CODE
"Connected"
Part of a train of connected trucks operated by Smith-Powers Lumber Co. of Marshfield, Ore.
Details of Air-Equipped Connected Truck
(CAPACITY 80,000 POUNDS, ALLOWABLE OVERLOAD 10%)
This car was designed with the object of providing heavy capacity Trucks with Air-Brakes, and at the same time reducing the dead weight and maintenance to a minimum. This has become a recognized Standard Logging Car, and as the design permits of considerable latitude in length of car and centers of bunks, we do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who requires either Flat Cars or Trucks for strictly logging purposes. The convenience of operation as compared with other types of equipment is apparent. From an economic standpoint the comparison is even greater. Some of the advantages are given below in detail:
1st. SIMPLICITY. Few parts to get out of repair, consequently car is always in commission.
2nd. REDUCED COST. First cost is 18% less than Flat Car of same capacity and equipment.
3rd. SMALL COST OF MAINTENANCE. More than 50% less than Flat Car.
4th. SAFETY OF OPERATION. Greatly increased over detached Trucks on account of Air Equipment and rigidity of connection, and over Flat Car in loading and unloading on account of skeleton construction.
5th. REFUSE NOT CARRIED TO DUMP. No deck to accumulate rubbish, adding to dead weight of car, and carrying it to the dump where it is discharged, often necessitating dredging to secure necessary depth of water.