How a Steam Locomotive Works

How does a steam locomotive work? Well... with steam! But how is the steam made? And how does the steam actually propel the train? These are common questions we receive and the best way to answer them is to see a steam locomotive in action! Using digital animation and NC&StL No. 576 as a model, this cut-away visual shows how math, science, physics, and engineering work hand-in-hand to turn coal and water into physical movement. Check out more from Nashville Steam's Educational Programming at www.nashvillesteam.org/educat...
Special thanks to the ‪@NashvillePredatorsNHL‬ and the Predators Foundation for their educational grant that funded this video!

[@andrewpearce2562]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing 576 return to steam! Been following the process from Austria since day 1 👍🏻

[@rogerletsom2127]

I've watched countless You Tube videos on both real and animated steam locomotives. This is one of the best I've seen!

[@jayakumarchoudhury208]

Yes.

[@NW-gi1cp]

Huh...neat

[@ocediis]

Wow! This is the best and most easily understood explanation of how a steam locomotive works that I've been able to find! I'm a history nerd, and my current fascination is steam trains (specifically central Colorado railroads). So, thanks for putting this together so we can easily get an understanding of locomotive power.

[@normanozwald]

Best video I've seen yet explaining the process.

[@CSX1973]

Nice video

[@saxonaudio]

Wow!

[@Mr.Broski_314]

bro was about to get cancelled at 0:40... But in all seriousness this is great teaching of how locomotives work

[@tewam67]

What?

[@Mr.Broski_314]

​​@@tewam67 oh its because it sounded like he said the n word thats why, listen to it closely

[@Mr.Broski_314]

Also heads up im not trying to say anykne is a racist, its just for jokes so try not to take it seriously

[@BrianEltherington]

Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks!

[@adamkowalski1226]

Now i can replicate the lbscr e2 This is for you, thomas.

[@BarredCoast0]

Very entertaining video!

[@mariahhaarstick591]

Beautiful

[@Mr.RailYard-LJLRailYard]

Nice one.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome animation style!

[@quasimoto7662]

Nice animation. 576 is going to look great in operation Hopefully one day it’ll return to being a Yellow Jacket

[@anammaulanaa3979]

Huh no coments let me fix that

[@beepboopclickclick]

i used to live near nashville and ive actually seen the locomotive! i can't wait to see the locomotive back running through the middle tn area!

[@tennesseevalleyrailfanner]

5:43 That's one cool animation! Is that what 576 will look like when it is restored?

[@alexmullins2541]

More or less. 576 had a few different looks during her 10 year career. I do not speak for the team here, but you can probably expect to see it restored to an appearance very similar to the way it was displayed in the park as a static display. I wouldn't fret if you like the other styles though, during her long career as an excursion locomotive it's extremely likely that the appearance will evolve and at some point you will likely see the fully streamlined version, and the green version (JK about green, but point is, nothing has to be permanent, there are many stories to make and tell).

[@heinzriemann3213]

Great explanation! What an ingenious invention.

[@CMoth]

This was really helpful as I plan to write a fantasy story centered around train travel. Thanks!

[@brycenew]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!

[@No20sonopravnotflyingsco.]

How does the flying scotsman work?

[@ungowa1002]

Finally

[@stigbengtsson7026]

Wow! What a machine, and what a nice job 👍😎👍 The best wh. from Sweden.

[@sunny-hill]

👍👍👍👍

[@blairterry9435]

Is there a Open House soon?

[@5edI]

I want to know how a steam engine work with out pistons

[@user-rt9pe8dp1q]

I wander if it is possible to "collect" used steam to reclaim the water and excess heat. Also it is intereting if it possible to replace water with different liquid to reduce boiling point and working temperature.

[@corneliucirja429]

And how fast could these steam locomotives go?

[@ProtonTheProtogen]

"in a special railcar behind the locomotive" so engines like the Ruby Basin have a tender instead of a coal bunker now?

[@user-qt8zt6zg6w]

Tesla=remote steam car

[@dylanakins9181]

How do people come up with this shit? I feel dumb as hell 😅