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1893 Article-Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Devonshire Light Steam Traction Engine |
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The Engineer Magazine, 23 Jun 1893 pg. 537 |
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3/18/2013 1:41:58 PM |
Messrs. Burrell, of Thetford, show as their chief novelty the "Devonshire" special light 6-horse power compound traction engine, which we illustrate. The engine weighs but 6½ tons net, and gives off 24 actual brake horsepower. The consumption of fuel for a day‘s thrashing is about 3 cwt., and the arrangement of the gearing is such that while large wearing surfaces are provided, the total width on the hind wheels is only 6 ft. 3 in. This engine is capable of hauling from ten to twelve tons up the steepest hills, and is especially suitable for the Devonshire district, and where narrow roads are the rule. Each road wheel being driven independently, there is no risk of breaking an axle, as no driving strain passes through it.
Image courtesy of Grace's Guide.
http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/images/0/09/Er18930623.pdf |
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1893 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Devonshire Light Steam Traction Engine
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