More Power fot the Albion Victor
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IN its latest form the VT15 range of 1 Albion Victor passenger chassis is powered by a 5.5-litre 4-cylindered directinjection engine developing 90 b.h.p. at 2.200 r.p.m The maximum torque is 252 lb./ft at 1,250 r.p.m. The VT17 series is supplied with Leyland 0.350 oil engines, developing 94 b.h.p. at 2,000 r.p.m.
The new models, which have a maximum gross vehicle weight of 84 tons, are offered with wheelbases of 15 ft. 6 in. and 17 ft. 3 in., and are 7 ft. 51 in. wide.
Modifications to the range include the provision of hydraulically operated single dry-plate clutches, new heavy-duty 5-speed constant-mesh gearboxes (with overdrive, if required), and front springs of 54 in. length and 3 in. width.
Another significant departure from previous practice is the adoption of a double reduction rear axle with spiralbevel and epicyclic gearing. The latest hydraulic brakes have HydroVac vacuum assistance and the friction area has been increased to 494 sq. in.
SCOTTISH BUS IDEA FAILS
A SUGGESTION that small Scottish .0."1. towns should be allowed by law to operate their own bus services has been rejected by the Scottish Convention of Royal Burghs on the ground that no need tor such a move is apparent. The idea was put forward by Leven, Fife, who asked that the Convention should invite the Government to investigate the proposal. They stressed that it was not intended to compete with existing services.
The Convention have replied that they will be prepared to reconsider their decision if any evidence of need is produced.
MORE RAILWAY BORROWING
"I SHALL be putting my proposals 1 before the House in due course," Mr. Harold Watkinson, Minister of Transport, told Mr. Ernest Davies, who had asked what plans the Minister had to amend the Transport (Railway Finances) Act, to allow the British Transport Commission to borrow more than £250m. to cover deficits incurred until 1962.