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Scientific American, Vol. 64, No. 18 (May 1891) (1891)

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ft coal combus- ing slightly above the surface of the runner, and in the of over two miles. These approaches have a grade of tion. The idea of its construction is by large exposure runners are set threaded blocks, in which are remov- 105 feet to the mile, and a very heavy locomotive is re- of… … A SLEIGH-RUNNER FOR WHEEL VEHICLES. on the back, so that sand can be placed on the rails whether the locomotive is running forward ends of wrought iron legs, bent inwardly in their upper or backward. There is a power- portion to pass clear of the hubs. The legs are designed ful air brake which…

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