Buildings and structures of American railroads. A reference book for railroad managers, superintendents, master mechanics, engineers, architects, and students (1893)
Berg, Walter G. (Walter Gilman), 1858-1908 · New York, J. Wiley & Sons · leaf 107
. While filling the house this hoist is operated by a smalljjortable steam-engine or by horse-power. For drawing the daily supply from the house, a smallerplatform woiked by a hand windlass is used. This building has given very good satisfaction. Its cost can be placed at about $3000 to $3500-… … R I I <g X -1—r -I I I I »rc Fig. i6g,- Elevation of Frame. Fig. 170.—Front Elevation. Fu;. 171.—GRouND-rLAN. with a nominal cajjacity of 1500 tons, but able to hold 1800 tons, is a frame structure divided intofive compartments. The outside dimensions of the house are 120 ft. X 40 ft., and the…
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