Download or read book The Firing of Locomotives written by James Francis Cosgrove and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Firing the Steam Locomotive written by Reading Company and published by Periscope Film LLC. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook for locomotive firemen.

Download or read book Firing the Steam Locomotive written by The Reading Company and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 1947 operating manual includes 42 diagrams and illustrations, and is organized as follows: Safety Remember Crew Cooperation Introduction Cooperation in Firing the Locomotive Fireman’s Duties Introduction Fireman’s Duties on Arrival at Engine-House Fireman’s Duties After Assignment to Locomotive Fireman’s Duties on the Trip Fireman’s Duties at End of Trip Cab Curtains Coal Classifications Bituminous Coal Carbon and Volatile Matter Inspecting the Coal in the Tender What to Look for in the Tender What to Look for in the Firebox Combustion Coal Air Igniting Temperature Rate of Combustion Factors Affecting Good Combustion Condition of Coal, a Factor in Combustion Ashes Clinkers Suggestions for Avoiding Clinkers General Firing Information Fuel Conservation “Don’ts” How to Prepare a Fire Introduction How to Care for the Fire While the Locomotive Is on the Ready Track Fireman’s Duty in Preparing Fire How to Inspect the Fire Introduction Procedure to Be Followed for Inspecting the Fire Before the Door Is Opened: Inspect the Whole Fire Correct Bad Conditions Revealed by Inspection How to Fire Different Kinds of Coal Introduction Standard Firing Practices Standard Firing Procedure to Be Followed at All Times Suggestions for Firing Wet Coal Suggestions for Firing Clinkering Coal Suggestions for Firing High Slack (Fine Coal) Introduction Changes in Kind of Coal Improper Jet Setting Improper Supply of Coal to Firebox Cut-Off and Throttle Changes Fire Works Ahead on the Grate Slipping of the Locomotive Driving Wheels How to Correct Bad Fire Conditions Introduction How to Correct Banks in the Back of the Firebox How to Correct Banks in the Front of the Firebox How to Correct a Plugged Arch How to Correct Light Spots Under the Distributing Table (HT Stoker) How to Correct Light Spots on the Back Grates How to Correct Fire Depth—Fire Too Deep How to Correct a Clinkered Fire Suggestions on Firing to Avoid Damage to the Firebox and Tubes The Stoker General Description The Stoker Engine The Tender Conveyor Unit The Intermediate Unit The Elevator Unit The Distributing Table Operating the Stoker Grates and Their Functions Introduction Use of the Grates Care of the Grates How to Shake the Grates Introduction Procedure for Operating the Grates Operating the Grate to Remove Normal Ash Accumulation Operating the Grates When the Fire Is Thin in the Back or Has “Worked Ahead” Operating the Grates to Eliminate Banks or High Spots Operating the Grates to Remove Clinkers The Locomotive Boiler Introduction The Boiler The Firebox Syphons and Arch Tubes Flues Causes of Leaking Flues Fire Doors Staybolts The Steam Dome Safety Valves The Smoke Box Locomotive Water Systems Introduction Water Level Indicating Devices Feedwater Devices Cold Weather Precautions How to Pump a Boiler Care of Water Systems Testing the Feed Water Pump Testing the Injector Before Leaving the Terminal Pumping the Boiler While Locomotive Is Under Way Pumping of the Boiler Is Essential to Good Firing Smoke Control and Draft Control Introduction Description of the Blower Uses of the Blower When to Use the Blower Preventing Smoke When Preparing the Fire Before Starting Preventing Smoke When the Locomotive Is Under Way Always Observe These Rules The Superheater

Download or read book The Firing of Locomotives written by James Francis Cosgrove and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Firing the Steam Locomotive written by and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Firing Locomotives written by Angus Sinclair and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Complete Course in Locomotive Firing written by Edwin Fritijof Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Steam Locomotive Driver s Manual written by Andrew Charman and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully up-to-date publication, heavily illustrated with both photographs and drawings, detailing the complete procedures needed to handle a steam locomotive. It is often said that steam locomotives appear to be living machines, casting a spell over spectators young and old, from lifelong steam enthusiasts to those witnessing live steam for the first time. This extensively illustrated manual provides a fascinating practical insight into the hard work, knowledge and skills required to safely drive a steam loco. The unique Haynes Manual approach, marrying the engaging text with step-by-step photographs and fascinating illustrations, puts the reader firmly on the footplate to experience the raw power and energy of a steam locomotive in action.

Download or read book Handy Book for Locomotive Firemen written by William Wheeler Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Standard Mechanical Examinations on Locomotive Firing and Running written by W. G. Wallace and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book One Man s Locomotives written by Vernon Lyle Smith and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Twelve Twenty Five written by Kevin P. Keefe and published by . This book was released on 2016-06 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This against-all-odds story of a World War II era steam locomotive captures the determination of two generations of volunteers to keep it running. The narrative traces the train s regular freight service in Michigan, its unlikely salvation from the scrapyard, and the subsequent work to bring it back to steam. This is the tale of the revival of a significant steam locomotive and a triumph of historic preservation."

Download or read book How Steam Locomotives Work written by Brian Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of steam locomotives with this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction. Learn about how they were designed, how they work, what each of the components do, and how the engines operated. Well-known railway author Brian Solomon covers their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and how and why diesel locomotives were able to supersede them. You'll get an in-depth view of the fascinating and extremely popular steam locomotives used throughout history including: How steam locomotive components work together to get a train into motion The evolution of steam leading to more-powerful locomotives The various wheel arrangements and what service each was designed for Differences among coal- and oil-fired types And more! Featuring extensive photo coverage and drawings, this 208-page book is essential for any railfan or model railroader. Take the mystery out of these iconic living, breathing beings!

Download or read book How a Steam Locomotive Works written by Dominic Wells and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To address the needs of today's readers, the complex engineering of the steam locomotive is unraveled by use of a large number of easily understandable diagrams, explaining the function of the components in a step-by-step manner. There is no technical knowledge required on the part of the reader, nor is there any requirement to understand engineering drawings, because the diagrams and explanations are carefully approached. Nevertheless, the book should also appeal to the technically minded. Starting with a basic introduction to the principle of the steam locomotive boiler, the book goes on to provide explanations of both coal and oil firing. Further detailed chapters cover all the essential components, including gauge glasses, injectors, control valves, mainframes, cylinders, valve gears, lubrication, air brakes, vacuum brakes, auxiliaries and cab layouts.

Download or read book Locomotive Firing written by T. S. Reilly and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Firing of Locomotives written by Joseph Whitehead Harding and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Firing the Flying Scotsman written by Ken Issitt and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remembering the romance of a bygone era, with all the dirt, grime and risks the job entailed!Fast train fireman Ken Issitt worked on the footplate from the late 1940s to 1960, experiencing firing some of the greatest locomotives from the Flying Scotsman to Coltimore and Blink Bonney. The work was hard and conditions were tough but little did Ken know at the time that he was experiencing the last years of steam; he would never have imagined the romantic associations the period evokes today.Through a number of short accounts the past comes vividly to life, via short stories about train crashes, pea-soup fogs, and fires going out. From the beginning of a shift, donning overalls and making up a packing, and from shunting in the marshalling yard to flying along with an express train at 80mph, Ken Issitt describes what life on the footplate was like across the final years of steam, his tales beautifully brought to life by Chris Bates’s charming pen and ink illustrations.