Release cocks are fitted adjacent to each door on the
inside and outside of the car for use in emergency, or to permit entry of staff in
depot. The leading edges of the doors are fitted with hollow rubber section to ensure
draught seal and to provide protection for passengers. A pressure retaining check
valve ensures that the air door reservoir is only fed after a pre-set safe minimum
brake pressure has been attained. The reservoir is fitted with a water drain cock.
The doors are arrange to slide into pockets formed in
the vestibule sides, eliminating any danger to standing passengers. Both inner and
outer walls of the pocket are provided with glazed portions; the inner one being
framed and hinged to allow for glass cleaning. The vestibule is divided from the
saloons by partitions. These being panelled to waist height and provided with glazed
above. Vertical stainless steel pillars are fitted at the inner ends of the partition
to provide a barrier for the glass and for use as grab pillars.
LUGGAGE RACKS
Racks are provided along each side of the car terminating at the central vestibule.
CAR BODY
The car body is a light steel shell fabricated by welding from top hat channel and
zed sections. The floor consists of corrugated steel section attached by welding to
the body longitudes and cross members. The steel floor is covered by a wood
composition floor of suitable thickness; the whole being finished by a good quality
linoleum. Exterior panelling is of 16 SWG aluminium for the sides and ends and 18 SWG
aluminium for the roof panels. Generally, the panels are rivetted to the framework
and panel joints covered with a moulding of suitable section. Electrolytic action
between the aluminium panels and steel frame is controlled by a jointing medium.
Ceiling panels again of aluminium, are 20 SWG except for the end domes which are
formed from 18 SWG. Where necessary the panels are treated with sound absorbing
material to prevent drumming.
BODY SUSPENSION
The body shell is suspended at each corner of the underframe by means of special rubber
springs acting in shear and compression with hydraulic dampers to prevent undue
oscillation.
DRIVER'S CONTROLS
The driver's control position situated at each end of the car consist essentially of
a control board mounted between partitions. The controls positioned at each end of
the car consist of:-
Speed change and reverse controller
Throttle controler with "Dead Man" connection.
Handbrake
Driver's Brake Valve
Engine Speed Indicator
Air Pressure Gauge
Door Control Buttons
Engine Stop and Start Buttons
Light Switches, etc.
Air Operated Horn
Windscreen Wiper
DESTINATION INDICATORS
An indicator of the roller type is provided at each end of the car and is housed in
a box formed by the shaping of the roof and ceiling panels.
