International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, Pa. : The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 692
ica-ted to this gate by means of a lever, the short arm of whichis attached to the valve rod. The long arm of the lever hasa rope attached, which hangs wMthin reach of the engineman. When taking water, the discharge pipe is lowered andswung over the water hole in the tender tank. The engine-man… … 12^8 RAILROAD STRUCTURES. 1817. Standiird Water Tiinks.—A general plan ofa standard water tank is given in Fig. 032. The foundationis shown in plan at A ; a plan of fhe arrangement of timberscomposing the tank seat or deck is shown at B, and a com-plete elevation of the tank at C. The foundations…
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