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Published on November 1, 1952
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We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
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We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
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We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
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We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
We are using the Robinson Engine made at Richmond, Indiana, as our first presentation. It is a very scarce engine. We have only heard of one in existence. There are none at our reunions. This is one good reason for someone to build this engine
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Boiler design of the Robinson
Boiler design of the Robinson
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Axle construction of the Robinson
Axle construction of the Robinson

WE HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE A PAGE TO THE MODEL MAKERS. WE WILL
PICTURE A DIFFERENT MAKE OF ENGINE EACH ISSUE AND GIVE THE
DIMENSIONS. YOUR COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS WILL BE GREATLY WELCOMED
ON THIS MATTER

DIMENSIONS OF TRACTION ENGINES

No.

H. P.

Size of
Cylinder

Diameter
Boiler

Length
Fire Box

Height
Fire Box

Width
Fire Box

Diameter
Fly
Wheel

Face of
Fly
Wheel

Revolutions
per
Minute

No.
Flues

Diameter
Flues

Length
of Flues

Face of
Drive Wheel

Net
Weight
Lbs.

Gross Wt
Boxed for
Export

Cubic Ft.
Boxed for Export
Coal
and
Wood Burning

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

10
12
14
16
18
22
25

7 x12 in.
7l/2 x 12 in.
73/4 x 12 in.
8 x 12 in.
8l/2 x 12 in.
9l/4 x 12 in.
9l/2 x 12 in.

27 in.
29 in.
30 in.
31 in.
32 in.
33l/4 in.
34 in.

31 in.
35 in.
40 in.
40 in.
41 in.
46 in.
48 in.

35 in.
36 in.
37 in.
38 in.
38 in.
38 in.
39l/4 in.

23 in.
25 in.
26 in.
27 in.
28 in.
28 in.
29 in.

40 in.
40 in.
40 in.
40 in.
40 in.
40 in.
40 in.

10 in.
10 in.
10 in.
10 in.
10 in.
12 in.
12 in.

220
220
220
220
220
225
225

24
28
29
32
32
39
39

2l/2 in.
2l/2 in.
2l/2 in.
2l/2 in.
2l/2 in.
2l/2 in.
2l/2 in.

66 in.
66 in.
72 in.
72 in.
72 in.
80 in.
80 in.

12 in.
12 in.
14 in.
16 in.
16 in.
22 in.
22 in.

10180
11140
12300
12850
13620
19480
20900

11418
12478
13788
14538
15408
21400
22900

426
503
539
588
588
755
801

Straw Burning

8
9

22
25

9l/4 x 12 in.
9l/2 x 12 in.

33l/4 in.
34 in.

46 in.
48 in.

43l/4 in.
43l/4 in.

28 in.
29 in.

40 in.
40 in.

12 in.
12 in.

225
225

39
39

2l/2 in.
2l/2 in.

80 in.
80 in.

22 in.
22 in.

20667
21267

22730
23194

775
801

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