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1896 Article-Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Compound Traction Engine |
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The Engineer Magazine, 15 May 1896 pg. 498 |
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TRACTION ENGINE WITH WOOD RIMMED WHEELS
We illustrate above a traction engine, very similar to, but larger, than one shown by Messrs. Burrell at the Crystal Palace. The principal feature of novelty in the engine is Mr. F. Burrell's patent wood block wheels. The engine at the Palace is it light 6-horse power compound road locomotive weighing 7 tons, and capable of hauling 17 tons gross load up 1 in 15, and working on from 3 to 4 cwt. of coal for a days run. The engine is double-geared; that is, each wheel is driven independently with compensating gear on the counter-shaft. The engine is not on springs. The engine we illustrate is one of thirty-five supplied to lending showmen in this country, and is provided with a dynamo support in front.
It will indicate 50-horse power, and is capable of hauling 50 tons through any part of this country. The water supply lasts from nine to twelve miles at speeds from four to six miles per hour. The diameter of the driving wheels is 7 ft.; width of driving wheels, 20 in. The rims are of oak blocks set endwise of the grain. They are 7 in. deep, supported by angle irons and wrought rings on each side, with a rivet through each block from side to side, as shown in the cross section. The engine in compound, with a single balanced
crank. It is mounted on springs-Burrell‘s patent system, which has now been applied to over 300 engines, and stood the test of eight years. The brass fittings shown in the engraving are in accordance with showmen‘s requirements.
Image courtesy of Grace's Guide.
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1896 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Compound Traction Engine
1896 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Compound Traction Engine Wood Rimmed Wheels
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