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3 unusual facts about Valve gear


Valve gear

It is fitted to 0-4-0WT "Dolgoch", preserved on the Talyllyn Railway.

Deeley valve gear - fitted to several express locomotives on the Midland Railway.

Hugo Lentz, oscillating-cam valve gear, rotary-cam valve gear


Baguley valve gear

The Baguley valve gear is a type of steam engine valve gear invented by Ernest E. Baguley, the Chief Draughtsman of the W.G. Bagnall company of locomotive manufacturers.


see also

NER Class T3

Despite their prowess, the original quintet of T3s was not augmented by the North Eastern Railway, a move that would have pleased footplate crews who disliked having to lubricate and maintain the centre cylinder and valve gear.