Rail pumping
stations were constructed every three miles from Exeter to Starcross. Beneath
the leading piston carriage hung a 15ft long piston, with small wheels outside
the pipe that opened and closed an iron and leather-flap valve. The piston
entered the end of the pipe and pressure from the atmosphere pushed the piston
up the pipe.
© Kenneth
Campbell
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