. American engineer and railroad journal . lights the desk is a complete outfitof the commingler storage heating apparatus In working or- means of suitable cocks the manipulation of the engineersvalve on the locomotive will apply the brakes in the instruc-tion car. Near each of these various working parts is located a sec-tional model of the various fittings, so that the operation canbe understood by an examination of the intestines of themodel. Beyond this working apparatus is a sectional modelof an 8 inch air pump, and the head of a 9% inch air are also various diagrams attached t
. American engineer and railroad journal . lights the desk is a complete outfitof the commingler storage heating apparatus In working or- means of suitable cocks the manipulation of the engineersvalve on the locomotive will apply the brakes in the instruc-tion car. Near each of these various working parts is located a sec-tional model of the various fittings, so that the operation canbe understood by an examination of the intestines of themodel. Beyond this working apparatus is a sectional modelof an 8 inch air pump, and the head of a 9% inch air are also various diagrams attached to the side of thecar illustrating the different parts employed. Connected withthe working outfit is also a train signal valve and whistle,operated by five lines of pipe attached to the ceiling of theupper deck; all have independent whistle valves, and are allconnected to operate the whistle in the locomotive on the other side of the car, we have in the cornera small work bench and vise, and adjoining this five freight. Norfolk & Western der, which has the commingler and all the working apparatuselevated from the floor so that it can be freely inspected onall sides and operated by the classes being instructed. Se-cured to the wall over this working outfit is a sectional moaelof the commingler, which has the various cocks and valvesconnected to a section of pipe line, showing the valve at theend of the car and the steam hose. Above this on the wallor side of the car is fastened one of the illustrated cards ofinstruction for working the commingler storage apparatusThis type of apparatus is used in heating the passenger cars ofthis company. Beyond this is located a stove for heating when steam is notavailable, and adjacent to the stove is a model of the Leachsand apparatus, which is used on many locomotives. Beyondthe side door at the center of the car, on the same side, islocated the locomotive and tender equipment of the air brakeapparatus, consisting of a res
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