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21st September 1951
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DEVOTEES of steam power will find much interest in a new publication, "Some Wallis and Steevens Traction Engines and Steam Wagons." The compilers, Mr. R. C. Wallis and Mr. J. P. Mullett, state that the book has no connection with Wallis and Steevens, Ltd., Basingstoke. They felt that a small work of its kind has been needed for some time. If it proves acceptable others of a similar nature will be produced. On each page of the book there is a large picture of a steam model with an explanatory caption underneath. The publication scarcely traces design trends and features, but serves mainly as a pictorial record

Pictorial Record of Wallis and Steevens Products

The Wily Wizard WHEN the annual report of i:n the Triplex vv Triplex Safety Glass Co., Orchard Ltd., falls through the share holders' letter-boxes, they probably say to themselves, "What has he got up to this time?" In recent years they have become accustomed to original and imaginative treatment by Sir Graham Cunningham, the chairman, of what would otherwise be a dry-as-dust progress report. This year they are again not disappointed. In the niantier of 'Alfred Marks's "Fables for Grown-ups," Sir Grahami teats them to an illustrated fairy story.

He explains how the Wily Wizard (played by the Chancellor of Exchequer), already grown fat on the produce of the Triplex orchard, is trying to prevent the Fairy Godmother (the board of directors) from being so generous in distributing her apples. "This is really a true story and not a proper fairy tale at all, but it is fantastic enough to sound like one," Sir Graham comments sadly.

An Unfortunate A N appreciated feature of Case of Mistaken the annual export number Identity of "The Commercial Motor" is the Directory of Bodybuilders, which each year goes from length to length. Compiling this directory is a difficult task, and the author is constantly seeking means for extending his knowledge of Britain's bodybuilders. Some weeks ago, he felt he had found the solution of his problem, for much publicity was being given to an exhibition which seemed to be the answer to his prayers. Among the organizers was the Bodybuilders' Association, which, to his way of thinking, could be concerned only with the manufacture of bodywork for commercial and other vehicles. In fact, the organization is one which interests' itself in the hunian body, and the exhibition was held to determine Who had the most muscular body in the country. One Place Where nURING the post-war Extravagance Proves years much progress has Econorrecal . . . been made in the manufacture

and use of curved safety-glass, a material without which many present-day private cars would look far from attractive. In the world, of the commercial vehicle, its applications have however, been few. In both goods vehicles and buses it is used in the narrow-radius versions, for cab corner panels, also in the coves and rear quarters of coaches. The wide, curved type, as used in car windscreens, has so far been seen but rarely in commercial vehicles. It was noticed recently, however, that it is used to excellent effect in the double-deck bus 'bodies manufactured by Leyland Motors, Ltd. In these fine vehicles, the front destination indicator and number board are flush-glazed with curved glass which exactly follows the curvature of the front panelling. The resulting finish is not only outstandingly clean, but, by its very nature facilitates cleaning; especially where, as is now usually the case, this is carried out by a mechanical washer. The fitting and purchase of these glasses may be more costly than would be the case with the flat type, but rapid cleaning no doubt compensates for the extra expense. Wear and tear on cleaning brushes may also be reduced.

Some Vehicle Faults NUSUAL troubles in Traced to Remote 1`.1 vehicles are referred to in Causes . a Tasmanian transport journal.

In one case, an engine would persist in running when the ignition was switched off but the lights happened to be on. The trouble was found to result from the installing of a double-contact bulb in the tail light, instead of the standard singlecontact type. Slipping of a " dry " clutch was traced to oil exuding from a pinhole in the crankshaft, which delivered the lubricant right into the clutch housing. Misfiring at high speeds was found to be due to a bad connection to the ammeter, which was indicated by heating at this point. It was caused by a small amount of corrosion between the contacting surfaces. Perhaps some of our readers would like to contribute other interesting experiences of this nature.


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