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18th September 1928
18th September 1928
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Accelerate the Passing of the Railway Horsed Van.

T HERE is ample evidence that the railways are quietly moving in the direction of the application of the powers recently...

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Loose Leaves.

rpHE tramcar will, we fear, be some years in its displacement, because of the enormous difficulty of reconciling the numerous...

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ONE HEARS

Of tramway rails seeing the red light. Of orders pouring in and lorries pouring out. "Why not call the sleeper-coach the...

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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...

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THE IMPROVED 25-CWT. CHEVROLET.

The Introduction of a Four-speed Gearbox, the Addition of Front-wheel Brakes, a Bumper Bar, and Other Refinements. 1 -...

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ARTISTIC FINISH WITH STEEL VAN BODIES.

A Go-ahead French Coachbuilding Firm which is Producing Some of the Most Attractive Vans Now to be Seen in Paris. XTO one who...

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A MOTOR BOX FOR HORSES OR HOUNDS.

Particulars of an Interesting Combination Vehicle on a Dennis 21-ton Chassis. T HERE have been many curious changes in means...

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The Progress of the Sleeper Coach.

T "pessimists will not be able to say "I told you so" about the Albatross sleeper service between Liverpool and London—it has...

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THE RELATIVE MERITS OF TRAMS AND BUSES.

Eighty-four Local Authorities Represented at the Manchester Conference of the Municipal Tramways and Transport Association. O...

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Municipal Purchases and Proposals.

RaAnsoun Corporation Health Come mittee recommends the purchase of a Morris motor ambulance at a cost of £390. We learn that...

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WHENCE COME THIS NOISE?

A Question of Pressing Moment and Concern to National Health. TranspoI hich May be Said to be of Serious ribution to the Volume...

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INVENTIONS WHICH DESERVE ENCOURAGEMENT.

Among Recently Patented Inventions There are Some, Here Referred to, of Which we Ought to Hear More. T T is the practice of...

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MAKING BEST USE OF THE FORD.

Valuable Advice on Every Phase of Ford Transport which will Appeal to the Owner, Driver and Repairer. 598.—Rear Axle...

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FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR SMALL TOWNS,

A Number of Well-designed Self-propelled and Trailer Pumps Produced by Gwynne Pumps, Ltd. TN the case of all large cities and...

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For the Transport of Stone Slabs.

L IKE many other classes of transport, the conveyance by road of heavy stone slabs----for monumental and high-class...

Farm Tractors in Western Canada.

A SURVEY of the sales of farm t. tractors in the prairie provinces of Western Canada, as made by a Winnipeg farm journal,...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

More Figures and Some Tables of Operating Costs for the Benefit of Overseas Users. I N my previous article I dealt at some...

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Mineral Fuels for Gas-producer Vehicles.

lirANY industrial motor vehicles JILequipped with gas-producer plants have now secured a permanent position amongst the users...

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THE RECENT MIRROR ORDER.

Discussing a Legal Difficulty which may Arise. A Brief Review of Suitable Mirrors on the Market. F TTRTHER to our editorial...

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BRITISH VEHICLES OVERSEAS.

Advancing Their Interests by Giving Details of Their Performance to Potential Users. T T has often been stated that potential...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COACH WITH FORWARD CONTROL. A Type of...

LIGHT FRAMES FOR MASS-PRODUCED BODIES.

The Recently Patented Knibson Form of Body Construction Uses Armoured-plywood Pillars and no Cross-bearers. /TIRE' body...

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ROME'S VARIED FLEET OF BUSES.

Different Types of Bus to Meet Diverse Requirements are Used by the Municipality of the Italian Capital. T HE question of...

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PROGRESS WITH SIX-WHEELERS.

Those Who said that the Single-deck Multi-wheeler Would not Succeed now have Cause for Reflection. T HE demand for Karrier...

OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

The Suggested Elimination of Tramway Systems. The Editor, TEE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. [2697) Sir,—Mr. Shrapnell-Smith's scheme...

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RUNNING, UPKEEP AND OVERHAUL.

Interesting Contributions from Maintenance Engineers, Drivers and Mechanics. Some Useful Tail-light Tips. T HAT the time is...

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THE VENTILATION OF MOTOR COACHES.

A Résumé of Recently Published Patent Specifications. W E are glad te see that attention is being paid to the important...

Spring-retaining Washers for Poppet Valves.

TO ensure a truly axial thrust on the stems of valves and thereby prevent binding is the main object of patent No. 295,212,...