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1891 Article-Clayton, Shuttleworth & Co., Steam Traction Engine |
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The Engineer Magazine, 26 Jun 1891, pgs. 506 & 507 |
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Messrs. Clayton and Shuttleworth show a traction engine of new design, which we illustrate. The cylinder and stop valve are in one casting, bolted to a separate saddle, with every part most accessible for examination or repairs. The whole engine is carried on wrought iron side frames, tapered vertically and braced by cross-plates, the expansion of the boiler being provided for by the bolts passing through square steel dies working in slots in the horn-plates. The slide-valve is a Trick, and the governors are Tyrell end Deed‘s patent with the dash-pot in the weight, which has already been illustrated in our pages. The foot-plate is very roomy and convenient, a lattice wood spring-plate being provided to save the driver from vibration, The bunkers are at each side. The boiler, of steel, is fitted with Ramsbottom safety valves. The feed-water is supplied by Gresham‘s injector. The steerage is effected by Wilkinson's screw and rack gear, modified and improved. This is a very handsome, well-designed engine, and the fact that it has been made at Stamp End is sufficient guarantee for excellence of workmanship.
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1891 Clayton, Shuttleworth & Co., Steam Traction Engine
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