Not once have I seen any traction engines here on /n/.
So here you /n/iggas go with probably the first ever traction engine thread?
>>1083132
is that why its called a tractor?
>>1083150
Traction engines and tractors are two different things.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_engine
>>1083155
Ya but they both have Tract in their name, which is because they rely on the traction of the ground (and not a rail i guess)
>>1083156
That's right.
>>1083132
I like it.
>>1083156
What about tractor tugs? Tractor unit in semi trucks?
I think the "tractor/traction" part really refers to prime mover
Mind Blown Mode...initiated:
Gentlemen...I present to you...a traction engine...on RAILS.
>>1083231
It'll never catch on
>>1083231
Oh I know of such a thing already.
>>1083195
That's good.
They are really useful engines.
>>1083685
That theme song is going to be in my head all day now.
>>1083685
Fucking Thomasfag.
>>1083685
Trevor gives me the creeps. I re-watched an episode featuring him not long ago, and he was really excited about being around children, he would dream of children, etc.
>>1083881
Pedo traction engine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA0E7kRhd6M
>>1084762
That tractor had nothing on that traction engine.