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Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 5:53 am
by platelayer
I have just watched this very interesting video and i thought i would share the link with you all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7NABUk ... WL&index=5

Re: Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:40 am
by LC&DR
Thank you, a good demonstration, and I learned something about the mid position .

Re: Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 8:01 am
by RogerB
Fascinating to watch. Amazing piece of design engineering and so clearly explained. R-

Re: Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 8:31 am
by platelayer
I was impressed i never understood until now how it worked. It was part of the "dark arts" :lol:

Re: Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 10:52 am
by Walkingthedog
Thank you for posting that. Have to admit I didn’t have a clue how it worked, I just knew it was there.

Re: Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 5:01 pm
by mijj
Fascinating indeed. Thanks for the link, very well displayed :) .
Jim.

Re: Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 6:38 pm
by Mountain Goat
It is interesting.

Re: Walschaerts Valve Gear Explained

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:23 pm
by IanS
I was amazed and fascinated in equal amounts. Thank you for sharing.