Renewal of passenger car buying began in 1944; orders accumulated at end of year amounted to 500 cars; last year ended with 1700 cars on order and inquiries for many more; light weight construction, employing low alloy, high strength steels, stainless steel and strong alloys of aluminum was introduced 10 yr ago; improvements in trucks, couplers and draft gears, seats, and other comfort and style factors contribute to attractiveness of railway travel.
More passenger trains ahead
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 120 , n 1
1946
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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