A textbook on the locomotive and the air brake (1901)
International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, Pa., International textbook co · leaf 84
to the extent to whichthis heater is actually fireproof, ^^^ * we may note that the fire is surrounded by asbestos sheets onthe sides, while as to the top the feed-chute is covered by thesafety plate, and as to the bottom the ash-pit is closed by a cin-der-proof door. In addition, there is asbestos… … CAR HEATING. § 13 There is also in use the two-coil fireproof heater. With thisheater there are two distinct circulations, one on either side ofthe car, thus doubling the capacity of the heater. REGULATING THE HEATERS. 9. Description of Regulator.—The fireproof heatersjust described are fitted with…
Locomotives · Locomotive boilers · Railroad cars
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