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.
[Illustration: Rumely Traction Engine.]