Hagans Locomotive
A type of articulated steam locomotive is named after Hagans. It had two groups of coupled wheels that moved together and which were connected via swinging lever system (Schwinghebelsystem), so that the locomotive managed with one pair of cylinders.
Examples are the Baden VIII d, the Prussian T 13 and the Prussian T 15.
Read more about this topic: Maschinenfabrik Christian Hagans
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