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d, which fulfill their intended purpose with considerable success. The more prominent of these are constructed on the general plans of Ransome and Sims, or of R. W. Thomson of Edinburgh, who introduced the flexible rubber tire. James's (b, Fig. 4359), patented in 1867, is one of the earlier of the more recent American efforts ipart of the engine; b, fly-wheel; c, rudder-post; d, steering-wheel. This locomotive is also adapted for use as a motor for thrashing-machines, saw-mills, etc. Thomson's road-steamer. Thomson's (Fig. 4361) has an upright tubular boiler and two small cylinders. The crank-shaft and drivers are connected by gearing. The greThomson's (Fig. 4361) has an upright tubular boiler and two small cylinders. The crank-shaft and drivers are connected by gearing. The great novelty of this engine is in the elastic tires of the wheels, adapting them to pass over loose stones, slippery surfaces, etc. These tires are of rubber, 12 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches thick. The rim of the driver is perforated with a large number of holes, an inch or more in diameter, into which the inner surface of the rubbe