Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 58
t the safety-valve was inoperative. An examination of this important fixture after the explosion showed an accumula- 1837.] THE LOCOMOTIVE. 51 tioQof scale and rust around the spindle and seat which fastened it so firmly, that severalblows from a sledge hammer were entirely insufficient to start it… … FlG. red in the night. Had it happened during working houi-s, the loss of life would havebeen very great. The only comment neces.sary i.s : Be sure your safety-valves are inperfect working order. Inspectors Reports. February, 1887. During the month of February our inspectors made a total of 3,433…
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