This dryermachinerealizeszero-horizontal thrust, which greatlyreduces the abrasionof the riding wheel and the catch wheel and makes the rotation of the cylinder stableand reliable.
The concept is simple: the cheese is rolled down a hill and runners attempt to catch it, which is no mean feat as the wheel can reach speeds of up to 70mph.
The originals and true replicas sport minimal accoutrements above deck, a wheel that stands alone near the stern like a stranded preacher's lectern and no rails or lifelines to catch passengers who lose their footing on a steeply slanting deck.