New Massey-Ferguson Industrial Tractors
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rOUR new industrial tractors have been I introduced by Massey-Ferguson. Coventry, two Of which have a novel type of instant-reverse transmission, which incorporates a torque converter, a pair of hydraulically actuated multiplate clutches to provide the forward/ reverse control, and a two-speed compounded epicyclic transmission which gives four speeds in both forward and reverse.. Perkins three-cylindered diesel engines are employed and prices range from £880 to £1,150.
One-way in London
THE Minister of Transport is d:scussing with local authorities plans for oneway street working in three new areas of London—Fulham Road-Kings Road, the Southampton Row area and Victoria
Park Road, Hackney. • Revealing this in the Commons last week, Mr. Marples added that five other schemes are in an advanced state of preparation, at Baker Street-Gloucester Place, Oxford Street-Wigmore Street, Earls Court Road-Warwick Road, Grays Inn Road-Farringdon Road and Sussex Gardens-Praed Street.
PLANNING FOR TRAFFIC
A SECOND Autumn convention is .rx being organized by the Institution of Municipal Engineers at Central Hall, Westminster, on October 5. It will be concerned with "Planning for Traffic."
Four papersare to be presented and it is hoped to arrange an exhibition consisting of models and photographs of some of the latest engineering developments from this country arid abroad relating to Planning for Traffic.