International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, Pa. : The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 421
engine, boiler, coal and water supply, resting on the rear endof the framework of the machine, serve as a counterweight.The side braces G, G extend nearly to the heads of the luio RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION. leaders, and foot upon the cross timber //, where they aresecurely braced with timber knees K,… … FlG. 479. means of which ascent is made to the hammer sheave R.Stayrods S and 7^, fitted with turnbuckles, extend fromthe heads of the leaders to anchorages in the sills at therear end of the framework. The hammer rope f winds ona drum not shown in the drawing. The brackets //^and W RAILROAD…
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