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3rd November 1925
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PROMINENT amongst the exhibits shown by this well-known Scottish company is the new 30-60 h.p. low-loadline: bna designed to carry 30 passengers. This is a most interesting type of vehicle, and it is notable in that a bus of this type recently made a wonderful non-stop run between GlasgowLondon and back in a period of time which proves that high speed capabilities can be added to the other excellent qualifications of the latest Albion vehicles.

. The chassis frame slopes from the radiator to the back of the gearbox, after which it runs parallel to the ground, and is then upswept over the rear axle, dropping behind this to a level 6 ins. below that of the centre part. This provides a very: low rear-entrance platform, and only one Step is necessary below the platform proper.

The engine and gearbox are so arranged that the drive is practically in a straight line, and the rear axle has an underslung worm.

Having the exceptionally long wheelbase of 16 ft., in comparison with the number of passengers carried, it will be well understood that this vehicle is very comfortable—a fact to which we can ourselves testify, having travelled In it at over 40 m.p.h. Comfort and safety are afforded by the low build of the whole vehicle, combined with the use of long flexible springs and pneumatic tyres.

The body is of the. rear-entrance saloon type built in accordance with the new regulations, and having a specially partitioned compartment for the driver withvart entrance on the off side, where is carried the spare wheel, the driver's

door being fitted round the recess in which this is accommodated. Goad ventilation is ensured by three drop windows at each side. Accessibility has received great attention, and it is .notable that every unit may be removed separately without disturbing any other.

The actual bus exhibited will, after the Show, be run over a route from Paisley to Glasgow.

Another striking exhibit is the 18passenger Viking motor coach, pleasingly finished in peacock blue, and equipped with the new 30-60 h.p. en gine. This model differs in several

ways from that marketed last year ; for instance, the petrol tank" is now carried on the off-side frame member and the spare wheel at the rear.

Of the remaining four exhibits one is a 24 h.p. 2-ton lorry especially equipped for the carrying of petrol cans, and. finished in the colours of the AngloAmerican Oil Co. The platform of this vehicle has been lowered by the use of wheel races—a "somewhat unusual. feature with lorry bodies. It is constructed throughout in accordance with the London County Council regulations and the recommendations of the Home Office.

Those who require boxcar's will find a very smart vehicle of this type on the 24 h.p. 30-cwt. chassis. This presents many very good points, including a door in the back of , the -cab to give access to the interior. It has been purchased by Carter, Paterson and Co., Ltd.

Next comes a 4-ton van of a special type for the Mickelover Transport Co., an associate firm of 'United Dairies, Ltd. The chassis is a 82 h.p. overtypegiving ample body space, and the body has large roller shutters at each side and at the rear.

• Last, but not least, is the well-known Albion 30-cwt. subsidy chassis with a 24 h.p. engine. This machine was the first to be accepted under the present subsidy scheme, and the chassis, is obviously built to stand up to hard work under the most arduous condi

tions. It has proved very popular throughout the country since its introduction, and many repeat orders have been obtained.

Albion Motor Car Co., Ltd., Scotstoun, Glasgow.

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Locations: Paisley, Glasgow

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