The Walschaerts & The Radials

By Frank J. Burris
Published on January 1, 1971

35640 Avenue F Yucaipa, California 92399

Upon several occasions in the past, the Walshaerts valve gear
has been referred to as a radial type gear. This misnomer must be
put to bed here and now. Let casual observers not be misled by the
combination lever as required on this gear, and which same has also
been applied to other types of valve gear. The Walschaerts is NOT a

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