I find looking at big cylinders strangely enjoyable. Is the first cylinder with D valve ? If so, why not a "regular" valve like the second cylinder ?

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I find looking at big cylinders strangely enjoyable. Is the first cyli…

I find looking at big cylinders strangely enjoyable. Is the first cylinder with D valve ? If so, why not a "regular" valve like the second cylinder ?

Baltimore & Ohio 2-6-6-2 #7527

While the B&O used many types of large, articulated steamers it never used the 2-6-6-2 design in great numbers except those it either received from the BR&P or a few it had built for testing purposes. The 2-6-6-2 was one of the earliest articulated steamers to enter service.,Date build 1918; retired 1953 Numbers; 7526-7540

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