This technical manual, published by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1921, provides detailed instructions and specifications for the Walschaerts valve gear, a type of steam engine valve mechanism widely used in locomotives. With numerous illustrations, tables and diagrams, this book is an indispensable reference for railroad engineers, mechanics and enthusiasts.
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