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Author Topic: The British Steam Car Challenge  (Read 642 times)

Proteus

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The British Steam Car Challenge
« on: October 11, 2008, 02:01:14 AM »
This may interest some of the steam chap's on hear.


http://www.steamcar.co.uk/


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SteamboatPhil

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Re: The British Steam Car Challenge
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2008, 10:20:36 AM »
Great link Proteus I will keep an eye on this site, how long before someone suggests I build a high speed model steam car !!!!!!!  :-))
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Re: The British Steam Car Challenge
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2008, 10:23:39 AM »
If you google the "chap" who is behind it , it makes interesting reading

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Re: The British Steam Car Challenge
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2008, 02:17:22 PM »
Alternatively, look in last weeks New Scientist for the Swiss version of the steam car!

No boiler on board - just a very high pressure tankful of superheated steam, refill takes 5mins and keeps hot overnight. Suggested as an alternative to electric.

Wot bomb?
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Re: The British Steam Car Challenge
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2008, 04:55:24 PM »
That is one stunning piece of bodywork though!!
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