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Most steam engines except those used on tourist railroads have been replaced with the more efficient steam turbine engines.

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Do they still make steam engines?

Yes, turbines used today are radial steam engines.


Who would use a steam engine?

Someone who doesn't want to burn gasoline. A steam engine has the ability to use anything that will burn. Had the technology been applied to steam engines like it was to gasoline engines, we possibly would have some viable steam engine transportation today. Steam engines were less efficient than gasoline or diesel engines, that is why they are not used much today.


What are steam engines being used for today?

trains x


Are steam engines big?

They once were very big. Today they aren’t.


How are steam engines used?

In the years ranging from 1825 to about 1964, steam engines were used on the railway transportation systems of most of the world. steam trains are the locomotives that have the large wheels. ( google your local railway museum ) mean while, from 1890 to 1920, steam engines where used as steam tractors used for field work. today, most steam trains today, are gone. however, steam engines are used to power electric genorators. By the way, they also expiramented with a steam car too, some sucedded. but had a tendency to blow up in your face. today most steam trains, tractors, and cars. have been replaced by gasoline and diesel engines.


What is the collective noun for steam engines?

There is no specific collective noun for steam engines, in which case any noun suitable for the context will work; for example a collection of steam engines, a display of steam engines, a museum of steam engines, etc.


What were steam engine powers used for?

steam engine powers are used for the transport application in the early days. Later modified versions of the steam engines are used also for the electrical energy generation.


Are steam trains using steam engines?

They are called steam trains because they are pulled by steam engines.


What is the collective noun for steam?

There is no specific collective noun for steam engines, in which case any noun suitable for the context will work; for example a collection of steam engines, a display of steam engines, a museum of steam engines, etc.


Is the steam engines the best?

No, the steam engines is the bestest. Get your grammar right.


How did Thmoas Newcomen contribute to the Industrial revolution?

He built steam engines.


What might an aircraft designer today think of the idea of using a steam engine to power an airplane?

Steam engines are too heavy to power aircraft.