https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrawenec/7658918196
Notice at the bottom of the vertical cylinder, the word Ropel and 1869 http://www.eurooldtimers.com/cze/galerie-stroj/2827-1869-s-h-ropel-steam-cycle.html
Meanwhile, over at the Smithsonian: http://amhistory.si.edu/onthemove/collection/object_271.html shows the Roper was a bit different
Yeah. The recreation is a LOT cooler looking!
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