 I would imagine alot would depend on the engine, how many cars in the consist, the loading of each car, the speed, the terrain, and the engineers skill.
I would imagine alot would depend on the engine, how many cars in the consist, the loading of each car, the speed, the terrain, and the engineers skill.
W whitepass Well-known member Oct 13, 2012 #3 100 miles for coal 200 miles for water was the general rule in the US.
