Cyclopedia of locomotive engineering, with examination questions and answers; a practical manual on the construction care and management of modern locomotives (1916)
Swingle, Calvin Franklin, 1846- [from old catalog] · Chicago, F. J. Drake & co., pub. for Sears, Roebuck & co. · leaf 272
1 draw cinders intothe steam-chestand cylinders. The hollowvalve stem shownin Fig. 131 accomplishes the same result, but with amore direct action, and is preferable for fast service.The check valve at the end of the hollow stem outsidethe steam chest is closed by the pressure of the steam,but… … Figure 131 272 LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERING This arrangement will also prevent the accidental start-ing of the locomotive occasioned by a leaky throttle.The steam as it slowly escapes will pass through thehollow stem to the open air without creating pressurein the cylinders. Water relief valves (Fig.…
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