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***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK PRACTICAL RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT
OF A LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE***
BY
CHARLES HUTTON GREGORY,
CIVIL ENGINEER.
PREFACE.
The substance of the following pages was written several months since, and
subsequently sent to the Institution of Civil Engineers, where it was read in
abstract on the 16th of February in the present session.
While our Engineering Literature contains several valuable Treatises on the
Theory and Construction of the Locomotive Engine, it has, as yet, produced no
work illustrating its Use. This circumstance, added to the recommendation of
several competent authorities, has induced the writer to apply to the Council of
the Institution of Civil Engineers for permission to lay before the public these
Practical Rules for the Management of a Locomotive Engine, drawn up from
individual experience, in the hope that they may be acceptable, at a period when
any subject connected with the efficiency and safety of Railway travelling is
deservedly engaging attention.
At the end of the Paper will be found some Regulations for the first appointment
of Engine-men, adopted by the Directors of the London and Croydon Railway,
and framed by the writer in his official capacity as their Resident Engineer.
Also, a Table of Railway Velocities, indicated by the time occupied in passing
over given distances, which he has frequently found to save him the trouble of
calculation, and which he hopes may be similarly useful to others.
CHARLES HUTTON GREGORY.
London, March, 1841.
PRACTICAL RULES, &c.
1840.
1. The candidate must not be under twenty-one years of age, and must produce a
certificate of a sound constitution and steady habits.
2. He must be able to read and write, and, if possible, understand the rudimental
principles of mechanics.
3. It will be a great recommendation if he has served his time to any mechanical
art, especially as a Fitter of Locomotive Engines; and, if possible, he should
produce testimonials stating his qualifications as such.
4. If the candidate has been a Fitter or a stationary Engine-man, he must, for
several months at least, have been a Stoker on a Locomotive Engine, under the
direction of a steady and competent Engine-man; and before his appointment, he
should produce a testimonial from the Superintendent of Locomotives, or at least
from the Engine-man under whom he has served, stating full confidence in his
acquaintance with the construction of an Engine and the principles of its
management.
5. If the candidate has not been a Fitter or a stationary Engine-man, he must
have served as a Stoker for at least two years, and produce the testimonials
named in the preceding rules.
6. If required by the Board of Directors, for greater security, the candidate must
undergo an examination from their Engineer, Superintendent of Locomotives, or
other competent person, as to his knowledge of an Engine and its management,
and the general result of this examination must be committed to paper, signed by
the examiner, and presented to the Board.
7. The Engineer or Superintendent of Locomotives of the Railway to which the
candidate is desirous of being appointed, shall sign a certificate stating that he
has conversed with him, has seen him drive, and has confidence in his steadiness
and ability.
8. Before being allowed to take the entire charge of an Engine and train, the
candidate must drive for several days under the direction of an experienced
Engine-man, who must be on his Engine, and certify to his ability.
9. All certificates and testimonials must be deposited with the Secretary of the
Company, who will restore them to the owner on his leaving their service.
A TABLE OF VELOCITIES.
7.5 15 60.0
8 16 56.2
8.5 17 52.9
9 18 50.0
9.5 19 47.4
10 20 45.0
10.5 21 42.9
11 22 40.9
11.5 23 39.1
12 24 37.5
12.5 25 36.0
13 26 34.6
13.5 27 33.3
14 28 32.1
14.5 29 31.0
15 30 30.0
15.5 31 29.0
16 32 28.1
16.5 33 27.3
17 34 26.5
17.5 35 25.7
18 36 25.0
18.5 37 24.3
19 38 23.7
19.5 39 23.1
20 40 22.5
20.5 41 21.9
21 42 21.4
21.5 43 20.9
22 44 20.4
22.5 45 20.0
23 46 19.6
23.5 47 19.1
24 48 18.7
24.5 49 18.4
25 50 18.0
25.5 51 17.7
26 52 17.3
26.5 53 17.0
27 54 16.7
28 56 16.0
29 58 15.5
30 60 15.0
31 62 14.5
32 64 14.1
33 66 13.6
34 68 13.2
35 70 12.8
36 72 12.5
37 74 12.2
38 76 11.8
39 78 11.5
40 80 11.25
41 82 11.0
42 84 10.7
43 86 10.5
44 88 10.2
45 90 10.0
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