. Railroad structures and estimates . ,^R»n-. .^^> . 1 , j SIDE ELEVATION T.^^^J^f^ \i-12^ Fig. 221. \Miite Type Coaling Chutes. 474 MECHANICAL COALING STATIONS. In most cases cars of coal are delivered to the plant by meansof an incline and a locomotive. In some instances, however, ashort, steep incline is constructed and the cars are hauled up bymeans of a stationary engine and cable. The coal is then shov-eled into the chutes. When a locomotive takes coal the firemanor hostler opens the chute by means of a chain. As a general rule, in coaling stations of this character a regularforce of
. Railroad structures and estimates . ,^R»n-. .^^> . 1 , j SIDE ELEVATION T.^^^J^f^ \i-12^ Fig. 221. \Miite Type Coaling Chutes. 474 MECHANICAL COALING STATIONS. In most cases cars of coal are delivered to the plant by meansof an incline and a locomotive. In some instances, however, ashort, steep incline is constructed and the cars are hauled up bymeans of a stationary engine and cable. The coal is then shov-eled into the chutes. When a locomotive takes coal the firemanor hostler opens the chute by means of a chain. As a general rule, in coaling stations of this character a regularforce of coal heavers is employed, the number of men, of course,depending upon the quantity of coal handled. Approximate Cost. — Figuring a six pocket chute and three-pile bent inchne approach 500 ft. long, under normal conditionswill cost from 85500 to $7500. During the past few years the mechanical tj^pe of coalingplant has been most in evidence and, in general, is being usedin preference to the trestle type. It may be set down as a gene
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