Kirkman, Marshall M. (Marshall Monroe), 1842-1921 · New York and Chicago, The World railway publishing company · leaf 472
engine hadstopped, to follow another Engineei,s ™veLHuff re-course, by plugging the mouths matlc Track Sander-of the free pipes, and concentrating the full force ofthe air pressure on the obstruction in the remainingpipe. Summarizing, it is claimed that this track sanderembodies in its construction… … 464 LOCOMOTIVE APPLIANCES. 2. Feed adjustments so arranged as to secure botha minimum and a regular delivery of sand at the rail. 3. The foot valve feature results in a slight inwardsuction of external air through its joints, when air isapplied (as such application creates a slight vacuumin body…
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