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 507
ed on thegrate-bars (or equivalent supports), extending back fromthe front wall, and covering about half the bottom areaof the furnace. A firebrick hearth is placed under theburner to catch any oil which may drop from it. Acourse of brick is also placed on each side, sufficientlyhigh to protect the… … Figure 223m. Oil-Burner in Vanderbilt Type of Firebox. possible, with heavy frame, and is arranged to close per-fectly air-tight so as to avoid loss of heat by circulationof cold air through the firebox and tubes when the oil-supply is cut off. The firedoor may be retained, providedits joints are…
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