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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 122

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ich the stack fits and to which itis securely fastened by two rows of rivets. Astack such as that here described can be builtso that it will be stable in a wind blowing at 70miles per hour. Although we believe this stack to be verysatisfactory, boiler owners sometimes prefer acheaper construction,… … FiG. 4. 116 THE LOCOMOTIVE. [August, tion. The flue from the boilers is flanged outward and riveted to the stack, as showniu the cut. This stack is necessarily weakened by cutting out an opening equal in areato its own cross-section, for the entrance of the products of combustion. It must bebraced…

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