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Annual Report of the Public Trustees of the Boston Elevated Railway: For the Year Ending December 31, 1926 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Somerville Garage was placed in operation on December 192 6, with a present capacity of 112 buses. This made possible the surrender Of some leased garage space and avoided the necessity of leasing additional quarters.
A second carhouse unit at Lotus Place was completed and put in operation on July 6, 192 6, after which Grove Hall Carhouse was sold.
Replacement of the last wooden elevated cars, 100 in number, has been undertaken by an order for a similar number of modern steel cars.
Eighty-one motor-buses have been added during the year to cover the lines on which bus Operation has been inaugurated.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0243204833
- ISBN 13 9780243204830
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages40
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the 8th annual report of the Public Trustees of the Boston Elevated Railway (BER) for the year ending December 31, 1926. The report summarizes the challenges and successes faced by the BER in the post-World War I era, particularly the impact of rising labor costs and the introduction of new technologies such as buses. It also provides insightful data on traffic statistics, operating expenses, and capital expenditures, offering a glimpse into the complex operations of a major urban transportation system during a transformative period. The report underscores the significance of public transportation in shaping the lives of urban dwellers and highlights the importance of efficient and affordable services. By analyzing the BER's experiences, the report offers valuable lessons for understanding the evolution of urban transportation and its role in shaping the fabric of American cities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243204830_0
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