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@[email protected]M to [email protected]English • 1 year ago

'Atlas' Road Locomotive, the UK, 1930s?

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'Atlas' Road Locomotive, the UK, 1930s?

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@[email protected]M to [email protected]English • 1 year ago
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    Apparently the M. G. stands for “machine glazed” and refers to making shiny paper.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_dryer

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      I would have assumed it was a giant electric motor, so thanks for the link.

      I just wish there were diagrams to show the interior and mode of operation.

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