. Electric railways, theoretically and practically treated . in., special , 4x4 in., lbs. 2 X 2 X f in., lbs. CAR BODIES. 183 Each car seats fifty-two persons, the cross-seats accom-modating sixteen individuals, and the longitudinal seatsproviding for thirty-six passengers. Each car is lightedwith twenty-six lamps, arranged in two rows often on each side, the center of the roof being lighted withsix lamps. Fig. 118 is a view of bottom of car observed from a pitin the tracks. This view shows the corrugated sheet-ironflooring, the motor rheostats, the brake apparatus, and thefor
. Electric railways, theoretically and practically treated . in., special , 4x4 in., lbs. 2 X 2 X f in., lbs. CAR BODIES. 183 Each car seats fifty-two persons, the cross-seats accom-modating sixteen individuals, and the longitudinal seatsproviding for thirty-six passengers. Each car is lightedwith twenty-six lamps, arranged in two rows often on each side, the center of the roof being lighted withsix lamps. Fig. 118 is a view of bottom of car observed from a pitin the tracks. This view shows the corrugated sheet-ironflooring, the motor rheostats, the brake apparatus, and theforward truck. These cars are now operated in the NewYork subway and have proven satisfactory in many re-spects. The peculiar interior aluminum finish is not asconducive to comfort as a highly varnished Pullman coach,but they have a moral influence upon passengers which isdesirable in case of accident. A complete description ofthis car, with section drawings, may be found in theAmerican Engineer & Railroad Journal oi October, 1904. 184 ELECTRIC Fig. 115. —STEEL FRAMING, GIBBS CAR. CAR BODIES. 185
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