[PRCo] Re: PRCo__Interurbans

[Boris Cefer]

Strange. Interurban 1700s arrived with 20 kilowatt heaters.

Boris

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> The first winter with 1700s was very uncomfortable.   The heat from the 
> motors in interurban service could not keep the cars warm as the dynamic 
> brakes were not used enough with fewer stops per mile. They taped up the 
> vents on the roof and re-adjusted the heat circuits until they got it 
> right. The Washington line used mostly 1600;s with B-3 trucks until 
> enough 1700s were delivered and accepted.