r/machinesinaction • u/ObjectiveOk2072 • 6d ago

Steam locomotive with interesting gear drive mechanisms

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u/Takesit88 6d ago

Shay Locomotive #4 of the Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia. Built in 1922. Uses the "Shay" type geared drive system, popular for logging. That line also has both a Climax geared locomotive and a Heisler geared locomotive.

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u/ravage214 5d ago

I was part of a Climax geared train last night!

(Whoops wrong sub)