Locomotive Running.

Progress, Volume II, Issue 2, 1 December 1906, Page 70

Locomotive Running.

The Natal Government Railway Magazine contains in its September number an article on the subject of the disadvantages which accrue from single shifting as against pooling of engines, from a locomotive engineer's point of view. This question is one that has frequently been discussed of late in Natal, and therefore the conclusions arrived at are of interest. They are . that the working of engines on the single-shift principle is a decided advantage, as, independent of the fact that it creates a more contented and harmonious working staff, the consumption of fuel and lubricants is reduced to the lowest possible limits , it also reflects to a very great extent on the upkeep of the engines, both as regards running and general repairs, the saving to be derived from these items being worthy of consideration.