[PRCo] Re: #4000

[Fred W. Schneider III]

Jim Holland wrote:
> 
> HI!
>         Pg.103, top photo, of Young and Provenzo's  *St.-Louis Car Company*
> book shows Brill--4000 with coupling rods on the trucks like a steam
> locomotive!!
> 
>         Was there only one motor per truck?

YES
> 
>         Were other cars fitted with these trucks, St.-Louis #47?

I believe they were Brill trucks.  They were changed out to two motor
cars shortly there after.  See the roster you guys wanted me to send ...
its all in it.  
> 
>         Also, note the reversible trolley-pole base with 2-compression springs,
> one forward of the pole, one aft!
> 
>         On the previous page is a side-vies of 4250 as a new car photographed
> in the snow.  We had discussed this particular photo before as to
> location  --  can't remember now!!  Side sign says  ARLINGTON.
> 
> --
> James B. Holland