. Railroad structures and estimates . WHITE PATENT COAL CHUTE. SIDE ELEVATION Fig. 221. White Type Coaling Chutes. 474 MECHANICAL COALIXG STATIONS. In most cases cars of coal are delivered to the plant b}- meansof an incline and a locomotive. In some instances, however, ashort, steep incline is constructed and the cars are hauled up b}-means of a stationary engine and cable. The coal is then shov-eled into the chutes. When a locomotive takes coal the firemanor hostler opens the chute b}^ means of a chain. As a general rule, in coahng stations of this character a regularforce of coal heavers is
. Railroad structures and estimates . WHITE PATENT COAL CHUTE. SIDE ELEVATION Fig. 221. White Type Coaling Chutes. 474 MECHANICAL COALIXG STATIONS. In most cases cars of coal are delivered to the plant b}- meansof an incline and a locomotive. In some instances, however, ashort, steep incline is constructed and the cars are hauled up b}-means of a stationary engine and cable. The coal is then shov-eled into the chutes. When a locomotive takes coal the firemanor hostler opens the chute b}^ means of a chain. As a general rule, in coahng stations of this character a regularforce of coal heavers is emplo^^ed, the number of men, of course,depending upon the quantity of coal handled. Approximate Cost. — Figuring a sLx pocket chute and three-pile bent incline approach 500 ft. long, under normal conditionswill cost from SooOO to S7500. During the past few years the mechanical type of coahngplant has been most in e\idence and, in general, is being usedin preference to the trestle type. It may be set down a-s a general principle that a mechanicalcoaling p
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