IN this issue we conclude our article on the prob
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lem of the coach guarantee, Page 176.
WE describe a particularly interesting method of detecting flaws,such as those in axle beams. A mag
netic device is utilized. Page 193.
THIS week's article of our series on coachwork deals with the design of staircases between the
upper anti lower decks of buses. Page 172.
LIGHTNESS and strength are essential in the construction of the modern bus body and aircraft practice is being resorted to in certain models to
which we refer. Page 184.
GRAIN, transport by road in bulk presents cer-' tain problems, but a solution of these has been found in the capacious, steam-propelled six-wheeler
which we illustrate. Page 183.
THE Metropolitan Police have put into service some particularly interesting vans which can be utilized for a large number of purposes. We de
scribe these in detail. Page 171.
THERE are few three-wheeled .vehicles which will carry '3-4 tons, but we include details of one which can not only carry such a load, but is of most unusual construction. Page 174.
SMALL vans and cars of moderate price have recently undergone severe tests under the aegis of the War Department, and in the presence of a representative of this journal, who writes his impres
sions. Page 187.
AT last it is being realized—at least, in France— that firemen should be afforded better protection from inclement weather when on their engines. Particulars are given of a limousine fire-engine which
has been designed for this purpose. Page 182.
IT is rather curious to find that Territorial Artillery personnel is being trained by civilians to drive six-wheelers and chain-track tractors. The duties carried out by the company superintending this work and the equipment employed are dealt with
in detail. Page 178.
THE article dealing with the problems of the haulier and carrier, which we publish this week, concerns the costs of transporting bricks. This usually involves certain difficulties because of the short hauls and comparatively long periods for loading and unloading. Page 192.