. The Street railway journal . NnlicaWfwGraj-Iivn-] ^Dt. Levis purchased the Laclede Car Company, of St. Louis. In 1887, the capacity of the parent plant was600 cars per annum. At the two institutions are now employed close to 3000 men, and thecapacity of the two plants is 3500 cars per annum. Besides this, there is a large output of trucks,the trucks of the company being noted for their easy riding qualities and strength. The St. LouisCar Company also makes its own seats, arc headlights and arc lamps for car interior illumination,and many other specialties and fixtures that are essent
. The Street railway journal . NnlicaWfwGraj-Iivn-] ^Dt. Levis purchased the Laclede Car Company, of St. Louis. In 1887, the capacity of the parent plant was600 cars per annum. At the two institutions are now employed close to 3000 men, and thecapacity of the two plants is 3500 cars per annum. Besides this, there is a large output of trucks,the trucks of the company being noted for their easy riding qualities and strength. The St. LouisCar Company also makes its own seats, arc headlights and arc lamps for car interior illumination,and many other specialties and fixtures that are essential to a modern car. The company operates itsown brass foundry, where all brass and bronze trimmings are turned out; and recently theirmalleable and gray iron foundry, was completed and is now under full operation. Manufacturingthese specialties and material themselves has proven quite a factor in the successful career of thiscompany, as it permits them to take large orders for quick delivery. 828 STREET RAILWAY JOURNAL. SAINT LOUIS CAR COMPANY, KALEVIMAG
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