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I see there are photo "clods" over there too. At about the 5:30 mark, a gal was filming just fine until another thought it would enhance the movie if the first gal could film the back of the second gal's head...hmmph.

 

Hot Water: I think it was just a reference to wheel sets with two pairs of cylinders. The fan drive cylinder was interesting though.   

Originally Posted by joseywales:
Originally Posted by Hot Water:

I'm curious as to why the subject title referred to it as a "Mallet"? 

I see what your saying.... there 4 pistons and 2 sets of driver...this is more like a duplex since this dont articulate...

There are people who call any steamer with two sets of drivers "a mallet".

 

But I think it would have been cool for the former SP to come up with a cab forward/snowplow hybrid

I think its a unique contraption whatever moniker if applied to it and the idea was to paint a picture of just how unique it was regardless of technical jargon which in my mind is secondary to machine itself. Call it what you like..at least it wasn't labelled as a dishwasher.

Hmmmm... What it did remind me of was Steam Punk..put some rubber tires on it shrink it down and it would make a bizarre steam powered snow blower for a driveway..

So..what is the  correct technical term?? It seems like I got into some hot water from Hot Water..Maybe I should have used the title "Name This Machine"..Regardless.. one in G scale would be great for the garden railroad, but Id rather be by the fireplace.

Last edited by electroliner
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by electroliner:

So..what is the  correct technical term?? It seems like I got into some hot water from Hot Water..Maybe I should have used the title "Name This Machine"

 

I would think that "Self Powered Steam Rotary Snow Plow" would have been pretty darned descriptive.

Hmmm..Well I should get two brownie points as credit for not naming it a Mikado..or Kathy

Last edited by electroliner
Originally Posted by electroliner:
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by electroliner:

So..what is the  correct technical term?? It seems like I got into some hot water from Hot Water..Maybe I should have used the title "Name This Machine"

 

I would think that "Self Powered Steam Rotary Snow Plow" would have been pretty darned descriptive.

Hmmm..Well I should get two brownie points as credit for not naming it a Mikado..or Kathy

Well, not in my opinion. Referring to it as a "Mallet", really isn't that much difference then calling it a "Mikado" or "Kathy", which could indicate that you were unfamiliar with what a "Mallet" really is.

Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by electroliner:
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by electroliner:

So..what is the  correct technical term?? It seems like I got into some hot water from Hot Water..Maybe I should have used the title "Name This Machine"

 

I would think that "Self Powered Steam Rotary Snow Plow" would have been pretty darned descriptive.

Hmmm..Well I should get two brownie points as credit for not naming it a Mikado..or Kathy

Well, not in my opinion. Referring to it as a "Mallet", really isn't that much difference then calling it a "Mikado" or "Kathy", which could indicate that you were unfamiliar with what a "Mallet" really is.

Good guess that ignorance on my part is bliss. It may matter to you as a serious lapse but I wont lose any sleep over it as this is not "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" If there was money on the table..I would. So what are you calling this machine if you don't care for Kathy?  

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