One Hears
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That it is always spring time at Terrys.
That the price of abuse does not amuse operators.
That a check on maintenance can save many maintenance cheques.
Of a type of cribbage based on ticket numbers being played on Cardiff Corporation buses.
That there is no truth in the rumour that the corporation is making a profit on the games.
Or rather, heard, the " voice " of the Thornycroft Mighty Antar in a recent B.B.C. broadcast.
That although Britain builds the world's buses, the world " designs " some of Britain's buses.
Of a Comrner flat petrol engine which has achieved 110,000 miles without being decoked—the consumption of oil and fuel remaining normal.
From the chief engineer of Park Royal Vehicles, Ltd., that the new coaches for British European Airways Corporation represent much sweat, tears and blood.
That perhaps this accounts for the colour scheme of grey, white and red. That one cannot be moody with Sankey.
That changes to detergent oils should not be made when engines are very dirty.
That there is nothing cryptic with the Crypton engine-performance analyser.
That British vehicles are voted "pick of the bunch" in many places overseas., That it is up to our servicing agents to see that buyers still pick (and don't "pick on ") the "pick."
That many new ancillary users have become accustomed to the convenience of C-licence operation.
That they may not, therefore, engage professional carriers so often after denationalization.
That the Road Haulage Executive has, contrary to certain expectations, already received " buying " offers.
From many that in an emergency a driver is just as likely to get mixed between toe and heel pressure as between right pedal and left pedal.
That with any driver worthy of a full licence the use of one or the other is automatic, no matter what emergency arises.