(a) All windows are to be in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, latest revision.

(b) Both sides of the passenger compartment shall be glazed with drop down windows. The driver window assemblies shall be horizontally sliding.

(c) The roof lantern assembly shall be glazed with fixed window light assemblies. These windows shall be tinted and etched.

(d) All windows shall be easily replaceable without disturbing adjacent windows and shall be mounted so that flexing or vibration from engine operation or normal road vibration is not apparent. The windows shall be identical, as far as practicable, throughout the trolley.

(e) Any sash or sash frame mounting rubber must be installed so that passengers cannot remove it. The body sash construction shall be such that the sash drain will prevent the entrance or backup of water into the trolley.
Drains shall be incorporated at the bottom of the sash which will drain interior condensation of the sash to the exterior of the trolley.

(f) Passenger windows shall be a minimum of 1/4" tempered glass on the drop portion of the window with the fixed portion being 3/16" laminated.

(g) The vertical drop sash portion of the window shall be approximately 14" with a four latch system.

(h) The driver's window will be two 1/4" tempered glass horizontal sliders that will open both forward and rearward.

(i) At least four (4) of the passenger windows will meet the requirements of FMVSS, latest revision, Bus Window Retention and Release.

(j) The windows will be provided with an emergency push out feature which shall be designed for quick resetting by the operator while the trolley is in service.

(k) The windows shall provide at least 475 square inches of escape area, be top hinged and captive and shall not fall out on the street after being pushed out.

(l) In addition, the sash frame shall be installed with a retaining feature which will prevent the sash frame from being released.

(m) It shall also be equipped with a positive lock device that must be manually released before the window can be pushed out. This device shall be painted red and be of sturdy design not prone to breakage by mishandling.

(n) Window frames shall be anodized aluminum or painted to an approved color.

(o) Windows will be tinted an approved color and degree of light transmission.

14. Windshields

(a) The trolley shall incorporate three (3) individual windshield assemblies. Windshield assemblies shall be glazed with 1/4" laminated safety float single-density glass.

(b) There will be a 6" X 30" padded sun visor which is color coordinated to the trolley interior that will be adjustable for the windshield or driver's side window.

15. Entrance And Exit Door

(a) The front entrance stepwell assembly of the door behind the front axle trolley is to be provided with two two-piece air operated folding doors. The door will fold outward providing a minimum clear opening of 40".

(b) On the door ahead of the front axle model, the door will be a two panel door that will open outward and provide a clear opening of at least 40".

(c) The leading edge of each entrance door assembly shall be protected by an extruded rubber safety sensitive edge to reverse the door closing cycle when obstructed.

(d) The front door is to be controlled by the driver with a two-position, single lever door controller, with the handle operating in an horizontal plane. Control lever shall be located on the drivers left hand control console. Brakes and throttle will be interlocked with door operation. A door lock/toggle switch will be located outside the trolley above the curbside headlight.

(e) The door operator is to be installed in a sealed compartment over the door assemblies.

(f) Door assemblies shall meet or exceed all Federal and State regulations.

16. Exterior Lighting

(a) All exterior lighting shall be 12 volt DC circuits in accordance with Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.

(b) The headlight assemblies shall be single high and low beam halogen round sealed beamed assemblies.

(c) Side clearance lights shall be of the slimline design with amber front and red rear installed on the outside edge of the roof assembly.

(d) Front directional lights shall be mounted above the bumper and shall meet all FMVSS requirements. Front side directional lights shall be mounted on the left and right forward skirt above the cowcatcher. Directional lights will be foot or hand controlled.

(e) The rear stop, tail, and directional lights and backup lights shall be mounted above the rear bumper, recessed in a panel to provide a straight on angle for visibility from the rear of the trolley. An audible reverse alarm shall be installed.

17. Interior Lighting

(a) Dome lights shall consist of five, 12 volt, 40 watt globe lights. The lights shall have polished brass bases with 7.5" diameter etched glass globes evenly spaced along the centerline of the cupola ceiling. The front light shall be on a separate switch on the driver's console. This shall be a 3 position switch (on, off, on only with front door open).

(b) The lighting components shall be so constructed as to prevent the entrance of water and contaminants.

(c) The instrument panel shall be indirectly lighted.

(d) All switches to be within easy reach of the driver.

(e) A driver's map light with a concentrating type lens will be located over the driver area and controlled by a separate switch.

(f) Stepwell and front dome light will operate when passenger door is opened.

(g) All interior light fixtures are to be trimmed with brass plated beauty rings to accent the interior finish.

18. Exterior Trolley Light

(a) A functioning authentic vintage-design single headlight assembly shall be mounted in the center of the front vestibule panel.

(b) The headlight housing shall be a 9" minimum diameter standoff design, made of brass.

19. Engine Compartment

(a) The engine compartment shall be completely sealed to prevent smoke and odors from entering the interior of the coach.

(b) The compartment shall be lined with sound and heat barrier materials to prevent the transmission of noise and heat to the interior of the coach.

(c) The entire rear vestibule deck shall open, exposing the engine and all accessories and be held in open position with pneumatic rods.

(d) There shall be a rear engine access door on the rear of the trolley.

(e) There shall be an engine compartment access door on the rear curbside of the trolley.

(f) The engine compartment shall contain a rear run panel with the following components;

(1) Engine Start Switch

This is a 3-position switch.
1st position allows the engine to be started from the driver's console.
2nd position allows the engine to be started from the engine compartment.
3rd position is a safety feature for mechanics working on the trolley, making it impossible to start the engine from either position.

(2) Start Button

This button will engage the starter motor and cause the engine to start and run.

(3) Light Switch

This switch turns on the 3 engine compartment lights.

(4) Hour Meter

(5) Oil Pressure Gauge

(6) Water Temperature Gauge

20. Driver's Console  

(a) The driver's console shall be designed for the safety of operation as well as the comfort of the driver.

(b) The forward dash console shall have a complete complement of instrumentation and controls consisting of speedometer with odometer, air pressure gauges, voltmeter, fuel gauge and warning lights with buzzer indicating hot engine, low oil pressure, low air pressure, low coolant level, transmission hot, and indicator lights showing stop lights on, high beam and directional light indication.

(c) The left hand drivers console shall be made of steel framing and wood with a back lighted plastic panel identifying all controls. Additional controls shall include dome lights, override switches, console dimmer switch, engine switch, passenger heater switches, AC switches, destination sign light switch, and 2 way door control lever switch, and any other switches required by the customer's applications.

21. Mirrors, Exterior

(a) Exterior rear view mirrors shall be 7" x 16" rectangular right and left hand mounted on retractable mounting arms.

(b) The mirrors and mounting arms shall be black metal backed mirrors.

22. Mirror, Interior

Driver's rear view mirror shall be 7" x 16" mounted within easy reach of the driver on the upper bulkhead, mounted with solid brass machine screws.

23. Destination Signs

(a) Front destination sign shall be installed above the windshield of the trolley.

(b) A second destination sign shall be installed in the first window on the curbside.

(c) Destination sign switches will be located on the left hand driver's console.

24. Passenger  Signal System

(a) The signal system shall be a Faraday chime mounted overhead in the driver's compartment and activated by rope pull cords on each side of the trolley above the side windows.

(b) The pull switches and cord guides shall be brass plated and installed with brass screws.

(c) Passenger signal system shall comply with ADA regulations.