The slide valve is a rectilinear valve used to control the admission of steam into and emission of exhaust from the cylinder of a steam engine. == Use == In the 19th century, most steam locomotives used slide valves to control the flow of steam into and out of the cylinders.
The slide valve is a rectilinear valve used to control the admission of steam into and emission of exhaust from the cylinder of a steam engine. == Use == In the 19th century, most steam locomotives used slide valves to control the flow of steam into and out of the cylinders.
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