Sistem penomoran lok uap di Indonesia

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Fungsi pilot wheel buat apa ya om soni?

Wah jadi OOT nih, ok fungsi dari pilot wheels (depan) dan trailing wheels (belakang) adalah sbb:

The front pilot wheels/axle(s) acts as a guide to better help the locomotive negotiate its way into a curve without jumping the track, which was especially helpful as locomotives grew larger and heavier. The rear or trailing wheels/axle(s) served mainly in a supporting role as locomotives grew larger to bear the weight of the heavier cabs and fireboxes. These front and rear wheels/axle(s) also served a secondary function in displacing the weight of the locomotive more evenly over the rails, which produced less wear on them. (sumber: http://www.american-rails.com/steam-locomotives.html)

OK, sekarang

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