. Electric railway journal . ed off are brought in on atrack along one side of the room and those ready forreinstallation are placed on any adjoining track. These two tracks and the300-ton Niles-Be-ment wheel pressare served by a 3-ton crane. This wasmade by the com-pany with the ex-ception of a Triplex2-ton chain block.The horizontal armis an 8-in. I-beam11 ft. long, and thevertical supportwhich extends fromfloor to ceiling is abuilt-up I-b earnconstructed fromfour 3i-in. x 3-in.angles and an 8i-in.plate. The arm istrussed to the sup-port by tie rods andthe support re-volves freely on ab a 11
RM2CH2KM9–. Electric railway journal . ed off are brought in on atrack along one side of the room and those ready forreinstallation are placed on any adjoining track. These two tracks and the300-ton Niles-Be-ment wheel pressare served by a 3-ton crane. This wasmade by the com-pany with the ex-ception of a Triplex2-ton chain block.The horizontal armis an 8-in. I-beam11 ft. long, and thevertical supportwhich extends fromfloor to ceiling is abuilt-up I-b earnconstructed fromfour 3i-in. x 3-in.angles and an 8i-in.plate. The arm istrussed to the sup-port by tie rods andthe support re-volves freely on ab a 11
. Electric railway journal . ed car or cars knockeddown lengths of rail sufficient to interfere with traffic.Of a somewhat similar character are the delays charged to cars which were pushed off a derail into the third-rail, knocking it down. In connection with this it maybe said that all of these detentions were brought aboutat a group of derails which are located at the tunnelend of the Detroit station yard where there are fre-quent train movements. The derails protect againstrunaway cars going into the tunnel. The presence ofthe station platform prevents the location of the third-rail on the
RM2CR6JG2–. Electric railway journal . ed car or cars knockeddown lengths of rail sufficient to interfere with traffic.Of a somewhat similar character are the delays charged to cars which were pushed off a derail into the third-rail, knocking it down. In connection with this it maybe said that all of these detentions were brought aboutat a group of derails which are located at the tunnelend of the Detroit station yard where there are fre-quent train movements. The derails protect againstrunaway cars going into the tunnel. The presence ofthe station platform prevents the location of the third-rail on the
. Electric railway journal . ed circuit breaker is furnished witheach motor-generator set. This is connected to thenegative terminal of the machine and arranged to con-nect a limiting resistance into the circuit upon opening.At the same time the station circuit breakers areopened, completely cutting off the power supply. Thespeed of these circuit breakers is such that resistanceis inserted in the circuit before the short circuit currentreaches sufficient value to injure the apparatus. Other auxiliary equipment supplied to the stationincludes a 15-ton hand-operated crane, a portable oilfilter p
RM2CND8EC–. Electric railway journal . ed circuit breaker is furnished witheach motor-generator set. This is connected to thenegative terminal of the machine and arranged to con-nect a limiting resistance into the circuit upon opening.At the same time the station circuit breakers areopened, completely cutting off the power supply. Thespeed of these circuit breakers is such that resistanceis inserted in the circuit before the short circuit currentreaches sufficient value to injure the apparatus. Other auxiliary equipment supplied to the stationincludes a 15-ton hand-operated crane, a portable oilfilter p
. Electric railway journal . e strands were in the terminalholes. This resulted in a poor connection, which causedthe leads to burn off at the terminals. In addition tothe above troubles, due directly to this careless mannerof using stranded wire, trouble was also experiencedwith terminal screws cutting into strands, which result-ed in burned connections. This was taken care of atthe same time that leads were made standard by theuse of a copper sleeve inclosing the strands. To reduce the frequency of motor-lead failures, allleads were made of the proper length and size of wirefor each type of
RM2CR4P5G–. Electric railway journal . e strands were in the terminalholes. This resulted in a poor connection, which causedthe leads to burn off at the terminals. In addition tothe above troubles, due directly to this careless mannerof using stranded wire, trouble was also experiencedwith terminal screws cutting into strands, which result-ed in burned connections. This was taken care of atthe same time that leads were made standard by theuse of a copper sleeve inclosing the strands. To reduce the frequency of motor-lead failures, allleads were made of the proper length and size of wirefor each type of
. Electric railway journal . ed by each emergencywagon, while at the right-hand side is the fire alarm ticker, ice or run off the line. The plan was finally adopted of usinga clock with a mechanical stamping device to indicate on theday cards the hour when the men took the cars and the timewhen they left them. The advantages of this plan have beenfound to be as follows: The establishment of a closer check on the platform menaround the depot. A more accurate record of the actual time spent on the carsis obtained, with corresponding greater accuracy in the pay-ment of the men. There is a closer
RM2CGWJK6–. Electric railway journal . ed by each emergencywagon, while at the right-hand side is the fire alarm ticker, ice or run off the line. The plan was finally adopted of usinga clock with a mechanical stamping device to indicate on theday cards the hour when the men took the cars and the timewhen they left them. The advantages of this plan have beenfound to be as follows: The establishment of a closer check on the platform menaround the depot. A more accurate record of the actual time spent on the carsis obtained, with corresponding greater accuracy in the pay-ment of the men. There is a closer
. Electric railway journal . s lead would, of course, have to be connect-ed to the proper lead from the controller, which couldbe marked in some way. The flexible cable is harm-lessly and quickly removed just by pulling it off. The method described involves no danger as the cleatcan be placed on the motor or truck where convenient,the leads bent up a little, the connection made in amoment, and then the truck is ready to be moved. DIAGONAL SPAN CONSTRUCTION ON STAGGEREDPOLES USED FOR SINGLE TRACK IN CLEVELAND BY JAMES SCOTT, SUPERINTENDENT OP OVERHEAD CON-STRUCTION CLEVELAND RAILWAYS The novel
RM2CGWG56–. Electric railway journal . s lead would, of course, have to be connect-ed to the proper lead from the controller, which couldbe marked in some way. The flexible cable is harm-lessly and quickly removed just by pulling it off. The method described involves no danger as the cleatcan be placed on the motor or truck where convenient,the leads bent up a little, the connection made in amoment, and then the truck is ready to be moved. DIAGONAL SPAN CONSTRUCTION ON STAGGEREDPOLES USED FOR SINGLE TRACK IN CLEVELAND BY JAMES SCOTT, SUPERINTENDENT OP OVERHEAD CON-STRUCTION CLEVELAND RAILWAYS The novel
. Electric railway journal . ed from £:if>o47to £39,400, while fixed charges, depreciation, renewalsetc., decreased from £27,233 to £27,18K. far, Aber-deens careful management and intensive cultivationof the riding habit have made it unnecessary to in-crease fares. However, the increase in laborchargeshas been particularly heavy, and no one can predict whatwill happen if the upward trend continues. With rea-sonably good fortune, on the other hand, Aberdeen willbe able to write off the rest of its investment charges the Fake Collection and Auditing It is an interesting fact that for several
RM2CGYCGE–. Electric railway journal . ed from £:if>o47to £39,400, while fixed charges, depreciation, renewalsetc., decreased from £27,233 to £27,18K. far, Aber-deens careful management and intensive cultivationof the riding habit have made it unnecessary to in-crease fares. However, the increase in laborchargeshas been particularly heavy, and no one can predict whatwill happen if the upward trend continues. With rea-sonably good fortune, on the other hand, Aberdeen willbe able to write off the rest of its investment charges the Fake Collection and Auditing It is an interesting fact that for several
. Electric railway journal . ed at the bottom time. These flat grinders are made of a carborundum mix-ture which contains such hard crystals that some of theabraded metal is taken off the rail like shavings from ametal planer. DRIVING MECHANISM The driving mechanism requires only a 3-hp motor whichhas a rawhide pinion meshing into a cut gear. This gearis keyed to a shaft with a male cam block reciprocating 650 ELECTRIC RAILWAY JOURNAL. [Vol. XXXIII. No. 14. the rod connected to the grinder carriage. The develop-ment of this cam block is that of a harmonic curve—that is, the reversal occurs und
RM2CGTYHE–. Electric railway journal . ed at the bottom time. These flat grinders are made of a carborundum mix-ture which contains such hard crystals that some of theabraded metal is taken off the rail like shavings from ametal planer. DRIVING MECHANISM The driving mechanism requires only a 3-hp motor whichhas a rawhide pinion meshing into a cut gear. This gearis keyed to a shaft with a male cam block reciprocating 650 ELECTRIC RAILWAY JOURNAL. [Vol. XXXIII. No. 14. the rod connected to the grinder carriage. The develop-ment of this cam block is that of a harmonic curve—that is, the reversal occurs und
. Electric railway journal . ed fenders but rather loweringthem carefully. By not slamming double running boards down or up. By not throwing and dropping tail lights. By turning off heaters when not required. By handling adapter signs properly, not throwingthem on the ground at the carhouse or under seats inthe car, but rather placing them in the sign box. By careful handling of sign sticks, flags, brooms, andpails and scoops. Increase in Earnings The earnings of the Arkansas Valley Interurban Rail-way, Wichita, Kan., practically doubled in 1916, on a 21per cent increased mileage. The road is
RM2CGWN2K–. Electric railway journal . ed fenders but rather loweringthem carefully. By not slamming double running boards down or up. By not throwing and dropping tail lights. By turning off heaters when not required. By handling adapter signs properly, not throwingthem on the ground at the carhouse or under seats inthe car, but rather placing them in the sign box. By careful handling of sign sticks, flags, brooms, andpails and scoops. Increase in Earnings The earnings of the Arkansas Valley Interurban Rail-way, Wichita, Kan., practically doubled in 1916, on a 21per cent increased mileage. The road is
. Electric railway journal . Throws a brilliant beam oflight from 800 to 1,000 feetahead of the car, straight downthe track. The light does not vary fromthe point intended when thetrolley goes off or encountersa section insulator. This isanother advantage possessed bythe Perfect over the arclamps. Burns a 100-watt concentrat-ed filament lamp at one amp.Two main resistance units andone for dimming in city limits.Fuses can be removed and re-placed like cartridge fuses. Pressed Steel — Dust,Oil and Waterproof—Weight 25 lbs. Leaves nothing tobe desired Get full details. Resistance Section The Trol
RM2CR3HJB–. Electric railway journal . Throws a brilliant beam oflight from 800 to 1,000 feetahead of the car, straight downthe track. The light does not vary fromthe point intended when thetrolley goes off or encountersa section insulator. This isanother advantage possessed bythe Perfect over the arclamps. Burns a 100-watt concentrat-ed filament lamp at one amp.Two main resistance units andone for dimming in city limits.Fuses can be removed and re-placed like cartridge fuses. Pressed Steel — Dust,Oil and Waterproof—Weight 25 lbs. Leaves nothing tobe desired Get full details. Resistance Section The Trol