CHAPTER V.

RUNNING A FAST FREIGHT TRAIN 48

Running Freight Trains.--The Engine.--The Train.--The Division.--Pulling out.--Hooking back the Links.-- Working the Steam Expansively.--Advantage of Cutting-off Short.--Boiler Pressure Best for Economical Working.-- Running with Low Steam.--The Throttle-lever.--Management of the Fire.--Conditions that demand Good Firing.-- Highest Type of Fireman.--Scientific Methods of Good Firemen.--The Medium Fireman.--The Hopelessly Bad Fireman.--Who is to Blame for Bad Firing?