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Walschaert's Valve Gear Diagram

Walschaert's
Invented in 1844 by Egide Walschaerts, foreman of the Belgian State Railway

 

Steam Locomotive Valve Gear - Component Names

 1. Eccentric Crank
 2. Eccentric Rod
 3. Reach Rod
4. Lifting Link
5. Lifting Arm
6. Reverse Arm & Shaft
7. Expansion Link
  8. Radius Rod
  9. Drop Link
10. Valve Stem Guide
11. Union Link
12. Combination Lever
13. Valve Stem
14. Valve Spindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last modified: January 09, 2007