. Electric railway journal . ay of nine hours this carvisits all of the five carhouses on the property, whereasuntil the present routine was adopted two cars, fortwelve hours per day, were required. The car is loadedup to about 20 tons on each trip. It also handles allincoming mechanical department stores from down townto the shops. This supply car is shown in one of the illustrations.(See also issue of this paper for Jan. 10, 1914, page 88.)One feature is the gib crane of 3,000-lb. capacity,operated by a small electric motor which is effectivein handling wheels, etc., and which has a working
. Electric railway journal . ay of nine hours this carvisits all of the five carhouses on the property, whereasuntil the present routine was adopted two cars, fortwelve hours per day, were required. The car is loadedup to about 20 tons on each trip. It also handles allincoming mechanical department stores from down townto the shops. This supply car is shown in one of the illustrations.(See also issue of this paper for Jan. 10, 1914, page 88.)One feature is the gib crane of 3,000-lb. capacity,operated by a small electric motor which is effectivein handling wheels, etc., and which has a working radiusof 12 ft. The supply compartments are also notable,particularly those for armatures. These are on the floorlevel and have covers hinged at the bottom so that theycan be used to support the armatures in a convenientposition for attaching the chain hooks of the air hoistsuspended from an I-beam running above the wall racks Where the Air Compressors Are Maintained and Tested Cabs and Machines in the General Overhaul. Shop. The Supply Car Which Visits All Carhouses Once a Day August 6, 1921 Electric Railway Journal 195
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