NEW G. T. R. COACHES

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 16, 1900

NEW G. T. R. COACHES.

Five More New and Modernly Built Cars Added to the Rolling Stock.

The Grand Trunk has added another lot of five handsomely built first-class coaches to its already up-to-date equipment. During the last year about fifty of these modern cars have been built and placed in service, taking the place of some of the older coaches. These new cars have been greatly admired by all who see them. Everything that science, experience, and skilled labor can do has been brought into requisition to make these new creations perfect in every detail. In completeness of detail, artistic workmanship, appointments, and finish, they surpass anything of their kind yet built in America; and, in fact, it would be hard to equal them in the world.

The new cars form part of what is known as the eight hundred series, and are of the wide vestibule order, sixty-eight feet long, with four-wheeled trucks, making the riding of the cars easy, and with the least possible jolting effect. The cars are equipped with Westinghouse quick-action triple brakes, and air signals. A special feature of the cars is the peculiar construction of the platform, which is built of steel, and an adjustable covering is arranged over the steps, making the whole platform a vestibule. By this means, dust is excluded, and perfect safety to passengers on the platform is assured. The vestibule is also lighted with a powerful light, which, though unusual, is a most convenient appointment.

The average weight of these coaches is 72,100 pounds each and they have each a seating capacity for seventy-two passengers. There are twenty windows on each side of the cars, finished on the outside and inside in Gothic architecture in oak and mahogany combination. The interiors are finished in quartered oak, and are extremely handsome. The seats are Grand Trunk standard reversible pattern, upholstered in crimson plush. The other trimmings are of exquisite designs in bronze. The saloons are fitted with the latest devices to make them as near perfection as possible. The aisles of the cars are carpeted with Brussels. The closets are self-flushing, and separate lavatories are provided for the ladies. The cars are heated with steam, and the ventilating arrangements are ample and satisfactory. The tout ensemble of these handsome coaches is one of elegance, and everything about them wears an air of ease and comfort.