Interpretations, Rulings, and Explanations on Questions Raised: Regarding the Laws, Rules, and Instructions for Inspection and Testing of Locomotives and Tenders and Their Appurtenances (Classic Repri - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266686257 ISBN 13: 9780266686255

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Essential reference for rail industry compliance and inspection practice.

This authoritative manual gathers interpretations, rulings, and explanations about the laws, rules, and instructions for inspecting and testing locomotives, tenders, and their appurtenances. Written in clear, practical terms, it helps readers understand the standards that kept steam locomotives safe and reliable in the early 20th century.

• Learn the scope of required inspections, tests, and reporting, including annual and monthly procedures.
• See how hydrostatic testing, brake systems, and boiler components are evaluated to meet regulatory expectations.
• Explore how to document findings, sign off reports, and handle changes like road-number updates or accidents.
• Understand the proper handling of boiler and equipment details, from dome caps to telltale holes and stay bolts.

Ideal for readers of historical railroad regulation, locomotive maintenance professionals, and those studying early 20th‑century safety practices. The book provides practical procedures and the framework inspectors used to ensure uniform standards across the industry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266686257
• ISBN 13: 9780266686255
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 46