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Machine for Truing Locomotive Driving-Wheels (open access)

Machine for Truing Locomotive Driving-Wheels

Patent for improvements in machines for truing the driving wheels of locomotives. Other possible uses include truing freight car wheels or similar car wheels.
Date: February 3, 1914
Creator: Tyler, Joseph C.; Behrends, John A. & Lake, Parks
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Tie (open access)

Railroad-Tie

Patent for a railroad-tie. This is a "railroad track supporting device a practically indestructible clamp for the securing of rails" (lines 12-14). Illustration included.
Date: February 22, 1910
Creator: Stephens, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Draft Appliance (open access)

Draft Appliance

Patent for a draft appliance. This invention is designed for plows, movers, and other farm implements drawn by horses. Illustration included.
Date: February 15, 1910
Creator: Dudley, Thomas J.
System: The Portal to Texas History