reach rod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reach rod
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Q. If one auxiliary reach rod or reverse shaft arm fail?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. How can an engine be moved if the reverse lever or reach rod were caught at short cut-off by a broken spring or hanger?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
If main reach rod breaks, block between tumbling shaft arm and cross-tie brace, wiring same securely.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
A. Remove the reach rod, block links on lower side to hold them in running position for proper direction.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Third, knock out back pin of short reach rod and throw reverse yoke in forward motion against gear frame.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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