Blowdown valve, manual

Blowdown valve, manual

Some locomotives were fitted with a manually operated blowdown valve positioned in the centre of the firebox throat plate just above the foundation ring. This valve was controlled from a lever in the cab and was used to discharge sludge which collects at the bottom of the boiler and foundation ring.

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