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28th February 1928
28th February 1928
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Page 43

A Lower Scale of Vehicle Taxation • Must be . Demanded.

T HE need is urgent for a. revision of the scale of taxation of commercial motors of all classes and the facts must be placed...

Page 44

Loose Leaves.

O LIR very sincere congratulations to the chairman and directors of Leyland Motors, Ltd., and to their staff upon the tracing...

Page 45

ONE HEARS

"Long live King Pneu!" Of snakes in the railway grass. Of Cabinet second thoughts on Second Readings. That quick cash still...

Page 46

WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

The wheels of wealth will 64 stowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by ttp?...

Page 51

ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Petrol-tax Calculations. Bus Powers for Local Authorities. New Bridges on the Edinburgh -...

Page 52

Municipal Purchases and Proposals.

BAnwstrx Watch Committee has decided to purchase an Austin motorcar' at a coat of 1435. SEDGLEY Urban District Council is...

Page 53

THE DANGER OF THE LOST AXLE NUT.

A Risk to which the Minister of Transport has Called Attention. How the Stripping of Threads on Axles May be Prevented. J T...

Page 54

REFUSE COLLECTION ON THE CONTINENT.

A Report by the Westminster City Cleansing Surveyor Upon the Advanced Methods of Collecting and Disposing of Refuse Adopted in...

Page 56

ENCLOSING THE DRIVER OF THE PARIS CAB.

An Experiment in Cab Design and Operation which has Succeeded. N O one who has visited Paris during the past few months can...

Page 57

THE LATEST IN TICKET-ISSUING MACHINES.

Brief Details of an Apparatus, Embodying Many Interesting Features, Which Simplifies a Number of Tasks.. W E have in the past...

Page 58

THE ECONOMY OF HEAVY HA ,AGE BY SMALL TRACTORS.

An Important Transport Development. II Many Purposes Can be Sei the Tractor and Trailer Score. How L Experiences of Users. O...

Page 62

THE DESIGNER'S EYE ON MAINTENANCE COSTS.

Some Minor Details of the Thornycroft Chassis Which Make for Economy in Upkeep. I N the design of a modern chassis the main...

Page 64

ALBION RANGE INCREASED BY A 5-TONNER.

Modification of the 4-ton Chassis with Geared Final Drive, Introduced in April, 1927, Gives a Chassis with a High Load...

Page 65

PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. A COMBINED GARAGE AND BUS STATION. A Fine Building Recently...

PETITIONING AGAINST A MUNICIPAL BILL.

Strong Opposition to Certain of the Bus Provisions in the Bradford Corporation Bill. p ETITIONS against the Bradford...

Page 66

A CENTRAL COACH STATION FOR LONDON.

Some Details of an Enterprise Designed to Assist those Users Running Vehicles on Long-distance Tours. W E understand from Mr....

NORTHERN IRELAND BUS PROSECUTIONS.

The Ministry of Home Affairs Defends its Action and Explains its Attitude Towards Bus Traffic. T HE Northern Ireland Ministry...

Page 67

PROGRESS IN ENGINE DESIGN.

A Continuation of an Article Concerning Recent Advances Made in the Power Unit for the Commercial Vehicle. We Now Deal with...

Page 69

OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

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

Page 70

PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER. •

Ascertaining the Correct Charge Per Ton when the Weekly Mileage is Liable to Vary Between Wide Limits. I N my previous article...

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Speeding Up the Distribution of Oils.

I N view of the heavy charges for demurrage added to the cost of detaining lorries at the goods yards for the purpose of using...

Page 72

HINTS ON MAINTENANCE.

Withdrawing Associated Daimler Cardan-shaft Couplings. Arresting Oil Leakage on the Peerless. How Slip on the Foden Pump Drive...

Page 73

ENGINE -STARTING TROUBLES.

Interesting Contributions from Our Driver 'and Mechanic Readers. More Attention to Driver's Requirements Needed. A TTENTION...

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A RUBBER BUSH FOR CONTACT-BREAKER ARMS.

A Resume of Recently Published Patent Specifications. I F we may judge from the number of letters we receive from drivers and...

Flexible Axles.

HITHERTO axles have been of a rigid nature and have relied on the springs which separate them from the frame for flexibility....