[milwaukee-electric] Re: KMCL/National City Lines.

[Don L. Leistikow]

Scott Grieg's evaluation which followed  your question, was explained
from an electrical engineering standpoint.               

Joining Speedrail in 1950, I became aware of this phenomenon in
conversations with their Shop personnel.  The conclusion is that
electric motors must be used.  Allowing them to stand around without
use, allows dampness to invade the inner works.   Coils and Insulation
will suffer as dampness  settles in. Seasons change, from below zero
tempertures in winter to, temperatures that reach over 100 degrees in
summer Condensation, is the culprit    

Blown coils, is the result.                           

Unlike the 60 and 300 class cars, the now 31-32 to 49-50 duplexes were
run only during the Rush-hours.  The single cars were being operated,
almost 24/7. really, about 20/7.                                               

Wen I hired out, I had just missed a class of new employees.   They put
me to work in the Central Station back Shop fpr sp,e three weeks, so I
acquierd quite a bit of practical knowledge, on how to keep them
rolling/.                                                     

The best thing to do with an electric motor is;   Use It !                                               

Don L.