Eccentric
I don't know what it is with me, but I love detail shots of steam locomotive rods, pistons and cranks. They are so simple, yet complex at the same time. Norfolk & Western engine 611 sat outside the shops at the Strasburg Railroad, and I was able to get up close for a while. Here you're looking at the Eccentric Rod, Eccentric Crank, Eccentric Crank Pin, and the Main Rod on the locomotive's left side. I was excited to have a member of the VMT steam crew explain how the Baker Valve Gear and the Reverser work.....I finally get it!!!
Eccentric
I don't know what it is with me, but I love detail shots of steam locomotive rods, pistons and cranks. They are so simple, yet complex at the same time. Norfolk & Western engine 611 sat outside the shops at the Strasburg Railroad, and I was able to get up close for a while. Here you're looking at the Eccentric Rod, Eccentric Crank, Eccentric Crank Pin, and the Main Rod on the locomotive's left side. I was excited to have a member of the VMT steam crew explain how the Baker Valve Gear and the Reverser work.....I finally get it!!!