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1904 Article-Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Compound Steam Traction Engine |
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English and American Steam Carriages and Traction Engines 1904 pg 303 |
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8/15/2011 9:21:52 PM |
MESSRS. CHAS. BURRELL AND SONS—
Their single-crank compound general-purpose traction engine is illustrated by Fig. 191. The engine is mounted on the firm's patent system of springs under the hind axle. It will be seen that the high and low pressure cylinders are placed diagonally one above the other in the well known arrangement. One connecting-rod and one crank are used; one set of link-motion reversing-gear is employed. The first-motion gearing is placed outside the horn-plate as shown; their patent clutch-gear is used for throwing the fast and slow speed pinions in and out of gear. A wood-lined brake band is applied to a flange cast on the double-speed wheel on the countershaft. Figs. 192 and 193 show two views of Messrs. Burrell's latest 10 horse-power nominal compound road locomotive, mounted on laminated springs at the fore and hind parts of the engine. The cylinders are placed side by side; the pistons and connecting-rods transmit motion to a double-throw crank-shaft; the crank-pins are set at right angles to each other, 90 degs. It will be seen that the slide-valves are placed outside so as to be easily accessible for adjustment and repairs. The governors of the high speed type are placed in a cast-iron casing arranged on the top cover of the cylinder. A Ramsbottom safety valve is placed on the top cover also. The double-speed gearing is arranged on the firm’s well known system, using their patent clutch-gear; The engine is mounted on plate springs; it is fitted with side plates, a disc flywheel, an awning over the driver, and a coal-rack. A water-lifter is placed on the fore tank. Powerful block-brakes are fitted to the rims of the driving wheels. |
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1904 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Compound Steam Traction Engine
1904 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Compound Steam Road Locomotive
1904 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Compound Steam Road Locomotive
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