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Blenkinsop rack locomotive
John Blenkinsop's rack locomotive pioneered practical steam traction with cogwheel technology
18 Jan 2026
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What was the primary purpose of the rack and pinion system in the Blenkinsop locomotive design?
To increase the speed of the locomotive on flat tracks
To reduce the weight of the locomotive for easier transport
To provide additional traction by engaging a cogwheel with a toothed rack rail
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