Running Gear

fitz Apr 9, 2002

  1. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    How about some photos of steam running gear? This one is a little unusual. [​IMG]
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    fitz, Apr 9, 2002
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    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    The first one was from an eastern RR. This one is from a western RR. ;)
    [​IMG] Oh, and it's teeny too. I'm fiddling around with using them as signature parts.
     
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  3. Ironhorseman

    Ironhorseman April, 2018 Staff Member In Memoriam

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    That first on *is* an odd one, for sure Fitz! :eek:
    Do you know what type of valvegear that is?
     
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  4. Peirce

    Peirce Passed away April 3, 2009 In Memoriam

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    In order to safely tow this 2-6-0 Mogul from Cape Cod to Danbury, CT, the main grive rods had to be removed. This is a shot of the middle driver and the bearing to which the rod would be attached. For protection, wood blocks are strapped around the bearing.

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  5. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Peirce, that's an interesting approach to protecting the bearing--looks like it worked, though. [​IMG]
    Bill, that's the running gear from the only New York Central Niagara that was equipped with poppet valves, No. 5500. I think Franklin built the system. [​IMG]
     
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