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'Atlas' Road Locomotive, the UK, 1930s?

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'Atlas' Road Locomotive, the UK, 1930s?

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HistoryPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 months ago

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Apparently the M. G. stands for “machine glazed” and refers to making shiny paper.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_dryer
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  I would have assumed it was a giant electric motor, so thanks for the link.
  
  I just wish there were diagrams to show the interior and mode of operation.

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