The Walschaert And Other Modern Radial Valve Gears For Locomotives: A Practical Treatise On The Locomotive Valve Actuating Mechanism Invented By Egide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022346574)

Originally published in 1905, this book describes the Walschaert valve gear, an important innovation in locomotive technology. The author, a mechanical engineer, provides detailed instructions for designing, building, and maintaining locomotives with radial valve gears. This book will be of interest to railway enthusiasts, historians of technology, and engineers.

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