Locomotive Engine Running and Management
CHAPTER XII.
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.