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The first generation Woodward gate shaft type VR governor system, circa 1914.

20220414070403-88367c17.jpg ThumbnailsA legacy Woodward Gate Shaft series turbine water wheel governor in operation after over 80 years of service.ThumbnailsA legacy Woodward Gate Shaft series turbine water wheel governor in operation after over 80 years of service.ThumbnailsA legacy Woodward Gate Shaft series turbine water wheel governor in operation after over 80 years of service.ThumbnailsA legacy Woodward Gate Shaft series turbine water wheel governor in operation after over 80 years of service.

From the 1970 Woodward Prime Mover Control publication.