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AT MANCHESTER.—British Berna—Burrell—Karrier — Commercar.

5th February 1914
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British Berna. Stand No. 6.

Two rna,chines are shown on this stand; one of them, we understand, is a Swiss-built machine, whilst the other is the first of the examples

which have been built in North of England shops to the Swiss designs. Our readers are familiar with the special features of Berna construebon, notably the distinctive internal-gear final drive, the position and types of the brakes, and other special points. The English-built model appears to be built exactly on the lines of the Swiss machine, and presumably corresponds with it, with the exception of a few unimportant details and the embodiment of a tubular type of radiator, as shown on page 510: Burrell. Stand No. 35.

Burrell's are showing one of their standard five-ton steel-tired steam wagons. It is a well-finished machine, and is a good representative of modern loco-type, steam-wagon construction. The conventionally= designed details are not strictly followed in the Burrell model, as it will be recalled that the chassis has embodied in it a twin-chain drive, the pinions being mounted on the ends of a differential cross-shaft, which is carried on side plates on the back of the firebox. With this arrangement it is possible to fit .a differential locking-gear which is

able to be operated from the driver's foot/plate, a considerable advantage in certain circumstances.

Clayton. Stand No. 30.

The excellent performance of this manufaeturees three-ton machine which was entered for the War Office Trials in October last will be fresh in the minds of readers. It may be recalled that the Kurrier people were awarded a subsidy certificate for this model. We noticed with much interest that the principal exhibit on the stand is an order from the Government for an exact replica of the 41-ten lorry which was used in the October Trials. It is fitted with the wellknown Tylor engine, and has a lorry body with drop sides and a removable eativas cover ; it undoubtedly makes quite an imposing exhibit.

i Its immediate companion s a very smart-looking 28sseater char-itbanes of which the upholstery is quite a feature. The colour scheme

of this model is very pleasing, the chassis being painted primrose, and the body olive green, picked out with maroon. The remaining exhibit is a two-ton delivery van, which forms part of a seventh repeat order for the. L. and S.W.R. This is fitted with a large-size sheet-van body. The final drive on the War Office model is a, doublereduction live axle. whilst that on the other two exhibits is by silent chain.

Clayton and Shuttleworth. Stand No. 29.

Steam propulsion is well championed on this stand, two very fine models from the exhibitor's Lincoln works being .staged. The larger machine is a five-ton steam-wagon built for general contracting work. Its chief features are the Belpaire type of boiler, the non-compounding arrangement for the -cylinders and the oil ring lubrication system. Its companion is the Clayton latest three-tonner. The pin drive on the back axle allows the rear road wheels to he interchangeable. They are shod with Simplex rubber tires. Commercial Cars. Stand No. 34 Those responsible at the Manchester office of this widely-known maker are certainly to be commended on their choice of exhibits,

and although restricted for space the three complete models shown make quite an impOsing array. The first exhibit which attracts attention is an excellent char-a-banes capable of comfortably seating 28 persons. It is fitted with the company's 40 h.p. engine, a design which has so long given satisfaction to users. Accessibility under the bonnet is a feature. The magneto and valve caps are easily get-atable should occasion arise for attention. The usual patent Commercar three-speed gearbox is fitted, and the final drive is by means of two Renold side chains enclosed in stoutly-constructed oil-tight covers which act as radius rods ; eccentric adjustment is provided. The body is a high-class example for passenger transport ; it is built high up and well out of the dust. The seats are tilted, arid upholstered in red leather. An easily-collapsible hood is fitted; there are also brass racks for rags. This is a sixth repeat order for the Motor Hiring Co. (Manchester), Ltd., and Mr. Curtis, the managing director, who happened to be on the stand at the time of our visit, spoke very highly

of the economical. and efficient service which Commercars afford, and we were pleased to hear that his company has placed an order for six lorries for goods •transport. The other two exhibits consist of a. twoton M.C. Braintree-type chassis fitted with a lorry body. which is on order for the British Oxygen Co., Ltd., and a 32 h.p. brewer's lorry, being a fifth repeat order for Greens,11, Whitley and Co., Ltd.

Daimler. Stand No. 17.

Examples of the new two-ton and five-ton chassis are staged here ; these interesting further additions to the Daimler range of models were fully described and illustrated in a recent issue of this journal. Even were this the occasion for a further detailed recapitulation of the very many interesting constructional features or these two chassis, space would not permit of our dealing with them in this way. We must content ourselves with advising visitors to spend a considerable while on the Daimler stand ; the two-ton chassis thereon will serve admirably to indicate the latest Daimler practice in respect of their industrial-vehicle construction. It may be recalled, for this purpose, that the company employs exclusively the Daimler-Knight sleevevalve engine, which is already giving remarkable aewunts of itself in hard industrial service in all parts of the country. The principal claims made • on its behalf are its economy, the accuracy of its valve cycle, and the ease with which it retains the silence which is characteristic of it when it leaves the test bench. Other Daimler features which are good talking points, as from salesman to would-be purchaser, are the wood-and-steel frames, the leather-disc couplings, chain drive gearboxes for certain special purposes, such as high:high-grade passenger service, and the adoption of the Lanchester worm and special Daimler bridged axle for all the designs. There is, of course, in addition, a great number of smaller but no less important features which are characteristic. of the practice of the Coventry works. The three examples, then, are the two-ton chassis, one of the new five-tonners for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway laden with raw cotton, and a fine example of the modern flush-sided char-ate-Inas, the latter finished in brown and equipped with a C.A.V.

set.. We are glad to notice that the Daimler Co., which last year achieved considerable distinction on account of its being the only exhibitor to stage a loaded lorry, has this year adopted our suggestion, made in the 1913 Manchester Show Report, to include a lorry loaded with cotton, on the principle that nothing would attract the attention of many Lancashire men more than a load consisting of such familiar material.

Dennis (Harding). StandNo. 15.

This Guildford house has contented itself with two exhibits, and these consist of a 400-gallon fire pump and a fine example of the company's char-h-banes construction'. The former, as with the only other fire-engine exhibit in the Show, is for the fire brigade of the neighbouring district of Wallasey. The Dennis equipment is of the type which has now become familiar to all experts in fire prevention. It has the well-known turbine pump of the Gwynne pattern for which Dennis Bros., Ltd., has fought so hard and so successfully as against the reciprocating pumn. This Wallasey unit is shown fully equipped with first-aid ladders, extinguishers and suction hose. The engine is a standard four-cylinder of the. latest design. The char-a, banes is for Carrs, Ltd., of Bury. Its body is an excellent example of the torpedo type of construction, with flush-sided panels and the bonnet, to correspond, or sloping outline. It is handsomely painted in

grey, and adorned with an elaborate coat of arms. The hood is particularly useful, and is of the patent rail type, of which we give an illustration elsewhere. The pillars of the hood have, at their bottom ends, V rollers which run along what is a continuous rail from one end of the body to the other. Needless to add, the char-h-hancs is worm-driven. The tubular, cast-steel wheels are noteworthy, each of them having six spokes only. The machine is Polack tired throughout. A Powell and Hanmer acetylene outfit is carried, The extra-wide Triplex folding-glass windscreen was a noticeable feature.

F.I.A.T. (Haworth). Stand No. 28.

The five models staged by this agent form a very imposing exhibit, and are good evidence of the big range of models which characterize F.I.A.T. manufacture. The first model which attracts one's attention is the 15-seater char-h-banos. The body is mounted on the wellknown F.I.A.T. two-ton chassis ; it is upholstered in blue, with aluminium panels. painted French grey. The body, is accommodated with a readily-collapsible hood. A noteworthy feature is that the rear wheels are shod with twin Michelin pneumatic tires. In line with this model is shown a 15-20 h.p. taxicab. The suspension of this machine is

particularly good, and takes the form of three-quarter elliptic springs at the rear and the ordinary half-elliptic at the front. A feature to be noted is the detachable seat situated by the side of the driver. If desired this can be removed to make room for carrying additional luggage. At the same time it affords a ready means of carrying an extra passenger beside the driver for private-hire purposes, if necessary. The hotel omnibus shown is quite a substantial exhibit, and is mounted on a F.I.A.T. two-ton chassis ; it accommodates 12 persons. This model has twin Michelin pneumatic tires fitted to the rear road wheels. A three-ton chassis and a 10-cwt. express delivery van comprise the remaining exhibits..

Foden. Stand No. 12.

Fodens are more fortunate than some of the other steam-wagon builders at the Show. They have a stand which is well out in the centre of the hall, and are, therefore, in a position adequately to display two fine examples, one each of their standard five-ton and three-ton models. Foden design remains much as it has for some while past, and indeed, there seems to be little call for modification or improvement. Here and there small details have been modified, but in no sense can it be claimed that radical alteration has taken place since the company last exhibited. The five-tonner which is staged has a low-sided platform body for the accommodation of a furniture-removal box body ; it is for Mr. S. H. Etchells of Cecil Street, Manchester. It should be noticed that Bauly's patent removable steel-shod wheels are fitted. A useful little fitting is the new regulator control, which we illustrate on page 615. This provides an effective lock as between compound and simpling. The three-tonner is Polack tired with the latest new east-steel driving wheels, which are readily removable. The machine, which is for C. Y. Ship stone and Sons, Ltd., of New Basford. is of c16 the standard three-ton type, and has a rope drum on the flywheel shaft and ample fairleads where necessary. The enclosad steering seat on this model is a great improvement in respect of the driver's comfort. Other Foden features which should be inspected, over and above the standard details which are now so well known, are the widely-bifurcated spokes of the steel wheels, the provision of splashers to keep the mud off the differential and chain, and the arrangement of the Foden lubricating system.

Garrett. Stand No. 9.

Another victim to overcrowding is the well-known Leiston house. Our representative's attention was so attracted by the remarkable appearance of the five-tonner, which is in the front of this stand, that it was only upon a second visit that he noticed that there was another steamer tucked away at the back, and this was of the smaller threeton type, so that it cannot be said that it was much in the limelight. The model proved to be a rubbertired example for delivery to Mr. Frank Myatt, of West End Brewery, Wolverhampton, and its chassis carries a flat, open-framed body fitted for the carrying of crates of bottled beer. The fivetonner is a remarkable exhibit. The bodywork has been specially

constructed to the requirements of H. Lees and Sons, Ltd., of Park Bridge Ironworks, Ashton-underLyne, and with its peculiar outlino and its finish in "pigeon-egg" blue, it is an example of good showmanship and is bound to attract a. number of interested visitors. The special bodywork has to accommodate the loads of bright roller shafting, in which the owner specializes, and it can also be transformed to carry loom frames, mules and other factory plant as an ordinary flat platform lorry. The platform itself is mounted on a hand-screw-operated tipping arrangement, and can be raised to an angle and supported on hinged sideboards in such a way that a continuous sloped platform, extending from the level of the top of the chimney down to the tailboard, is provided with facility.

Halley.—Stand No. 27.

It was not found possible to stage the example of the Halley five-tonner on Stand No. 27 with due regard to adequate facilities for visitors' inspection. Instead, this company has done well to include

the two-ton demonstration chassis which has achieved approximately 7000 miles in and around Manchester. The gearbox top has been removed, and the state of the gears, the clutches and the bearings is first-class testimony to the very hard-wearing properties of Halley construction. As a. matter of fact, neither gear teeth nor clutch teeth bear any marks of wear. The tires and chain wheels arc the same ones which have been used through

out so far. The engine of this model is a 25 h.p. one. The other Halley example is yet another char-h-ba,nes of which so many ard included in the exhibits at the City Hall. This particular machine has a 35 h.p. engine and is built to accommodate 32 passengers. It is of the conventional modern torpedo ilush-sided class, fitted with comfortable extension hood. It is for delivery to Ogden and Dickinson, Ltd., of Lion Garage, Harpurhey,

_Manchester. The body is one of those which has doors only on the near side, thus rendering it possible to get very stiff construction right down the off side of the coachwork. As a matter of fact, dummy handles are included on the latter side for ornamental purposes only. Visitors should not neglect to familiarize themselves with the Halley composite wood and steel wheel, from which the company has been getting such good service for so many years past.

HaIlford (Lawrence). Stand No. 26.

Haliford's are showing two fourtonners one of these is a number four repeat order for the Birkenhead Brewery Co., Ltd., and has a very attractive-looking, slatted, high-sided body for the accommodation of casks, bottled beer or cases as desired. The chassis is available for all those who desire further to acquaint themselves with Hanford details of construction. Primarily the two gearboxes will come in for attention ; the exceptionally large cover for the change-speed box is a commendable feature:, the box being sufficiently strong in itself, owing to the central and top ribbing, to warrant this concession to accessibility. The differential gearbox is a particularly stiff job, and this, in conjunction with the special design of Hallford chain cases, renders the back portion of the transmission gear peculiarly free from running troubles. The big countershaft brake, the internal cone-clutch' and the substantial features of the well-known Hallford engine design are all commended to

the notice of visitors. Hailford'e still adhere to the horizontal-tube, east-header radiator, which gives excellent service in practice. • ItaIa (British and Foreign Motors). Stand No. Ma.

Two chassis only are here staged. One is a 14-20 h.p. model, which has been designed for express light delivery, the other being an 18-30 h.p. light-type model, built to carry useful loads up to two tons. Features which seem to predominate on Itala productions are aecessibility and simplicity, and the designer has done much to make the machines driver-proof in every respect. The monobloe engine on the smaller model is quite a clean job. We s,rq informed its petrol consumption is very favourable, 20 miles to the gallon being quite an average. A feature on this model is the Ferodo-faced disc clutch, with exceptionally-large contact surface. The final drive is by means of bevel-driven live axle. The larger model has many features to commend it, and so far as price goes should prove a very economical investment. Two camshafts are employed on the larger engine.

Leyland. Stand No. 19.

This company's exhibit naturally always attracts a lot or attention at the Manchester Show, as, indeed, elsewhere, but in particular at the North of England display, because of the undertaking's local associations. There were to be four examples of Leyland construction on Stand No. 19, but with commendable judgment it was decided only to include three on the space available, with the result that the Leyland exhibit is admirably staged for close inspection. The three machines are of very diverse types, viz., a six-ten steamer, a 500-gallon motor fire pump, and an exceptionally fine 28-seated char-a-bancs. The steam wagon is a standard six-j ton machine mounted on WoodMilne rubber tires ; it has steel wheels having forged rims bolted on to them. The mechanism is much as it has been hitherto, and includes the characteristic vertical boiler with superheater coil, a cam-. operated horizontal engine slung beneath the frame, the gearbox -contained in the same case as the erankchamber, the usual side-chain drives to the rear wheels, and Ackermann steering. This particular example is for delivery to the Peaked' Tanning Co., Ltd., of Warrington.' Another Wallasey fire-engine is the second exhibit, and is of the standard 500-gallon motor pump class ; it has the ReesRoturbo turbine pump and the twocylinder double-acting air pump, which has been, adopted by the company for priming purposes. The engine is designed to carry a 50-ft. wheeled escape.

This fire-engine exhibit is of particular interest in view of the artuouneement which appeared in our last issue to the effect that the company has now secured an order for no fewer than 24 more engines from the London County Council. The char-hebancs, 8.8 we have said, is a particularly fine example of its class. It has a four-cylinder, 55 h.p. engine, and the chassis is intended for alternative use with a 28-seated char-k-bancs body or a flat platform lorry body. The coachwork of the •char-it-banes -should be carefully examined, as it is representative of the most -recent practice in this branch -of the industry. By an ingenious arrangement of tip-up seats in the third and fifth benches, entrance to the fourth and sixth rows is not necessary from their sides : in consequence, the number of doors to be provided has been cut down considerably. This machine is for Messrs. Coleman and Robinson, carriers, of Rishton,

Great Harwood. The steel wheels are shod with Peter Union tires. Amongst the accessories carried, we noticed an A.T. speedometer, a Vandervell electric-lighting set, and combined oil and electric Lucas side and tail lamps.

The fourth example which it was intended to stage is a *ton aviation-type subsidy model : this is at the service of visitors for trial purposes outside the City Hall.

McCurd. Stand No. 7.

A 40 h.p. Vr-ton worm-driven chassis which is exhibited on this stand will undoubtedly appeal both to the designer and user. The construction of the power .unit—free from all unnecessary complications —has undoubtedly been well thought out before. installation on the chassis, one feature being that the crankshaft runs on five bearings. Accessibility to all parts has obviously been a most important consideration with this manufacturer; for instance, the female portion of the clutch can be dismantled within seven minutes should occasion arise for relining with Ferodo. The speed change has a separate selection box fitted under the driver's seat, and the ample-size bracket which acts as a bearing for the change-speed shaft undoubtedly eliminates any tendency for cross-jamming when changing speed. A feature which will impress the visitor is the neat form of latticed torque member which enables the rear road springs to be shackled at both ends, and they are thus not subjected to driving torque. Duplex brakes are fitted to the rear road wheels ; these take effect on separate drums. Either set is capable of holding the vehicle, fully loaded, on the stiffest of inclines. MimesDaimler (Crawfords). Stand No. 15.

Situated about the middle of the hall, the exhibits on this stand form quite one of the centres of attraction. Two models are shown, One being a five-ton chassis fitted with a 35 h.p. engine with the wellknown type of overhead valves in accordance with Milnes-Daimler practice. Pressed-steel perch bars are a notable feature, this, of course, being an old-established practice with this designer. The rear-wheel braking strains and driving torque are taken up by these members, leaving both ends of the rear springs free. The other model shown is a 30-seater char-abanes. The chassis is the Mimes. Daimler new three-ton model, with a very well-finished body by Crawfords. It is fitted with a well-made hood fitted with side screens.

Maudslay. Stand No. 22.

Messrs. Leach and Seed, the Manchester and District agents for Maudslay productions, have staged the machines at their disposal to excellent advantage, and the visitor, he he interested in either passenger or goods transport, will certainly find much to impress him at this stand. There are in all four different midels shown, three chassis and one complete machine. The types exhibited are the 25 h.p. three-ton chassis, a. 40 h.p. three-ton chassis generally specified for passenger-carrying vehicles, a four-ton machine for goods transport, and a complete model which is a really fine example of charà.-bancs production. The constructional features of the Maudslay are generally well known, and of course the overhead type of valves and the bridge construction of back axle are now familiar features. The final drive on each of the three smaller models is by worm and worm wheel, but that on the four-ton machine takes the form of double-reduction spur gearing, and the bridge type of axle eminently lends itself to housing the unit. Ample ground clearance is provided on all models, and with the exception of a modification of the springing the machines for export are the same as those used in this country. In our cursory inspection of the models, we noticed a neat form of bonnet fastener, by which both clips can be actuated from the front of the machine, so that upon an examination of the engine being necessary the bonnet can be raised in the minimum amount of time.

The char-a-bancs body is built of mahogany, upholstered in myrtle green and painted French grey. It is well worth the visitor's while thoroughly to examine the three chassis here staged, and. particularly the four-ton model.


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