I was intrigued enough to look up the Napier Delta wondering how a
3-banked engine was designed. It not only has 3 banks but each cylinder
sports two *opposing* pistons. Neat!
A too close close-up view of the engine
<www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1QSUkFh4Cs>
and a great simulation of the moving parts with real sound
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBTF5Ps4Scs&feature=related>
And what it's like trying to get those cold pistons moving. Probably
needs some of Veggie Van Gogh's french fry oil.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpUv9LlXtVY&feature=related>
Chuck Norcutt
Chris Barker wrote:
> Yes, a Merlin is just the best. But that chap mentioned the Deltic
> engine as well. The Napier Deltic was the 3-banked (Delta shape)
> engine in the diesel-electric locomotives in the UK a decade or 2
> ago. It sounds really good.
>
> Chris
>
> On 16 Aug 2008, at 13:52, Andrew Fildes wrote:
>
>> Ah, yes - the roar f a Merlin engine - that would get to you.
>> Andrew Fildes (Irish airs, the welsh at Cardiff Arms Park, Edith
>> Piaf, a student who did it tough coming back to say thanks when she
>> succeeded brilliantly....oh I could go all night dammit).
>
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