by n2cbo
This is one of those things that just keeps me up at night (Yeah, I know - get a life...). How did the Layshaft get it's name?
For all who do not know what I am talking about, The Layshaft is kind of a manual throttle for a diesel locomotive engine, and it is usually in the engine compartment of the locomotive. The reason that I am curious about the name is that the Layshaft is not a shaft nor does it have anything (that I can think of) to do with Laying down...
Any Diesel experts out there???
Thanks
Mark
For all who do not know what I am talking about, The Layshaft is kind of a manual throttle for a diesel locomotive engine, and it is usually in the engine compartment of the locomotive. The reason that I am curious about the name is that the Layshaft is not a shaft nor does it have anything (that I can think of) to do with Laying down...
Any Diesel experts out there???
Thanks
Mark
Dr. Mark Emanuele Ph.D. (Stands for Pile it Higher and Deeper 8^)...)
Consulting Engineer
Watergap Media Group
Consulting Engineer
Watergap Media Group