Kirkman, Marshall M. (Marshall Monroe), 1842-1921 · New York and Chicago, The World railway publishing company · leaf 299
lers in useon the various railroads, their construc-tion and operation are quite similar,and it will suffice to illustrate two ofthem. The objection tothe plain oilerhaving no valvesis that oil is wast-ed while the en-gineer is gettingthe snout of thecan to the oil cupor bearing, and alsoafter it… … (290) PROPER LUBRICATION OF JOURNALS. The increase in size of locomotives and tenders, aswell as cars, necessitates the carrying of greaterweight upon each journal. To accommodate thesegreat weights the engineering department has progressed from light iron rails of 35 pounds per yardto heavy steel…
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