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2nd August 1927
2nd August 1927
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The Diesel Type of Engine : Developing its Application.

91.HAT the Diesel principle and its application Jto commercial vehicle engines should form the subject of careful study and...

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HERE'S ONE

"1 hear some scientific chap says that a gas molecule has about five thousand million collisions in a quarter of a mile."...

ONE HEARS

That dead springs do tell tales. That a spare may save from despair. Of the railway big four trying to shape. Of Morris-Cowley...

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

ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

Gates Across Highways. Overcrowding of Buses. The Standard Driving Test Again. The Toll-roads and Toll-bridges in Great...

Page 48

MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS.

West Riding County Council is to purchase two steam wagons at a cost of about £1,800. Penzance Corporation has in view the...

Page 49

TIMBER HAULAGE BY STEAM TRACTOR.

A Trial in Yorkshire in which it is Proved that Timber can be Cleared, Loaded and Hauled at a Cost of is. 8d. per ton. T UST...

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THE INCIDENCE OF ACCIDENTS.

The Need for Giving Attention to the Unascertained Factor of Mileage Ratio when Comparing and Studying Accident Statistics. áy...

Page 51

A RAILWAY COMPANY SECURES AN INJUNCTION.

T HE dispute between the London and North Eastern Railway Company and the Stockton Corporation, with reference to the running...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER,

More About " Quickfire " Quotations: Grading Profits According to Mileage. A BRIEF schedule of the figures for what I may _CI...

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Of Interest to Pierce-Arrow Users.

A New Radiator. U NITSVAL cooling and anti-vibration qualities are claimed for the new Pierce-Arrow radiator block recently...

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CARRYING 104 PASSENGI (SEATED) IN A BUS.

T HE official opening of the new offices and works of the Associated Equipment Co., Ltd., at ;Southall, Middlesex, will take...

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A New Rea Speed Model.

l HE announcement of new American models, Of makes Which are marketed in Great Britain, is Usually first made in the country of...

THE MARKET FOR TRACTORS IN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA.

milE substitution of animal by mechanical power has made eonsiderable headway in Czecho-Slovakia since the war, with the result...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. MORE SIX-WHEELERS FOR MUNICIPAL USE. Brief Details of Some of...

ANOTHER NORTH - COUNTRY BUS, INQUIRY. The Ministry of Transport Conducts an Inquiry into an Application to Run Buses into Newcastle.

rrIBE desire of the Tynemouth and District Traction Co., Ltd., to extend its system into the city of Newcastle and the refusal...

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BUS OPERATION IN THE SCOTTISH CAPITAL.

The Operation of Municipal Buses in Edinburgh Shows a Good Profit During the Past Year. T municipal authorities in Edinburgh...

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WHERE THE COACH BEATS THE _RAILWAY.

Details of Some of the Passenger-carrying Services in Italy, which are Run Under Very Difficult Conditions. T HEgeographical...

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EFFICIENT VENTILATION AT ALL SPEEDS.

A Scientifically Designed Device which has Achieved Much Recognition. MHE Airvac ventilator, which is manufactured by Messrs....

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OPERATING COSTS FOR A MUNICIPAL FLEET.

interesting Figures for Vehicles Run by the Deptford Authorities. M ANY municipal authorities, as well as the manufacturers of...

Page 64

A LITTLE SHOPPING.

Those Last Straws that Break the Packer's Heart ! By Fred Gillett. A LITTLE shopping is a dangerous thing—some114. times....

Page 65

THE SUCCESS OF THE MOTOR OMNIBUS.

Tributes at a Tramways Conference. T "present attainments and prosactive developments of the motor omnibus in passenger...

Page 66

HINTS ON MAINTENANCE.

Packing Spring Pads to Allow for Road Camber. Experiences with Tylor Engine Lubrication. Silencing Foden Gearing. A Ford Coil...

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WAYS AND MEANS.

Useful Contributions From Our , Driver and Mechanic Readers. The Advantages of Conical Bolt Heads. B OLTS that are used to...

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POWER FOR TIPPING THE TRAILER.

A Résumé of Recently Published Patent Specifications. p YIE tipping of trailers has always been looked upon as a difficult...