Journal Institution of Locomotive Engineers Vol. 25 (1935)

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Journal No. 123

Sedgfield, J.R. (Paper 333).
Machine tooling methods and machine shop re-organisation. 1-84. Disc. 84-110. [Part 2] 112-60. Disc.: 160-72.
Presented in Perez workshops Central Argentine Railway.

Presentation of thr Alfred Roslin Bennett Award to C.A. Cardew. 169-72.

Journal No. 124

Sanders, T.H. (Paper No. 334)
The evolution of railway vehicle suspension. 183-211. Disc.: 211-17.
History of suspension systems for both locomotives and rolling stock from the very earliest days through to "contemporary practice" on the Michelin and Bugatti railcars, and in the several types of resilient wheel then available. Rubber is considered as a spring material and is mentioned in both a historical context and in contemporary applications. The effect of permanent way is considered, although incorporating rubber into that is not mentioned. Discussion: W.F. McDermid (211-12) noted the problem of ride on locomotives. H. Holcroft (212) observed that the diamond frame bogie acts "more or less" as a spring. He also observed that suspension is a key element in vehicle safety. H.I. Andrews (213-14) noted that the author had applied Belleville Washers to electric multiple units where space was restricted and the author responded that Belleville Washers had been used mainly in artillery

Larkin, E.J. (Paper No. 335).
The progressive system of workshop training. 219-32. The embryo locomotive engineer. 233-44. Disc.: 245-52 + 4 folding plates. 11 diagrs.
Organization of apprentice training.

Wagner, R.P. (Paper No. 336).
High speed and the steam locomotive. 254-69. Disc.: 269-85. 5 illus., 6 diagrs.
Gresley was critical of Wagner's large (7 ft 6 in) driving wheels, the ratio of locomotive weight to that of the train (120 : 220 tons), low degree of superheating and the lack of a double blast-pipe.

Journal No. 125

McDermid, W.F. (Paper No. 337).
Brakes for streamlined railway vehicles. 309-42. Disc.: 342-68. 4 diagrs., 2 tables.
See A4 class: Gresley contributed to discussion. "Streamlined" implied high speed rather than streamlined per se.

Place, P. (Paper No. 338).
Locomotive testing plants (with special reference to the Testing Plant at Vitry). 380-406. Disc.: 406-15. 14 illus., 2 diagrs.

Murray, G.L. (Paper No. 339)
A system of limit gauging controlled by colours, with special reference to valve gear maintenance. 418-30. Disc.: 430-43.

Journal No. 126

Clarke, C.W. (Paper No. 340)
Notes on the design and equipment of a modern railway dynamometer car, from an operating point of view. 447-76. Disc.: 477-96.
Based on experience gained on the Great Indian Peninsular Railway and other railways in India of a car which was originally described in Paper No. 282.

Rudgard, H. (Paper No. 341).
Motive power matters. 497-519. Disc.: 519-36. 7 illus., diagr.

Arnold, Conway (Paper No. 342)
Practical vacuum brake maintenance on goods vehicles. 537-51. Disc.: 551-6.

Journal No. 127

Carr, A.C. (Presidential Address)
[Indian railways]. 570-94.

Willcox, S.T. (Paper No. 343)
A method of forecasting engines for heavy repairs, with reference to stores stock. 595-603. Disc.: 603-8.

Black, A.H. (Paper No. 344)
A review of tool room practice on an Argentine railway (yesterday, to-day and to-morrow). 611-42. Disc.: 642-71.

Journal No. 128

Topham, W.L. (Paper No. 345)
The application of oil as a fuel for the modern locomotive. 684-730. Disc.: 730-59.
Although mainly concerned with the application of oil firing on the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway, the author does survey earlier developments in Britain: the Holden patented apparatus is described together with its application on the Great Eastern Railway; by J.F. McIntosh on the Caledonian Railway during the 1912 coal strike; by Coey on the Great Souther & Western Railway in Ireland, and "Malcolm of the GNR of Ireland [sic]". The Scarab system was used on the Highland Railway Clan class (the performance of one so fitted is described. The Scaraarb system was also used on the LSWR, GNR (Gresley), GCR, NBR and Metropolitan Railway. The Mexican trough system was used on the Midland Railway, and by the LMS during the 1926 General Strike.

Cox, E.S. (Paper No. 346)
Locomotive wheels, tyres and axles. 761-87. Disc.: 787-828: 1936, 36. 807-32.
Later discussion took place in Buenos Aires (Volume 36): P.L. Falconer (807-11); F. Davis (811-12); B.G. Watts (812-14) who noted H. Holcroft's comments on tyre heating and fastening; H.V.M. Fell (819-21); E.C. Noble (821-2)