This engine is constructed to burn either coal or wood and with special arrangement can be made to burn straw.
J. I. CASE RETURN FLUE TRACTION ENGINE.
The foregoing description of the J. I. Case Traction Engine will apply to this engine in every particular with the exception of the boiler, the construction of engine, the traction gear and fittings being exactly the same.
The boiler however is of the return flue, straw-burner type It is supplied with a large steam dome on front end and also a mud drum on under side. The fire box is at the rear end of main flue, and is covered by an ash pan. The boiler is lagged and jacketed, and the stack has a screen spark arrester at the top. This engine is intended to burn straw, but it will burn either wood or coal equally well, and is said to be very economical in fuel.
J. I. Case Return Flue Traction Engine.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS,
concerning the operation and care of steam boilers.
Q. How is steam taken from the boiler?