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Trip valve gear

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A trip valve gear, often known simply as "trip gear," is a safety mechanism used in steam locomotives and some other types of locomotive systems. Its primary function is to automatically cut off the steam supply to the engine in case of an emergency, such as a derailment or when the locomotive exceeds a certain speed.

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