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Yorkshire Commercial Motor Co., Vulcan Works, Hunslet, Leeds. Stand No. 10. VFW people fail ta recognize a York'. shire wagon when they see one. It is a type peculiar to it4elf, being neither overtype nor undertype, as its twocylindered Compound engine is positioned vertically at the near side of the cab to the left of the driver, with its crankshaft across the chassis:.
The horizontal boiler which is carried at the front of the vehicle, forms one of its most striking features. It is of the double-ended, loco.-type, and has a circular firebox and uptake, and a superheater taking the form of knest of vertical tubes in the uptake.
The compound, three-speed sliding pinion is carried on a squared portion of the crankshaft,. This meshes with gears on the second motion shaft, which also carries the sprocket and the driving chain. The differential gear is carried within the chain wheel. One rear wheel is fastened to a sleeve formed in one with a, crown wheel, whilst the other crown wheel is secured direct to the axle, as is the rear wheel on that side.
Only one vehicle will be shown. This will be a four-tonner with engine-operated patent tipping gear and a body with sides and tailboard 2 ft. high and provided with additional loose sides of 9 iris,