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The drive wheel of the going train

The drive wheel of the going train is located on the axis of the weight drum and performs one revolution an hour. Spaced equally around the rim of the wheel are four pins that each 15 minutes raise a lever and set the quarter chime mechanism in motion.

 

 

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