. American engineer and railroad journal . milesan hour ; and with a train of 200 tons ilhas made the run from Paris to , 95 miles, in two hours, or atthe rate of 47^ miles an hour. In theirregular work they are frequently calledon for exceptional speed where it is ne-cessary to make up time on account ofdelays on connecting lines or othercauses. Among these exceptional perform-ances are included a run at the rale of43 5 miles an hour up a long grade ofoS per cent., the train weighing 140tons, or 220 tons with engine and ten-der ; a run at miles an hour up agrade of per cent
. American engineer and railroad journal . milesan hour ; and with a train of 200 tons ilhas made the run from Paris to , 95 miles, in two hours, or atthe rate of 47^ miles an hour. In theirregular work they are frequently calledon for exceptional speed where it is ne-cessary to make up time on account ofdelays on connecting lines or othercauses. Among these exceptional perform-ances are included a run at the rale of43 5 miles an hour up a long grade ofoS per cent., the train weighing 140tons, or 220 tons with engine and ten-der ; a run at miles an hour up agrade of per cent., with a train of225 tons, or 305 tons, including engineand tender ; a run at 55 9 miles anhour on a level with a train of 2to tons— 290 tons, including engine and lender. Among the excellent points shown bythese engines have been quickness instarting and in reaching full speed froma slop ; great stability at high speeds,and an economy in fuel as comparedwith other engines doing Ihe samework. Vol. LXVI. No. s.] ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 353.
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