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Apart from | Apart from setting the intervals in which steam is admitted to the cylinders, the cutoff control also determines the vehicle's direction the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|travel, just like the {{pll|Reverser|reverser}} does on other {{pll|Powertrains Overview|powertrain types}}. Pulling the cutoff all the way backwards sends full steam in reverse. Cutoff must never be put in the opposite direction while in motion, as this sucks ash particulates and water into the cylinders, causing {{pll|Mechanical Powertrain Damage|damage}}. |
Revision as of 11:39, 12 March 2025
Apart from setting the intervals in which steam is admitted to the cylinders, the cutoff control also determines the vehicle's direction the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|travel, just like the reverser does on other powertrain types . Pulling the cutoff all the way backwards sends full steam in reverse. Cutoff must never be put in the opposite direction while in motion, as this sucks ash particulates and water into the cylinders, causing damage .