The primary way to feed air to the firebox is by {{pll|Regulator|opening the regulator}} and propelling the vehicle. As the {{pll|Steam Overview|steam}} is expelled from the {{pll|Boiler|boiler}} through {{pll|Cutoff|steam chest}} and {{pll|Cylinder Cocks|cylinders}} out into the atmosphere, fresh air is drawn to the firebox. This happens with every gear cycle, and the higher the {{pll|Cutoff|cutoff}} setting the more the airflow.
The primary way to feed air to the firebox is by opening the {{pll|Regulator|regulator}} and {{pll|Cutoff|cutoff}} fully and propelling the vehicle. As the steam is expelled {{pll|Cylinder Cocks|cylinders}} out into the atmosphere through the chimney, with every gear cycle, it creates a vacuum in the firebox, drawing in fresh air.
Revision as of 13:18, 12 March 2025
The primary way to feed air to the firebox is by opening the regulator and cutoff fully and propelling the vehicle. As the steam is expelled cylinders out into the atmosphere through the chimney, with every gear cycle, it creates a vacuum in the firebox, drawing in fresh air.
