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[[Image:Water crane Kladno CZ 01.jpg|thumb|right|Water crane in [[Kladno]], [[Czech Republic]]]] |
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{{j|The water crane}} consists in general of an upright steel [[Water pipe|pipe]] of large diameter with another flexible pipe connected to its upper end so as it forms a rotating arm, sometimes with a [[funnel]]. Such a device, usually supplied from a special [[water tower]] or reservoir owned by the railway company, was able to deliver from one up to {{convert/spell|10|m3|USgal| abbr=none|case=L}} of water per minute. |
{{j|The water crane}} consists in general of an upright steel [[Water pipe|pipe]] of large diameter with another flexible pipe connected to its upper end so as it forms a rotating arm, sometimes with a [[funnel]]. Such a device, usually supplied from a special [[water tower]] or reservoir owned by the railway company, was able to deliver from one up to {{convert/spell|10|m3|USgal| abbr=none|case=L}} of water per minute. [[User:2013harry|2013harry]] ([[User talk:2013harry|talk]]) |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
Revision as of 18:15, 21 September 2011
A water crane or standpipe is a device used for delivering a large volume of water into the tank or tender of a steam locomotive. As a steam locomotive consumes large quantities of water, water cranes were a vital part of railway station equipment, often situated at the end of a platform, so that water could be refilled during a stop at the station.
Template:J consists in general of an upright steel pipe of large diameter with another flexible pipe connected to its upper end so as it forms a rotating arm, sometimes with a funnel. Such a device, usually supplied from a special water tower or reservoir owned by the railway company, was able to deliver from one up to Template:Convert/spell of water per minute. 2013harry (talk)
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