Shay locomotive
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The Shay locomotive is a geared steam locomotive that originated and was primarily used in North America. The locomotives were built to the patents of Ephraim Shay, who has been credited with the popu
Shay Sonora Class C No. 7 (three driven trucks and articulated tender)
Shay Sonora Class C No. 7 Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad, Felton, California
Drive side of the Class B Shay locomotive No. 1 Dixiana at the Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad, Felton, California
Accessory side of the No. 1 Dixiana
Geared steam locomotive
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A geared steam locomotive is a type of steam locomotive which uses gearing, usually reduction gearing, in the drivetrain, as opposed to the common directly driven design.
Shay locomotive
…The Shay locomotive is a geared steam locomotive that originated and was primarily used in North America. The locomotives were built to the patents of Ephraim Shay, who has been credited with the…
A wheel on a Shay locomotive. A shaft (seen towards the right of the photo) transferred power to a bevel gear (partially visible under a cover), which transferred power to the wheel.
Class C Climax locomotive