Egide Walschaerts | |
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| Born | 21 January 1820[1] |
| Died | 18 February 1901 (aged 81)[2] |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Mechanical engineering |
Egide Walschaerts (21 January 1820 – 18 February 1901) was a Belgian mechanical engineer, best known as the inventor of the Walschaerts valve gear used in steam locomotives. He was born in Mechelen, Belgium. In 1838 he was recognised as an excellent modeller, presenting his work at a local exhibition in Mechelen. Minister Rogier, who opened the exhibition, was so impressed that he arranged a place for Walschaerts at Liège University.
- ^ a b "The Walschaerts Valve Gear". The Engineer. 102. London: Sydney White: 620–621, 630. 1902 – via HathiTrust.
- ^ Boulvin, M. J. (1902). "Histoire de la distribution Walschaerts". Revue de méchanique (in French). 10. Paris: Vve. Ch. Dunod: 105–109 – via HathiTrust.
- ^ Wood, W. W. (1906). The Walscheart Locomotive Valve Gear (PDF). New York: Norman W. Henry Publishing Co. Retrieved 1 November 2022 – via Internet Archive.