The illustrations shown herewith are taken from actual operations on
the Lake Washington canal. They show the car just prior to coming in
contact with the release block, which is located between the rails.
This block trips a lever and upsets the car by means of guide bars that
automatically tilt it to the side and raise the corresponding side
shutter allowing the load to discharge quickly and freely as shown in
Figure 2.
[Illustration: _Fig. 2._ Car Just After Engaging Trip Block]
The car is restored to the upright position by means of a similar block
located outside the rail which comes in contact with the guide just
at the desired point and throws the car back into place where it is
securely locked until ready to be dumped again.
The simplicity and efficiency of this device are self evident. It is
operated entirely by gravity. It unloads and recovers without any labor
or supervision. It is positive in its operation and its simplicity
obviates its getting out of order.
[Sidenote: _CODE
"Incline"
Number 314_]
=Incline Bottom Quarry Car=
=3 Yard Capacity=
[Illustration]