. The science of railways . financially. Some railwaysystems furnish each section gang only such toolsas are necessary in actual w^ork and a small stockof tools for emergency work is kept at the head-jquarters of the roadmaster. The character of a workman may be deter-mined by his tools. If found in proper order an(ready for any emergency, he may be classed as afirst-class foreman. Good tools are necessary forgood work. Foremen should be provided with MAINTENANCE OF WAT. 355 suitable boxes and racks for their tools and shouldnot allow them to become mixed. There should be a systematic inspecti
. The science of railways . financially. Some railwaysystems furnish each section gang only such toolsas are necessary in actual w^ork and a small stockof tools for emergency work is kept at the head-jquarters of the roadmaster. The character of a workman may be deter-mined by his tools. If found in proper order an(ready for any emergency, he may be classed as afirst-class foreman. Good tools are necessary forgood work. Foremen should be provided with MAINTENANCE OF WAT. 355 suitable boxes and racks for their tools and shouldnot allow them to become mixed. There should be a systematic inspection oftools by the roadmaster. Every foreman shouldbe required to have his full number of tools inefficient condition at all times. Spirit levelsshould be tested and adjusted at each inspection. Hand Cars. At stations w^here there are yardsrequiring a number of switch lights, section menon some roads are required to put them up andtake them down. To facilitate this work carsespecially designed are used ; Fig. 315 illustrates. Fig. 315. FOUR-WHEKLED ECLIPSE LIGHT WEIGHT CAR, WITH HEAD-LIGHT AND BOXES FOR LANTERNS AND TOOLSSyiTABLE FOR TUNNEL USE. - ^ , 356 BUILDING AND BEPAIEING RAILWAYS. a car suitable for taking out a large number ofswitch lights; it is also equipped with ahead lightand can be used for tunnel work. The roadmaster should be provided with avelocipede to enable him to get over his territoryor to make a close inspection of special portionsof it. Fig. 316 represents such a car—it can be
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