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1st March 1927
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Manoeuvring for Passenger Transport Control in Glasgow.

THE action which was recently brought by the Scottish General Transport Co., Ltd., against the Corporation of Glasgow was heard...

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A New Move by Railway Interests.

I N Scotland the Railway Stockholders' Association has sent round the fiery cross! It was handed first to the Corporation of...

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ONE HEARS

Of Mersey sapping and mining. That good driving needs no rushy That the 1927 Order will eXtend that of 1904. That traffic...

HERE'S ONE

Caller : "What? The manager, his secretary and the head clerk down with 'flu? Then who is here?" Small boy (sniffing and...

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WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

"The wheels of wealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the...

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MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS.

For many years THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR has published, under the heading of "Local Proceedings," much exclusive information...

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ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

Showmen Seek Further Concessions. Fading Licences. Smoke Emission. Smoking Inside Buses. By Our Special Parliamentary...

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A REMARKABLE FLEET OF PUBLICITY VANS.

Details of the First of a Large Fleet of Morris 1-tonners Equipped with Bodies Built to Represent the Latest Model Electrolux...

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THE GAZOGENE INDUSTRY IN EUROPE.

A Survey of the Situation in France, Belgium and Italy, Showing the Developments in Vehicles and Gas Producers. JJ EALING with...

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A POWERFUL TRACTOR FOR SEMI-TRAILERS.

Particulars of a New Berliet Product of Substantial Construction. A SptCt AT; tractor unit which can be employed with...

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THE TORQUE OF THE SEMI-BOGIE.

How the Driving and Braking Stresses of the Six-wheeler can be Equally Divided Between Both Axles and Transmitted to the...

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MAKING BEST USE OF THE• FORD.

Valuable Advice on Every Phase of Ford Transport which will Appeal to the Owner, Driver and Repairer. • 483.—A Useful...

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HOW TO MAKE

E LOAD SECURE. improving Transport Efficiency and be Used. The Correct Roping of Sh The Effects of Weather Cond Why Thimbles...

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THE NEW LOW-LOAD-LINE KARRIER CHASSIS

To Replace the JK-type Chassis, the JKL-type, with a Platform Height, Loaded, of 25 ins„ is Introduced. TN the chassis...

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CROSS-COUNTRY VEHICLE AND

TRACTOR TRIALS. Some Notes by an Eye-witness of the Military Trials of Cross-country and Six-wheeled Vehicles and Tractors...

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ENSURING ACCURACY IN MOVING PARTS.

Two New Appliances for the Engine Manufacturer and Repairer Shown at the British Industries Fair. MHE section of the British...

THE CARE OF THE MAGNETO.

Some Common Faults which can Easily be Rectified. MLLE magneto is one of the most delicate and least under_11.. stood...

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HOW MUNICIPAL SERVICES ARE FARING.

Continuing Our Summarized Analysis of the Latest Available Passenger Transport Returns of the Most Prominent Municipal...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World, A DEVON HOTEL FOR COACH PARTIES. Preparation of a New Hotel...

REGULAR MOTOR SERVICES IN JERSEY.

Some Details of the Activities of a Company which Established the First Daily Services in the Largest of the Channel Islands....

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THE MOTOR COACH FOR DAILY SERVICES.

Points Which Should Receive Proper Consideration to Enable Success to be Achieved. C ARDINAL points which ensure success . in...

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A DEVON BUS COMPANY'S SUCCESk

A Prominent Concern, Which Runs Buses and Coaches, Records a Useful Profit on the Past Year's Operations. MHE Devon General...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

Time-tables and Average Speeds—Factors which Affect Running to Schedule. W HETHER the burdens carried by one's vehicles be...

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OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

The Editor invites correspondence on all subjects connected with the use of commercial motors. Leiters should be on one side of...

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WAYS AND MEANS.

Useful Contributions from Our Driver and Mechanic Readers. A Broken Steering Column. I T is not often that a mechanic is...

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MEANS FOR ADDING WATER VAPOUR TO FUEL

A Résumé of Recently Published Patent Specifications. M ANY attempts have been made to introduce water into the combustion...