Newport 2026 - K183 Valve Gear

A close-up of the valve gear on K183. The Victorian Railways K Class are fitted with Walschaerts valve gear seen here.  The valve gear allows the driver to set the the cut-off to choose between high-power output and economical running. K183 was in light steam at the Newport Railway Workshops Open Day 2026.

  • Camera: Pixel 8 Pro
  • Taken: 7 March, 2026
  • ISO: 21

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