International Stationary Steam Engines
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Central African Republic |
Ethiopia |
Madagascar |
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Mauritius |
Mayotte |
Mocambique |
São Tomé |
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Sudan |
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Argentina |
Bermuda |
Brazil |
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Cuba |
French Guyana |
Guadeloupe |
Guatemala |
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Guyana |
Jamaica |
Martinique |
Paraguay |
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Puerto
Rico |
South
Georgia |
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India |
Indonesia (11th Mar 09) |
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Malaysia |
Myanmar |
Philippines |
Russia |
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Sri Lanka |
Thailand |
Turkey
(3rd Oct 07) |
Vietnam |
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Australia |
Fiji (10th May 02) |
New
Zealand (1st Sep 05) |
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Azores |
Belgium (6th Mar 09) |
Czech
Republic (25th Aug 06) |
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Germany |
Holland |
Kosovo |
Madeira |
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Norway |
Spain |
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Fire
Engines |
Paddle
Steamers (19th Sep 05) |
Tea
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Rocket science it certainly is not, but for those of us with a sense of history and an understanding of the meaning of the term 'appropriate technology', then there are still excellent opportunities to get out and about and learn all about what we call in the UK, 'the industrial revolution'. "Dark satanic mills" are still out there in abundance in the 21st century if you know where to look. Get off your collective arses and go out and enjoy it while you can. I can promise you that you will not be disappointed and the chances of finding your trip blighted by the typical package tourist (or terrorist for that matter) are zero.
The following countries have significant real, working stationary steam engines in some quantity. Compared to the more visible and well known steam locomotives, the numbers of machines are much larger overall:
India (Rice Mills, Sugar Mills, Steel Foundries), Indonesia (Sugar Mills), Myanmar (Rice Mills), Thailand (Rice Mills)
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In view of your interest, you might like to consider joining the International Stationary Steam Engine Society (ISSES) group. Please see the ISSES Website: http://www.isses.org. This is an international enthusiast group HQ'd in Britain, now more than 30 years old. Members receive a quarterly well-illustrated 60-page Bulletin packed with steam engine news and articles and an annual c. 100-page Journal, also an annual guide to over 160 UK steam museum/engine sites. Membership is open to all with an interest in stationary or marine steam engines and an application form can be downloaded from our website. |
For additional information on ISSES, contact: Mr Chris Hodrien, Technical Adviser, International Stationary Steam Engine Society (ISSES) Tel. +44 (0)121 705 0278 (10am - 11 pm) Email chodrien@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Are you a stationary steam engine beginner? http://tripatlas.com/Steam_Engine
has an excellent introduction to the subject, including this diagram:
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If you (like me) are new to the world of Industrial Archaeology then you may find these links useful:
The International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage: http://www.museu.mnactec.com/TICCIH/index.htm
The Association for Industrial Archaeology: http://www.industrial-archaeology.org.uk/
I.A.Recordings Industrial Archaeology: http://www.iarecordings.org/otheria.html#Steam
The following Yahoo newsgroups service the stationary steam engine community:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stationary_Steam_Engines/ (potentially a very useful group with nearly 200 members...)
James Hefner's Surviving World Steam project has additional news - http://www.survivingworldsteam.com/news.htm. James has also established a news group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/steam_lizards, Steam_Lizards-subscribe@yahoogroups.com should get you joined. (added 24th August 2002). James recommends this site which has a plethora of links to stationary steam power, of course much of it preserved - http://www.stationarysteamengines.co.uk/ (added belatedly, 13th June 2003).