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"The wheels of wealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport ad whatever fioints arising, as a carriage is by the roughness of the roads °VG?' which it runs."—John Beattie Crozier.
A British Bus in Europe.
A Model 409 double-deck covered-top bus, more familiarly known to London's travelling public as the N.S.-type bus, left the works of the Associated Daimler Co., Ltd., a few days ago on a demonstration tour to Budapest. The first stage of the journey from the works was to Samuda's Whad, Manchester Road, E., where the vehicle was lifted into a barge and later taken into the Regent's Canal Dock for transference to the S.S. " Amsel."
The bus was unloaded at Hamburg, and will pass through Berlin, Leipzig, Regensburg, Possau, Lintz, Vienna, Gyor, on its way to Budapest. The bus will be demonstrated en route to interested municipal and transport authorities. It is hoped in this way to create interest in British commercial passenger-carrying vehicles.
Burford Goodwill for Sale.
From an announcement which appears in the advertisement columns of this issue, it will be seen that Messrs. Fuller, Horsey, Sons and Cassell are offering for sale by tender the goodwill of the business of H. 0. Burford and Co., Ltd., together with stock and stores, work in progress, patterns, drawings, etc. Tenders have to be delivered to 11, BiLliter Square, London, E.C.3, by September 20th.
The freehold works of the company at North Kensington, with the plant and machinery, are for sale, and offers may he made for them conditionally on the tender for the goodwill being accepted.
• Birmingham Bus Developments. An important addition to Birmingham's network of omnibus services was made on Monday of last week with the opening of an extension of the innercircle route now operating between High Street, Saltley, and Sparkbrook to Hockley Brook, and later it is hoped to complete the circle by ruiping to Ashton and Saltley. This extension means the duplication of the Handsworth Wood route from Five Ways to Hockley, so that the people in that area will be doubly served in the matter of omnibuses.
A third circular bus service, to be known as the City Circle, which will touch all the areas immediately outside the centre of the town, is foreshadowed. Other developments of the Birmingham Corporation bus services are contemplated so soon as circumstances permit.
Conclusion of London Traffic Inquiry.
The third and concluding inquiry into the passenger transport problems of Greater London will be held by the London Traffic Advisory Committee in October. This inquiry will deal with the means of communication which exist in South-East London, the committee having already conducted inquiries into traffic facilities in North London and North-East London. At the inquiry evidence will be considered from local authorities and the various traffic organizations in the area, including the Southern Railway Co.
The 1927 Royal Show.
Sir Gilbert Greenall, Bart„ C.V.O., president of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, Mr. C. E. Naylor, surveyor to the society, and Mr. T. B. Turner, secretary, visited Newport (Mon.) last week to make an inspection of the ground allocated at Tredegar Park for the 1927 Royal Show.
Sir Gilbert expressed satisfaction with the site chosen and with its general layout. Various suggestions for levelling the ground were decided upon.
Speed in Swansea.
The Swansea magistrates have given notice that, owing to the excessive speed at which vehicles are driven over the Mumbles road, persons in future who are convicted of dangerous driving on that route will be dealt with 'very severely. Suspension of the licences of drivers convicted of dangerous driving is hinted at.
The Third World Transport Congress.
The next World Motor Transport Congress will take place in New York on January 10th and 11th, 1927, dates which coincide with those on which the -Automobile Show is to be held in the American capital. The Congress will be held under the auspices of the American National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, and will be the third of its kind.
New L.G.O.C. Capital.
It was announced recently that the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd., have placed privately 1500,000 5 ner cent, cumulative income debenture stock. The new stock is the balance of the authorized issue of £2,500,000.
Refuse-collection Costs at Dorking.
The surveyor to the Dorking Urban District Council recently submitted a report to the council dealing with the cost of removing house refuse by the use of a motor vehicle as compared with that for two horsed vans. With the motor vehicle the cost worked out at 156 2s. 5d. per month, during which time 178 tons of refuge were removed at a cost of 6s. 5.5d. per ton. The cost per month by using two horsed vans was £85 7s. 4d.; but: in so far as a smaller tonnage was dealt with (120 tons), the cost per ton was 10s. 10.7d. Thus, it will be seen that the saving was quite considerable, amounting to 4s. 5.2d. per ton.
A Popular 30-cwt. Model.
So diverse are the uses to which the 30-cwt. Dennis chassis has been put that Dennis Bros., Ltd., have wisely produced for the information of all those Likely to be interested in vehicles of this capacity a new folder entitled "The Happy Medium." It contains an illustration of the chassis and a brief specification, together with -a series of illustrations showing various goods and passenger models of which it serves as the basis, as well as brief descriptive details of each. The different types of bodywork which are shown wilt meet the requirements of users in a variety of trades.
Distinctive Van Publicity.
Many are the forms of publicity which can be adopted on motorvans, and two of them are suggested by the illustrations which we publish on this page. In one picture, that which shows a Guy 30-cwt. van recently put into the service of a London company, the side panels • simply carry large block lettering which draws attention to the company's name and their products.
In the case of the other vehicle, the body of which was built by G. Scammell and Nephew, Ltd., Fashion Street, London, El, a decorative form of advertising is employed. The side panels each carry a tastefully executed picture drawing attention to a well-known sweetmeat. This body has recently been constructed to the order of Messrs. M. and W. Mack, who use the vehicle on contract work. The body is constructed of oak and ash framing, with mahogany-finished waterproof plywood panels.
The Guy van is also run under contract by Keith and Boyle, Ltd., the wellknown haulage contractors and proprietors of Orange motor coaches. The interior of this van is reached by way of an opening at the rear, which is protected by a roller shutter. The roof has deep rails at the sides and end, which enable biscuit tins to be carried at this point.
Rebuilding a Surrey Bridge.
Bagshot Bridge, Surrey, is now closed for the purpose of widening and rebuilding, and, although traffic from London to Portsmouth, Southampton and Bournemouth will not be affected by the work which is now in progress, as the new by-pass at the back of the village avoids the bridge, those road users travelling to or from Guildford and Woking, who have previously passed through Bagshot, will now also have to make use of the by-pass.
Torquay's Coach Problem.
The problem of arranging suitable sites in Torquay on which motor coaches can stand has given rise to much controversy. Quite recently proceedings were taken in the local police court against six motor coach proprietors for obstructing the Strand and Vaughan Parade with their vehicles. An adjournment was asked for in order that the difficulty of securing suitable stands might be solved by a conference, for the places which have been suggested by the corporation are not considered suitable by the proprietors. An adjournment for a short period was granted on the understanding that, in the meantime, the defendants would do their utmost to minimize the possibility of obstruction.
Discontinuing Through Running.
At a meeting of the Oldham Corporation a letter was received from the town clerk of Ashton-under-Lyne agreeing that September 5th shall be the date for the discontinuance of through running between Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham, provided the corporation's trolleybuses are not sold in the meantime.
Joint Control of Bus Services. The Mynyddislwyn and Bedwellty Urban District Councils, the areas of which adjoin one another, have appointed a joint omnibus services control committee, which will assume its functions in October next. At a recent
meeting of the • Mynyddislwyn Council it was reported that in making its preliminary arrangements the board had appointed an omnibus superintendent at a salary of £300 per annum, rising by annual increments of £25 to £375 a year. There were 91 applicants for the position, to which Mr. George Rock, of Reading, has been appointed.
The nominees of the constituent councils serve on the joint board for a period • of three years. The representatives of the Mynyddislwyn Urban District Council will be Messrs. W. S. Nash, J.P., G. Curtis and S. Garland.
The Benz-German Daimler Amalgamation.
One result of the recent amalgamation of the businesses of the two leading builders of industrial vehicles in Germany—the Daimler Itotoren Gesellschaft and the Benz Co.--is seen in the• decision to concentrate on the construction of 4-ton and 5-ton goods-carrying and bus chassis at the German Daimler works at Marienfelde, whilst the Benz Co. will devote their attention at Mannheim to 1-ton, 1i-ton, 2-ton and 3i-ton chassis. It is expected that in this way considerable economies will be effected. An Arduous Lorry Test.
An unusual and interesting motor competition concluded in Rome a few days ago in the nature of the Alpine Military Cup. Starting from Trieste, the competitors, who were military officers driving touring cars and soldiers driving motor lorries, had to travel along the entire chain of the Alps so far as the French frontier line, and then pass on to Bologna and Rome.
The schedule which was mapped out arranged that the lorry drivers should accomplish 1,563 miles at an average speed of 18.6 m.p.h., whilst the private cars had to cover a journey of 1,880 miles in seven stages at an average speed of 26 m.p.h. The competition was unusually severe, for the route included the Pedril Pass (3,729 ft. above sealevel), the St. Ange Pass (5,760 ft.), the Podori Pass (7,277 ft.), the Stelvio Pass (9,023 ft.), this being the highest mountain road in Europe, and, finally, the Sestrieres Pass (6,669 ft.).
The lorry drivers adhered to the set programme, many of them bringing their vehicles to Rome within the time allowance, based on the average speed.
After a technical examination of the machines the awards were announced in Rome. Amongst the lorry drivers groups 1 to 5 inclusive and group 9 were classed equal for having covered the entire distance at the required minimum average speed. Fiat vehicles figured prominently in thb awards. •
Parking Coaches at Rosz:.
Coach proprietors will be glad to hear that good accommodation has now been provided by the authorities for parking mqtor coaches at Ross. Herefordshire. Ross is a popular old-world resort, and parking space has always been insufficient. The council has obtained • immediate access to Mend's Meadow, near the Greytree Road, for the purpose. Coaches may also park in a certain section of Wye Street.
• New Motor Paving Machine.
A paving machine worked by a petrol motor of 2. h.p., which has been invented by a Swedish engineer and manufactured by Aktiebolaget Svenska Gatumaskiner, is arousing considerable interest in Sweden and abroad.
A Travelling Bookshop
The accompanying illustration depicts an attractive motor bookselling shop which has lately been put in service by the Austrian Publishing Union of Vienna with the object of rendering supplies of the latest literature available to residents in remote country districts.
The chassis is one of the latest A.F.N.
express typd built by the Oesterreishische Automobil Fabrik Gesellschaft, of 15, Kartnerring, Vienna, 1. The engine, which is rated at 66 h.p. at 2,200 r.p.m., is of the four-cylinder type, the bore and stroke being 841 ram. and 110 mm. respectively. The mixture is supplied by a Zenith triple-diffuser carburetter, whilst the equipment includes an electric lighting and starting outfit.
The engine and four-speed gearbox are built up as a unit, the change-speed and hand-brake levers being centrally located. The clutch is of the single dryplate type and the transmission is by Propeller shaft and spiral-bevel gear to the back axle. The chassis, which weighs 24 cwt., is designed to carry a load of 30 cwt., excluding the body, and is able, on 820 mm. by 120 mm. pneumatic tyres, to attain a speed of about 32 m.p.h.
As will be seen from the picture, the travelling book store has a neat appearance. The driver's cab is entirely enclosed. The sides of the van are designed to open outwards in two sections. One section opens upwards and forms a protection for the books in bad weather, and the other, which falls, forms a table on which prospective purchasers may examine the books at leisure. Additional books are carried in the interior of the van, which has an overall length of 15 ft. 6 ins., an outside width of .5 ft. 6 ins., and a total height of 7 ft. 6 ins. The dimensions of the van body behind the driver's seat are : length, 8 ft. 24 ins.; inside width, 4 ft. 111• ins.; and inside height, 4 ft. 11f ins.
A Booklet on Metallic Packing.
Crane Packing, Ltd., Slough, Bucks, have recently sent us a copy of a booklet which is now in its fifth edition. It deals with Metallic Packing: Its Development, Uses and Correct Application to Modern Equipment. The booklet runs to many pages and is prepared in pocket size and contains much information with regard to packing B22 'service and stuffing-box design. It is well prepared and, apart from the text matter, which is lucidly written, contains a number of illustrations.
With the booklet we have received a copy of the company's practical chart of condenser tube failure. This is printed in two colours and shows in graphical form the troubles, etc., to which condensers are liable and how they are interrelated. The chart is of
such a size that it can be conveniently hung up for reference.
The company also publish a folder which contains considerable condensed data with regard to packing service and stuffing box design.
Stoke Tramways Abandonment.
At a meeting of the Stoke-on-Trent Watch Committee Mr. E. B. Sharpley, the town clerk, submitted a letter from the Potteries Electric Traction Co., Ltd., stating that they were prepared to abandon the tramcar service on the Hanley-Longton route provided they were granted seven additional bus licences for the route. The committee decided to inform the company that it
would grant the licences required provided the tram service is relinquished and the track removed, the road to be made good to the satisfaction of the city engineer. In this connection the city engineer has interviewed the Ministry of Transport on the question of the reinstatement of roads. Plymouth Bus Results.
The accounts of the Plymouth Corporation dealing with the municipal motorbus services for the June quarter reveal a net loss of £309. The passenger receipts amounted to £11,894 and other receipts to £715. So far as ex-. Penses are concerned, those under the head of maintenance and repairs are given at £3,123, traffic expenses at 13,730, cost of petrol at £1,983 and general expenses £482, whilst interest and sinking fund add a further £2,600 to the total.
Cotruner Literature.
We have just received from Cornmer Cars, Ltd., Luton, three leaflets dealing with Commer products. One of these contains a tabulation showing the prices and various dimensions of the range of worm-driven passenger chassis manufactured by the company. Another leaflet consists of a specification of one of these passenger chassis, the 2P (M.T.) type, with a dropped frame for single-deck bus bodies seating from 20 to 30. The third leaflet indicates the suitability of Commer vehicles and the various bodies with which they are fitted for meeting the needs of brewers and distillers.
Agricultural Tractors in Ireland. According to official returns lately to hand, 34 agricultural tractors, valued at £3,531, were imported into the Irish Free State during the three months ending with March last, as compared with only two (£500) in the corresponding period of the preceding year. The United States is credited with 32 machines of the total and Great Britain with only two.
An Anhydrous Hand Washer.
Postans and Morley Brothers, Ltd., Trevor Street Works, Birmingham, are marketing a useful product for motor owners. It is a hand-washing material known as Rollsatnel Anhydrous Hand Washer, which is intended to take the place of ordinary hand soaps, and, as
its name implies, it does not require to be used with water. Apart from proving efficacious in the removal of dirt, it also gets rid of the smell of oil and petrol, and contains nothing in its composition which is likely to injure the skin. A tin containing approximately a quarter of a pint sells at is. 3d. Standardization in Spain.
We have several times referred in our tews columns to the efforts which have been made with the object of encouraging the extension of the motor industry in Spain, which, at the moment, is of very limited proportions.
The Government of Spain now has before it a series of proposals for the production of standardized types of vehicle, and, so far as motor lorries are concerned, three types are suggested, these having a load-carrying capacity of 1,500 kilos, 2,000-3,000 kilos, and 4,000
15,000 kilos. The b.h.p. of the small model is 25-30, that of the mediumsized vehicle 35-40, and of the largecapacity model 45-50. The wheelbase and track dimensions of each type are shown below:—
Wheelbase. Track.
(Metres.) (Metres.) Small 3.25 to 3.40 ... 1.40 to 1.50 Medium 4.15 to 4.30 ... 1.55 to 1.65 Large 4.15 to 4.70 ... 1.55 to 1.75 So far as agricultural tractors are concerned, two models only are proposed, and particulars of these will shortly be decided upon, For special types of machine it is proposed that engines of 80-100 b.h.p. at 1,000 rpm. be used.
A Sales Chief Required.
We know of an important commercial Vehicle company who require an energetic man to take charge of their chassis sales department. He should be experienced in the sale of high-class commercial-vehicle chassis, and be capable of attending to and controlling both indoor and outdoor work. Applications addressed "P," c.o. the Editor, will be forwarded to the proper quarter.
The Manchester-type Vulcan Bus.
In our issue dated July 20th we published first details of the new Manchester-type 30-seater low load-line passenger chassis, produced by the 'Vulcan Motor and Engineering Co. (1906), Ltd., Crossens, Southport, and we illustrate on this page one of the first of the completed vehicles which has been delivered to the Southport Corporation. It will be seen that the bus is of the forward-control type, the driver being accommodated in an enclosed cab alongside the engine. There are two passenger entrances on the near side, each of which has one step only. The chassis is fitted 'with four-wheel brakes, and is certainly most suitable for the class of work for which it has
been designed. The Southport Corporation already owns a number of other types of Vulcan motorbus.
A Leeds Appeal.
At a meeting of the Leeds Watch Committee the town clerk reported with respect to the appeal to the Ministry of Transport by the Yorkshire (Woollen District) Electric Tramways, Ltd., against the refusal of the committee to grant the company a licence to ply for hire with a motorbus, that the Minister of Transport had made an order under Section 14 (3) of the Roads Act, 1920, requiring the licensing authority to grant the licence,
German Vehicles for Greece.
Some further particulars are now available regarding the large orders for commercial vehicles which have recently been placed in Germany by the Greek Government. The Hansa-Lloyd Co., of Bremen, received one for 350 30-40 cwt.
chassis, 300 of which are to be fitted with goods-carrying bodies and the remainder with ambulance bodies. The Nationale Automobile Gesellschaft, of Berlin, has also received an order for a large number of 3-ton lorries which are to be employed by the Greek postal authorities.
An Improved Foden Tractor.
We reproduce on this page an illustration of an overtype tractor manufactured by Fodens, Ltd., of Sandbach. We are given to understand that a number of improvements has been made in this model. The steering gear, for example, can be of the Ackerman type if desired, and similar in design to that employed in the company's well-known overtype 6-ton wagon.
In the design of the tractor the driver's comfort and his view of the road, both fore and aft, have been specially considered and provided for. The picture shows the new type of tank which is now being employed. It is cut on the slant to the rear, so that the driver's view behind is in no way impeded, and it is possible to see clearly the position of the rear of the tractor when a trailer is being coupled up. Although the shape of the tank has been altered, its capacity has not been reduced, and it still holds 860 gallons. The top of the cab has been considerably shortened, and is now enclosed at the side to give further protection to the driver.
A capacious toolbox is now located on one side of the tractor so that all necessary tools and equipment are ready to hand. The bottom of this box is covered on its underside with sheet metal, and, being located over the rear wheel, incidentally forms a useful mudguard. A narrow platform is located above the other rear wheel, and it proves very useful as a stand from which the driver can fill the water tank and undertake any inspection which may be considered necessary.
Three speeds are provided by this improved Foden overtype tractor, thus giving it a wide range of usefulness, which is enhanced by the fact that a winding bollard is fitted to the rear axle. Three tractors of this type have recently been sold for timber haulage ; that which is illustrated is in the service of a Newton Abbot user.
A Strachan and Brown Body.
In our issue of last week we published, on page 837, an illustration of a 20-seater Repnblie saloon bus, and we are asked to paint out that the distinctive body of the vehicle was constructed by Messrs. Straehan and Brown, the well-known coachbuilders of Wales Farm Road, North Acton, London, W.3. Local Proceedings. .
Adelaide Corporation is to invite tenders for the supply of a gully-emptying machine.
Wakefield Corporation has accepted the tender of Messrs. R. Hartley and Son for the supply of a motor ambulance.
Lewisham Borough Council has voted £1,120 for the purchase of two additional motor vehicles for refuse collection.
The Parliamentary committee of the Glasgow Corporation has decided to seek power to enable it to manufacture motor omnibuses.
Bolton Corporation is seeking permission for the local authorities of Horwich, Turton, Faruworth and Ainsworth to run motorbus services in its districts.
Forden Rural District Council (Montgomeryshire) has recently placed an order for a 4-5-ton Clayton overtype Steam wagon fitted with a three-way tipping body.
The Caerphilly Urban District Council is to extend its omnibus garage accommodation by utilizing space which adjoins the present premises at Mill Road, Caerphilly.
Adelaide Corporation has accepted the tenders of Motors, Ltd., for the supply of a 30-cwt. Guy lorry, and that of Butler and Nicholson, Ltd., for the supply of a 40-50-cwt. Albion lorry.
The Yorkshire (West Riding) Electric Tramways Co. have withdrawn their tramways service on the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford section of their system and intend to remove the track.
The county surveyor of Warwick reports that it is desirable for the county council to consider the question of making some provision in large villages on important main roads for parking places for vehicles.
Essex County Council has accepted the estimate of F. G. Smith (Motors), Ltd.. of Gooclmayes, amounting to 1225, for the supply of an 11 h.p. 8-cwt. Morris chassis, fitted with Duple 'convertible van and touring body.
Lytham St. Annes Town Council is inviting tenders for the supply of a 5-7ton steam or petrol-driven road roller which is required for work of the highways department. Tenders have to be delivered to the town clerk not later than September 4th.
Northern Co.'s Bus Activities.
The new bus route of the Northern General Transport Co., Ltd., which connects Gateshead and South Shields, concerning which an appeal for protection was made by the tramways committee of the latter town when running powers were sought, was commenced a few days ago and is already proving a valuable addition to the passenger transport services of the district. The new route is a prolongation of the service previously operated from Gateshead to Jarrow. An hourly service is being operated, with increased facilities at week-ends and holiday periods.
The company are also pushing ahead with their plans for breaking new ground in the eastern portion of County Durham and, to this end, they will shortly take possession of the commodious new depot which is nearing completion at Murton.
A Popular Coach Model.
The Albion Motor Car Co., Ltd., Scotstoun, GlasgoW, inform us that many users of Albion Viking coaches placed repeat orders for the 1926 30-60 h.p. model, and a large number of these coaches is now in use at various holiday resorts.
One of the most striking vehicles of this kind which the company have recently delivered is that which is shown in the accompanying pictures. It has been supplied to the Trossachs Hotel Co., Ltd., Callender, and owing to the restrictions placed on vehicles operating over the Trossachs roads its overall width has been kept down to 6 ft. The detail picture shows the rigid side curtains with their narrow but strong nickel-plated frames, which ensure a clear view from all parts of the coach, as well as the wide door and low single step which have been features of he Albion Viking model since 1923.
Observe Speed Limits in Breconshire.
The chief constable of Breconshire has recently issued a warning to the effect that numerous complaints have been received from all parts of the county relating to the fact that heavy motor vehicles are being driven at speeds in excess of those prescribed by law, and frequently to the common danger. The chief constable makes it clear that he proposes to take action in any instance in which the police of that county find evidence of such vehiclea being driven at excessive speed. Third-party Risks.
Mr. Robert Mossop, clerk to the Woking Urban District Council, recently wrote to the Ministry of Health to the effect that judges had lately called attention to the unsatisfactory position which arose when the owner of a hackney carriage happens to be spoor man, and has made no provision for insuring against third-party risks.
The council asked whether the Ministry considered that when applications were made for licences for omnibuses and other hackney carriages, it might stipulate that, before the licences were granted, the proprietor should effect an insurance against third-party risks.
Mr. Mosso") has now received a reply from the Secretary to the Ministry of
Health, in which it is stated that, as any refusal of a licence under Section 37 of the Town Police Clauses Act, 1847, might give rise to an appeal under Section 7 of the P.H. Act, 1890, the Minister feels some hesitation in advising the council.
He does not, however, himself see any reason to doubt that a local authority could lawfully refuse to licence a vehicle, unless a policy of insurance be produced, covering the period of the licence.
On the merits of such a requirement attention may be drawn to paragraph 79 of the First Interim Report of the Departmental Committee on the Licensing and Regulation of Public Service Vehicles.
More G.W.R. Orders.
We learn that the Great Western Railway Co. have recently placed an order for 18 motorbus bodies with John Buckingham, Ltd., Birmingham, and one for nine 30-cwt. chassis with the John I. Thornyeroft CCP., Ltd. The Nottingham Parade.
It is now announced that the commercial vehicle parade, to be held at Nottingham, will take place on Saturday, September 11th. The event, of course, is organized by the area division of the Commercial Motor Users Association.
Peugeot Van Models.
Peugeot (England), Ltd., 78-80, Brompton Road, London, S.W.3, advise us that the range of commercial vehicles which they are now marketing is as follow, the price of each being given in parentheses : — Farmer's utility cart
(i150) ; tradesman's utility van (165); light delivery van, with English coachwork (£175). In each case the company's 7-12 h.p. chassis is used. There is also a 10-cwt. van selling at £275, in which the 12-35 h.p. chassis is used.
Public Services in Bechuanaland. Bechuanaland is being opened up by the South African Railways, road motor services having been started, with Vryburg as a base. The services, four in number, are being maintained by the usual S.A.R.-type vehicles with composite bodies for freight and passengers.
A New Highland Service.
There are several parts of the Highlands of Scotland which are still without ordinary forms of communication, but there is one less now that a hitherto inaccessible part is being linked up by buses run by the Inverness and District Motor Services, Ltd. The service is to be run weekly, and for the inaugural trip an Albion bus was employed. The road journey is 73 miles long, and, starting at Inverness, passes through Glenmoriston and Glenshiel to Dornie, and thence across the ferry to the Kyle of LochaLsh.