. The science of railways . eer has to per-form, and that its proper handling so as to securethe comfort of passengers and the safety of lifeand property requires close attention and theexercise of good judgment? Yes. Is it not a fact that the failure of the air brakesto work is almost invariably due to the neglectof some one to do the right thing at the righttime ? Yes. Is it the duty of an engineer to observe andstudy with xDainstaking care any and all new fix-tures and appurtenances introduced from time to 128 DUTIES AND llESPONSIBILITIES time in connection with the air brake or otherfeatur
. The science of railways . eer has to per-form, and that its proper handling so as to securethe comfort of passengers and the safety of lifeand property requires close attention and theexercise of good judgment? Yes. Is it not a fact that the failure of the air brakesto work is almost invariably due to the neglectof some one to do the right thing at the righttime ? Yes. Is it the duty of an engineer to observe andstudy with xDainstaking care any and all new fix-tures and appurtenances introduced from time to 128 DUTIES AND llESPONSIBILITIES time in connection with the air brake or otherfeatures of the engine? Yes; his imperativeduty.* *In closing this examination the attention of the reader isagain respeetiuUy called to the detailed description of the loco-motive and the air brake, together with the numerous engrav-ings illustrating the same, to be found in the book on RailwayEquipment. The information in question will prove of valueto all students of the subject treated on. \ J OF THE LOCOMOTl VE EKGIKEEM. 129. 130 DUTIES A2iD RESPONSIBILITIES
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