Locomotive catechism; an up-to-date, practical and complete work on the locomotive--treating on the design, construction, repair and running of all kinds of locomotives .. (1908)
Grimshaw, Robert, 1850- [from old catalog] · New York, The N. W. Henley publishing company · leaf 592
ears an air check valve. When drifting,the air passes into the L. P. passages through this valve andthe hollow stem. Q. Where does the reverse lever of a compound usually cutoff in the H. P. cylinder? VAUCLAIN COMPOUNDS. 577 A. At about half at latest.0. Why? A. Because with shorter cut-off there… … Fig. 382. Showing Main Valves and Parts. 0. Under what conditions have compounds most power athigh speed? A. With throttle partly closed and late cut-off. O. Why. A. The compression is kept down. 57S LOCOMOTIVE CATECHISM. THE, CAB. Q. What sorts of cabs are* used on engines having broadfire-boxes?…
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