Results of experience with 5 locomotives of this type indicate: (1) maintenance will not differ materially from 2-cylinder type; (2) from standpoint of train operation 3-cylinder engines will do better; (3) it will make moderate saving in fuel and water in fast freight service, probably more in drag freight service. Paper presented before Chicago Section of Am. Soc. Mech. Engrs.
Operation of three-cylinder engines on Wabash
Ry. Age
Railway Age ; 80 , n 9
1926
3 pages
1 Fig.
Article (Journal)
English
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