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Federal Single-deck Bus. Clydesdale 45 cwt. Tipper. 50 cwt. Whiting Chassis,
STAND No. 24.
TNTERESTINGr variety characterizes 1 the vehicles displayed by this concern, and the 30 h.p. Dort van is one of the mostsinteresting amongst them. Constructed to carry a Ic ad of 15 cwt., fitted with electric lighting and starting, Bosch magneto, and completely equipped in every way,.the body has been built of
special material known as " Viboard." This is stated to be lighter than plywood and specially proof against weather.
Two examples of Federal chassis are shown, the 2& ton model being fitted with a•single-deck bus made by Strachan and Brown. Mounted on giant pneumatic tyres, this bus seats 20 passengers. There is a single entrance on the near side for both the driver and passengers, and an emergency door is fitted at the rear, but is not intended for ordinary use. The bus is plainly but well finished internally, and the central windows On each side are made to open. These are of patent construction, are balanced, and the locking device renders them .absolutely silent. This type of window is one of the best in the show.
The 2 ton Federal chassis carries a 20-seater coach body of special design,
fitted with a one-man hood. There a: three doors only, one on each side of ti driver's seat and one on the near sic immediately behind it. In the back , the body there is a card-table, with sea arranged on each side to face inward Entrance to this compartment is effects by means of a narrow gangway el through the rear seat but one. A handy form of light tipping Ion is to be seen in the 45 cwt. Clydesdal The tipping gear is hand-operated. distinctive appearance is given to th vehicle by the unusual type of radial., design, which has a large, diamon shapecLaluminium filler cap and vertic aluminium guards.
In addition to these, there is the 14 to Whiting, which is fitted with a Dili 25 h.p., four-eylindered engine. It•strongly constructed throughout, al should be very useful for medium loads