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whyte notation

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Noun

  1. A notation for [[classify]]ing [[steam locomotive]]s by their [[wheel]] [[arrangement]]. For example, a locomotive with two leading axles (four wheels) in front, then three driving axles (six wheels) and then one trailing axle (two wheels) is denoted ''4-6-2''.

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