SHOW VEHICLES FOR TRIAL ,

26th September 1952, Page 157

26th September 1952

Page 157

Page 157, 26th September 1952 — SHOW VEHICLES FOR TRIAL ,

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ANEW model that can be seen in the demonstration park, but not in the Show building at Earls Court, is the Atkinson LPM.744H underfloor-engined light-type bus with Gardner engine. Outriggers have been obviated by employing a wide frame which is similar in overall dimensions to the larger-engined models. The section, however, has been reduced in thickness by 1/16 in. to 5/16 in., with a flange width of 21

The mOunting position of the crossmembers is made to coincide with the spring anchorage points, an arrangement which reduces the number of holes which have to be drilled in the side members.

A new five-spccd gearbox with constant-mesh dog-engaged gears is fitted, and a Clayton Dewandre triple-servo braking system is employed.

Amongst other machines to be seen in the park are the following: A.E.C. with Coronation Ambassador coach body and an Albion Victor coach, both with Duple bodywork; Austin ambulance with Lomas body; an Austin 5-ton chassis with CampionDeolirex expandine body and three

other Austin models; Bedford Sportsman with Duple 20-seat body, and a Bedford 37-seat coach with Plaxton coachwork; six Commer models including a 4 x-4 .3-tonner; two Daimler Freeline ,models and a double-deck bus; Foden 41-seat Continental touring coach with body by Associated Coachbuilders,' Ltd., and a Foden rear-engined 41-seat coach with Whitson body; Guy Arab with Alexander body and two Guy Otter goods vehicles; ICarrier 14-seat coach with Reading bodywork; Leyland Tiger Cub; Scammell Scarab 3-tonner and 6-tonner, and a Bedford-Scammell 10-ton tractor and trailer; Sentinel 44seat bus, and a Sentinel 37-seat coach with Plaxton body; Thornycroft Sturdy Star with platform body and a Trident with sided • body; Bedford Seagull coach with Burlingham body; A.E.C. Regal Mark IV 41-scat coach with Plaxton bodywork; two Bedford ambulances with bodies by Levers Garages, Ltd.; Austin 2-ton van with Marshall body.

Examples of the M.T.N. chassis with Meadows engine and a Rutland with Perkins P6 unit, can be seen at the Reunion Garage, Warwick Road,, Earls Court.