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1893 Article-Edwin Foden, Sons & Co., Ltd., 8 H. P. Steam Traction Engine |
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The Engineer Magazine, 25 Aug 1893 pg. 195 |
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1/2/2015 7:35:22 PM |
The engine we illustrate above, and which was one of Messrs. Foden's exhibits at the last Royal Show, in an 8-horse-power single cylinder. It in mounted on this firm's well-known spring arrangement—previously described in these pages—and is fitted with two speeds, compensating gear, winding drum and water lifter. The diameter of the cylinder is 9 in., stroke 10 in. The engine is controlled by Porter's governor, which actuates an equilibrium valve of the double-beat type, embodying a considerable improvement. The traveling wheels are 6 ft. 10 in. diameter, 16 in. on the face. Forged mild steel crank shaft, 3½ in. diameter; main axle, 5¼ in. diameter. The boiler is of D. Colville‘s best steel, and has fifty-six 1¾ in. tubes 6 ft. long; fire-box, 2 ft. by 2 ft. 4 in. long. The fire-hole door is on the locomotive principle, opening into the fire-box. The engine is fitted with a neatly designed cab, which not only adds considerably to its appearance, but must afford comfort to the driver.
Images courtesy of Grace's Guide:
http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/images/9/9b/Er18930825.pdf |
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1893 Edwin Foden, Sons & Co., Ltd., 8 H. P. Steam Traction Engine
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