. Electric railway journal . e. Thepole (reach) wagon and reel wagon can be drawn byhorses or used as trailers with auto trucks, whichever ismore convenient. The Choice of Size in Trucks It has been our experience that for straight overheadline work, a capacity of IV2 tons or 2 tons is ample. This capacity permits greater cruising radius, is moreeconomical and provides greater speed. Line depart-ment work requires a ruggedly-built truck, due to thetwisting and straining received in climbing over highrails. Hence cars of the very best make will eventuallyprove the cheapest, even at higher first
. Electric railway journal . e. Thepole (reach) wagon and reel wagon can be drawn byhorses or used as trailers with auto trucks, whichever ismore convenient. The Choice of Size in Trucks It has been our experience that for straight overheadline work, a capacity of IV2 tons or 2 tons is ample. This capacity permits greater cruising radius, is moreeconomical and provides greater speed. Line depart-ment work requires a ruggedly-built truck, due to thetwisting and straining received in climbing over highrails. Hence cars of the very best make will eventuallyprove the cheapest, even at higher first cost. The main-tenance costs are also contingent on having a reliable,conscientious mechanic in charge of repairs and on giv-ing him the opportunity to maintain his trucks at highefficiency with due regard to useless or unnecessary ex-pense. When our trucks were purchased 3 tons was thelowest load capacity we could get. Since then smallerunits have been placed on the market. The question of mechanical starters on trucks for. THIRD AVENUE LINE TRUCKS—REMOVING CABLE IN A STREETLOWERED 3 FT. WITHOUT INTERRUPTING SERVICE
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