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US Patent: 26,911
Propelling Passenger Cars by Steam
Patentee:
Robert H. Long (exact or similar names) - Philadelphia, PA

USPTO Classifications:
105/115

Tool Categories:
transportation : railroads : railroad motor cars
transportation : railroads : railroad cars and carriages
transportation : railroads : railroad locomotives : steam locomotives

Assignees:
None

Manufacturer:
Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:
Unknown

Patent Dates:
Granted: Jan. 24, 1860

Reissue Information:
Reissued as RE1,125 (Jan. 15, 1861)

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Description:
Abstract:

y invention consists first in placing small engines and boiler upon the front platform of a passenger railway car as shown at A; secondly, in so constructing the engine as to bring the shaft on a parallel and horizontal line with the car axle.

Claim:

Placing a steam engine and boiler constructed and arranged as described on the platform of a city passenger rail way car.

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