. Building and repairing railways ... : Forming one of the series of the volumes comprised in the Revised and enlarged edition of The science of railways, . Fig. 312. MONKEY can be adjusted to fit nuts of different. Fig. 313. RAILROAD BARROW. The policy of trying to provide every appli-ance to meet any and all emergencies is not wise;precaution against accident can be carried so faras to incur so great an expense that the roadwould be embarrassed financially. Some railwaysystems furnish each section gang only such toolsas are necessary in actual work and a small stockof tools for e
. Building and repairing railways ... : Forming one of the series of the volumes comprised in the Revised and enlarged edition of The science of railways, . Fig. 312. MONKEY can be adjusted to fit nuts of different. Fig. 313. RAILROAD BARROW. The policy of trying to provide every appli-ance to meet any and all emergencies is not wise;precaution against accident can be carried so faras to incur so great an expense that the roadwould be embarrassed financially. Some railwaysystems furnish each section gang only such toolsas are necessary in actual work and a small stockof tools for emergency work is kept at the head-quarters of the roadmaster. The character of a workman may be deter-mined by his tools. If found in proper order andready for any emergency, he may be classed as afirst-class foreman. Good tools are necessary forgood work. Foremen should be provided with MAINTENANCE OF WAY. 419 suitable boxes and racks for their tools and shouldnot allow them to become mixed. There should be a systematic inspection oftools by the roadmaster. Every foreman shouldbe required to have his full number of tools inefficient condition at all times. Spirit levelsshould be tested and adjusted at each inspection.
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