Tour of Belle’s Engine Room - Part 7 of 10
Connection Between Engines and Paddlewheel
Each of the engines has a single piston which is connected to a large wooden pitman arm (outlined in red). The pitman is attached to the paddlewheel shaft by a crank much like the pedal crank on a tricycle. The engines work one-quarter turn apart so the paddlewheel rotates in an even rhythm.
Exterior View of the Pitman Arm
Watch the pitman arm in action!
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Calliope |
Landing |
Firebox |
Pilothouse |
Paddlewheel |
Engine Room |
Smokestacks |
Bell |
Rudder |
Brig |
‘Scape Pipes |
Belle on the River |
Safety Features |
Steam Whistle |
Decks
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