Forgotten Engines
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Forgotten Engines explores the forgotten engines that powered cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, tanks, factories, and machines across history. From experimental designs and rare prototypes to legendary engines that failed, disappeared, or were replaced by modern technology, this channel dives deep into mechanical history and engineering. We break down how these engines worked, why they mattered, and what caused their rise or fall. Expect detailed storytelling about vintage engines, industrial powerplants, military engines, and bold mechanical ideas that pushed technology forward. If you’re fascinated by engines, engineering, mechanical innovation, and the lost machines of the past, Formgotten Engines is built for you.
The Rise and Fall of Waukesha Engines, the Industrial Powerhouse You've Never Heard Of
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 143K views · 6 months ago
The Rise and Fall of Fairbanks-Morse, the Submarine Engine Giant You've Never Heard Of
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 104K views · 5 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Napier Deltic: The Bizarre Triangle Engine Powering Rails and Warships UK
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 623K views · 6 months ago
How One Chrysler “Tank Engine” Outsmarted Every Opponent
Forgotten Engines · 12K views · 8 months ago
Why the Allison V 1710 Was Replaced – The American Engine That Couldn't Breathe
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 6.6K views · 5 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Mack Maxidyne - The Revolutionary Engine That Killed the Twin Stick
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 162K views · 6 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Crosley CoBra - The Tin-Can Engine That Rusted from the Inside Out
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 228K views · 6 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Wright R-3350 – The Engine That Burned Down Its Own Bombers
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 237K views · 6 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Commer TS3 The Knocker: Opposed-Piston Engine Like No Other Ever Built!!!
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 261K views · 6 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Chrysler Multi-Bank A57 – The 5-Engine Tank Monster of WWII
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 194K views · 6 months ago
The Rise and Fall of Gray Marine Motor Company, the Engine That Powered the D-Day Landings
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 165K views · 5 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Lycoming T53 - The Helicopter Engine That Defined the Vietnam War
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 52K views · 6 months ago
The Rise and Fall of Wisconsin Motors, the Air-Cooled Giant You've Never Heard Of
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 26K views · 6 months ago
The Dark Story Behind the Tucker 48's Helicopter Engine - The Powertrain of a Dreamer
Forgotten Engines and Backshift Garage · 84K views · 7 months ago