Weekend Steam

Most steam traction engines have no braking system at all, but they can be stopped quickly by closing the throttle, reversing the engine, and re-opening the throttle momentarily. This video shows the technique being demonstrated at the Wisconsin Histroical Steam Engine Association Steam School. Their next class is scheduled for September, and they only have room for fifty people, so don't delay in signing up if you need to learn how to operate a steamer.