Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 89
IN THE ROUND-HOUSE. GROOMING THE ENGINE. the tests already made, a mechanic goes fromwheel to wheel, and upon every one strikes asharp, resounding blow to ascertain if the wheeland axle are sound. Nuts and bolts are ex-amined. The engineer and fireman are held 76 RUNNING THE FAST EXPRESSES. [Nov. … THE FAST EXPRESS. A FLIER HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY. responsible for the perfect condition of the en- is panting under the suppressed power that has gine and cars before the start is made. been generated in her boilers, but she gives at When the signal is given to start, the engine first a pull so…
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