02-24-2010, 09:47 AM
More from the encyclopedia entry. "The limit for continuous hand firing of coal burning locomotives on British Railways was agreed at 3000 lb per hour."
I doubt that two fireman could have fitted comfortably on narrow British footplates.
The ISBN of the book is isbn-10: 0090033108, isbn-13: 9780090033102 if you're interested in reading more about the firing and many other things.
I doubt that two fireman could have fitted comfortably on narrow British footplates.
The ISBN of the book is isbn-10: 0090033108, isbn-13: 9780090033102 if you're interested in reading more about the firing and many other things.