CHAPTER IV.

GETTING READY FOR THE ROAD 39

Raising Steam.--Precautions against Scorching Boilers.-- Starting the Fire.--Fireman’s First Duties.--Saving the Grates.--Supplies.--Engineer’s First Duties.--Reaching his Engine in Good Season.--Oiling the Machinery.-- Quantity of Oil that Different Bearings need.--Leaving the Engine-house.