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Description	English: Drawing of equalising beam and related linkages in a steam locomotive. The beam is connected at each end to a spring on an axle or to the end of another similar beam (usually via a spring hanger) to distribute the locomotive's weight between two or more axles. An equalising system links not only the driving-wheel axles but also the trailing and/or leading truck axle(s). Its purpose is to prevent inequalities in the track or roadbed putting an excessive load on an axle.
Date	1906
Source	Fowler, George L. (1906). Locomotive dictionary. Railroad Gazette. New York. p. 32.
Author	Background drawing: Fowler. Other artwork: SCHolar44 (CC0)

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