Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1918 — USE SUPERHEATERS IN JAPAN [ARTICLE]

USE SUPERHEATERS IN JAPAN

Adoption on Japanese Railways Date* From 1911, When German Engines Were Put in Use. Japan has adopted superheated locomotives extensively. Occidental practice has been applied here, although it is Interesting to note that about 1902-03, when the Schmidt superheater was coming into general use. a smokebox superheater was manufactured for trial purposes in Japan, but the test did not develop the desired results. The adoption of the Schmidt superheater on Japanese railways dates from 1911, when some engines ordered from Germany were put in service on the state railways. These were followed by other locomotives ordered from America. Because of English influence the continuous vacuum brakes were adopted, and tire now in general use.; —Railway Age Gazette.