Trailer Couplings : Universal Standard
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MAKERS of prime movers and in trailers are to standardize upon two types of connecting gear as advised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The S.M.M.T. last week issued descriptions of standard hooks for trailers of 5-13-ton and 5-35-ton gross weight, and drawbar eyes and foreearriage pins for trailers not exceeding 13 tons and 35 tons gross weight.
Although these are the first types of connection recommended as standards by the S.M.M.T., the designs have been in use for some time. Manufacturers-have now, however, agreed to adopt them solely, so that there may be universal interchangeability between different models of tractor and trailer.
Recommendations by the S.M.M.T. as to minimum qualities of materials to be used are new. No generally observed rules on this matter have hitherto been laid down.
MIDLAND RED'S 1955 TOURS
TOURS in Britain varying in duration 1 from seven to 12 days are offered by the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Co., Ltd., for 1955. For those who prefer early or late holidays, there are spring and autumn tours at cheaper
rates. Details of ,the tours are as follows:— NO CAMP SERVICES
THE Northern Licensing Authority has refused an application by four operators to run services from Streatlam C a m p, Barnard Castle. Evidence was given on behalf of the camp commander that most absenteeism was caused by travel difficulties, but the Authority said that he was not satisfied that the present road and rail facilities were inadequate.
The applicants were Percival Bros. (Coaches), Ltd., Messrs. J. S. Stirk and Sons, Messrs. R. Wearmouth,' and Primrose Coaches, Ltd.
NEW T.R.T.A. HANDBOOK
AVAlLABLE from divisional offices of the Traders' Road Transport Association, the latest edition of Driver's Handbook for C-licence Holders" has been published at Is. The book has been brought up to date and provides 40 pages of information on road traffic law, general driving hints and safety