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BR Caprotti and other Valve Gear Issues

Discussion in 'Locomotive Engineering M.I.C' started by class8mikado, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. class8mikado

    class8mikado Part of the furniture

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    Any info on the peculiarities of Valve Gear - heres a thread.

    For anyone wanting to understand BR Caprotti - there is a pamphlet available from the 71000 people, will post the deatails this evening.
     
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    Charlie Dockstader provides a good simulation of how it works. Available at:
    Dockstader Valve Gear Simulations
     
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    class8mikado Part of the furniture

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    The pamphlet i was speaking of written by Messrs Scarborough & Shannon isnt listed on the website, but Im sure by contacting them a copy can be obtained.
     

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