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Part of steam locomotive
A footplate provides the structure on which a locomotive driver and fireman stand in the cab to operate a British or continental European steam locomotive
Footplate
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up footplate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Footplate may refer to: Footplate (platform), the platform on which locomotive drivers and stokers
Footplate_(disambiguation)
Bone of the middle ear
connected to the oval window by its annular ligament, which allows the footplate (or base) to transmit sound energy through the oval window into the inner
Stapes
Surgical removal of the stapes bone from the middle ear
removed from the middle ear and replaced with a prosthesis. If the stapes footplate is fixed in position, rather than being normally mobile, the result is
Stapedectomy
Topics referred to by the same term
(furniture) of a bed frame Running board of a vehicle Skateboard deck Footplate of a bass drum pedal Board foot, a unit of volume This disambiguation
Footboard
Type of failure of a steam engine
reversed, with the fire itself being blown through the firehole onto the footplate, with potentially serious consequences for the crew. The risk of backdraught
Blowback_(steam_engine)
Compartment for the driver of a locomotive
such as Stephenson's Rocket, had no cab; the locomotive controls and a footplate for the crew were simply left open to the elements. However, to protect
Cab_(locomotive)
Abnormal ossification in the middle ear
measles). Ribonucleic acid of the measles virus has been found in the stapes footplate of most patients with otosclerosis. Populations that have been vaccinated
Otosclerosis
Portion of the ear
incus, which in turn connects to the stapes. Vibrations of the stapes footplate introduce pressure waves in the inner ear. There is a steadily increasing
Middle_ear
Class of 30 three-cylinder 4-6-2 locomotives
provided on both the locomotive and the footplate, supplied by a steam-powered generator fitted below the footplate. The gauges had fluorescent dial markings
SR_Merchant_Navy_class
British Army officer (1880–1963)
group of Red cavalry, and fought them off with his revolver from the footplate of his train, at one point falling on the track and re-boarding quickly
Adrian_Carton_de_Wiart
Class of 110 three-cylinder 4-6-2 locomotives
lighting was provided on both locomotive and footplate, powered by a steam-powered generator below the footplate. The gauges had fluorescent markings and
SR West Country and Battle of Britain classes
SR_West_Country_and_Battle_of_Britain_classes
Race held in 2009
would travel on board the footplate of Tornado, leaving the Jaguar to May. However, while being introduced to the footplate crew alongside Tornado's representative
Top_Gear_Race_to_the_North
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
metatarsal bones condyle second metatarsal bone fifth metatarsal bone iris footplate Gonadal ridge third metatarsal bone ciliary body renal corpuscle More
HS3ST3A1
Clade of the first four-limbed vertebrates and their descendants
the footplate of the columella is 1/20th the area of the tympanum. However, in early amphibians the columella was too large, making the footplate area
Tetrapod
Trade union in South Africa
The South African Footplate Staff Association (SAFSA) was a trade union representing white railway workers in South Africa. The union was founded in 1905
South African Footplate Staff Association
South_African_Footplate_Staff_Association
Steam locomotive which carries its fuel and water onboard
gear Skirt tanks are a rare variant of side tanks that are set below footplate level instead, for stability. They were used on some Dutch and Belgian
Tank_locomotive
Class of 32 Belgian 2-6-0 locomotives
be rebuilt to a more conventional arrangement with a single cab at the footplate. They were superseded in 1897 by the similar but larger Type 16 Moguls
Belgian_State_Railways_Type_6
Church of England clergyman and steam enthusiast
race with his traction engine Fiery Elias". In his foreword to Font to Footplate, W. V. Awdry wrote: "In thinking of our Teddy it is important to realise
Edwin_Boston
Botanical garden in Hampshire, England
entered service in 2008. It is notable for having carried Elizabeth II on a footplate trip round the railway. The railway stages popular Ghost Trains during
Exbury_Gardens
Surveying device
its own footplate and did not need to move laterally relative to the tripod head. For this reason, the head of the tripod was not a flat footplate but was
Tripod_(surveying)
Railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a steam engine
side and can swing open onto the footplate. This design has two issues. First, it takes up much room on the footplate, and second, the draught will tend
Steam_locomotive
Stationary exercise machine
manufactured in Owatonna, MN. First introduced in 2003, the Arc Trainer’s footplates move in an arcuate path of motion, as opposed to the elliptical pattern
Arc_Trainer
British lubricants manufacturer
mechanical lubricators. These were normally mounted on the locomotive footplate alongside the boiler, in a position where a mechanical linkage could be
Castrol
Snail-shaped part of inner ear involved in hearing
The vestibular duct ends at the oval window, where the footplate of the stapes sits. The footplate vibrates when the pressure is transmitted via the ossicular
Cochlea
Medical diagnostic method
consists of a curved footplate which is placed on the cornea of a supine patient. A weighted plunger attached to the footplate sinks into the cornea
Schiøtz_tonometer
Town and community in Flintshire, Wales
they play their home games at Cae-y-Castell. Brian Fell's sculpture footplate can be seen at Flint railway station. Initially it was thought to be an
Flint,_Flintshire
Former railway tunnel in Swan View, Western Australia
with a water soaked hessian bag and to stay as low as possible on the footplate. The first serious incident of this nature was in 1903. The tunnel's design
Swan_View_Tunnel
Former narrow gauge railway in West Yorkshire
The steam engine 'Esau' driven by Enoch Tempest on the footplate and his son George on the coal box
Blake_Dean_Railway
British adaptive rower and canoeist
Challenge. During the challenge, she had to repair her vessel's adapted footplate and claimed she was accompanied by a whale for two days. She completed
Kelda_Wood
practice, but had bar frames, the front buffer beam separate from the footplate, as well as cylinder and saddle designs typical of American practice.
Barry_Railway_Class_K
Trade union in South Africa
South Africa. The union was established in 2000, when the South African Footplate Staff Association merged with the Technical Workers' Union. Like both
United Transport and Allied Trade Union
United_Transport_and_Allied_Trade_Union
Third-rail system for railways
applied and retracted by springs onto the centre rail, controlled from the footplate, as well as by the normal running wheels. In practice, the running wheels
Fell_mountain_railway_system
Pedal bicycle lift
pedal). After pushing the start button, the user is pushed forward and a footplate emerges. A common mistake among tourists and other first-time users is
Trampe_bicycle_lift
Ernest Shackleton's ship, 1914–1917
stores and essential equipment to be moved onto the surrounding ice. The footplates in the engine room were pushed up and would no longer sit in place as
Endurance_(1912_ship)
Type of articulated locomotive
easier on the track. All FR Fairlies have had a reputation for a smooth footplate ride when compared with the original George England and Co. built 0-4-0
Fairlie_locomotive
South African trade union federation
South African Broadcasting Staff Association SABSA 1,612 South African Footplate Staff Association SAFSA 1905 1997 Transferred to FEDUSA 8,500 South African
Federation of South African Labour Unions
Federation_of_South_African_Labour_Unions
Scottish steam locomotive engineer (1840–1912)
myth has developed that he died as a result of scalding received on the footplate. However C. Hamilton Ellis states that he had got cold and wet and demanded
Dugald_Drummond
Great Western Railway steam locomotive
10 in (3.91 m) to go round curves of 3.5 chains (231 ft; 70 m). Above footplate level they were very similar to the 9400 class, and shared the same Standard
GWR_1500_Class
plate attached in a horizontal position to the rear of the locomotive footplate or front of a locomotive tender. When the tender is attached to its locomotive
Glossary of rail transport terms
Glossary_of_rail_transport_terms
Part of the eye
layer – axons of the ganglion cell bodies (a thin layer of Müller cell footplates exists between this layer and the inner limiting membrane) Ganglion cell
Retina
Metal stock type
diamond plate is frequently used on the interior of ambulances and on the footplates of firetrucks. Additional applications include truck beds and trailer
Tread_plate
Transport museum in Bolton Street, Bury
60009 In the museum during being repainted Scammell Scarab next to Ann Footplate of "Union of South Africa" Greater Manchester portal Listed buildings
Bury_Transport_Museum
Rail yard for cleaning, repairing and maintaining locomotives
improving their knowledge and sharing best practice with younger drivers. The footplate staff (as drivers and fireman were known) were unionised from the 19th
Motive_power_depot
Cold War US heavy towed nuclear howitzer
balanced on a ball and socket joint so that it could be swung around the footplate. The traverse was limited by a curved track placed under the rear of the
M65_atomic_cannon
British class of steam locomotives
its TPWS (Train Protection and Warning System) had been isolated by the footplate crew. Isolation of the TPWS had been a factor in the Wootton Bassett SPAD
LMS_Stanier_Class_5_4-6-0
Railway station in Wales, United Kingdom
The locomotive is steamed on some high season operating days to provide footplate rides along a short demonstration line as an additional station attraction
Devil's Bridge railway station
Devil's_Bridge_railway_station
American musician
Footplate detail on a Koken barber's chair
Walt_Koken
British documentary television series
the oldest archery competition in the world. At Barassie, he rides the footplate of a freight train hauling coal on Scotland's oldest railway line. He
Great British Railway Journeys
Great_British_Railway_Journeys
Rail accident in Lincolnshire on 19 September 1906
also testified that in June, Fleetwood had been taken ill while on the footplate of the train they were working but continued to drive it safely to their
Grantham_rail_accident
British railway preservationist (1920–2012)
Transport Commission's Eastern area board. As a result, in 1959 he was on the footplate of the LNER Class A4 Sir Nigel Gresley as it broke the postwar steam speed
Alan_Pegler
Opening in the ear
The stapes bone transmits movement to the oval window. As the stapes footplate moves into the oval window, the round window membrane moves out, and this
Round_window
UK television series
station master at Arley, and Ted is a train driver giving George's son Andy footplate rides on the way home from school. George is married to Elsie and they
God's_Wonderful_Railway
Class of American steam locomotive
class to be ready for work. Radio-telephones were later installed on the footplate to improve communication on the vast network of sidings at Southampton
USATC_S100_Class
Type of skateboard with separate footplates
as Zytel ST801. The rider of a snakeboard stands with one foot on each footplate (the feet are usually fixed to the board using bindings) and, by moving
Snakeboard
Lens for anterior chamber implantation
chamber of the eye. These lenses are called angle-supported because the footplates of the lens rest in the irido-corneal angle. Current[when?] models of
Angle-supported intraocular lens
Angle-supported_intraocular_lens
PRR's Altoona Shops. It was British in appearance with a full-length footplate, splashers, a six-wheel tender, and large 84 in (2,134 mm) drivers. It
Pennsylvania Railroad class D15
Pennsylvania_Railroad_class_D15
Running over a short distance in a limited period of time
leg only, up to 4x400 m). The starting blocks consist of two adjustable footplates attached to a rigid frame. Races commence with the firing of the starter's
Sprint_(running)
Class of 171 four-cylinder 4-6-0 locomotives
journey, with the Queen and several high-ranking GWR officers also on the footplate. During 1924, 4073 Caerphilly Castle was exhibited at the British Empire
GWR_4073_Class
British 2-cylinder 4-6-0 steam locomotive
38 MPa), and the reduction of the cylinder bore by half an inch. The footplate was also modified for operation on the Southern's new composite loading
LSWR_S15_class
18 two-cylinder 2-6-4T locomotives in Northern Ireland
rocking firegrate, self-emptying ashpan, side window cab and a simplified footplate together with others which followed NCC practice, such as a water top-feed
NCC_Class_WT
Railway line in Australia
RAILWAY". Age. 4 July 1874. Retrieved 16 February 2023. "Tales Of The Footplate. Strange incidents of the Victorian Railways, told by a driver. No. 5
Moolort_railway_line
Heavy freight steam locomotive
dirt collecting of the lower bar and damaging the crosshead. The cab and footplate design was simplified. Most notably, the cab side windows of the 8F, with
WD_Austerity_2-8-0
British steam locomotive class (1920–1962)
availability. The railway writer O. S. Nock described a journey on the footplate of a Mogul hauling a heavy express goods train in 1942. In their latter
GNR_Class_H4
Engine driver involved in the Soham rail disaster
contained explosives, uncoupled the vehicle and rejoined his driver on the footplate. The blazing van was close to the station buildings and was obviously
Ben_Gimbert
Railway in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
railway line. Privately owned and leased to the PBR. Previously used on Footplate Experience Trains, making use of the larger cabin compared to its sibling
Puffing_Billy_Railway
Type of British steam locomotive
to 483 mm), and the springs for the trailing wheels located above the footplate and outside the cab, necessitating a reduced width for the latter. The
GWR_3031_Class
Early steam locomotive (built 1825)
brother of George Stephenson; the fireman, William Gowling, stood on a footplate between the engine and the tender. On 27 September 1825, Locomotion No
Locomotion_No._1
Class of 251 two-cylinder 2-10-0 locomotives
trips between distant destinations within the eight-hour shift of the footplate crew. Riddles took up the challenge, initially designing a 2-8-2 locomotive
BR_Standard_Class_9F
Train crash in Warwickshire, England
complaining that the rough riding of the engine was tiring him, left the footplate and took a seat in the train, leaving the conducting driver in charge
Sutton_Coldfield_rail_crash
Former English agricultural machinery company
pull. A 3 hp air-cooled single cylinder BSA engine was mounted on the footplate to start the main engine. See main article Foster-Daimler tractor. A smaller
William_Foster_&_Co.
Withdrawn locomotives kept for a national emergency
was mostly dismantled with the withdrawal of the locomotives. Trained footplate crews might be drawn from the ranks of those previously experienced with
Strategic_steam_reserve
Class of 6 three-cylinder 2-8-2 locomotives
replaced with Walschaerts gear. In 1939, E. H. Livesay reported from the footplate on the performance of No. 2004 Mons Meg on the early morning 'Aberdonian'
LNER_Class_P2
Japanese traditional stirrup
is an iron rod from the loop to the footplate near the heel to prevent the foot from slipping out. The footplates are occasionally perforated to let out
Abumi_(stirrup)
Chair with wheels used by people with mobility deficiencies
self-propelled manual wheelchair incorporates a frame, seat, one or two footplates (footrests), and four wheels: usually two caster wheels at the front and
Wheelchair
Surgical operation on the ear
Eustachian tube and hypotympanum. Type 5 is a repair involving a fixed stapes footplate. Also called fenestration operation. The term 'myringoplasty' refers to
Tympanoplasty
First three locomotives of the South Australian Railways, delivered 1856
Another very early modification was the addition of a metal roof over the footplate, the only other protection from the weather being a low-profile iron sheet
South Australian Railways locomotives 1–3
South_Australian_Railways_locomotives_1–3
American aerobatic pilot
a snap roll, deforming the right footplate. In response, the team engineer prepared a new set of stiffer footplates, but had not fitted these to the aircraft
Vicki_Cruse
Class of 40 three-cylinder 4-4-0 locomotives
wheelslips frequently occurred, calling for skilled handling on the footplate. Unusually, the factor of adhesion is below the usual design target of
SR_V_class
Express passenger 4-6-0 locomotive of Ireland 1916–1961
split footplates, none looked were completely alike to another. For example, No. 401 had a split footplate, while No. 402 had a flush footplate. No. 406
GS&WR_Class_400
Light frame or ring that holds the foot of a rider
is an iron rod from the loop to the footplate near the heel to prevent the foot from slipping out. The footplates are occasionally perforated to let water
Stirrup
British train driver and trade unionist
realised otherwise. They tried to dissuade her away from a locomotive footplate career, and instead towards secretarial duties. However, Karen refused
Karen_Harrison
Type of articulated locomotive
but were fitted with a circular firebox that did not project below the footplate. A number were built for sugarcane railways in South Africa one of which
Meyer_locomotive
Articulated narrow-gauge locomotive built by Bagnall
ashpan within this. None of the firebox or ashpan needs to protrude below footplate level, avoiding interference with the rear bogie. The locomotive was originally
Monarch_(locomotive)
British steam locomotive class (1909–1957)
the smokebox was extended to accommodate the superheater header, the footplate and the front sandboxes were extended, too. The drivers had the same diameter
L&YR_Class_28
for stability the side tanks were positioned as skirt tanks below the footplate level, and could almost be overlooked. A large rear tank was also provided
SS_800_class
Hearing-aid device
or TORPs) are suitable for patients with a mobile stapes footplate, ie. a stapes footplate that moves in the normal way. Either a partial or a total
Middle_ear_implant
Branch of medicine for the ear
piston prosthesis is inserted through a precisely drilled fenestra in the footplate, a modification that reduced the risk of inner-ear trauma and improved
Otology
4-8-0 locomotive of the former South Australian Railways
them, piston valves, and two outside cylinders. The front section of the footplate was inclined, enabling it to clear the inclined cylinders. The locomotive
South Australian Railways T class
South_Australian_Railways_T_class
Former railway station in Gloucestershire, England
1858. An engine was going towards the quay and Henry Kirwan was on the footplate. He jumped off whilst the engine was still in motion when he fell against
Tewkesbury_railway_station
Class of 2-4-0 steam locomotives
besides the removal of the tenders, a bunker was built onto the back of the footplate and two side tanks were added, with a combined water capacity of 500 imperial
LCDR_Ruby_class
Swanwick Colliery Branch, with DMU shuttles, demonstration goods trains or footplate experience locomotives running from this platform up the branch on gala
Swanwick Junction railway station
Swanwick_Junction_railway_station
Welsh narrow gauge steam locomotive
Pendre over the years, including alterations to the cab, fitting of a footplate at the front of locomotive and of a sandbox. A new set of frames supplied
Talyllyn_(locomotive)
Complicated valve system for controlling the compressed air brake of a railway vehicle
are released again or remain released. This equipment is found on the footplate of locomotives or in the driver's cab of power cars and driving cars in
Driver's_brake_valve
Steam locomotive class
could only manage one more carriage on an express than a 'Five', it took footplate crews time to get accustomed to them. They began reaching full potential
BR_Standard_Class_5
Class of British steam locomotives
one used to familiarise footplate staff with them. Due to their size they were affectionately nicknamed "Tinies" by the footplate men. The locos were set
H&BR_Class_A
British steam locomotive
Lewis (with Robert Riddles (engineer) and inspector S. Miller on the footplate), pushed the Stanier pioneer to a claimed speed of 114 mph (183 km/h)
LMS Coronation Class 6220 Coronation
LMS_Coronation_Class_6220_Coronation
Device to fill steam locomotives
volumes of water being expelled from the vents, soaking the tender and footplate. The fireman therefore had to observe the water level indicator (a float
Water_trough
the oarlock. The footplate can be moved (or "stretched") either closer to or farther away from the slide frontstops. (also "Footplate", "Footchock", "Footstop"
Glossary_of_rowing_terms
Class of diesel-electric locomotives
D8000 was delivered in June 1957 in overall green livery, with grey footplate, red bufferbeams and a grey roof extending down the bodyside to the edge
British_Rail_Class_20
FOOTPLATE
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Avalika | அவாலிகா
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Brightness
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of the numerous places called Upton. The majority of them are named from Old English up- ‘upper’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’. One in Essex, however, was originally named with the phrase upp in tūne ‘up in the settlement’, i.e. the higher part of the settlement; and one in Worcestershire is probably so called from the Old English personal name Ubba + tūn.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
The Only One Person; Love
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Brave
Boy/Male
Tamil
Prolaya | பà¯à®°à¯‹à®²à®¾à®¯à®¾
Wind
Boy/Male
Latin
He who loves God. Famous Bearer: late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Sight; View
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Earth
FOOTPLATE
FOOTPLATE
FOOTPLATE
FOOTPLATE
FOOTPLATE
n.
See Footboard (a).