d the impulse was the most common. In service prove all that is expected of it. some cases there were two such tubes, The frames supporting the cylinders side by side, referred to as twin tubes. and driving mechanism are embodied These answered fairly well when the in a swivelling truck which forms… … speed, it is awkward to have to stop and back, or else make a wide sweep, dur- A NEW STEAM MOTOR CAR. ing which the boat's broadside becomes chest with the boiler is provided with the best possible target for the enemy. flexible metallic joints to allow for the With pivoted tubes, the boat can…
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