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| Author: | Matt Bumgarner [ Sun Sep 22, 2002 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Water Tanks- Round vs. Square |
Just as a matter of curiosity, would anyone know when the "circular" water tank design was put into use, particularly along Southern Rwy lines? I have several pictures dating from 1864 to circa 1881 that clearly show a "square" tank as opposed to the round ones, and I'm curious as to when a design change may have happened. Thanks in advance, Matt Bumgarner stealthnfo@aol.com |
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| Author: | Thomas Manz [ Tue Sep 24, 2002 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Tanks- Round vs. Square |
> Just as a matter of curiosity, would anyone > know when the "circular" water > tank design was put into use... A square tank can be built by a work force with limited technical skills. A round tank of similar capacity will use less wood, but requires precisely sized-and-located iron hoops & turnbuckles to give it the needed strength. As railroads hired better-trained engineers and mechanics for their B&B departments, the advantages of the round tank must have become more obvious. This is just a semi-educated guess. tr2manz@hotmail.com |
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| Author: | ge13031 [ Tue Sep 24, 2002 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Tanks- Round vs. Square |
Historically they were building barrels many generations before RR's started. I can't imagine anyone building a square tank when round tanks (barrels) on a large scale were readily available. lamontdc@adelphia.net |
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