. Railway mechanical engineer . determined by water conditions. The writer hasobtained successful results from all types and believes thatthe selection depends largely on local conditions. The proper handling of the locomotive when washing outthe boiler is another important factor in the maintenance ofthe boiler. Where improved hot water washing and fillingsystems are installed, this presents no difficulty, but wherehot water is not available considerable care must be ex-ercised to avoid too rapid reduction in the temperature of thesheets. The foreman boilermaker should have entire super-visio
. Railway mechanical engineer . determined by water conditions. The writer hasobtained successful results from all types and believes thatthe selection depends largely on local conditions. The proper handling of the locomotive when washing outthe boiler is another important factor in the maintenance ofthe boiler. Where improved hot water washing and fillingsystems are installed, this presents no difficulty, but wherehot water is not available considerable care must be ex-ercised to avoid too rapid reduction in the temperature of thesheets. The foreman boilermaker should have entire super-vision of all boiler washers and their work. PORTABLE TIRE HEATER BY E. A. MURRAY Master Mechanic. Chesapeake & Ohio. Clifton Forge, Va. The tire heater illustrated differs from the ordinary tireheater employed in railway shops, in that it is arranged sothat two burners can be used at once, so that its capacity isincreased SO per cent. We have found that kerosene is bestsuited for use in this machine. As seen on the drawing, it. Double Ring Tire Heating Apparatus in Use at the Clifton Forge Shops of the Chesapeake & Ohio May, L916 KM MECHANICAL KM .1 \ !• .!• K 259 consists of a tank. 25 in. by 28/2 in. mounted on a four-wheel truck, and the necessary pipe connections. The oiland air regulating valves are at the side of the tank, and theY$ in. pipes leading from them are connected to the l/2 pipes by flexible connections. WASTE STORAGE CAN BY C. W. SCH \M The sketch shows a type of waste storage can for cleanand soiled waste that is discarded, but can be of furtheruse about shops for building fires or cleaning dirty machineparts. This receptacle is fireproof, and is so constructedthat it cannot be left open. It is intended for use in engine
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