. Electric railway journal . ained how he had beenconverted from a skeptic to an enthusiastic advocate oftheir use. H. A. Johnson, master mechanic, gave valu-able information as to what can be accomplishedthrough proper coasting, illustrating the principleswith the aid of time-speed graphs. W. B. McKinney,engineer Railway Improvement Company, New YorkCity, explained the purpose and mechanism of theRico coasting clock, with the aid of diagrams and asample clock. The following were then elected to serve for one yearexcept as indicated: President, B. J. Fallon; vice-presi-dent, R. N. Griffin; sec
. Electric railway journal . ained how he had beenconverted from a skeptic to an enthusiastic advocate oftheir use. H. A. Johnson, master mechanic, gave valu-able information as to what can be accomplishedthrough proper coasting, illustrating the principleswith the aid of time-speed graphs. W. B. McKinney,engineer Railway Improvement Company, New YorkCity, explained the purpose and mechanism of theRico coasting clock, with the aid of diagrams and asample clock. The following were then elected to serve for one yearexcept as indicated: President, B. J. Fallon; vice-presi-dent, R. N. Griffin; secretary-treasurer, P. V. Lyon;librarian, G. H. Pierce; director for two years, H. ; director for one year, J. A. Jarvis. Among other features of the meeting the most promi-nent was a talk on the liberty loan by W. V. Griffin,secretary and treasurer of the Elevated Railroads. Thework of a local charity was also explained. The at-tendance at the meeting was about a hundred. 776 ELECTRIC RAILWAY JOURNAL [Vol. 50, No. 17. Fig. 1—Home-made special work, showing bolted steam Figs. 3 and 4—Forms made of welded steel base plates and interurban crossing in center of picture. and bolted side plates Fig. 2—Double crossover and turnout made without chillers. Fig. 5—Special work ready to be poured. Special Work Made by Portland Railway, Light & Power Company Without Cast-Iron Forms October 27, 1917 ELECTRIC RAILWAY JOURNAL 777 EQUIPMENT andMAINTENANCE HAVE YOU A GOOD WAYOF DOING A JOB? —Pass It Along These Articles Have Been Selected to Provoke Thought and StimulateDiscussion. All of the Technical Departments Are Represented Railway Manufactures Special WorkWithout Cast-iron Forms Cost of Pattern Work and Cast Iron Avoided byUsing Steel Shapes Which Are Bolted andWelded in Place BY F. P. MAIZE Master Mechanic Portland Railway, Light & Power Company,Portland, Ore. The Portland Railway, Light & Power Company hasbeen manufacturing special work for a number ofyears, and recent
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