LINK REVERSE.
The Link Reverse is composed of two eccentrics and rods, link, block and slide, also lever and quadrant for holding link in any position. The duty of the link is to reverse the engine by simply throwing the reverse lever backward and forward. The speed of the engine can also be reduced and increased by the same operation.
Link Reverse.
RUMELY TRACTION ENGINE.
In the construction of this engine, which is of the side crank, rear gear style, it will be seen that the engine is in a different position upon the boiler from the ordinary side crank, having the cylinder forward, and the crank shaft at the rear end. The frame is of the girder pattern, with overhanging cylinder attached to one end, the pillow block bearing at the other, and is secured to the boiler by two brackets.
The engine is supplied with a [Cross-head Pump], Link Reverse Gear, [Friction Clutch], Automatic Oiler, [Governor], Large Cylindrical Water Tank on the side, and Tool Boxes upon the Platform.
The boiler is of the round bottom fire box or locomotive style, has the dome in front, and the ash pan is in the lower part of the fire box.
It is mounted upon the traction wheels by brackets attached to the rear end of the boiler, which contain the main axle. The front end rests upon a trussed axle.
The traction wheels are high, and are of the wrought iron rim direct spoke type. The loose traction wheel is furnished with a locking device for securing it to the axle.
In the arrangement of the engine and the high traction wheels, the driving or band wheel is placed between one of the traction wheels and the boiler. The necessary fittings are furnished with both boiler and engine to keep them in good running order and perfectly safe if properly handled.
Rumely Traction Engine.