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speedometer for railway

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Sep 28 2005 3:00 AM

could anyone tell me where can i find the illustration for the railway speedometer? I would like to know what are the common parts inside the speedometer assembly.

Thanks!!

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Posted by TomDiehl

on Wed, Sep 28 2005 12:49 PM

Check Ebay for a technical manual on the one you're refering. It should show an internal parts diagram.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Sep 28 2005 10:40 PM

Hi Tom.. thanx millions.. i'l try to find via ebay.

Posted by exPalaceDog

on Thu, Sep 29 2005 6:44 PM

Until fairly modern times, the engineer's speedometer was his watch. He was expected to occasionally measure the time elapsed between mileposts to determine his speed. The rule books often had tables to convert the time to speed. Even in modern times, the engineer is expected to check the speedometer against his watch. Even if the speedometer is off, he is still responsible for obeying the spped limits.

Have fun

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Sep 29 2005 7:37 PM

Some of the old steamer use biyclce speedometers.

Posted by TomDiehl

on Thu, Sep 29 2005 8:09 PM

I've picked up a lot of old technical and training manuals for old steam and diesel era accessories, I mean appliances. Look also to see if ICS (International Correspondence School) ever published anything like you're looking for here. Do an Ebay search for "ICS" as well as "International Correspondence" under Railroadiana.

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