Three or Four Cylinders
The demand for more power led to the development of engines with three cylinders (two outside and one inside) or four cylinders (two outside and two inside). Examples:
- Three cylinders, SR Class V
- Four Cylinders, LMS Princess Royal Class
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Famous quotes containing the word cylinders:
“‘Take the cylinders out of my kidneys,
The connecting-rod out of my brain,
Take the cam-shaft from out of my backbone,
And Assemble the engine again.’”
—Unknown. The Dying Airman (l. 5–8)