A textbook on the locomotive and the air brake (1901)
International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, Pa., International textbook co · leaf 98
original condition. The recess r provides a water seal andthus prevents chattering. The regulating is done by means of the handle /. Whenthis is turned around, the hollow screw K moves up or down,and with it the top spindle L, thus relaxing or tightening upthe spring F. When once set for the proper… … required, for it can be set to control the movement of thespring F by coming in contact with the top of spindle L.The bottom plug 0 helps to guide the spindle C, and the lower 22 CAR HEATING. §13 spring/keeps the valve ah closed except when handle J isscrewed down to open it; this spring also makes…
Locomotives · Locomotive boilers · Railroad cars
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