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Allchin (519). A Standard Five-tonner.

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A good example of the modern over-type steam wagon is shown on this stand by William Allchin, Ltd. This is of the five-ton class, and possesses all the characteristiz features of this loco-boiler pattern of wagon, which has secured such a hold in the heavy motor-haulage world. It, of course, has the usual compound engine mounted over a large loco-type boiler, the drive being through the customary single chain to a live back axle. It is for delivery to !qr. T_ Lawrenoe, haulage contractor, of South Norwood, London, S.E. Those visitors interested in modern steam haulage will examine with interest the many evidences of straightforward and sensible design, and not least in this respect is the satisfactory position of the pump, which is eccentric driven below the second gear. shaft. The pump itself is mounted on the front of the footplate framing. The wagon is shown attached to a trailer by a patent automatic coupling, of which we gave an illustration last week. This fitting is self-locking and is applicable to most types of tractors, traction-engines, trucks, etc.

Alley and MacLellan (341). Two Types. A Powerful Hydraulic Tip Gear is of Interest. Alley and MacLellan, Ltd., is showing an example of each of its interesting types of steam wagons, and, as usual with the exhibit of this maker, visitors are afforded an excellent opportunity of contrasting the comparative advantages of thd two distinctive classes of vehicles. The Alley and MacLellan under-type model is one of the few distinctive examples which remain of steam-wagon practice ; so many makers have now

exclusively adopted the loco-boiler pattern. The particular six-tonner, designed to carry a net load of five tons, or nine tons with a trailer, shown on Stand 341, is a very interesting

installation for hydraulic tipping. A special direct-driven, single-acting " Tractor " pump is installed amidships on the near-side !Atha framing, and this can be used at will to feed the boiler when the wagon is standing, or to charge the hydraulic ram, situated under the tip-wagon body. The necessary cocks for this alternative working are accessibly disposed near by. Normally, when running, the standard gear-driven pump, which is fitted to all wagons of this type, looks after the feed. water boiler. The tank is situated immediately behind the driver's seat, and the outlet from it is by means of a carefully. designed filter. The eNins on this type remains as it has been for six years, and includes the improved form of valve

that has now been in use for some while past. The valves, of course, are cam operated over the cylinders. This tine machine is for delivery to Messrs. Vivian and Sons, Swansea.

The other model is of the five-Wu, ever-type design introduced a year or two ago as an alternative by this maker. It will be remembered that this design embodies the moot pro. minent features of the loco-boiler class of steam wagon; but has a special form of boiler with a round firebox. This is a repeat order for the Bath Motor Haulage Co. An interesting addition to the exhibits on this stand is a sepiaate engine as well as a standard Sentinel back axle. Examples of the satisfactory form of Sentinel composite wheel are, of course, to be seen on this stand.

Aveling and Porter (207). A New Superheated. steam Tractor.

We were disappointed not to find the example, of motor roller which Aveling and Porter, Ltd., had originally intended to send to the Bristol Show. This, we may remind our readers, is of seven tons working weight, and provided with a four-cylinder engine designed to rim on petrol or paraffin. In spite of this omission, there is plenty to interest visitors who

have in view the examination of commercial-motor exhibits, and, in particular, we would draw their attention to an entirely new model of steam-motor tractor. This embodies the superheated-steam principle, and, therefore, has many quite new features in respect of this company's practice. The tractor in question, which we illustrate on page 429, has its superheater in a special casing mounted over the ordinary smokebox. Immediately behind this is a neatly-contrived

feed-water heater. It as is usual in constructions of this type, been found advisabe to employ piston valves for the engine, which latter, of course, is compound. The rear of the tractor is spring mounted by means of twin, crosslaminated springs, situated below the axle. The steering barrel is carried in brackets on the front of the belly tank. Altogether this appears to be a very high-grade example of the modern motor tractor, and we shall be interested to hear the results of its " trying-out " tests.

Two three-tonners are staged ; one of them is of the Aveling and Porter steam-wagon class, whilst the other is the petrol lorry of that load capacity which was first of all exhibited at the Royal Show last year at Doncaster. The steamer is of the more-or-less conventional loco pattern, but it is distinguished by a particularly nice design of motion, the parts being all exceptionally well proportioned, and there is a noticeable absence of off-setting of rods. This steamer is mounted on Peter Union tires 850 mm. by 140 mm. on the front, and 1030 mm. by 140 mm. on the back. The driver's

seat is in the customary near-side position, and a useful detail which we are pleased to note is the provision of a gauge glass on the back main watereank. The wagon has a hinged, glass lorry body.

With regard to the three-ton petrol wagon, we described this at some length in our report of the last Royal. It has a worm-drive back axle of massive proportions, which is located by stiff torque girders. The exceptionally-capacious tubular radiator, with cast top and bottom headers, displays the rampant, horse, which is the trade-mark of this well-known company, and lends a distinctive appearance to this model. We notice that the machine is fitted with subsidy hooks, presumably in anticipation of enrolment under the temporary subsidy scheme, or is it possible that the War Office intends to adopt yet another worm-drive model? This three-ton Aveling and Porter petrol lorry has the usual low hinged lorry body, with a wire-reinforoed glass screen and a good comfortable canopy for the driver. A Jones speedometer, driven off the propeller shaft, is fitted.

B2,rIord and Perkins (514). The 11-ton Roller is a well-designed Machine,

This pioneer manufacturer is, as usual, showing a fine display of 'self-propelled petrol-engined rollers. At the time of our visit there were five examples shown on Stand 314. These varied in size from the "J," which weighs about 10 tons empty and 11 tons full, to the small machine which weighs about 33 cwt. A new pattern roller is that known as the "E3S," which weighs 8 tons full. Its principal characteristic is that the front rollers arc both larger in diameter than, and are also the full width of, the hind roller ; this machine is proving to be a favourite model with public bodies. Several of these exhibits are shown adapted for running on paraffin.

Burrell (547). The Twin-chain Loco-boiler Steam Wagon.

Two commercial-motor exhibits are shown by Burrell's, and both models are of types with which our readers are familiar. The five-ton tractor is of the same class as that which won the gold medal in the Royal Automobile Club Trials, in 1907. Among its more interesting constructional features may be noted the method of suspension, which employs laminated springs below the axle inside the frame. The tractor is, of course, of the compound-engine type, and its motion details correspond with modern practice. The winding drum is mounted on the inside of the near-side driving wheel. Good sturdy fair-leads are built on to the back of the bunker. The five-ton steam wagon is of a type which has been exhibited on a number of occasions previous to the present Royal, and it is noteworthy from the fact that it has twin chain drives from the ends of a cross-shaft, which is mounted immediately behind the firebox. 33y this means, Burrell's are able to employ a dead back axle, instead of the more usual practice with these loco-type wagons, in which a single chain drives to a big chain wheel and differential an a live axle. Visitors will do well to note that this special Burrell form of final drive permits the location of the differential locking gear in an accessible position immediately under the driver's hand.

Clayton and Shuttleworth (294). A Sturdy Fiveton Machine is on View.

Three examples of the famous Clayton steam wagons are shown on this stand : these are composed of one five-ton and two three-ton machines. The five-ton chassis has a boiler of the Belpaire type, having pressed-steel seatings riveted to it, for the purpose el mounting the cylinders. The compound engine is nicely designed and balanced, the horse-power cylinder being fitted with a piston valve. The boiler feed-pump is driven from the second motion shaft, which, while reducing the speed, tends towards a high pump efficiency. There is 1113 alteration in the design of these machines from the examples which have been shown, on recent occasions, at various exhibitions.

Darby-MAskell ■ 286-. One of the Biggest Sensations of the Show is the Maskell Three-wheeled Plough.

An exhibit, the inspection of which a number of people had looked forward to with considerable interest, is the direct motor-ploughing machine known as the Darby-Maskell. Each of the three wheels on this machine is geared direct on to the engine, whieh consists of a 45-60 h.p. Maudslay. The two front wheels are driven by Renold chain and internal rackand-pinion. The rear wheels are divided to accommodate the central drive by a form of propeller shaft and specially enclosed gearing. Three travelling speeds and two ploughing speeds are provided for, and there are six shares on each

side of the machine. The driving roller-chain is of 7 in. pitch. The special form of construction calls for an arrangement by which the plough breasts and shares are divided in order to allow peripheral travel round the end driving wheels. The curve of the shares may be modified to suit the soil by means of pulling up certain bolts. The principal features of this iota-vesting machine are the extra wide plough, and the fact that the wheels cannot skid, as is so often the case with the ordinary plough, if too much resistance is put up by the shares.

Fodens (524). Two Examples of Popular Steam Wagons.

Of oartir.ular interest on this stand were the three-ton and five-ton wagons as being typical examples of this maker's farfamed machines. Foden's, of course, are amongst the very pioneers of heavy steam haulage. The three-toaster, with the exception of a few minor improvements which have been carried through in recent years, conforms to the well-known standard chassis practice of the company. The road wheela arc shod with rubber tires, and the large box-van type of body which is fitted, being painted a serviceable dark green, harmonized well with the vermilion-painted wheels. The machine is supplied to the w•der of Boots, Ltd., cash chemists.

The five-ton wagon is also, of course, driven by the usual double-crank compound engine mounted over the boiler. In this case, the road wheels are steel-tired; this type of machine is capable of taking its fall load up an incline of 1 in 7. This exhibit looked the usual fine Foden " well-built Foden job." A representative of the owner of this second exhibit volunteered to the writesa most enthusiastic triblite to the Foden as a tytie. This is their second Foden purchase after trying three other makes of steamers.

Foster (351). The Well-sprung Tractors and a Trailer loaded with paper.

Considerable stir was made a few years ago by William Foster and Co., Ltd., in respect of the better springing methods which this company then adopted for steam tractors, Up to that time, perhaps, insufficient attention had been paid to the necessity for such an improvement. It was, however, decided to experiment with the normal type of fiveton steam tractor mounted at the back on laminated springs carried in much the same position as is customary with locomotive work. These, placed outside the main frame nternhers immediately over the back axle ensured unusual stability for the whole machine. Prolonged experience in actual service, under varying conditions, has convinced this maker that the method then adopted is a wise one. An example of a tractor with this patent outside spring mounting is shown on Stand No. 351. This particular machine, labelled " Queenie," is for delivery to the Mod l Faen Slate Quarry, Berwyn. The engine is provided with a governor, and capacious side water tanks are carried. Another interesting exhibit of Foster's is a well-built, spring-monnted trailer for delivery to Daamells. Ltd., the well-known haulage contractors, of Wine:den Green. Its unladen weight is 24 cwt., and it is a good example of modern trailer construction. It is brightly painted in vermilion and, lettered "The Daily Mirror," carries a load of rolled paper.

Fowler (269). First public appearance of the Little Wyles Plough.

John Fowler and Co., Ltd., Leeds, as usual has an interesting range of exhibits, but this year, in particular, the agricultural visitors to the Royal are bound to be particularly attracted by the staging of a first example of Fowler's edition of the Veyles plough—an interesting little speciality to which we gave exclusive publicity in an issue of this journal in September last. This has now been re-designed for the purpose of production in quantities, and the example shown is provided with alternative single or double-furrow ploughs. • It is priced at £100, a figure which should surely make a very urgent appeal to modern experts in the cultivation of land. The first of the new Fowler-Wyles ploughs has a single-cylinder, water-cooled engine, and a practical form of tubular radiator with cast top and bottom headers. A Davies paraffin carburetter is provided, and the engine i3 governed ; the governor acts through a special valve on the admission. The drive is through a cone clutch operated by trigger lever from the plough handle to an encased wormgear redaction, driving to a cross shaft having spur pinions on its outer ends, this latter engaging with internal-toothed gear rings mounted direct on the two plough wheels. The latter carry the weight of the plough on the special patenteo hinged suspension, by virtue of which the relative heights of the wheels can be varied at will. The method of varying these positions has now been put on a more satisfactory basis, and is eontrollcd by cable and pulley device, operated by hand wheels mounted conveniently on the driver's control.

Fowler's again show one of their remarkable, big, oil-engined tractors, an example of the model which has such a striking likeness to steam-tractor construction. This, it will be remembered, has a big, horizontally-opposed engine mounted over what in the ordinary steam tractor is the boiler barrel, the latter housing the gear transmission. The final drive is by internal-toothed guar of large dimensions. What corresponds to the smokebox in the steamer is employed in conjunction with the chimney as a cooler.

Garrett (206). Two Superheated Steam Wagons and a Tractor.

Carrett's have three commercial-motor exhibits on this stand. All of them are a the superheated class, with which this company has specialized to such an extent. There is a tractor, a five-ton and a three-ton wagon. The first of these has been built to the order of Messrs. Rcse and Sons, haulage contractors, of King's Lynn. The three-tonner, embodying, of course, the usual Garrett con round engine, with piston valves, is mounted on Continental rubber tires, 1030 mm. by 140 mm. twin on the back, and 820 mm. by 140 mm. on the front. This model and the five-tonner are examples of the machines which behaved so well, in regard to consumption of water and fuel, during reCCIlt COMMERCIAL MOTOR tests. It is interesting to note that-, on Garrett machines, the driver is situated on the offside of the footplate. The three-tonner, with a platform body, is attractively painted green and red, and is for delivery, after the show, to the Norden Bleaching Co., Ltd., Norden.

The five-tonner, mounted on steel tires, has a standard lorry body. Both these machines have several small detail improvements embodied in them, but, on the whole, they correspond to the examples which have been shown at recent exhibitions. It is interesting to note that this maker has, like others, adopted a method of conducting the escape from the safety valve away over the awning clear of the driver. Other interesting features are the pivoting of the front of the frame and the gear-driven pump.

Green (90). A Heavy Two-speed Roller is the Chief Feature.

Some large-sized motor-driven lawn mowers, and a road roller and patcher, are the principal exhibita to meet the gaze of the visitor on this stand. The substantially-built five-ton water-ballastel roller stands out in fine contrast with the smaller exhibits. The ballast tank on this machine is capable of holding a ton of water, so bringing the working load of the machine up to six tons. Two speeds are provided, and a pulley is fitted for driving machinery when the roller is stationary. The width of the hind roller is 4 ft.

Ideal (355). Many Improvements have been made in this Agrimotor.

Two years ago, at Norwich, the that Ideal self-contained motor plough was staged. At Bristol, this year, the latest development of this maker's construction is on view, and it will undoubtedly be examined with interest. The machine is sold to Mr. F. D. Burnsted, J.P., of Cannock. It now has a fine 35 h.p., four-cylinder Aster engine, and a workmanlike. looking tubular radiator. The whole of the gearing has been re-designed, and there is now a special locking device, by means of dug-clutches, for facilitating the locking of the dif ferential, or the kicking of one or other of the wheels only. The drive is by means of a Ferodo-lined cone-clutch through a two-speed-and-reverse gearbox, the lower speed ouly being used when ploughing is taking place. The final drive is by two roller chains. The interesting automatic spud gear in the driving wheels has been considerably modified; the vani able throw cam, mounted on the wheel centres, now has a floating ring carried on rollers. The Ideal agrimotor is shown fitted with a five-furrow plough frame, and the lifting tackle for this attachment is of considerably-modified design. It is arranged for power operation, and the tractor is provided with a power pulley by an extension of the gearshaft to the rear of the frame.

Leyland (537). The 30-cwt. Subsidy Model; a Fine Engine.

As usual, Leylands have a fine representative display ot their well-known machines. They have done well, from the showmanship point of view, to include an example of their fire-engine construction. This particular machine is for delivery to the Chorley Fire Brigade. It is of the 600-gallon type, and has a 60 h.p. engine. A Rees-Roturbo pump is employed, as is usual on all Leyland fire-engines. Provision is made for the carrying of an escape. A detail which will interest those who take an interest in the equipment of fire brigades is the workmanlike pump, which is now adopted for the purpose of charging the turbine. The machine is mounted on Continental tires. A five-ton covered van is a very fine example of the modern big-delivery machine. It has a very capacious body, and is well painted in red, lettered in gold, for " Robertson's Golden Shred Marmalade." It has the typical double reduction of Leyland construction. Here may be seen an excellent example of the manner in which care can nowadays be taken to ensure the comfort of the driver. His seat on this machine is almost. entirely enclosed, and is certainly quite weatherproof. One of the most interesting examples of motor-vehicle construction at the Royal is undoubtedly the three-ton Leyland subsidy chassis, typical of the machines about which at present so much discussion is raging. That this is a very fine model will be conceded at once, and it is quite typical of Leyland's permanent form of construction. Special characteristics called for by War Office specifications are the big radiator, the radiator housing, the towing hooks, the regulation canopy and driver's accommodation, and the doublereduction back axle—in the Leyland case consisting of a fixed axle on which is mounted the final gearcase. The spring draw-bar, the bolster brackets for the regulation W.O. body, the chain-sprockets and the big road-wheels, the latter in this case shod with Shrewsbury and Challiner tires, are other features called far. On the rear wheels these latter are 1030 mm. by 100 mm.; on the front 870 mm. by 100 mm., in accordance with the official specification. The last of the four Leyland exhibits is a six-ton steamer, a model which makes special claims on those hauliers who have heavy loads to carry in difficult country. The constructional details of this machine are known to most of our readers. This is another of the few examples of distinctive steam-wagon constraction which still survives. Its vertica1 boiler and horizontal engine, with cam-operated valves, slung below the frame, the engine-case extensiun. carrying the change-gears and differential, and the double chain-drive are characteristic of this design. The machine in question is for delivery to Geo. and R. Dewhurst, Ltd., l'reston.

Mann (340). A Steam-cart which can be Adapted for Use as a Roller.

Mann's exhibits are invariably of special interest to those visitors who are intent upon examination of commercial motor displays. Mama's were very early in the industry, and with unique designs at that. On this stand representative examples are shcwn. The steam-cart, a model which has done such wonderful service, especially under rough conditions, is exemplified. This has one of the special forms of tip body, and has the characteristic inclined engine and geared final drive. It is lettered for the D.S.F.B. Co., Ltd. This particular machine carries a heavy extension casting built on the smokebox, which is apparently designed to enable the wagon to he adapted as a roller. All the Mann wagons have the characteristic side-firing boilers, and the special driver's seat at the aide of the firebox. .A standard Mann over-type wagon is staged, and this has a single-chain final drive. The machine in question is for delivery to Messrs. G. W. Leggatt and Son, haulage contractors, of Clayton, Manchester. The third example of Mann production is one of the special agricultural tractors, wills which such successful operation has been achieved.

McLaren (350). An old Prize Winner and a Newdesign Steamer.

A fine display of steam plant, for use on the farm, is shown on this old-established maker' stand. We were first interested in the steam tractor which is of similar type to that which won the gold medal at the Raldock Trials of the R.A.S.F.. in 1910. Fitted with superheater and, feed-water heater, this machine embodies in its construction many of the features which have made modern steam-driven farming plant of such universal value to the agriculturist. An 8 h.p. single-cylinder steamer, fitted with a high-speed adjustable governor of a uew type, which will in future he used on all the MaeLaren steam engines, will attract much Attention. This machine is intended for threshing and general farm work. A new design of compound engine, also of 8 h.p., is shown. This is equipped with rim brakes, extra tank, awning, mechanical lubricators, and so on. Three of this maker's patent selflifting, direct traction ploughs are on view, and two handforce pumps, for washing out fireboxes, etc., form tha firet of a series of interesting accessories which should on no account be overlooked.

Marshall (291). No Agrimotor is on View.

We are surprised not to find, as in previous years' examples of the special eibengined Marshall agrimotors, inest of all in view of the fart that these have met with such great success for employment in Overseas countries. On Stand 291, however, there is shown one of the latest examples of :Marshall steam tractors. This corresponds in most respects to ordinary tractor practice. It has a two-speed gear and a gear-driven pump. It will be noticed, too, that it has a feedwater heater mounted on the off side of the smokebox. Its rear suspension is by means of outside laminated springs placed fore and aft beneath the axle.

Merryweather (485). Various Fire-lighting Plant.

This company shows a selection of its steam and petroldriven motor fire-engines and pumps. No doubt the majority of our readers will be interested, however, in the light, portable, petrol-driven pumps for spraying, irrigation and water supply, etc. These are priced at between £120 and £200, according to size.

Robey (342). Steam Tractors and Semi-Diesel Engines are Shown, Amongst the various exhibits ehown by this well-known Lincoln manufacturer there is included one orits compound steam tractors. This has the special Robey spring suspeusiou, and other individual features that will be noticed are : the means which are taken to enclose the exhaust from the safety valve, the angle-frame construction for the steering gear, and the big exposed manhole on the side of the boiler barrel. flobey's also are showing several interesting examples of their semi-Diesel types of oil engines. These are representative of the latest practice of this development in regard to cheap-fuel

prime movers. One of these is shown coupled direct to a dynamo, the power being utilized to drive a contrifsigal pump connected direct, to a motor. Ibis particular exhibit is of the two-cycla type, and, of course, tiet usual form of inlet and exhaust valves arc dispeesed with. Forced lubrication is empleesed to all the bearings. A vertical single-cylinder doubleact lug engine, of the totally-enclosed type, is adso to he seen ; this has a diee flywheel forming a half coupling, suitable for connection to a dynamo.

Scout (168). Catering Especially for the Carrier.

Two commercial vehicle chassis are exhibited by this maker, in addition to two Scout pleasure cars. The heavier machines are chalet-driven. The larger nicahd is capable of carrying it useful load of three tons, whilst the other is ea standasal twoton model. 130th chassis are fated with four-cylinder vertical engines mounted r,ti pressed-steel subfamilies. The main frames are built tap ef pressed steel of very large section. thlparts of the chassis subjected to stress, on inspection, appeared to he well up to their work. Mounted on stout wooden wheels shod with Avon solids, twin rears and single fronts, the machines appeared to Bs to be good examnles of t'ase heavier type of commercial vehicle. Straker and Squire (539). Chassis Built at Bristol.

On the Straker stand we find two machines which should at once attract the interest of visitors who are users or intending users of this class of vehicle. Foremost is the threetanner, fitted with a 28-30 h.p. engine. Of this maker's by now well-known "C.O." type, the machine exhibited has a brewer's lorry body fitted to it. The control levers are centrally located, whilst a silent chain gearbox is, of course, a feature of this chassis. The rear hubs are lubricated with oil from the differential case, thus necessitating a minimum amount, of attention on the part of the driver. Timken bearings are fitted into the front hubs, and many little details on the machine will confirm the impression which our visitor probably has of the excellent workmanship and care for detail which Straker's take in the building of their machines. The second chassis on view is of the 30-cwt. " C.W." type, the construction of which we described and illustrated at some little length in the issue of this journal dated the 19th ult.

Tasker (344). The "Little Giant" with a Big Reputation.

An example of this maker's universally-known steam tractor, the Little Giant, is here staged. This has been so long before the interested section of the public, that it is unnecessary for us to recapitulate its various well-tried

mechanical features. It has a compound engine and twospeed gear ; it is spring mounted on both axles, and, complete with hauling drum and rope, is priced at £500, at which figures it finds many purchasers, as can be imagined. One of the five-. ton Tasker steam wagons is also staged. This example has been built to the order of Downer and Co., Ltd., haulage contractors, of of Southampton, and is the class of machine which we recently tested in the course of a recent " one day's work " on brewer's deliveries from Canterbury to Folkestnee. It may be remembered that, on that occasion, we commented upon the powerful haulage properties of this model, and we stated then that we considered this was primarily due to the wise provision of ample boiler and engine capacity, and to the excellent design of the engine simpling device. Features on this machine to which we may draw particular attention are: the fitting of the firebox damper on the side of the ash pan; the provision of spring-mounted steering chains; the pivoted mounting of the front main-frame members ; the employment of a sectional band brake on part of the flywheel periphery ; and the particularly substantial nature of the steering gear. The driver's position is on the near side of the footplate in this instance. This wagon is fitted with a serviceable hinged lorry body.

Vincent (267). A Dennis fitted with Horse-,box Body.

The great feature of interest on this stand is the three-ton Dennis chassis, on which a Vitment motor horsebox has been built. This will accommodate two horses and their attendants. The animals enter and kave by different doors, there not being sufficient room for them to turn round in the body. The back and near-side panels are lowered by means of a hoist, and form a slope on which the horses can ascend and descend. A luggage rail is fitted over the driver's head. The machine is attractively finished in French grey with green mouldings, having primrose lines. Our readers are already familiar with the construction cif the three-ton Dennis chassis. There is a very considerable market for this type of vehicle, as several enterprising body-builders have found out. The important feature, of course, is the provision of a reliable and efficient chassis.

Wallis and Steevens (549). Basingstoke Steam Wagons and Tractors.

Four examples of this maker's constructive efforts are shown on the Wallis and Steevens stand. The first, a steam wagon, has a patent enclosed type of two speed compound engine, with double boiler feed and standard body. It is priced at £550, without tires, and its undoubted good features deserve some little consideration from the intending purchaser of a steam wagon. For farm, estate and road work, the Wallis steam tractor—exhibit No 2—fitted with a similar type of engine to the previous machine, and mounted on springs to front and hind axles, with differential gearing, two speeds, winding drum and rope, double boiler feed, and complete with .mud paddles, lamps, and waterproof cover, at 2500. represents an example of exceptional good value. A 6 h.p. Wallis traction engine, complete with all accessories, sells at £525, while the fourth and last machine in which we are interested cm this stand, is a six-ton Wallis steam-driven roller, complete with two speeds, feed-pump, and injector, priced at £464. No doubt each of these machines will receive its meed of due consideration from the prospective purchaser. D16

Welsh (171). The Modern Farmer Uses the Pleasure Car.

Here a well-known Bristol motor agent shows six cars, all of which are intodeci to appeal either for pleasure or besiness purposes tef' the farmer. These machines can be converted, if necessary, by the fitting of a light van body. Three 16 h.p. S.C.A.R. machines are shown, side-by-side with two Metz cars of 16 h.p. One model of the Paige car is also on view. Many farmers and agriculturists will be interested to note the Avon tires here.

Yorkshire (336.) A Steamer with very Distinctive Features.

We were particularly interested in the six-ton Yorkshire steam-wagon, fitted with patent mechanically-operated tipping gear, which is to be seen on this company's stand. Most visitors th the Bristol Show are aware, of course, of the deservedly high reputation acquired by the Yorkshire Commercial Motor Co. for its steam-driven machines, over a period of :years. So long ago as 1907, a Yorkshire steamer was awarded a gold medal at the R.A.C. Commercial Vehicle Trials, 1000 miles endurance teat. Since then the company has barely let a year pass without incorporating into their models, improvements which greater experience had (aught to be desirable. The six-tanner, which is designed for agricultural or general purposes, is moderately priced at 11550, and visitors would do well to spend some little time in " running the rule over " this machine, A three-ton, rubber-tired Yorkshire steam wagon, fitted with a Oat lorry body, occupies a position on the same stand as the tip wagon, and, like its bigger sister, this machine is fitted with an improved type of forecarriage and enclosed differential gear, features which will appeal to buyers.


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