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WHEELS of INDUSTRY
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"The wheels of wealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the roughness of the roads over which it runs."—John Beattie Crozier, C.M.U.A. Gains Another Concession.
There was recently an adverse decision in a Court of Summary Jurisdiction to the effect that the brakes of a motorcar were part of its equipment, as distinct;from its construction. As a result: a motor vehicle which complied with the Construction and Use Regulations as amended to November 5, 1931, had, in consequence of the amending Order of that date, become an illegal vehicle incapable of being used without a considerable amount of money being spent in fitting new brakes.
Following representations by the C.M.U.A.. the Minister has now issued the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Provisional Regulations, 1933, which provides that a heavy motorcar registered by August 15, 1928, is not required to comply with regulation No. 34 of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, 1931, in respect of brakes.
Diesel Engine Users Dine.
We were guests last Tuesday at the annual dinner a the Diesel Engine Users Association, the president, Mr. C. F. Mounsdon, A.M.I.E.E., being in the chair.
After the loyal toast, that of "The Association" was proposed by Mr. J. Kewley, M.A., president of the Institution of Petroleum Technologists. He referred to the Diesel engine as being in the process of evolution, and it is generally understood, he said, that active evolution means robust health. The oil engine started with the large engine running at very slow speeds, then developed intb the smaller engine running a little faster, and now the high-speed unit was coming forward. He recommended cooperation between engine makers and suppliers of fuel and lubricating oils.
Replyiug, the president mentioned that the Association now had 250 members and 308 subscribers. The progress of the oil engine on the road was phe
nomenal. As regards bigger installations, Diesel engines were now being put down at a capital charge of 110 per kilowatt, and the fuel. cost was under id. per unit.
The toast of The Guests" was proposed by Mr. W. A. Tookey and responded to by Dr. W. R. Ormandy and Messrs. W. A. S. Calder and Alan Charlton.
R.H.A. and Clearing Houses' Agreement.
At a representative meeting of roadtransport clearing houses and freight brokers, recently held in London, terms and conditions for the regulation of goods traffic by road, as existing between such bodies and members of the Road Haulage Association, were agreed. It is anticipated that this step will go a long way towards improving the general conditions in connection with goods transport by road and improve the economic position of the industry.
This Issue and the Next.
As this Special Issue contains, in the main, articles dealing with the many aspects of the passenger-transport industry, it has been found necessary to withhold certain regular features and to abridge others, but these will be resumed and extended to their normal length in the next issue. Furthermore, although this issue is greatly enlarged, it has also been found impossible to include certain important articles relating to other vital phases of passenger carrying; these will appear in subsequent /lumbers of The Commercial Motor.
Receiver Appointed for T.S. Motors, Ltd.
We learn that Sir W. H. Peat, K.B.E., has been appointed receiver and manager for T. S. Motors, Ltd. (formerly Tilling-Stevens Motors, Ltd.), of Maidstone, with a London office at 5, Iddesleieh House, Caxton Street, London, S.W.1.
The Pyrene Insurance Scheme.
For many years owners of private ears and commercial vehicles have thought themselves entitled to some rebate in vehicle insurance when they carry fire extinguishers. In 1932 over 1,000 serious motor fires were reported in the Press. Many hundreds of others occur, but, owing to the use of portable fire extinguishers, are arrested before becoming serious.
The Pyrene Co., Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, has, therefore, formulated its own insurance policy, which will be subscribed only by underwriting members of Lloyd's. The novel point about this policy is that commercial vehicles carrying their own goods, and private-hire cars, in each case equipped with Pyrene fire extinguishers, will he allowed a yearly rebate of 10 per cent., and as the cost of the Pyrene policy will compare favourably with others, the extra rebate represents a genuine saving, and is additional to the normal bonus for "no claims."
There is a claims section involving the services of one of the largest concerns of brokers, also the employment of qualified claims engineers in all parts of the country. A large number of agents has already been appointed, and policies can be issued immediately.
Death of Mr. E. W. Tilling.
We regret to announce the death of Mr. Edward 'William Tilling, the younger son of the founder of the oldestablished bus concern of Thomas Tilling, Ltd., which occurred on February 4. He entered the business in 1872, at 1fi years of age, and, as a director, kept in close touch with the horse section of the business up to the date of his last illness. He had a wonderful memory, which played a great part in the early days of business, when it was often necessary to know, at sight, the complete history of a horse or vehicle. Mr. Tilling was 77 years old.