Yes, wrong way round. With Stephensons Gear (Williams Gear, actually, stolen by *Robert* Stephenson), the longer the cutoff, the less the Lead. Quite frequently, in Full Gear, Stevo has *negative* Lead; that is to say at Dead Centre, the valve has (not quite) yet opened the inlet port. This is a VERY favourable circumstance to induce as smooth a torque throught the crank circle as a steamer can achieve. Once speed/notching up occurs, Lead is restored to positive values: - best of both worlds
Very nice footplate footage! I do like George Stephenson. Unique with the different valve gear
Very nice vid mate....thank's Steve..
EXCELLENT
Well done mate
This was my grandads train . I want to trace it so i can go see it .can anyone help with phone numbers/ timetables etc etc
I have to ask how do you get cab vids/rides?
Yes, wrong way round.
With Stephensons Gear (Williams Gear, actually, stolen by *Robert* Stephenson), the longer the cutoff, the less the Lead.
Quite frequently, in Full Gear, Stevo has *negative* Lead; that is to say at Dead Centre, the valve has (not quite) yet opened the inlet port.
This is a VERY favourable circumstance to induce as smooth a torque throught the crank circle as a steamer can achieve.
Once speed/notching up occurs, Lead is restored to positive values: - best of both worlds