BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE

GENERAL VIEW OF THE ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE RECENTLY BUILT BY THE BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY

The motors are con-trolled in pairs, each by their original series-parallel con-trollers ; the two controllers are connected mechanically, asshown, by an ingenious operating mechanism, which keeps bothcontrol and reverse staffs absolutely in step under all condi-tions. The control and reverse handles are also reversible, sothat the motorman may operate from either side of the cab,and for this purpose the air-brake valve is duplicated upon bothsides of the cab also. The circuit breaker is located in the cab,as shown, being provided with a rope leading from its handlearound to one side, so that, in emergency, a quick stop may bemade by opening the breaker.