New Philadelphia Rapid Transit motor-bus shop devoted solely to bus maintenance is described; complete facilities for handling major overhaul and repair operations of entire fleet of 570 gasoline-electric buses; 75 vehicles serviced simultaneously; 14 engines rebuilt per week; building cost $400,000; tool equipment cost $100,000; about 20 departments; experimental laboratory pays its way; personnel training.


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    Title :

    Saving a cent a mile on maintenance


    Additional title:

    Bus Transportation


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    9 pages


    Remarks:

    20 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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