BUILT TO LAST IN STAINLESS STEEL

Metro cars ordered by Chicago, Miami and Baltimore represent the first large-scale production of bodies fabricated from low-carbon stainless steel. This material is not only easier to form and has better welding characteristics; it also has a superior finish which is important when cars are not painted. Stainless costs more than other steels which are not corrosion-resistant, but lends itself readily to lightweight forms of construction that can rival aluminium. Another advantage is the high modulus of elasticity which enables a stainless steel car to resist deformation from overloads or impacts while still absorbing energy.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/03735346
• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • Darrah, J B
• Publication Date: 1981-4

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 286-288
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 137
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alloy steel; Carbon steel; Corrosion resistant alloys; Fabrication; Mechanical elasticity; Passenger cars; Rapid transit cars; Stainless steel; Vehicle design; Welding
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00334432
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 12 1982 12:00AM