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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1914
Page
14
A Popular Mechanics piece explains a method for extending wooden railway sleepers by inserting hydraulically pressed hardwood pads into the seat. The pads, sealed with tar and reinforced by a resilient cementing layer, prevent water intrusion and wear, allowing easy replacement of worn parts.
Leglie's Weekly notes that from 1902 to 1912 average freight per train rose from 296 to 409 tons as car capacity grew from 28 to 42 tons and locomotive power increased from 20 481 to 27 949 pounds. Longer trains and better roadbed lowered costs despite higher wages and laws.
The article notes women have long worked on British lines at Morebath and Hampton stations near the Somerset border, with other female station staff at Lee Crossing Minehead and Rosemount on the coast. It cites Braidon on the Furness line and Devenby in Cumberland where women run signals and ticketing. It claims Russia employs more women on railways than any other European country.
A survey lists the longest tunnels in Europe and America. The Simplon tunnel leads at 12 ½ miles, closely followed by Gothard and Lotuhberg over 9 ½ miles. Mont Cenla then seven miles. Arberg Austria at 64 miles. Numerous tunnels range from two to six miles in length. The Hoosas is the longest in this country at four and one third miles.
The piece argues that economic waste affects both car roofs and government aims, noting waste harms the nation and individuals alike. It urges avoidance of waste by individuals and corporations as self protection and as a public duty.
The Pennsylvania lines report worker buy in to a nationwide safety program. Tests across employee classes measure adherence to rules and risk avoidance to shield both workers and the public. Results show carelessness complaints fall under one percent of tests conducted.
Engineer H H Dean of Hillyard Washington recounts a jackrabbit leaping onto the track near Naylor. The animal halted the 50 mph express as the airbrakes engaged after the engine pilot passed, uncoupling occurred between engine and tender and rabbit fur and stains marked the couplings.
An Electric circuit actuates a crossing signal when a train nears the crossing to warn nearby persons. The signal features an oscillating arm as its main characteristic.
An American railroad displayed fresh wireless news bulletins to travelers as trains sped at 60 miles per hour. The Scranton Times transmitted 260 words from its wireless station to a moving train, covering internal and external affairs. Earlier London Mail reported wireless running orders to a train staff.
A rabbit caused a one minute delay at Fraserburgh Mingland railway station when it blocked the signal lever mechanism. Signalman Morrison reported the switch failed to engage and a detector box revealed the culprit. An inspection followed to prevent further incidents.
Report from Ghent on town planning compares British and continental schemes, stressing housing, parks, and living space over monumental avenues. It cites reforms in Britain, France, Germany, and Belgium, noting state and private roles, acquired dwellings, and projected cottage building for laborers.
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