. American engineer . de large enoughfor a man to go through them and are located slightly abovethe top level of the tender. The back window on the right sideof the cab is reached by two metal steps, which are hinged tothe locker on that side, and can be turned up and held out ofthe way by small catches. Two handholds are provided, oneinside the cab, fastened to the top of the locker, and the otherjust outside and fastened over the window. Aroimd the edge of the opening in the back of the cab isriveted a 5/16 in. diaphragm ring, or rubbing plate, similar inappearance to the diaphragm ring on v
. American engineer . de large enoughfor a man to go through them and are located slightly abovethe top level of the tender. The back window on the right sideof the cab is reached by two metal steps, which are hinged tothe locker on that side, and can be turned up and held out ofthe way by small catches. Two handholds are provided, oneinside the cab, fastened to the top of the locker, and the otherjust outside and fastened over the window. Aroimd the edge of the opening in the back of the cab isriveted a 5/16 in. diaphragm ring, or rubbing plate, similar inappearance to the diaphragm ring on vestibule coaches, exceptthat it is much wider and heavier. Another ring of the samecontour is held against the one riveted to the cab by meansof four plungers. These plungers are enclosed in pipe cylin-ders screwed in cast steel guides, which in turn are rivetedto the front plates of the tank. Around each plunger is a coilspring to force them forward and keep the two diaphragm 117 118 AMERICAN ENGINEER. Vol. 87, No. 3.
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