Locomotive Firemen's Magazine, Volume 53Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman, 1912 |
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... facts , in our opinion , indi- cate the reasons for the firebox giving way first . The steam gauge and its ... fact that it had two valves in the siphon pipe . When these valves were open the handle of one formed a right angle ...
... facts , in our opinion , indi- cate the reasons for the firebox giving way first . The steam gauge and its ... fact that it had two valves in the siphon pipe . When these valves were open the handle of one formed a right angle ...
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... fact it was while indications of having been overheated , and the evidence showed that there were three gauges of ... facts he certified under oath that this work had been done . The opinion was expressed at the in- vestigation that ...
... fact it was while indications of having been overheated , and the evidence showed that there were three gauges of ... facts he certified under oath that this work had been done . The opinion was expressed at the in- vestigation that ...
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... fact that such fuel would involve little alteration to existing fur- naces is also an important factor . Waste of Oil . - The American Oil Age points out that " Under existing circum- stances the waste of oil is appalling . Brought to ...
... fact that such fuel would involve little alteration to existing fur- naces is also an important factor . Waste of Oil . - The American Oil Age points out that " Under existing circum- stances the waste of oil is appalling . Brought to ...
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... fact that while water softening machinery may approach perfection in design , it calls for intelli- gent handling ... facts should be taken in any way to appear as a loop- hole for careless operatives . No matter what the softening ...
... fact that while water softening machinery may approach perfection in design , it calls for intelli- gent handling ... facts should be taken in any way to appear as a loop- hole for careless operatives . No matter what the softening ...
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... facts it is well to keep in mind that the subjects of fuel and combustion are of vital interest , and also that the ... fact that both signals were burning , on the front end of the engine of the regular passen- ger train to indicate a ...
... facts it is well to keep in mind that the subjects of fuel and combustion are of vital interest , and also that the ... fact that both signals were burning , on the front end of the engine of the regular passen- ger train to indicate a ...
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Page 68 - January, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, it shall be unlawful for any common carrier engaged in interstate commerce by railroad to use on its line any locomotive engine in moving interstate traffic not equipped with a power driving-wheel brake and appliances for operating the train-brake system or to run any train in such traffic after said date that has not a sufficient number of cars in it so equipped with power or train brakes that the engineer on the locomotive drawing such train can control...
Page 78 - We will stand by our friends and administer a stinging rebuke to men or parties who are either indifferent, negligent, or hostile, and wherever opportunity affords, secure the election of intelligent, honest, earnest trade unionists, with clear, unblemished, paid-up union cards in their possession.
Page 81 - ... required to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day except in cases of extraordinary emergency caused by fire, flood or danger to life or property.
Page 206 - Orders held by or issued for, or any part of an order relating to, a regular train, become void when such train loses both right and schedule as prescribed by rules 4 and 82, or is annulled. 221. (A). A fixed signal must be used at each train-order office, which shall indicate "stop...
Page 416 - I rejoice when the travelers rejoice And weep with the strangers that moan Nor live in my house by the side of the road Like a man who dwells alone.
Page 148 - The numbers of engines inspected ; (2) The date and hour of day of such inspection ; (3) The condition of the said fire-protective appliances and arrangements ; and (4) A record of repairs made in any of the above mentioned fire-protective appliances.
Page 114 - Whenever the commission shall be of opinion, after a hearing had upon its own motion or upon complaint...
Page 219 - Act to require or permit any employee subject to this act to be or remain on duty for a longer period than sixteen consecutive hours, and whenever any such employee of such common carrier shall have been continuously on duty for sixteen hours he shall be relieved and not required or permitted again to go on duty until he has had at least ten consecutive hours off duty ; and no such...
Page 347 - Unless otherwise indicated, the time applies to the switch where an inferior train enters the siding; where there is no siding it applies to the place from which fixed signals are operated; where there is neither siding nor fixed signal, it applies to the place where traffic is received or discharged.
Page 114 - State are unjust, unreasonable, unsafe, improper, or inadequate, the commission shall determine the just, reasonable, safe, adequate and proper regulations, practices, equipment, appliances...