Real Railroading: The Baker Valve Gear

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[@rogerletsom2127]

This the clearest explanation of the Baker valve gear I've ever found. Steam locomotives are truly remarkable machines!

[@OGRYouTube]

Thanks, Roger. Glad you enjoyed this one.
_Rich Melvin_

[@tedisakoolkat]

Thank you for this rich, a excellent explanation. Running a steamer wide open off the reverser is a hell of a feeling, I’ve been lucky enough to do it myself. It’s amazing how responsive 1 notch difference can be. Hope to see similar videos and Walschaerts and especially Southern one day.

[@joshjones3408]

This is awesome it better explains in better detail thank you👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@IndianaPentecostal23]

Erie Baker - utilizes the union link in reverse.

[@OGRYouTube]

Baker gear is Baker gear. All railroads, including the Erie, used the same design, either short or long travel Baker gear.
What does the Union Link have to do with running in reverse? That doesn’t make sense…