. American engineer and railroad journal . of frame asillustrated on the drawings together with special design oftender truck having low cast steel bolster is used. There aremany features of design differing somewhat from other heavyengines, one of the most noticeable being that notwithstandingthe enormous size and proportions of the engine, yet all partsare as readily accessible for inspecUon, repairs or renewals asupon engines of half the weight, whilst the cab is fully asroomy, and the arrangements just as convenient as uponsmaller engines. In describing the details of the design next month
. American engineer and railroad journal . of frame asillustrated on the drawings together with special design oftender truck having low cast steel bolster is used. There aremany features of design differing somewhat from other heavyengines, one of the most noticeable being that notwithstandingthe enormous size and proportions of the engine, yet all partsare as readily accessible for inspecUon, repairs or renewals asupon engines of half the weight, whilst the cab is fully asroomy, and the arrangements just as convenient as uponsmaller engines. In describing the details of the design next month attentionwill be directed to many interesting features, among which are:13-in. piston valves with internal admission, English links, anew construction of roclters and rocker boxes, the Player 4-rhamber exhaust pipe, unusually careful frame constructionand bracing and an excellent new ash pan construction. Theaccompanying tables present the ratios and principal dimen-sions of these locomotives. 416 AMERICAN ENGINEER AND RAILROAD November, 1903. AMERICAN ENGINEER AND RAILROAD JOURNAL. 4J7
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