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RAILROAD lMPR0vEMENr.-A new ap.
paralus, called "Parkinis Locomotive" has
been invented in England, for which the
inventor, Mr. Parkin, claims an economy
which will effect a saving ot at least nine.
tennis upon existing working.expenses of
railroads, Tho principle, which We con.
less we do not exactly comprehend, is thus
stated by the London Railway Times;--
"a grooved platform, bearing a small on.
gine aud The carriages composing the train.
is, by means Of fixed rope, drawn over a
succession Of rollers fixed upon slaneheons
sunk in the earth. The plan proposes 10
abolish cmbankmenis, cuttings, aud in most
instances tunnels; 10 cross rivers, esIuaIies
aud chasms with safety, an | at small cost


The apparatus is said 10 be very cheaplY
conslrueled.--Bosfoa Trireiier.