PAFW Fun #77 - 1900 2 Cylinder Serpollet Steam Motor

Otto Puzzell · November 17, 2011, 05:25:44 AM

An early source of automotive power.

For 1 point, identify the year and the manufacturer

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Otto Puzzell · November 25, 2011, 08:03:44 AM

Open to all

Allan L · November 27, 2011, 04:23:42 AM

Since the valve appears to control incoming pressure I presume it's a steam engine.
Not that I have a suggestion about its maker.

Otto Puzzell · November 27, 2011, 04:27:05 AM

Quote from: Allan L on November 27, 2011, 04:23:42 AM
Since the valve appears to control incoming pressure I presume it's a steam engine.

Well-spotted

Otto Puzzell · December 16, 2011, 08:23:04 AM

Tackitt · December 23, 2011, 06:04:02 AM

I will take a crack at it. Is it a Doble, approximately 1925?

Otto Puzzell · December 23, 2011, 09:51:54 AM

Quote from: Tackitt on December 23, 2011, 06:04:02 AM
I will take a crack at it. Is it a Doble, approximately 1925?

Not a Doble

Paul Jaray · December 23, 2011, 03:41:36 PM

Did the manufacturer build a steam car?

Otto Puzzell · December 24, 2011, 02:53:46 AM

Quote from: Paul Jaray on December 23, 2011, 03:41:36 PM
Did the manufacturer build a steam car?

Yes

Tackitt · December 24, 2011, 03:03:25 AM

Serpollet, approximately 1904?

Otto Puzzell · December 24, 2011, 04:03:43 AM

Quote from: Tackitt on December 24, 2011, 03:03:25 AM
Serpollet, approximately 1904?

It's a Serpollet design alright. This one's a bit older than you suggest.

Locked for Tackitt

Tackitt · December 24, 2011, 10:21:24 PM

1902?

Otto Puzzell · December 25, 2011, 02:11:17 AM

A wee bit older...

Tackitt · December 25, 2011, 02:13:26 AM

1896?

Otto Puzzell · December 25, 2011, 02:18:39 AM

Oh, oh, a bit newer.

Tackitt · December 25, 2011, 03:45:31 AM

1900?

Otto Puzzell · December 25, 2011, 07:43:10 AM

Quote from: Tackitt on December 25, 2011, 03:45:31 AM
1900?

That's it!

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PAFW Fun #77 - 1900 2 Cylinder Serpollet Steam Motor