. The railroad and engineering journal . The method of laying li^-^-iitmtlat^ wheels, and the adhesion drivers c and d are coupled byparallel rods to outside cranks on the shaft b. The toothedwheel which works on the rack-rail is carried on the shaftb under the boiler. This arrangement was adopted as be-ing less complicated than the use of separate cylinders forthe rack-rail driver. The engine has driver-brakes andalso a special brake for use on the rack-rail. As the Vol. LXV, No. II.] ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 515 heavy grades are all in one direction the locomotive isplaced in the rear of the tra
. The railroad and engineering journal . The method of laying li^-^-iitmtlat^ wheels, and the adhesion drivers c and d are coupled byparallel rods to outside cranks on the shaft b. The toothedwheel which works on the rack-rail is carried on the shaftb under the boiler. This arrangement was adopted as be-ing less complicated than the use of separate cylinders forthe rack-rail driver. The engine has driver-brakes andalso a special brake for use on the rack-rail. As the Vol. LXV, No. II.] ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 515 heavy grades are all in one direction the locomotive isplaced in the rear of the train going up and in front whendescending. The total weight of this type of engine, inworlcing order, is lbs., of which 15,550 lbs. are car-ried on the trailing-wheels and 32,300 lbs. on the _rT. ejixo. - IS r«
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