. The street railway review . iolc of the same diameter is drilled in the end of each railand the terminals inserted from both sides of the joint. Arivet is then driven through and upset as shown, thusexpanding the tubular ends into the closest possible contactwith the rails, and securing the bonds firmly against dis-placement. This operation is quite simple, and can beaccomplished in a few minutes with a riveting outfit. Inthis way double conductivity is secured, good electrical contactassured, the fish plates protect the bond from mechanicalinjury and the joint is water and moisture proof. W
. The street railway review . iolc of the same diameter is drilled in the end of each railand the terminals inserted from both sides of the joint. Arivet is then driven through and upset as shown, thusexpanding the tubular ends into the closest possible contactwith the rails, and securing the bonds firmly against dis-placement. This operation is quite simple, and can beaccomplished in a few minutes with a riveting outfit. Inthis way double conductivity is secured, good electrical contactassured, the fish plates protect the bond from mechanicalinjury and the joint is water and moisture proof. WALDRAN AUTOMATIC BRAKE HANDLE. (^n March 20 the St. Louis & Kirkwood Street Railwaymade a public test of the Waldran automatic brake a trial of two months, all of the cars on this roadwere eciuipped with the new handles. As shown by theillustration the device is extremely simple, consisting of aratcliet on the upper end of the brake staff and a reliabletrip. The dog is kept engaged bv gravity only, no springs. being used ; when it is desired to release the brake themotorman raises the handle slightly, thus releasing thedog, but need not at any time quit his hold on the brakehandle. By this means both motorman and passengers whoare on the front platform are protected from injury by thehandle, when the brakes are released. Its few parts andpositive action will commend it to street railways. J. D. Waldran, the inventor entertained quite a largeparty in the special car Rambler when the demonstrationabove mentioned was given. AND END VIEWS OF RAIL WITH BOND. The Metropolitan Railroad Company, of Washington, hasrewarded the faithfulness of its employes in a substantialmanner. On inauguration da\ each man found a slip in hisenvelope stating that the company appreciated the energy,politeness and efficiency of the force and desired to thankeach man for his efforts. One days extra pay was in eachenvelope. President Harris is very popular with his men onaccount of his manifes
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