Trains, converted from Pullman observation and lounge cars, are in readiness at Army's Arlington Yards in Staten Island, NY; each train accompanied by completely equipped kitchen car; interior of cars simulate hospital ward; conditions of operation affecting cars; axle generators run many hours in each day to keep battery charged; steam supply from locomotive is available every day as long as cars are in use; equipped to receive electric power at any location where they may be parked.


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    Title :

    Standby service for army hospital trains


    Additional title:

    Ry Mech Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1944


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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