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Jackshaft — For the locomotive component, see Jackshaft (locomotive). A two pulley jackshaft redirecting belt power from horizontal to vertical. A jackshaft, also called a countershaft, is a common mechanical design component used to transfer or synchronize… … Wikipedia
Jackshaft (locomotive) — A jackshaft is a device for turning the wheels of a locomotive. It is essentially an axle with no wheels. Each end of the jackshaft has a crank pin and a counterweight. The driving wheels are then connected by side rods. The name may come from a… … Wikipedia
jackshaft — noun a) A common mechanical component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine. b) A wheelless axle used to turn the wheels of a locomotive. Syn: countershaft … Wiktionary
jackshaft — n. short round motor shaft (as in an automobile) … English contemporary dictionary
jackshaft — /ˈdʒækʃaft/ (say jakshahft) noun a short shaft, usually intermediate between the motor or engine and the machine to be driven …
jackshaft — See intermediate shaft … Dictionary of automotive terms
jackshaft — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: jack (I) (something smaller) + shaft : countershaft; specifically : the intermediate driving shaft in an automobile … Useful english dictionary
Electric locomotive — Electric Trains redirects here. For the 1995 Squeeze single, see Electric Trains (song). An electric locomotive is a locomotive powered by electricity from an external source. Sources include overhead lines, third rail or an on board electricity… … Wikipedia
Bavarian PtL 2/2 — as a model by TRIX The Class PtL 2/2 locomotives of the Royal Bavarian State Railways (Königlich Bayerische Staatseisenbahn) were light and very compact superheated steam locomotives for operation on Bavarian branch lines (known generally as… … Wikipedia
British Rail Class 04 — Infobox Locomotive name = British Rail Class 04 powertype = Diesel mechanical caption = D2298, as preserved at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. (NB few examples were given any form of blue livery while in service with British Railways)… … Wikipedia
