4-8-6 4-8-6 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, a 4-8-6 locomotive would have had four leading wheels, eight coupled driving wheels and six trailing wheels. Other equivalent classifications are: This wheel arrangement was proposed by Lima Locomotive Works in 1949 as a continuation of their "Super Power" concept, essentially an expansion of the 4-8-4. A larger firebox similar to the ones on the 2-6-6-6 locomotives built by Lima would have been fitted, allowing for greater power at speed. Despite promotion by Lima, there is no firm evidence that an example of this type was ever built and
Minim (unit) Minim (unit) The minim (abbreviated min, , , or ) is a unit of volume in both the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Specifically it is of a fluidram or of a fluid ounce. In the Pharmacopoeia, it is also noted that the minim was originally created by Mr Timothy Lane, F.R.S., as parts per wine gallon. The minim was introduced in the 1809 edition of "The Pharmacopœia of the Royal College of Physicians of London" as a replacement for the drop, which had previously been the smallest unit of the apothecaries' system. It was observed that the