tion of the cylinders, basis of comparison with modern engines we will tons. At the close of this period the domed fire-box namely, inside connected and placed at the smoke box gave place to the wagon top boiler, so that by the year note the chief dimensions of the “Rocket”: Cylinders end of the… … 1902. driving wheels, 4 feet 8% inches; boiler, 3 feet 4 form which it has to-day, the only difference being in THE LEADING TRUCK, inches diameter by 6 feet long; heating surface of matters of dimensions and weight. As before stated, the English engines were not The increasing weight of trains now…
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