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Full gear

The position of the reverser where the maximum cut off is selected to allow the maximum amount of steam into the cylinders. Usually used for starting, after which the cut off is reduced or shortened to allow more expansive working of the steam. A locomotive may be in 'full forward gear' or 'full reverse gear'.

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