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This article is a glossary of the main components found on a typical
steam locomotive
A steam locomotive is a locomotive that provides the force to move itself and other vehicles by means of the expansion of steam. It is fuelled by burning combustible material (usually coal, oil or, rarely, wood) to heat water in the locomot ...
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The diagram, which is not to scale, is a composite of various designs in the late steam era. Some components shown are not the same, or are not present, on some locomotives – for example, on smaller or articulated types. Conversely, some locomotives have components not listed here.
Details of the components
See also
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Glossary of boiler terms
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Glossary of rail transport terms
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Horsepower#Drawbar horsepower
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Power classification
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Tractive effort
References
Further reading
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External links
List of US–UK terminology– Railway Technical Website
{{Steam engine configurations
Glossaries of rail transport
Steam locomotive components
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This article is a glossary of the main components found on a typical steam locomotive.
The diagram, which is not to scale, is a composite of various designs in the late steam era. Some components shown are not the same, or are not pre ...
Steam locomotives
Steam locomotive technologies