New 85-ft railroad passenger car Pioneer III has new lightweight trucks, spring system, and empty weight of 52,330 lb; body is of stainless steel; reinforced plastic has been used for steps, car skirts and battery boxes, and for certain interior components. (see also Ry Locomotives and Cars v 130 n 8 Aug 1956 p 49-52)


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    Title :

    Budd's bid for lightweight market


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 141 , n 4


    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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