. Electric railway journal . automatic circuit breaker?A.—To act as a safety-valve and protect controllers and motors from a heavier flow of current than they can carrysafely. 11. Q.—What are some causes for a heavy flow of current?A.—Defective motors, power and brakes on at the same time, and fast feeding of controllers. 12. Q.—Should an automatic circuit breaker be preventedfrom blowing by holding or fastening? A.—No; it would be dangerous. 13. Q.—If impossible to throw controller off when desiringto stop car, what action should be taken ? A.—Open hood switch. hand brake and open the drain c
. Electric railway journal . automatic circuit breaker?A.—To act as a safety-valve and protect controllers and motors from a heavier flow of current than they can carrysafely. 11. Q.—What are some causes for a heavy flow of current?A.—Defective motors, power and brakes on at the same time, and fast feeding of controllers. 12. Q.—Should an automatic circuit breaker be preventedfrom blowing by holding or fastening? A.—No; it would be dangerous. 13. Q.—If impossible to throw controller off when desiringto stop car, what action should be taken ? A.—Open hood switch. hand brake and open the drain cock under the reservoir, openthe overhead switch and place the headlight and handles intheir proper place. 18. Q.—Explain bell signals. A.—Signals to motormen: one bell, stop; two bells, start;three bells, stop at once. Signals to conductor: three bells,pull down pole; four bells, set rear brake. J9- Q-—What does one bell from motorman 011 pay-withincar mean ?A.—Person wishes to board car. H\ llron. [fj. 1—4- \Hard Wuod FrameisH\ 37HOucside. Box to be ol Electric R*j. JournalNo. 20 Sheet Irou.
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