The Best Driving Wheel for Freight Engines the Cast Iron Chilled Slip Tire Con
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During service, 00. 00 Kenewing 3600 lbs. Tire, at 3 cents, $108. 00 Bolts, to replace a few broken in getting out, . 50 Labor in changing, 3. 00 Detention of Engine 1 day, 5. 00 $116. 50 Or a saving of full seventy-five per cent. The chilled tires are changed at any time, without taking the wheels from the engine, or letting off steam. In fact a set may often be changed between two trips, so as not to detain the engine at all. The facts that have been given will show fully the durability, safe...ty and economy of the chilled tire. It will also readily occur to the mind of any one acquainted with Railroads, that less machinery is required for repairs where these tires are generally used ; fewer engines will do the same yearly business, and less value of stock will he invested in anticipation of renewals. TO MASTER MECHANICS, Having stated the advantages of the patent slip, Chilled tire, the Agent wishes to make the necessary distinction between this and the whole chilled wheel. The chilled surface is the only point for which we contend in the discussion of its durability, safety, or adhesion.
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