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SinaH Fire Pump. Single-deck Bus. Pneumatic-tyred Coach. Overtype Tipper. STAND No. 26.
AMONGST the imposing array of exhibits on the Leyland stand, the 3 ton overtype all-round tipping lorry is undoubtedly one of the most interesting. An entirely new production, this vehicle has a short 8 ft. 6 in. wheelbase which enables it to be accommodated on an ordinary, three ton weighbridge. Provided with well-designed hydraulic tipping gear, the pump of which is friction driven front the flywheel, the body tips endways or to either side. The chassis is very nicely designed throughout and provided with many convenient fittings. Accessibility has been carefully studied, and the result isle vehicle of unusual attractiveness, combining great utility with a pleasing appearance, which is unusual in a commercial vehicle.
Another new production is the special light type motor fire pump, which has a cap4teity of from 250 to .300 gallons. It is provided with a 36 h.p. engine and Is worm-driven back axle. A 35 ft.. i Ajax extension ladder is mounted on thS top, and the small centrifugal priming pump is friction driven, and thrown in or out of engagement by a small lever. This is a type of fire-engine for which there is undoubtedly a con siderable demand amongst brigadeS who may not wish for quite such a large engine as the other well-known Leyland model.
The.-pneamatic-tyred 23-seater motor i coach s undoubtedly one of the most handsome in the Show, and a solution
of the hood problem is seen in the Leyland patent type of hood fitted to this vehicle' which should be carefully examined by all those who are interested '
in the solution of this difficult problem. Four tubular uprights and two longi tudinal tubular supports constitute a franfework which can be left in position during doubtful weather, the hood-sticks sliding over the tubular supports when the hood is raised. If desired, the uprights and supports can be dismantled and carried in a special locker provided for the purpose on the off side of the vehicle.
The standard rear-entrance Edinburgh type bus is a fine example of passenger vehicle design. The finish, both inside and out, is particularly good, and efficient lighting and ventilation are provided.
As usual, this concern has staged' one of the most striking exhibits in the Show, and has, in addition, staged them in a very effective manner, a small feature considerably enhancing the effect of the whole being a groundwork of marble chipping on which each vehicle stands.