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"The Train"
Author: Richard W
Date: 12-31-2011 - 07:03

Last night I was watching that great movie, "The Train" once again, and with my limited knowledge of European steam locomotives I have a question. In several scenes of the locomotive cab the engineer or fireman is vigorously cranking a big handwheel especially, it seems, when they're preparing to depart. The wheel is above the firebox door. What is its function? Thanks for your help!

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  "The Train" Richard W 12-31-2011 - 07:03
  Re: "The Train" Bill Kohler 12-31-2011 - 07:36
  Re: "The Train" Richard W 12-31-2011 - 17:35
  Re: "The Train" -Reversing Wheel TOM L. 01-03-2012 - 12:52
  Re: "The Train" -Reversing Wheel Tom Moungovan 01-03-2012 - 16:54


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