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14th August 1928
14th August 1928
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Can the Carrying Capacity of Buses be Improved.?

MUCH praise has deservedly been showered ---upon the modern motorbus. It is an achievement in design, making for comfort and...

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Loose Leaves.

I T is curious how certain fallacies persist despite the expansion of technical knowledge and the gradual attainment of it even...

Page 45

ONE HEARS

Don't overtax your lorry's strength." That a strained chassis can never really regain its " health." "Can nothing be done to...

HERE'S ONE

Said a driver possessed of sagacity : " willingly load to capacity, . But I won't cram two ton On a van built for one, To...

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WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

"The wheels ofwealth will be slowed by an difficulties of transport at whatever paints arising, rise carriage is by the...

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ENCIRCLING AUSTRALIA BY SIX-WHEELERS.

Details of the Progress of the Expedition which is Covering 10,000 Miles With Karrier Machines. S OME interesting particulars...

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ACTION ON THE RAILWAY ROAD TRANSPORT ACTS.

By Edward S. Shrapnell-Smith, NTOW that the grouped railways of the country have been granted general road-transport powers,...

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THE INAUGURATION OF THE SLEEPER COACH.

Details of Some of the Fittings and Equipment of the First Sleeper Coach to Cater for Road Traffic. T UE Albatross sleeper...

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EVERY INCH OF BUS LE]

El A REVENUE EARNER. A New Departure in Bus Design which Provides Seats for 40 and Standing Re mates the Conventional Chassis...

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THE FIRST FORWARD-DRIVE SIX-WHEELER.

A Special Guy Chassis, Built to Suit the Requirements of the India Office,and Giving a Large Platform Space. W E who live in...

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THE FALLACY OF THE SLIPPING GEAR.

A French Invention in which Decreased Speed of a Driven Shaft is Confused with Increased Torque. J AM somewhat surprised to...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. FEEDING DUTCH AIR LINES BY SALOON COACH. Another Sphere of...

IRISH COACHBUILDERS SEEK PROTECTION.

The Irish Free State Tariff Commission Considers the Application for the Imposition of a Protective Tariff. A PEW days ago the...

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A PIONEER BUS STATION'S ADVANCE.

• The August Bank Holiday Period Results in Record Clearances of Passengers and Vehicles from the Central London Bus Terminus....

BELFAST BUS . OWNERS' COUNTER-OFFENSIVE.

The Latest Development in the Conflict between Bus and Tram Interests. T HE 'Ulster Motor Coach Owners' Association has taken...

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PROFITABLE BUS OPERATION AT KEIGHLEY.

An Analysis of the Past Year's Report Dealing with the Municipal Passenger Transport Undertaking. W HEN the Keighley...

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BUSES THRIVE WHERE THE RAILWAY WAS BORN.

How Darlington, a Great Railway Centre, has Recognized the Merits of the Road Motor. Details of its Network of Bus Services....

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TO OVERCOME WHEEL SLIP WHEN PLOUGHING.

A Simple but Effective Invention by a Well-known Engineer Now Farming in New South Wales. TT was very interesting to hear...

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A LOW-PRICED CHASSIS FOR 30-cwt. LOADS.

With a Full Equipment, Including 6-in. Pneumatic Tyres, the 30-cwt. Fiat Sells at £295. - no ARTICULARS have been available in...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

Why the Haulier is so Prone to Undercharge his Clients—a Course which Leads to Carey Street. T HAVE been reading the report of...

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Blackburn Plying-for-Hire Decision.

T HE considered judgment of the Blackburn magistrates in the plying-for-hire case, reported on page 834 in our issue for last...

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RUNNING, UPKEEP AND OVERHAUL.

Interesting Contributions from Maintenance Engineers, Drivers and Mechanics. Preventing the " Collaring " of Crankpins. I...

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THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ON VEHICLES.

A Rdsumd of Recently Published Patent Specifications. MEERE 'are few things more calm:listed to disturb a party on a coach or...