Locomotive Engine Running and Management

CHAPTER XII.

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BOILERS AND FIRE-BOXES 136

Care of Locomotive Boilers.--Factor of Safety.--Boiler Explosions.--Preservation of Boilers.--Causing Injury to Boilers.--Dangers of Mud and Scale.--Blowing off Boilers.--Over-pressure.--Relieving Over-pressure.-- Bursted Flues.