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17th April 1928
17th April 1928
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Page 39

The Influence of Up-to-date Rolling Stock.

B ECAT,JSE of the rapidity of the development of the passenger-carrying. vehicle more attention is now being given to the...

Page 40

Loose Leaves.

O NE of the most popular. officials of the Metropolitan Police is the chief engineer, Major T. H. l'itty, T.D., M.I.Mech.E.,...

Page 41

ONE HEARS

Of heavy chewing over sloppy choosing. That "wakeful and watchful" begets custom. Of Budget bargains touching the Railway...

HERE'S ONE—

The driver took the blind corner at moderate pace but sounded no warning. "Bit dangerous, that," commented his mate. "Why...

Page 42

WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

"The wheels of wealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the...

Page 47

Municipa 1 Purchases and Proposals.

TORQUAY Corporation recommends the purchase of a Morris-Commercial lorry for the parks department at a cost of £238. ElampxoN...

Page 48

ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

The Government and the Bridges Bill. Bus Fares and Services in North London. Traffic Control by Light signals. By Our Special...

Page 49

ATTRACTING THE HOLIDAY TOURIST.

How a Scarborough Motor-coach Owner Co-operates with the Railway in Order to Provide Ample Touring Facilities. C OACH owners...

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An Aid to Engine Overhauling.

A USEFUL tool for the refacing of stivalves has been placed upon the market by the B.E.N. Patents, Ltd., 92, Tottenham Court...

Page 51

EXPERIENCES WITH SIX -WHEELERS IN PARIS.

Some Details of the Results Obtained with Two Different Types of Six-wheeled Single-deck Bus. I N the course of a recent...

Page 52

PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

How to Get the Goods to Market--t Problem that will be Troubling a Good Many Hauliers in London and the Home Counties To-day....

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An International Motor Culture Week.

T HE annual " Motoculture " week organized by the French Ministry of Agriculture will be held this year from October 1st to...

Page 54

THE MOTOR'S PART IN L

)(ON'S POLICE EFFICIENCY. T HERE can be no doubt that a great part of the high efficiency of the Metropolitan Police is due to...

Page 57

Tractor Trade Possibilities in Mexico.

T HE Mexican States of Sonora, Sinaloa and Nayarit, known geographically as the West Coast of Mexico, have been more...

The Change in the Character of Road Traffic.

I N the course of a review on traffic conditions in the county, Mr. J. Wallace, chairman of the works committee of the Durham...

Page 58

A NEW VULCAN 36-SEATER BUS CHASSIS.

Full Details of a Six-cylinder Low-loading Chassis Built to Suit the Demands of Corporation Authorities and Private...

Page 60

THE VIEWS, OF THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.

The Attitude of the Chambers Towards the Bills Lodged by the Seven Railway Companies Asking for Fuller Road Transport Powers....

Page 62

NOVEL CONSTRUCTION IN A NEW SIX-WHEELER.

In the American Whitcomb 24-seater, Body and Chassis are Built as a Unit, and the Front Wheels are Sprung Independently. (\NE...

Page 63

EMERGENCY DOORS IN SIDE-ENTRANCE BUSES.

The Need for Better Arrangements, Ensuring Absolute Reliability in the Action of Safety Devices. TT was with great...

Page 64

A Wide Range of Servicing Appliances.

Harvey Frost and Co., Ltd., has issued a new edition of its comprehensive pocket catalogue, dealing with efficient servicing...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. BUS ACTIVITIES IN BARROW-IN-FURNESS. Some Details of the...

REFINEMENT IN SERVICE BUSES.

Brief Particulars of a Type of Vehicle which is now being Placed into Service by an Important Passenger-transport Concern. I T...

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COACH SERVICES IN NORTH AFRICA.

111./ EFERENCE has frequently been made in our columns to the great developments that are taking place in the establishment of...

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL BY MOTOR COACH.

A T a conference held recently at Cortino d'Ampezzo arrangements were completed for a considerably extended service of motor...

Page 68

HINTS ON MAINTENANCE.

How Tight Morris Drums Can Be Removed. The Attention Required by Electric Vehicles. Securing a Thornycroft Gearbox. Removing...

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A USEFUL MISCELLANY.

Interesting Contributions from Our Driver and Mechanic Readers. Three Practical Suggestions for Detail Improvements. 0 " of...

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A NEW WESTINGHOUSE BRAKE ARRANGEMENT.

A Résumé of Recently Published Patent Specifications. T HE form of Westinghouse brake shown in specification No. • 273,237 is...