How does a steam locomotive work? Well... with steam! But how is the steam made? And how does the steam actually propel the train? These are common questions we receive and the best way to answer them is to see a steam locomotive in action! Using digital animation and NC&StL No. 576 as a model, this cut-away visual shows how math, science, physics, and engineering work hand-in-hand to turn coal and water into physical movement. Check out more from Nashville Steam's Educational Programming at https://www.nashvillesteam.org/educat...

Special thanks to the @NashvillePredatorsNHL and the Predators Foundation for their educational grant that funded this video!