Why does the smokestack of old steam-powered locomotives have that odd narrow-wide-narrow shape? Why isn’t it just straight like a pipe? 200 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.96K April 25, 2022 0 Comments Why does the smokestack of old steam-powered locomotives have that odd narrow-wide-narrow shape? Why isn’t it just straight like a pipe? In: 487 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 25, 2022 0 Comments Wood burning steam engines have that shape and it contains a spark arrestor so it doesn’t set everything on fire. Coal and oil burning engines have a straight pipe You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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