Rail bus propelled by two power plants, each driving one of two axles through its own three-speed transmission, built by Four-wheel Drive Auto Co of Clintonville, Wis; bus is 30 ft long, 7 ft 7 in. wide, and accommodates 35 passengers; equipped with two 86-hp engines, capable of maintaining speeds of more than 70 mph. (see also Iron and Steel Canada v 16 n 7 Sept-Oct 1933 p 109-10 and Ry Age v 95 n 17 Oct 21 1933 p 561-2)


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    Title :

    New two-engined FWD railbus has independent drive for each axle


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


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    Publication date :

    1933


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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