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> However most valve gear (cf. Walschaert and Baker to name two) are
> complex linkages that can control both the duration and timing of the
> valves inside the steam chest, hence regulating the power another way.
(yes, they do regulate power, but I'm used to models not full size, where the
water is of more concern usually than the power. Larry, take a look at
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/livesteam.html
for some pics of my engines.
For info, the Britannia (the green railway engine!) is very slippery. She is a
3/4" scale model, built to the LBSC plans, and weighs about 80 lbs in running
order, plus tender.
She'll do 11 mph though :)
> 1 - James seems to always catch me in little mistakes. I'd be annoyed by
> it if they actually were actual mistakes. As you all know I never make
> misteaks, just ask me...
Once, I thought I made a mistake. However, I was wrong!
:)
James
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| Well, James corrected me and he's right(1). The Throttle is a restrictor (if you look up throttle, one meaning is to cut off airflow) in the steamline. Restricting the flow reduces the pressure in the steam chest. However most valve gear (cf. (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.trains)
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