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Posted by Chris on February 17, 2003 at 22:00:10 from (204.182.70.237):
In Reply to: Why did steam tractors die out posted by Ol Chief on February 16, 2003 at 21:07:51:
Chief, Thanks for writing the letter. I find the idea facinating. Do you have any idea what became of the tractor? I wondered what he was using for fuel but expect it was propane. I suspect that the large manufacturers have so much tied up in internal combustion engine development that they can not afford to look at altenatives yet. But with fuel prices going in the direction they are it won't be long before alternative energy sources are in the forefront again. I remember a story about Stanley having the bugs worked out of his steamer but it being too late as the gas engine had come to be the major source of power for autos. Just because everyone does it does not make it the best!!
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