Apparatus for mechanical washing of outsides of cars; in form of eight vertical mops, or wipers, placed in two rows, four at each side of track, enclosed in brick building; during operation of washing, cars travel at rate of 1 1/2 m.p.h.; vehicle can be washed by means of apparatus in 1 1/2 min.; plant is divided into two sections, each of which is driven by 15-hp. motor.


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    Title :

    Carriage washing plant at York L.N.E.R.


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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