Chapter 589: The Heroes of French Steam Engine Technology

For mechanical equipment to be substantially improved, wide usage is essential to expose all potential issues. Only then can it evolve into a mature product.

However, the current application range of the high-power high-pressure steam engine is extremely narrow—it is excessive for pumping water or mining, and stern-wheel transport ships have not yet been developed. As for trains... 50 horsepower is far from sufficient. To start developing the first generation of practical trains, the power needs to be increased several fold to reach 200-300 horsepower.

This meant the iteration speed of LJ52 couldn't be very fast.

Joseph knew not to rush the process and nodded, "Two years should just about keep pace. The future of the steam engine rests on your shoulders. Let me know if you need anything."