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2nd October 1928
2nd October 1928
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Acceleration, not Delay, from Traffic Control.

I N another place we have urged the need for an experiment in traffic control—the removal of the policemen at certain crossings...

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Loose Leaves.

" R OVER ,, tickets, costing 5s., have enabled -1. 1 1 , holiday-makers in the Isle of Man to enjoy two days' go-as-you-please...

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ONE HEARS

That, since the Diesel can "go slow," it may come fast. Of our old friend the depression figuring in the forecasts onee more....

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WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

As a result of recent experiments made in America, it has been proved that heat is as important as speed in connection with the...

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Municipal Purchases and Proposals.

STOKE-ON-TRENT Corporation has decided to obtain tenders for the supply of a Vulcan 3-ton motor lorry for the sanitary...

Automatic Traffic Signalling in Coventry.

S INCE our first announcement of the proposed scheme for regulating Coventry's traffic by automatic signals which appeared in...

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A ROTATING-LID REFUSE COLLECTOR.

Particulars of a Recently Invented Sanitary Cover for Refuse Wagons, which should Interest Up-to-date Municipal Authorities....

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A NEW BRITISH SMALL-WHEELED CHASSIS

S INCE the first appearance of the small-wheeled, low-loading chassis capable of carrying, at a good average speed, fairly...

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ONE-SIXTH OF A PENNY PER PASSENGER.

Why Such a Contribution by a Bus Undertaking Would Meet the Financial Requirements of a Change Over from a Tramway System. By...

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The Advantages of Supercharging Coach Engines.

T R"president and chief engineer of the: Schwitzer-Cummins Co..; Indianapolis, Ind., "U.S.A.. recently gave his views, . at a...

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A FRENCH MAKER'S NEW CHASSIS.

T HE old-established Unic Co. will be exhibiting two new Models at the forthcoming Salon des Poids Lourd in Paris ; they are a...

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ARRESTING NO ITS SOURCES.

A further Article Concerning a Suhp Some of the Means and Methodt 1 Importance, in which we Deal with Various Sounds can be...

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The Use of Aluminium Alloys on Motor

S OME interesting comments upon the employment of aluminium alloys on motor vehicles were contained in a paper read recently...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

What it Costs to Set Up in Business as a Haulier. The Question of Those Items the Settlement for Which is Deferred. T HAVE...

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The Trials of the Mercedes-Benz Diesel-engined Lorry.

T lIE reports of the technical cominittee of the Royal Automobile Club on two trials carried out with the Mercedes-Benz lorry...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

A NY enterprise which sets out to lighten the operators' burden of booking organization is worthy of the support and assistance...

LUGGAGE SPACE ON SALOON COACHES.

Details of a New Long-distance Gifford Saloon With Duple Body Which Incorporates a Spacious Rear Section for Luggage. A...

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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. 605.—Choked Petrol...

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TYPES OF BODYWORK FOR REFUSE COLLECTION.

T HE collection of street and house refuse demands specially designed vehicles, so that it may be carried out in a sanitary and...

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RUNNING, UPKEEP AND VERHAUL.

F ROM Beeston, Notts, " J.O.S.," writes us that he has had trouble with the upper half of the geareases on the £1 and £2 type...

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A FLEXIBLE MOUNTING FOR FLYWHEELS.

A Résumé of Recently Published Patent Specifications. T "name S. F. Edge ; although so well known in the motor world, does not...