reach rod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reach rod
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Q. If main reach rod, or middle arm to reverse shaft fail?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
A. By removing the pin at the forward end of reach rod, to free the tumbling shaft and allow it to be moved either forward or back to move the engine.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. If the reverse lever or reach rod should break, what should be done?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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. What do you do if reach rod should break?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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