The Inclined Plane
Whishaw says "The inclined plane near the station at Edinburgh has an inclination of 1 in 30; it is 1130 yards in length, the upper part being straight, and the lower part considerably curved. It is worked by two low-pressure condensing engines, with cylinders 28 inches diameter, stroke 6½ feet; average working-pressure, 5 lbs ... consumption of fuel 2½ tons per diem ... About 30 tons gross is the usual load drawn up, and five minutes the time occupied; the descending loads draw out the rope after them ... The signals from the bottom of the incline are given by an air-tube, about ¾ inch diameter, with a small bell in the engine-house.
The two 25 hp steam engines were supplied by J & C Carmichael.
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