Locomotive Engine Running and Management

CHAPTER III.

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INSPECTION OF THE LOCOMOTIVE 30

Locomotive Inspectors.--Good Engineers Inspect their own Engines.--What comes of neglecting Systematic Inspection of Locomotives.--Confidence on the Road derived from Inspection.--Inspection on the Pit.--Outside Inspection.--Oil-cups.--Inspection of Running-gear.-- Attentions to the Boiler.--Miscellaneous Attentions.-- Reward of Thorough Inspection.