The Traveling Engineers' Association - To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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A. By holding open the release valve on the reservoir until all air has escaped. 16. Q. How would you bleed off a stuck brake? A. By holding open the auxiliary release valve until the brake piston starts to move toward release position. =OIL BURNING LOCOMOTIVES= 1. Q. What are the fireman's duties on arrival at the enginehouse previous to going out on an oil burning locomotive? A. In addition to the duties usually performed on any engine, the fireman should observe the condition of draft pans and arch, observe the condition of burner and dampers; try the oil regulating valve; see that the burner is properly delivering fuel oil to the fire; see that the oil heaters are in working order; that the fuel oil is heated to proper temperature; and see that proper supplies of fuel oil, sand and water have been provided as well as the necessary tools for handling an oil fire. 2. Q. How warm should the oil be at all times in the tank. A. Warm enough to flow freely at all times, usually about 112 degrees. |
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