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1895 Description and illustration of new engines made by J. and G. Thomson. They replaced the old compound engines fitted in 1871 by Penn, which indicated 7700 indicated horse power, while the new machinery developed 8244 indicated horsepower with less coal consumption. The diameters of the cylinders of the new engines were 47 in., 71 in., and 103 in. respectively, all with a stroke of 4 ft. 3 in. [1]
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