[REAL, 1850] The Impulsoria, a locomotive powered by four horse's on treadmills.

More here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impulsoria

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withersailor@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (2 replies)

https://www.frrandp.com/2021/02/the-impulsoria.html

Other than one prototype unit, however, the locomotive was never produced. By 1850, steam was clearly king, and any horse-powered railways outside of streetcar operations were on the way out. Thus, the Impulsoria became nothing more than a strange curiosity of an early railway engine.

scottwood@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Thanks!

withersailor@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y

The Wikipedia article talked about how well the trials went. I was wondering if any were actually used.

scottwood@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

As Locomotives are the precursor to cars, they are allowed, I also found this while researching the weirdest wheels yet.