Book-bot.com - read famous books online for free

The Traveling Engineers' Association - To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
page 136 of 246 (55%)
injury all persons who are on or around the locomotive.

8. Q. What is the duty of the engineer in event of his discovering a
safety appliance which is in an unsafe condition when taking an engine
from roundhouse territory?

A. He should report at once to the person in authority so that necessary
repairs may be made before engine goes into service.




=PYLE-NATIONAL ELECTRIC HEADLIGHT=


1. Q. Why are electric headlights applied to locomotives?

A. Electric headlights are applied to locomotives so that the engineer
may have a clear view of the track for enough ahead of the train to
enable him to protect the company's property in his charge.

2. Q. How far ahead of the engine should the arc headlight illuminate
the track?

A. Not less than from fifteen to twenty telegraph poles.

3. Q. State how you would focus the lamp.

A. First, would adjust back of the reflector so front edge of reflector
will be parallel with front edge of case. Second, adjust the lamp to
DigitalOcean Referral Badge