nail Mobile Canteen for Railways
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MOBILE canteen based on an Austin 2-ton long-wheelbase chassis was recently supplied to British Railways by Spurling Motor Bodies, Ltd., : Hyde, Hendon, London, N.W.9. The body, which is of hardwood forced with mild-steel plate, has exterior panelling of A-in. aluminiumxl plywood. Incorporated in the.near side is a serving flap.
ongued and grooved softwood boards, I in. thick, are used for the floor, 20-gauge aluminium sheet for the roof.
,cceis to the interior is by a door at the rear. Two ventilators are let the body just above the cab.
full-length bench with a hinged counter flap, both of which are covered zinc, extends along the interior on the near side. Below are drawers :itioned to accommodate 15 pint mugs, 150 plates and cutlery. The dde bench has more drawers and cupboards. It is divided into three ions for a zinc sink and draining board, carving space and three tea urns :ed by Calor gas. A plate draining rack is fitted above. Additional er space is provided in the roof covering.
rater tanks beneath the floor have a ion pump connected to the sink and aps above the urns. Access to the s is by a small hinged flap fitted at front in the skirt of the body on near side.