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Latrobe, Benj. H. (Benjamin Henry), 1807-1878

Existence: 1807 - 1878
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1807 - 1878

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Mendes Cohen report on the economy of a new system of working the engines on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company

 Collection
Accession: 0460
Abstract:

Mendes Cohen (1831-1915) worked for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, chiefly in the Motive Power Department, from 1851 to 1855, where he adaptated wood-burning locomotives to coal-burning and devised the method for handling traffic on the 10% temporary grade over the Kingwood Tunnel. The report covers a series of tests and improvements conducted in 1853 and 1854 with the aim of reducing flue wear and tear and fuel consumption in the large coal-burning engines

Dates: 1854