Yes, but as the engine would not be working this would
do no damage.
Q. If you were running in a hilly country how would you
manage the boiler as regards water?
A. Would carry as high as the engine would allow, without
priming.
Q. Suppose you had a heavy load or about all you could
handle, and should approach a long steep hill, what condition
should the water and fire be to give you the most advantage?
A. A moderately low gauge of water and a very hot fire.
Q. Why a moderately low gauge of water?
A. Because the engine would not be so liable to draw the
water or prime in making the hard pull.
Q. Why a very hot fire?
A. So I could start the pumps full without impairing or
cutting the pressure.
Q. When would you start your pump?
A. As soon as fairly started up the hill.
Q. Why?
A. As most hills have two sides, I would start them full in
order to have a safe gauge to go down, without stoping to pump
up.
Q. What would a careful engineer do before starting to pull
a load over a steep hill?
A. He would examine his clutch, or gear pin.
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