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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 344

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intained in goodoperating condition, and where intelligent precautions are observed byoperators, the danger of accidents to this type of machinery is greatlyreduced. But there are several features of construction and operationthat should be understood by all persons who have anything to dowith… … Figure at least, did not consider steam pressure a serious factor in their break-age. But whereas our experience has revealed comparatively few ex-plosions, it can be seen from the accidents mentioned above that over-pressure may cause very violent disasters. To guard against this it isnecessary…

Locomotives · Steam-boiler explosions

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