. The street railway review . 56 (^tied/ff^ailM^L^Vl^. AIR PUMl, CONTROLLING VALVES, SANU BuX, KtLElVEK, air brake, consisting of a duplex pump driven by a2-horse-power motor, the pressure being automaticallyregulated and controlled. When the desired pressure isobtained, the pump is instantly relieved, and when thepressure is lowered about 3 pounds it again assumes apumping position. The receivers are made of two8-inch by 15-foot iron tubes placed under the ceiling ofthe car, as will be seen in the cut showing the interior ofthe car; the jam cylinder is also placed inside of the car. T
. The street railway review . 56 (^tied/ff^ailM^L^Vl^. AIR PUMl, CONTROLLING VALVES, SANU BuX, KtLElVEK, air brake, consisting of a duplex pump driven by a2-horse-power motor, the pressure being automaticallyregulated and controlled. When the desired pressure isobtained, the pump is instantly relieved, and when thepressure is lowered about 3 pounds it again assumes apumping position. The receivers are made of two8-inch by 15-foot iron tubes placed under the ceiling ofthe car, as will be seen in the cut showing the interior ofthe car; the jam cylinder is also placed inside of the car. The pump was designed and built at the shops of thecompany, and credit therefor is due to SuperintendentGustafson. The appliance was seen to possess greatmerit, and is covered with a patent. The car is provided with sand boxes, and can pull aload of over 30 tons over a 5 per cent grade with thegreatest ease. It was found desirable to gi\je the car an outwardappearance like the passenger cars of the line, in thisway inviting less criticism by reason of
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