. Electric railway journal . pearance and arrangement of the PublicService Railway Companys inspection car are shown in theaccompanying half-tones and drawings. The car body is 7 in. wide over the sides, 29 ft. long over the corner posts and to observe the road without leaving the interior. In addi-tion, each of the platforms is also furnished with a pair ofseats for direct observation of the track. The cooks quarters are separated from the office section bya swinging door. When the kitchen is not in use, this dooris hooked back to form a partition for the sink and watertank, thereby leav
. Electric railway journal . pearance and arrangement of the PublicService Railway Companys inspection car are shown in theaccompanying half-tones and drawings. The car body is 7 in. wide over the sides, 29 ft. long over the corner posts and to observe the road without leaving the interior. In addi-tion, each of the platforms is also furnished with a pair ofseats for direct observation of the track. The cooks quarters are separated from the office section bya swinging door. When the kitchen is not in use, this dooris hooked back to form a partition for the sink and watertank, thereby leaving a clear aisle to the rear platform. Thekitchen facilities comprise a buffet range, a denatured alcoholstove, fuel and water tanks, cooking utensils, dishes, dishclosets, etc. The toilet room, with wash basin and nickelplumbing, is in the same part of the car and is completely en-closed, as shown on the plan. The car is mounted on two Standard trucks, carrying fourNo. 101-C Westinghouse motors. Other details of the equip-. Manag;rs Car—General Plan 43 ft. 8 in. long over the bumpers and the vestibuled plat-forms. It is constructed of wood throughout with the excep-tion of a steel plate placed over the side sills. The platformknees are of steel with wood fillers. To distinguish this carfrom the regular rolling stock, which is painted yellow, thebody color is maroon with a simple gold striping; the trucks ment include K-6 controllers, G. E. compressors, National AirBrake Companys engineers valves, Providence fenders andConsolidated electric heaters. The compressor is hung be-tween the trucks opposite a box which contains the jacks andother tools required for a complete emergency outfit. The re-sistance? are carried under the rear platform. The car is
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