Steam Locomotive (Walschaerts Valve Gear)

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Experience a complex animation accompanied by interesting sounds in this original project featuring 3D modeling of a Steam Locomotive's parts with Autodesk Inventor 2014. The Animation Timeline is contained in the .iam file, and you can modify the animation using Environments/Inventor Studio. Noteworthy features include angle-constrained wheels for rotation and a unique mechanism where the main wheel drives the 2D movement of the coupling rod. This project serves as a tribute to the creator's father and an engaging learning experience for mechanics enthusiasts. Enjoy the steam speed in the provided links, and feel free to suggest alternative names for specific components if needed. Note that the creator has limited English knowledge, but the names used are from reliable sources like Wikipedia. Additionally, specific sounds have been added for enhanced enjoyment.