Grand Trunk equipment.

During Dec. the Co. received 2 compound consolidation locomotives, nos. 956 & 957, from the Baldwin works. The Co.'s Montréal shops turned out 5 1st class passenger cars & 25 standard box cars. The passenger cars form part of what is known as the 800 series, & are of the wide vestibule order, 68 ft. long, with 4-wheeled trucks. They are equipped with Westinghouse quick action triple brakes, & air signals. A special feature is the steel platform, with an adjustable covering over the steps, making the whole platform a vestibule. The vestibule is lighted with a power light. The total weight of these coaches is 72,1000 lbs. each, & they have each a seating capacity of 72 passengers. There are 20 windows on each side of the cars, finished outside & inside in Gothic architecture in oak & mahogany combination. The interiors are finished in quartered oak, & are extremely handsome. The seats are G.T. standard reversible pattern, upholstered in crimson plush. The other trimmings are of exquisite designs in bronze. A large & comfortable smoking room with seating capacity for 8 is provided. The saloons are fitted with the latest devices to make them as near perfection as possible. The aisles are carpeted with Brussels, & linoleum covers the floor in the smoking compartment. The closets are self-flushing & separate lavatories are provided for ladies. The cars are heated by steam, & the ventilating arrangements are ample & satisfactory. The tout ensemble of these handsome coaches is one of elegance & everything about them wears an air of ease & comfort. Two of the coaches have been put on the Montréal-Toronto run, one the Ottawa line, one on the Massena Springs branch & one on the eastern division between Montréal & Island Pond.

Railways: G.T.Ry.

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