- Saddle tank
Saddle tank may refer to:
* a locomotive saddle tank, a water tank above the boiler
*Saddle tank (submarine) , an early type of ballast tank
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Saddle tank (locomotive) — « Saddle tank » est une appellation donnée à un type de locomotive à vapeur, dû à sa particularité technique caractéristique. Description Il s agit d une locomotive à vapeur tender dont la caisse à eau en forme de selle, est posée sur… … Wikipédia en Français
saddle tank — noun a small steam locomotive with a water tank that fits over the top and sides of the boiler like a saddle … English new terms dictionary
saddle tank — [1] A fuel tank mounted above the rear axle. [2] A fuel tank that fits over the top tube of the frame of a motorcycle … Dictionary of automotive terms
saddle tank — An externally mounted sheet metal tank with a contour that allows it to be mounted around the curvature of a main case (e.g., compressor case or fuselage) … Aviation dictionary
saddle tank — noun : a water tank straddling the boiler of a locomotive (as a small switch engine) and designed to increase the weight on the drivers … Useful english dictionary
Saddle tank (submarine) — Saddle tanks are a type of ballast tank configuration fitted to some earlier submarines.Saddle tanks are fitted in pairs external to the pressure hull, one on each side, in a similar manner to that of a horse s saddle bags, the positioning of… … Wikipedia
Tank locomotive — A tank locomotive is a steam locomotive that carries its own fuel and water on it, instead of pulling it behind it in a tender. Types of locomotive There are a number of types of locomotive, based on the location and style of the water tanks.… … Wikipedia
Saddle (disambiguation) — A saddle may be: Animal Riding Saddle* A riding saddle, a seat for a rider fastened to an animal s back: ** English Saddle ** Western Saddle ** Sidesaddle ** McClellan Saddle, designed for cavalry units ** Saddle blanket, placed under a… … Wikipedia
tank — A container into which any liquid or gas can be held. Also it may even be empty such as a vacuum tank. See acetylene tank air tank anodizing tank ballast tank bottom tank cylinder deep tank electropaint tank … Dictionary of automotive terms
saddle flange — noun : a pipe flange curved to fit snugly against a cylindrical pipe or tank and used especially to repair a leak … Useful english dictionary
