Railway

Railway

Relating to the infrastructure developed for the transport of trains.

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Heating surface

Transportation; Railway

The total of the area of the firebox walls and boiler tubes providing heating contact with boiler water and therefore the most important indication of steam production capability.

Heating valve

Transportation; Railway

A valve provided in the locomotive cab to allow steam to be supplied to the train heating pipe through a reducing valve. A pressure gauge was also provided.

Second crew member for a locomotive responsible for the production of steam. This requires that he looks after fire upkeep and the maintenance of sufficient water in the boiler. He will also assist ...

Flange

Transportation; Railway

The fundamental element of the wheel-on-rail guidance system. The inner edge of each wheel is shaped to a larger diameter than the wheel tread resting on the rail to act as a guide for the wheelset. ...

Foundation ring

Transportation; Railway

The base upon which the firebox is built. Originally circular, the foundation ring (also known as the 'mud ring') joins the outer and inner firebox shells and seals the water space around the inner ...

Frames

Transportation; Railway

Locomotive frames were generally of two types, plate or bar. In the UK plate frames became standard whilst in the US bar frames were standard. In the UK during the 19th century, locomotives were ...

Fairlie locomotive

Transportation; Railway

An articulated type of locomotive designed by Robert F Fairlie in 1865. The design was popular on narrow gauge lines. The frame was mounted on to one or two engine units which could move ...