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Railway Age Weekly 1959 July 13 Boston Sets New Transit Pattern Southern aluminu
Railway Age Weekly 1959 July 13 Boston Sets New Transit Pattern
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Contents
Southern buys aluminum cars p. 9
Southern gets the credit-though perhaps by only a few days-for being the first railroad to make extensive use of aluminum in freight cars. It's spending over $25,000,000 for 1,205 new gondolas and covered hoppers to be built by Pullman and Magor, using 9,000 tons of aluminum from Reynolds. Cars will have roller bearings; payloads of 100 tons; are designed to give better service on bulk commodities.
Working rules . . . an Editorial p.13
Much remedial action is needed to get railroads back on the track to prosperity and healthy growth. Working rules stand at the top of the priority list. Presentation of the essential facts about such rules is an indispensable first step.
Cover Story-Boston sets new transit pattern p.18
The area's Metropolitan Transit Authority just completed a major expansion. It has taken over, and refurbished, a former branch of the New York Central's Boston & Albany. Reports from Boston indicate that riders are flocking back to the rails since the integration move.
Cover Story-P-S tests new long-travel gear p.22
Here's a brand-new weapon in the fight to reduce damage to lading. The device is a refinement of the P-S cushion underframe design.
Philadelphia likes commuter-aid plan p.29
The city's "Operation Northwest"-an experiment in cutting fares and increasing service to attract riders-is working well, at least from the city's standpoint.
Pushbutton CTC broadens dispatcher's control p.32
All the pushbuttons are on a central panel within easy reach of the dispatcher. A miniaturized track diagram and all controls are concentrated into the pushbuttons.
Highway tankers ride the rails p.42
A new Bangor & Aroostook tariff covering piggyback movement of gasoline-carrying tank semi-trailers went into effect July 1. Four Maine oil distributors were the first shippers.
The Action Page p.48
Accurate cost figures are of vital importance to railroads. With them, important traffic now subject to
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