. The Street railway journal . ely fastened to theframe of the step tread by bolts (H), made especially for the purpose. The toeguard (K) is made of sheet steel and the ends are securely riveted to the flangesof the hangers. The surface of the tread is y% of an inch above the upper edge of the front ofthe frame, and by slightly beveling the first row of the crimped strips, a non-slipping edge is produced—an important feature, and possessed by no other step. The steel strips being square sheared prevent the boot from slipping, and asthe apertures formed by the bent strips are only y± inch, the
. The Street railway journal . ely fastened to theframe of the step tread by bolts (H), made especially for the purpose. The toeguard (K) is made of sheet steel and the ends are securely riveted to the flangesof the hangers. The surface of the tread is y% of an inch above the upper edge of the front ofthe frame, and by slightly beveling the first row of the crimped strips, a non-slipping edge is produced—an important feature, and possessed by no other step. The steel strips being square sheared prevent the boot from slipping, and asthe apertures formed by the bent strips are only y± inch, the sole of the boot can-not round off the edges of the steel, but rather continues to keep it sharp. The openings admit of the free passage of dirt, mud and snow; form anefficient foot scraper; present a safe foot-hold for passengers at all seasons, areconducive to clean cars and unquestionably prevent accidents from slipping on thestep tread. January, 1894.] THE STREET RAILWAY JOURNAL. 8? STANWOOD MFG. CO MANUFACTURERS OF THE. Stanwood Steel Steps.
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