EricMark
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There Seems to be only two wires on the dynamo, guy with it had no idea on how it was controlled, with cars turning on the ignition would motor the dynamo on a free wheel and one would adjust third brush to set output, since to stop engine you turn off ignition it also disconnected dynamo.
However with steam the engine stops every time the vehicle stops, so the car system would not work, larger steam engines had a steam turbine to generate electric. Again no idea of how controlled, local railway have hired an engine 1900 vintage it has 6 large headlights and a steam turbine with switches so you can select the lights, so would assume it needs some regulation but as to if electric or steam or both are regulated not a clue.
However with steam the engine stops every time the vehicle stops, so the car system would not work, larger steam engines had a steam turbine to generate electric. Again no idea of how controlled, local railway have hired an engine 1900 vintage it has 6 large headlights and a steam turbine with switches so you can select the lights, so would assume it needs some regulation but as to if electric or steam or both are regulated not a clue.