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A snifting valve (sometimes snifter valve) is an automatic anti-vacuum valve used in a steam locomotive when coasting. The word <i>Snift</i> imitates the sound made by the valve. | A snifting valve (sometimes snifter valve or drifting valve) is an automatic anti-vacuum valve used in a steam locomotive when coasting. The word <i>Snift</i> imitates the sound made by the valve. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:59, 3 January 2017
A snifting valve (sometimes snifter valve or drifting valve) is an automatic anti-vacuum valve used in a steam locomotive when coasting. The word Snift imitates the sound made by the valve.