Journal of the Franklin InstituteVols. 1-69 include more or less complete patent reports of the U. S. Patent Office for years 1825-1859. cf. Index to v. 1-120 of the Journal, p. [415] |
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The following are the conditions of the valve motion of this engine , when the diagrams were taken : State of the Valves of the “ Great Britain " Locomotive , G. W. R. Cylinder , 18 X 24 inches ; wheel , 8 feet ; lap , 14 inch ...
The following are the conditions of the valve motion of this engine , when the diagrams were taken : State of the Valves of the “ Great Britain " Locomotive , G. W. R. Cylinder , 18 X 24 inches ; wheel , 8 feet ; lap , 14 inch ...
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The following table contains in the first nine columns an analysis of these diagrams ; the effective horse powers , column 10 , are estimated in terms of the diameter and stroke of cylinder , the diameter of the wheel , and the ...
The following table contains in the first nine columns an analysis of these diagrams ; the effective horse powers , column 10 , are estimated in terms of the diameter and stroke of cylinder , the diameter of the wheel , and the ...
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The engine Europe , on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway , cylinder 16X18 inches , wheel 6 feet , doing one week's work in 1849 , with gab - motion , consumed an average of 19 cwt . of coke per day , and 2 cwt . of coal .
The engine Europe , on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway , cylinder 16X18 inches , wheel 6 feet , doing one week's work in 1849 , with gab - motion , consumed an average of 19 cwt . of coke per day , and 2 cwt . of coal .
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The following are a selection of cases from the writer's own experience and observation : Engine with Link - motion ; cylinder , 15X20 inches ; wheel , 6 feet . Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway . Date . Engine . ConsumpMean speed .
The following are a selection of cases from the writer's own experience and observation : Engine with Link - motion ; cylinder , 15X20 inches ; wheel , 6 feet . Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway . Date . Engine . ConsumpMean speed .
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The brake blocks are supposed to be pressed against the wheels , the engine reversed , the train stopped , and required to be backed . The wheel B , fig . 2 , turning in the direction of the arrow , moves the brake block , l , upwards ...
The brake blocks are supposed to be pressed against the wheels , the engine reversed , the train stopped , and required to be backed . The wheel B , fig . 2 , turning in the direction of the arrow , moves the brake block , l , upwards ...
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