. Scientific American Volume 91 Number 09 (August 1904). rs,contacters, reverser, pump governor, switch-board, andthe like. Portions of the apparatus underneath thecar have, where possible, been placed inside of it tofacilitate the explanation of their operation. In thecase of the motors, motor resistance, and air pumpsthis, of course, was thought to be neither feasiblenor necessary. In addition to the regular equipment the car con-tains a complete air-brake outfit for a six-car train,operated from the brake controller which is used tomake the men familiar in all details with this com-plicated
. Scientific American Volume 91 Number 09 (August 1904). rs,contacters, reverser, pump governor, switch-board, andthe like. Portions of the apparatus underneath thecar have, where possible, been placed inside of it tofacilitate the explanation of their operation. In thecase of the motors, motor resistance, and air pumpsthis, of course, was thought to be neither feasiblenor necessary. In addition to the regular equipment the car con-tains a complete air-brake outfit for a six-car train,operated from the brake controller which is used tomake the men familiar in all details with this com-plicated mechanism. It contains, moreover, a de-fective triple valve, the presence of which the menmust detect after a certain amount of teaching. Tofacilitate the instruction there are additional parts,such as the auxiliary reservoir and the brake cylinder,with portions of the metal cut away to permit theinstructor to explain their operation fully. A triplevalve similarly cut away, and connected in tandemwith another operating triple valve, fully demonstrates. use of the mechanism but also how to act in cases ofemergency. This personal teaching is supplementedby an excellent book of instructions containing about150 questions and answers of a practical nature, withcuts and explanations of all the apparatus. This themotorman is expected to study closely and time to time his knowledge of its contents istested in examinations. Should he be of an inquiring turn of mind he is furtherallowed the privilege andopportunity of enteringthe shops and studying theentire system in detail, asmuch as he desires. INTERIOR OF THE CAR USED FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF NEW YORK SUBWAY MOTORMEN. employed to demonstrate their use in operation oremergency. The safeguards in the system used are manifold, andso complete that only a rather inventive mi,nd canconceive any situation which the prospective motor-man has not been taught to meet. Should the motor-man release the controller handle while it i
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