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The side view of 1802 Trevithick's Steam Carriage. This horseless carriage is operated by a steam engine in the back, rotating the wheels. The front wheels turn the vehicle, operated by the stick.

Side View of 1802 Trevithick Steam Carriage

The side view of 1802 Trevithick's Steam Carriage. This horseless carriage is operated by a steam engine…

A spindle governor where both balls are connected to the base. The governor is used to regulate the amount of fuel of the steam engine. As the governor spins, the diameter of the circle increases.

Governor with the Balls Connected to the Base for Steam Engine

A spindle governor where both balls are connected to the base. The governor is used to regulate the…

"A wheel which contains and supports the various parts of the governor is keyed to the shaft. Two arms, having weights A A at the ends, are pivoted to the arms of the wheel at b b. The ends having the weights are connected to the collar on the loose eccentric C by means of rods B B." —Derr, 1911

Buckeye Engine Governor

"A wheel which contains and supports the various parts of the governor is keyed to the shaft. Two arms,…

"This type of governor is used frequently on throttling engines; it consists of a pendulum governor with springs added to counteract the centrifugal force of the balls. Thus the height and sensitiveness are increased." —Derr, 1911

Spring Governor for Steam Engines

"This type of governor is used frequently on throttling engines; it consists of a pendulum governor…

A straight line engine governor illustrating the direction of the ball (B) is going. The single ball is rotated around by spring S, spinning the wheel. The valve closes as the wheel spins.

Straight Line Engine Governor

A straight line engine governor illustrating the direction of the ball (B) is going. The single ball…

"In this goveror the weights are always in the same plane, the variation in height being due to the action o the bell crank levels connecting the balls and spindle. When the balls move outward the spindle moves downward and tends to close the valve." —Derr, 1911

Waters Spring Governor with Safety Stop

"In this goveror the weights are always in the same plane, the variation in height being due to the…

An exterior view of a waters spring governor. The governor is used to regulate fuel by closing and opening the valves. The valve is opened or closed by rotating the two heavy balls.

Exterior View of Waters Spring Governor

An exterior view of a waters spring governor. The governor is used to regulate fuel by closing and opening…

An apparatus used to oil the crank pin of the belt drive system. The oil cup is filled with lubricant and travels through the small pipe, making the belt drive system to run smoothly.

Belt Drive Oiling Apparatus

An apparatus used to oil the crank pin of the belt drive system. The oil cup is filled with lubricant…

A mechanical plan of 1802 Trevithick's Steam Carriage. The piston, operated by steam, is connected to the shaft, turning two gears on both sides. These gears turns the the larger wheels.

Plan of 1802 Trevithick Steam Carriage

A mechanical plan of 1802 Trevithick's Steam Carriage. The piston, operated by steam, is connected to…

"An engine designed to throw a continuous stream of water through a hose upon a conflagration, for the purpose of extinguishing it." -Whitney, 1911

Steam Engine

"An engine designed to throw a continuous stream of water through a hose upon a conflagration, for the…