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   mileswestern TrainBoard Member

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   Ever wondered what each valve, gauge and lever does on a steam locomotive? Take a look.
   http://modelrailroading.wordpress.com/2009/09/08/steam-locomotive-controls-the-backhead/

    

   mileswestern, Sep 8, 2009

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   mtaylor Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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   Wow that is pretty neat. I have always looked in the cab of a steamer in awe of the gauage, dials and levers. Musch more complicated than modern locos for sure.

    

   mtaylor, Sep 8, 2009

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   Wolfgang Dudler Passed away August 25, 2012 TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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   Thank you for the link, that's a cool site.
   
   Wolfgang

    

   Wolfgang Dudler, Sep 8, 2009

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