. Electric railway journal . and mud splashes are removed. Thedaily work also includes the testing and filling of sand-boxes, sweeping of car body, vestibule and steps, re-moval of heavy dirt by scrapers, and dusting, the lastoperation being performed not less than two hours aftersweeping. The periodical cleaning covers washing ofcar exteriors after each rainstorm; washing of paintedwoodwork, dashers and exterior signs every two months;a fortnightly cleaning of monitor glass and a monthlycleaning of headlights. Interior glass is cleaned weekly;curtains, platforms and steps every two weeks, das
. Electric railway journal . and mud splashes are removed. Thedaily work also includes the testing and filling of sand-boxes, sweeping of car body, vestibule and steps, re-moval of heavy dirt by scrapers, and dusting, the lastoperation being performed not less than two hours aftersweeping. The periodical cleaning covers washing ofcar exteriors after each rainstorm; washing of paintedwoodwork, dashers and exterior signs every two months;a fortnightly cleaning of monitor glass and a monthlycleaning of headlights. Interior glass is cleaned weekly;curtains, platforms and steps every two weeks, dashersare washed twice a month and painted twice a year,and woodwork and side sills in car body and vestibulesand also monitor glass are cleaned monthly. Trolley Wheel and Harp Run 22,608 MilesWithout Lubrication or Adjustment Several new features have been incorporated in thetrolley wheel and harp made by the Traction ApplianceCompany, Vincennes, Ind. This type of harp, which isknown as the Autograph, includes a well-balanced. HARP RUN 22,608 MILES WITHOUT LUBRICATION ORADJUSTMENT bronze trolley wheel into which a steel spindle has beeninserted with a drive fit to make it integral with thewheel. The spindle in turn fits into outside bearingsthat provide for self-lubrication and for automaticallytaking up or compensating for the wear of either spindleor bearings. These functions are accomplished by mak-ing the harp in two sections which hinge together andwhich are held in position by a single pin fastened witha cotter. A coil spring set in pockets at the base of the two parts of the harp exerts a pressure which tends toforce the split bearings against the hub faces of the trol-ley wheel, thus continuously maintaining correct align-ment of the wheel and full electrical contact. The self-lubricating bearings, which are pressed intosockets in the two parts of the harp, are mounted inpyramid-shaped boxes. These bearings are made ofbronze and graphitic inserts, a product of the Graphi
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