A history of the growth of the steam-engine (1878)
Thurston, Robert Henry, 1839-1903 · New York, D. Appleton · leaf 222
o be very extravagant in its use offuel, partly in consequence of the extreme intensity of itsblast, which caused the expulsion of unconsumed coals fromthe furnace. The Perseverance could not attain the specified speed,and was withdrawn. STEAM-LOCOMOTION ON RAILROADS. 197 The Novelty -was… … Fig. 64.—The Novelty, tank engine, carrying its own fuel and water at H. Aforced draught was obtained by means of the bellows^ C.This engine was run over the line at the rate of about 28miles an hour at times, but its blowing apparatus failed,and the Rocket held the track alone. A later trial…
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