New construction saves almost 50% in weight without sacrificing strength or safety; length 79 ft 1 in., width 9 ft 11 in., wheel base 9 ft, total weight of car body and truck 96,980 lb; air conditioning; decoration and equipment; sleeping accommodations; exhibited at Chicago exhibition. (see also Ry Mech Engr v 107 n 6 June 1933 p 185-91 and 211)


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    Title :

    Pullman all-aluminum compartment, observation-lounge car


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 94 , n 23


    Publication date :

    1933


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Pullman-lounge-bedroom cars

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