1902 Locomobile Steam
The most famous Locomobile was Old 16, a gasoline-engined automobile that was the winner of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race. Before that, from 1899 to 1904, Locomobile built steam-engined cars. This twin-cylinder reversing steam engine is representative of those used to power automobiles such as the Stanley. A drive chain connected the engine sprocket to the rear axle.
Specifications: two-cylinder; 6 hp.
Accession no. 1992G55
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