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Model-21
Condensed Specifications

Model-21 diagram


POWER PLANT:

MOTOR: Chevrolet 454, V-8 220 horse power gasoline engine or 200 horse power Cummins B-T four cylinder diesel engine. 45 miles per hour capability.

TRANSMISSION: Allison CRT-3331 power shift three speed forward and reverse.

FINAL DRIVE: Edwards special design, unusually massive and substantial. From this unit to the axles the power is transmitted by two roller chains.

TRUCKS:

GAUGE: Standard gauge 4 ft. 8½ in.

WHEELS: Four to each truck. 28 inch in diameter, made of steel.

AXLES: Five inch in diameter made of chrome nickel steel.

JOURNALS: Roller journal bearings of the railroad type.

JOURNAL BOXES: Made of steel, located on outside of wheels.

BRAKES: "Straight" type with emergency application feature. Equipped with standard "Automatic" type when equipped to pull trailer car.

TRUCK FRAME: Edwards special patented design made of steel channel, plates and fabricated shapes.

Model-21 Floor Plan
BODY OF CAR:

DIMENSIONS: Length over body is 50 ft. Height from rail to top of roof 10ft. 8 in. Width of body 9ft. 6in., height from rail to floor is 46 in.

CONSTRUCTION: Substantially built of steel throughout except floor and roof which are of hardwood construction. Roof is covered with heavy canvas and painted.

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 13 ft. in length, has two 34 in. sliding doors on each side of car and seating for 4 passengers. Operators compartment located in right front corner.

Model-21 Cab Interior

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: Seating for 46 on reversible walk-over type seats; one water closet with toilet and wash basin. Window sash and interior moulding made of aluminum or brass. Ceiling is ¼ inch Agasote paneling painted with high gloss enamel.

Interior of Model-21

REAR PLATFORM: Enclosed vestibule type with dutch or solid type doors, trap doors over steps.

OTHER EQUIPMENT: Car is heated by a propane forced air system; 60 gallon fuel tank; air sanders; air whistle; 12 volt electric system; headlight; steel pilot; air conditioning. Total seating of car is 50 passengers.

WEIGHT: Weight of car complete is 50,000 pounds



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