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¬Willamette Main Valve Systems
Willamettes
Shays
Slide
Piston
Outward facing valve chests
Rear-most chest\cylinder positioned forward of cab
Chests\cylinder frames identical in construction
Valve chests parallel to boiler. Front two facing forward. Rear-most facing toward cab.
Rear-most chest\cylinder partially behind front edge of cab on all but some Pacific Coast models.
Chest\cylinder frame construction different on at least one.
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