USA HISTORY

LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

THE TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION TURNPIKES TO STEAMBOATS TO RAILROADS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these train parts are not main train parts?
A
water
B
regulator
C
Chimney
D
smoke box
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A smokebox is one of the major basic parts of a steam locomotive exhaust system. Smoke and hot gases pass from the firebox through tubes where they pass heat to the surrounding water in the boiler. The smoke then enters the smokebox, and is exhausted to the atmosphere through the chimney (or funnel).

Detailed explanation-2: -The chimney (smokestack or stack in American and Canadian English) is the part of a steam locomotive through which smoke leaves the boiler. Steam locomotive exhaust systems typically vent cylinder exhaust through the chimney to enhance draught through the boiler.

Detailed explanation-3: -Valves, Cylinders, and Pistons. The steam is converted to mechanical energy in the cylinders. Steam under pressure is passed through cylinder valves into a chamber and drives the piston.

Detailed explanation-4: -If its a steam locomotive, the smoke is a combination of exhaust steam and smoke from the firebox. If its an electric locomotive, and you see smoke, probably something is burning.

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