The Future of the Rushton Tractor. Co.
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Some weeks ago an announcement was made in interested circles of the voluntary liquidation of the Rushton
Tractor, Ltd. It should be understood, however, that this was in pursuance of the policy of the company, as on the liquidation of the old concern the new company, trading under the name of the Rushton 'Tractor Co. (1929), Ltd., was formed and is now established in the huge factory at Walthainstow, where the production of an all-British tractor for commercial and industrial purposes is proceeding.
This make of tractor has won for itself an excellent reputation, and promises to be one of the most important engineering developments of recent years. The output, although substantial, is still insufficient to cope with the de.mand in the industrial and agricultural spheres.
A New Section of the I.A.E. Following a recent meeting in the Leeds_ district .of members . of the Inatitution of Automobile Engineers, it
has been decided to establish a Leeds section of the North of England centre of the Institution. The opening meeting will be held at the Metropole Hotel, Leeds, on January 29th, when Mr. W. H. Goddard will read a paper entitled "The Diesel Engine in Road Transport" Mr. T. G. Bradley, of Appleyard, of Leeds, Ltd., is the local honorary secretary.
M. of T. and Blyth Bus Stands.
A public inquiry was recently held at Blyth into the application of the town council for sanction to borrow £800 for the purpose of laying out the town hall site, which constitutes the present bus stand, as an open space; suggestions have also been made for the conversion of the site into a fully equipped bus station. It was pointed out that the ground was unsuitable for a heavy building: In a letter from the Ministry of Transport, on the subject of the council's powers and position as a
licensing authority, it was said that statutory authority is required to empower a licensing body to construct barriers for the purpose of a bus stand and to make a charge for its use.
Orders for Guy Fleets.
Amongst important concerns which have recently ordered large fleets of Guy vehicles can be mentioned the Western Welsh Omnibus Co., -which is buying 22 31-seater Conquest model single-deck buses complete, and the National Omnibus and Transport Co., Ltd., which has indented for fleets of 31-seater Conquest buses, 20-seater chassis and runabout vehicles.
Instruction on Lining Bearings.
The Hoyt Metal CO., of Great Britain, Ltd., Deodar Road, London, S.W.15, has just issued a new publication bearing the title of "The Hoyt Book on the Lined Bearing," and it contains a large number of hints on
lining hearings, with special reference to Hoyt anti-frictiOn metals.
The booklet contains much practical information upon the preparation -of bearings for liningland treats with the various processes down to the final operation of fitting. Not only is the matter put together in a readily understandable form, but the illustrations assist to make clear phases of the different operations. It should prbve very helpful to many of our readers, who can obtain a copy by communicating with the company •at the address we have given.
L.M.S. and Chester Corporation.
Next month Chester Corporation will put into service itsq new fleet of motorbuses to replace the existing tramways system. The transport committee has appointed representatives to attend a meeting which has been proposed by the general superintendent of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Co., with a view to a discussion of the roadtransport situation in the area.
Buses Effect Economies at Cardiff.
It is probable that Cardiff Corporation will soon require a number of special low double-deck buses to replace certain tramcars and single-deck buses. Some time ago the authorities discarded trams on a city service, employing, in lieu, low double-deck motorbuses. It is stated that 10 buses can do work which was previously effected by 13 trams, and that on this particular route an increase in passengers equal to 22.6 per cent, was carried, whilst revenue improved by a sum equivalent to 29 per cent.
In the nine months ended December 31st last the income derived from the motorbuses was £114,180, as against .£109,083 during the corresponding period of 1928. The expenditure in the past nine months of 1929 amounted to £106,160,, as against £101,914. It must be remembered that several of the new
or reorganized services have not been in operation for much of the period under review, but they are giving highly aatisfactory results.
Nottingham Bus Owners' Protest.
Strong feeling has been engendered amongst Nottingham and district bus operators against the action of the city council in relegating all private vehicles to a new departure and arrival station. Its position, when compared with those of the central thoroughfares previously utilized, is contended to be unsuitable, resulting in a considerable loss of traffic.
New Chaseside Factory
In theYcourse of a few weeks work will be commenced on a new facry on the Cambridge arterial road which will mark a milestone in the history of the Chaseside Motor Co., Ltd., of Enfield. The la7.;ineso was established nearly eight years ago and has made much progress. One of its outstanding products is a loading shovel, which operates in conjunction with the Fordson tractor.
Swansea Licence Refusals.
The watch committee of Swansea Corporation has refused the applications of the A. T. Morse Automobile Co., Ltd., of Cardiff, for permission to ply for hire on services to Bournemouth and Birmingham. Refusals have also been announced in the case of British Road Services, Ltd., of Newcastle, for a Newcastle-Cardiff-Swansea service, and that of the Imperial Motor Co., of Aberdare, for a service between Cardiff and Aberdare.