61-tonner Added to Bedford Range
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OFFERED with both longand shortwheelbase chassis, a normal-con.trol 6-4-ionner has been added to the Bedford range. It is similar to the 7-tonner, except that it has a single-speed rear axle. This unit is rated at 17,000 lb. and the vehicle's gross weight, under favourable conditions, is 22,000 lb.
The new model is intended to appeal to operators who are content with a gross vehicle weight lower than that of the 7-tonner---those, for example, who carry bulky goods. The long-wheelbase version has a body 16 ft. long.
With petrol engine, the short-wheelbase chassis costs £910 and the long-wheelbase £925. Respective prices for oilers are £1,035 and £1,050.
LOSE TRAMS OR PAY DOUBLE FARES"
UNLESS the British Transport Commission's tram service between Grimsby and Immingham is withdrawn, the chances of a new road being built between the two ports are negligible:This was stated by Mr. A. W. Tait, assistant general manager Of British Railways' Eastern Region, when a public inquiry was opened at Grimsby last week", into
the plan to close the tramway. .
Mr.. 'fait said the B.T.C. were qiiite willing to keep the trams running provided passengers paid for them, and that would mean doubling existing fares.
Objecting local 'authorities suggested that the tramways should remain in operation until a new road was built. But they opposed doubling the fares.