Silent motion: studies in Walschaerts valve gear- The heart and soul of a working steam locomotive is its valve gear and the mos

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Silent motion: studies in Walschaerts valve gear- The heart and soul of a working steam locomotive is its valve gear and the most common in use all over the world is Walschaerts. It provides a tapestry of rods which provide both movement and fascination.

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Size: 3720px × 2499px
Location: Britain, United Kingdom,
Photo credit: © Colin Garratt / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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