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28th September 1956
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

That the highly successful Show is now almost oil over.

That the skirmish between light alloys and plastics may become a battle royal.

That the latest Viking invasion is attracting more attention than some of those of the past.

That if vehicle control and cab comfort be improved much more, drivers may be referred to as being " bedded in."

That, having been "seen at Earls Court" the new maximum-capacity double-deckers may some day be seen here, .there and everywhere. • That, like all innovations they must expect a cautious approach by those who want to see things "tried on the dog" before risking their own money.

That the recent London tour organized by the Omnibus Society, in conjunction with London Transport, covered every aspect of road passenger transport used within the area.

That the special supplerhent of The Omnibus Magazine, issued for this tour, proved to be a truly comprehensive guide, as well as a souvenir of the occasion. That, as with boots and shoes, British vehicles are built to last.

That safer and more powerful braking is one of the keynotes of the Show.

Of those who think that I3ournemouth Corporation wants to restrict, if not kill, birds which lay golden eggs for the town.

That communities which turn up a superior nose at coach traffic may put their own noses out of joint.

That London Transport buses may soon receive only 25 gallons of oil fuel when they refill, instead of the present 30 gallons.

That this will lighten their loads by approximately 40 lb.

Of a lady visitor to the Show, remarking to her husband, when gazing intently at a large, lightweight pantechnicon: "Oh, this is a horsebox, I suppose!"

Of a request from the curator of the British Transport Commission's Museum of Historical Relics at Charlton, for a Leyland Lion and an original S.O.S., to add to the fine collection already exhibited.

Of nylon cords and Nile discords.

That even play can be overworked.

That we need dampers on motor vehicles but not on our trade.

That, as with pianos, two-pedal control may help in preventing discord.

That chromium has probably done more to lengthen engine life than any other material or factor. ct3


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