Three Extra "Artie" Outfits Sought

6th May 1960, Page 73

6th May 1960

Page 73

Page 73, 6th May 1960 — Three Extra "Artie" Outfits Sought

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QTRONG opposition was lodged by the k-.7 British Transport Commission and private operators, at Lytham St. Annes last week, when Brewer and Turnbull, Ltd., Blackpool, applied to add three articulated vehicles to their A licence.

Much of their work was of a local nature and had been increasing rapidly, it was stated. Attempts to sub-contract had been unsuccessful, and when vehicles had been hired complaints had been made by customers regarding their condition.

Mr. R. Brewer, a director, said that the applicants were "unable to cope" at present; more vehicles were essential. There was not even a spare unit to replace vehicles off the road for maintenance.

They usually gave at least 12 hours notice when hiring a vehicle. Occasionally, they approached the British Road Services' depots at Preston and Blackpool, but had been unable to obtain the required units. Much of their work was connected with Associated Electrical Industries, Ltd., and this was increasing daily, stated Mr. Brewer.

For the B.T.C., Mr. J. F. Wrottesley observed that the figures submitted gave no indication of the specific increases of work for A.E.I. He also claimed that letters from Blackpool witnesses who could not attend were not good enough.

Mr. R. Johnson, a representative of A.E.I., stated that previously they had used three Brewer and Turnbull vehicles weekly, but production was increasing and in thefuture they would need three a day. Many times in the past they had had to wait for vehicles.

At this juncture, Mr. J. A. Dunkerley, for the applicants, intimated that they would be satisfied if two _articulated

vehicles, not exceeding 2-1 tons unladen each, were granted. One of these would be used primarily for maintenance, leaving only one for the additional work.

Expressing satisfaction, Mr. Wrottesley said that his clients realized that vehicles:, should be on the road in proper condition and maintenance units were necessary.

Mr. A. H. Jaffe, North Western Deputy Licensing Authority, made a grant of two units.

SEVERAL Thornycroft Trusty normalcontrol tractive units are operating in Australia with G.M.C. six-cylindered two-stroke oil engines and 10-speed gearboxes. Two are being used by the Liquid Cartage Co.. Melbourne, in conjunction with 5,300-gal. semi-trailer tanks. Shell are reported to have two similar outfits.