I apoligize for running off track , but , for those of you who live in central Okla . you may find this interesting . and for our wind generated electric fans who know how to produce electricty from wind .
As you know Blackwell OK produced huge quanites of zinc .
One of the engines that produced electricity was moved to the Pawnee Fair grounds . Its large , the flywheel weighs 10 TONS ! It was one of two engines that electricity to smelt ore into zinc @ 150 RPM's , 3 phase 60 hertz
Have you been there yet ?
A very nice article in May Farm Collector Mag.
Mike B
Oklahoma Steam & Gas Engine Show
Re: Oklahoma Steam & Gas Engine Show
No getting off track. I always have thought General Discussion was for you to share your thoughts that didn't fit anywhere else.