Complete departure from conventional design is expected to reduce noise, cause less wear and tear on car and track, and increase riding comfort. See also Elec. Traction, vol. 23, no. 4, Apr. 1927, pp. 197-198, 2 figs.


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    Title :

    Joliet develops worm-drive trucks to reduce unsprung weight


    Additional title:

    Elec. Ry. Jl


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1927


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    9 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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