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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 142

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trouble since. ^ 1897.] THE LOCOMOTIVE. 137 In conclusiou, we may say that crown-bar construction calls for a large amount ofjudgment on the ])art of the inspector, because so much depends upon the way inwhich the work is done, and the degree of intelligence shown in the general design ofthe parts.… … Figs. 12 and 13.—Illustrating the Failure op a Crown-Sheet. workmanship, and material are especially good, or he may insist upon reducing thepressure considerably below that point, if he feels that there is some doubt about thesematters. This kind of judgment can only be acquired in the hard school…

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