Description of demonstration of 32-seat single-deck trolley omnibus constructed by English Electric Co., Ltd.; three brakes are provided, hand brake acting on rear wheels, mechanically operated servo-brake acting on transmission shaft and front wheels, and rheostatic brake; rapid acceleration of vehicle was comparable with that of street car; almost entire absence of jolting and vibration. (see also Modern Transport, vol. 19, no. 490, Aug. 4, 1928, pp. 20-21, 2 figs)


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    Title :

    A new type of trolley omnibus


    Additional title:

    Tramway Ry. World


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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