reach rod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reach rod
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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
A. If short reach rod breaks, block the yoke at cut-off desired and wire fast so it cannot move.
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
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 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
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