HOW TO SEE THE MOST IN THE LEAST TIME AT SHREWSBUWi.
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The first stand to which we will direct our visitor's attention is that occupied by John Fowler and Co. (Leeds), Ltd. The comprehensive nature of the array of agricultural implements for which this old-established steam-plough and locomotive engineer is responsible will cause us to make more than a passing inspection of the selection which has been sent in from the Leeds works. It will be recalled that on the occasion of the last Royal Show at Bristol this manufacturing company exhibited its first example of the Wyles plough. We now proceed for a dozen yards or so, bearing to the left, when we shall arrive at stand No. 338. occupied by the Campbell Gas Engine Co., Ltd_ Here our attention will be attracted by representative types of gas, petrol and oil engines, for which this constructor has gained such a high-class reputation, and which have proved so economical in service.
Continuing to the right, a short walk brings us to the Eagle Engineering Co.'s exhibit, when we shall have an opportunity to examine the latest examples of Eagle oil and petrtil-driven engines of comparatively small power. There are shown both portable and stationary types.
The adjoining stand (No, 343) is occupied by Petters Ltd., so that our visitor must make. sure of calling there to see the " Handyman " oil engines. After crossing the intervening space, bearing to our left, we must stop for a while at stand No. 335, in order to see the range of engines and pumps staged by Fairbanks. Morse and Co., Ltd. The highest-powered oil engine on view here will develop 7 h.p. It will be noticed that the unit is provided with a governor and a geardriven magneto. The smallest prime mover shown is a 11, h.p. hori
zontal petrol-driven engine. Adjoining we shall see Price's Co., Ltd., well represented, and the samples shown of the company's highly-refined lubricants are well worth sonic attention from the agri• culturist who uses power plant.
We shall certainly be interested in the next stand but one (No. 339), owing to the striking exhibit which the National Gas Engine Co., Ltd., has placed in position, there being representative types of engines for running on gas, petrol and oil, some of which are in motion. Still proceeding to his left, the visitor will quickly find himself at the stand of Crossley Bros., Ltd. The exhibits here fully maintain the high reputation of this North of England engineering concern and the machinery in motion will afford much interest. Here will be seen all types of Crossley engines, inclialtng the smaller class, designed for form and estate work. We must now cross over the footway and bear to our right, so as not to miss exhibit No. 355, the stand of Ivel Agricultural Motors. Ltd. Here we shall see four different types of the petrol-driven agricultural machines for which this builder is famous. The biggest attractions will, we imagine, be the two 24 h.p. Ivel agricultural motors, one of which is fitted with the company's patent driving wheels.
Then there are two implements on view which will arouse interest. They comprise, respectively, type " S " and type " L" Ivel-Banche
motor hoes. They are specially built to handle all classes of hoeing, for use in fields. orchards, gardens, vineyards, cotton and rubber plantations. Reciprocating knives are a feature of these hoes, and their general effect is workmanlike.
Type " L "is a little larger and more powerful than type "S." It has a 4 h.p. internaI-combustion engine, and, in addition to its being used for propulsion purposes, can afford service as a stationary engine. We reproduce photographs of the identical Tvel-Bauche exhibits (page 415). We now walk over to Stand '321, occupied by the Palmer Tyre Ltd. The exhibits which will first demand our attention are two of the now famous cord-laying machines, each of which is demonstrating many unique processes in the production of Palmer cord tires. Stacked to good advantage. we shall also see various kinds of this company's tires, which are particularly suitable for single-deck omnibuses, chars-a-banes and light delivery vans. Upon visiting the adjoining shed we shall again get into touch with an exhibitor of long standing—Wallis and Steevens, Ltd. There will be two vehicles from the Basingstoke works, one oi which is a compound steam-tractor and the other a general-purpose traction engine.
The adjacent stand on our left (No. 319) is filled by Leyland Motors, Ltd., and here we shall find much that will warrant attention. There are in all four distinct types of Leyland construction, the first being a gully-cleansing vacuum tank-wagon, the second is a 450gallon, multi-stage turbine firefighting set. Then there is a fiveton petrol wagon, and the fourth occupant of the stand is a 20-seated torpedo char-a-bancs.
The Darby-Maskell people are responsible for the adjoining exhibit (Stand No. 318). Their threewheeled plough proved one of the sensations of last year's Royal at Bristol. At the time of going to press we have not received particulars of this year's exhibit, but it is to be presumed that the firm's unique direct-driven, non-skidding implement will warrant our attention here,
William Allehin, Ltd., next door, is showing three productions from the Globe Works, the largest type of which is a five-ton steam wagon. We particularly recommend o-ir visitor closely to examine on this model the manner in which the firebox casing is connected to the side channels. This construction goes far to prevent the possibility of fracture should the vehicle suddenly be subjected to any severe strain or excessive vibration.
Alongside the five-tonner is a three-tonner. This steamer, it will be noticed, is mounted on rubber tires, and is fitted with a special body. The third Al"chin exhibit takes the form of a 6 h.p. agricultural tractor.
Our attention will now be directed to Stand No. 316, occupied by Charles Burrell and Sons, Ltd., which will afford much interest. A special heavy-haulage engine is shown, a feature being that each rear road-wheel is independently E6 driven, so that there is no driving strain through the back axle, which merely has to carry the weight of the engine.
Our visitor must now hum ts) the steam tractor, a five-tonner type of machine for which Burrell's have received a gold medal, a distinctiv feature of which is the double-gear drive, i.e., each hind wheel is driven separately off the countershaft. Another important constructional feature of this machine which is worthy of our attention is the instantaneous locking gear, operated from the footplate.
The third and final Burrell exhibit is a steam wagon, which will accommodate loads up to five tons. This differs from the usual type of steam wagon, in that it is titt:-d with a chain -drive on to each rear road-wheel.
In order to introduce our visitor to the Mann exhibit, we shall have to make a shori. detour here, cross the pathway, amzl proceed back to Stand No 360, which is located on our left-hand side, five stands ahead, as we make our -short
journey. We shall first be attracted by the five-ton standard type of steam wagon, which, of course, bears the name of Mann's Patent Steam Cart arid Wagon
Co., Ltd. Our visitor will most likely be struck by the manner in which the maker has kept down the overall length of this comprehensive equipment, and, in order to obtain this desired end, it will be noticed that tho boiler is fired at
the side. This allows the fuelbunker to be placed in front of the driver, so that one man can do both driving and firing.
Its fellow stand holder is a fiveton tipping cart, the chassis construction of which is of the same type as the steam-wagon we have just inspected.
The occupiers of the stand next door will need no introduction to the visitor, for the Yorkshire Commercial Motor Co. is well known for their particular type of steam wagons. The first of the two exhibits which will catch our eye is the mechanically-operated steam tipping wagon, which is capable of handling six-ton loads : with a trailer attached, an aggregate of 10 tons can be hauled.
The other exhibit here is a fourton steam wagon, which is provided with means for obtaining three travelling speeds, and which are, respectively, 4, 8 and 12 m.p.h. The
long platform body will give us a favourable impression as to the machine's capability of handling goods-delivery in bulk. We shall notice that the machine is rubber tired, the well-known Continental make being fitted.
We must impress uron our visitor to try and get within close range of the exhibit next door (stand No. 362). This is the latest example of the Wyles patent motor plough, and even a cursory examination will reveal that the agrimotor is the outcome of the skill of the engineer and full knowledge of the practical wants of the small farmer. Our observant visitor will notice the construction of the two driving wheels in respect of their balance,
this important feature being nycessary in order to render the machine easy to manipulate when turning at the headlaeds. The sturdy build of the engine, we shall see, is quite in keeping with the remaining part
of the agrimotor. Its fuel consumption is about 1!: ain't per acre.
This self-propelled implement is quite eapable of cultivating, hoeing and harrowing, in addition to being used for driving farm nutchinery. With regard to its plmigh jug duties, when the land is opened out at the beginning of the cut, the implement can proceed unattended to the next headland.
We now pass on to the exhibit of W. Tasker 4Incl Sons, Ltd. (Stand No. 363), where We shall see a steam tractor with a side-tipping trailer. Our readers, we presume, are fairly familiar with Tasker design and construction, this maker having specialized for a considerable num • her of years in both the light and heavy class of steam tractor. and the name of Tasker's "Little Giant" will have been heard of up and down the country. The reproduction of a photograph of the actual exhibit (shown on page 419) will have provided our visitor before
hand with a goo() idea of the general lines of this industrial exhibit.
Adjoining will be found J. and H. MeLaren's stand, the principal exhibit on which should be closely examined, as it is an example of the firm's gold medal five-ton tractor. A similar type of machine to that here staged also gained the first prize in the R.A.S.E, trials held in 1910 for agricultural motors. It can be used for ploughing on the directtraction system, for transport of goods by road, or for general work.
We only have to direct our visitor next door in order to arrive at
Daimler Co.'s stand. This re • nowned undertaking will stage four exhibits—two .tractors and two lorries—all of which are, of course, petrol driven. The larger tractor is fitted with a 103 h.p., six-cylinder governed engine ; the driving wheels are 8 ft. in diameter, each of them with a face of 2 ft. 9 ins., the driving gears being designed to take the maximum power from the engine under all working conditions.
This mammoth .-:machine has a. drawbar pull of 12,000 lb. ; fitted with a full-length canopy the weight of the machine is 12 tons.
The other tractor which we must inspect has a 40 h.p., four-cylinder engine, which is also fitted with a governor. This equipment has a drawbar pull of 4,000 lb., and the weight, with fuel and water, is six tons ; it is quite a new model.
With regard to the lorries, the larger exhibit can handle loads up to five tons, and the 50 h.p. engine is gove.ined and also operates a vAinding drum. The platform area of this lorry, our business-bent visitor may ascertain, is 14 ft. by 6 ft. The machine is provided: with a fourspeed change gearboi. The smaller vehicle can account for two-ton loads.
Adjoining, there will by found the exhibits staged by William Foster and Co.. Ltd. The first and foremost of this exeellent display are two of Foster's well-known steam tractors, which are fitted with the -concern's patented external spring-suspension gears on the hind ales.
Another stand occupant has been specially designed for agricultural work ; it makes an excellent engine for thrashing:•purposes, etc. We now cross the show ground in front of us, and bear to the left, in order to nay a visit to the stand on which Fastnut, Ltd., is showing a comprehensive range -or its useful form of locking devire.
Turning sharp to the left, we arrive atFoden's exhibits (Stand No 315). Two standard vehicles have been Y'llt from the Sandlatch works, one of which is a steel-shod machine, which has been sold to Dewing and Kersley, Ltd. This has a 'ion: type of body. Its fellow standholder is the well-known Yoden three-ton. rubber tired wagon, a photograph of which we reproduce. Exhibit No. 286, the stand directly opposite and commencing another row of shedding, will next interest our visitor ; it is occupied by Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies, Ltd. This manufacturer, of course, is well known as one of the pioneers in the production of agricultural implements. There is a big selection to attract our attention, and we must first inspect the 40 h.p. general-purpose oil-driven tractor, which has been specially built for carrying out ploughing work, in addition to thrashing and hauling. It is spring mounted, and means arc provided for affording two travelling speeds. Other prime movers here exhibited consist Of a 6 n.h.p. compound traction engine and a portable engine of the same h.p, We shall also be interested in the array of agricultural implements for which this concern is famous.
Pursuing our course along the row of sheds for about 50 yards or se, we shall find, on our right, one of the exhibits of the Bristol Wagon and Carriage Works Co., Ltd. (Stand No. 29). This enterprising concern has here ranged to good advantage its many types of laboursaving devices, which the up-todate agriculturist will do well closely to examine.
A short stroll for a few yards or so over to our right will bring is to the shed occupied by Barford and Perkins, Ltd., Stand No. 297. Here we shall see a very strong exhibit from the Peterborough works. The first representative example which will catch our eye is the J-type of road roller, suit. able for heavy work. The engine, which develops 30 b.h.p., runs on paraffin, a White and Poppe carburetter, with suitable vaporizing attachment, being fitted.
A portion of this identical exhibit will include a pair of tractor wheels, fitted with differential gearing, which can quickly be interchanged for the roller in order to convert the machine into a powerful tractor.
second exhibit takes the form of the ES3 type, the 16 h.p. Albion engine of which also runs on paraf fin. There are two other motor rollers of a smaller type, one of which weighs only El, ton, and is particularly suitable for grass rolling and for park use. We have now arrived at the last stand (No. 300) of a line of exhibits, and our interest will be still more increased when we read the name of Marshall, Sons and Co., Ltd., over the superstructure. Two exhibits are being sent from the Gainsborough works, and consist of a 6 n.h.p. latest type of traction engine, and is a similar one to that shown last year, which caused so much favourable comment, the difference being in this case, however, that a superheater is not
EIO fitted. Its ewnyanion is a com
pound steam tractor, capable oi hauling five-ton loads. For the moment, instead of at once inspecting the stand located just beyond the rows of shedding which we have completed, to save ground we will take a somewhat sharp turn to the right, and conduct our visitor between two rows of exhibits located at right angles to the last range, our objective being the first stand on the left (No. 269), and here we shall see a selection of earden and water-ballast rollers, arranged by Thomas Green and Son.
Ltd. The first equipment to at tract our attention is «. three-ion petreldriven roller, and there are also other typical iiireen productions specially suitable for the small farmer. On Stand No. 344, occupied by H. R. Marsden, Ltd., of Leeds, Thomas Green and Son, Ltd., will show one of its 10-ton motor rollers in operation driving one of Mars den's stone-breakers.
The exhibit directly opposite provides somewhat of a change in the programme, and on Stand No. 271 we shall be confronted with a coin prehensive array of commercialvehicle tires. The North British Rubber Co., Ltd., which is responsible for this exhibit, will display many of its well-known types of solid tires to the best advantage.
Taking a turn to our extreme right hand, we shall be attracted by the stand (No. 242) occupied by Joseph Owen and Sons, Ltd., of Stanley Road, Liverpool. This exhibit will be found on our left, and will be. readily located by the stacks of well-seasoned timber and special hard woods, for which this concern has a high-class reputation. This
company is in the unique position of possessing many thousands of cubic fret of timber, so that the concern is able to supply all classes of wants, both for the commercialvehicle and agricultural-implement industries. Clayton and Shutt l& worth, Ltd., occupies Stand No. 275, which is the end exhibit in the row of sheds we are now negotiating. It is on our right-hand side in the course of our journeying. It is a very interesting display, and will well repay a close inspection. In the two examples shown of this builder's steam wagons we have the five-ton and three-ton types, respectively, each of which is steamed by a boiler of the Belpaire type.
A compound engine is a feature of these machines, the particular point of advantage being that both cylinders can be worked at double high pressure as well as compound. We shall also find a few moments to examine the light steam-tractor and the excellent examples of the Clayton valveless crude-oil engines.
Tgnoring the break in the range of shedding, we continue our walk a few yards, which will bring us to the big assortment of accessories staged by W. H. Willcox and Co., Ltd. (Stand No. 231). The exhibit which will be likely to interest us much is the latest form of Penherthy high-pressure automatic injector and the auto-positive injector, wIdch also bears the foregoing well-known name. Then there are the various types of packings and joiniangs for which the Willcox Co. is fatuous, and we must not leave the stand before giving sonic attention to the small machine units such as twist drills, drill grinders, screwing machines, vices and the big array of hammers, chisels and files. As we leave this stand, our next objective is the collection of petrol engines of the stationary type, exhibited by R. A. Lister and Co., Ltd., Dursley. This is directly opposite as (Stand No. 279). We have not far to go for the next halt the adjacent stand to our right (No. 2s0) is occriped by Corbett, Williams and Son. Ltd., and it will afford much interest. There is a big range of the company's well-known oil engines, which are being extensively used throughout the country by agriculturists.
Our best course now is to cross the footwalk and then stroll between exhibits No. 227 and 223 iii order to make ourselves familiar with the. latest products of .T. W. and T. Connolly, Ltd., shown 1.11 Stand No. 225. In addition to the various classes of band tire for which this manufacturer is famous, we shall see several exhibits of wellconstructed artillery wheels, particularly suitable for both the heavy and light class of industrial machine. Connolly band tires, of course, are well known to us, but our interest is increased when it is realized that this exhibitor is prepared to supply solid rubber bandtires which can satisfactorily be used on heavy classes of industrial vehicles loaded to 12 tons.
Quite close by is an interesting exhibit, comprising the well-known Timken roller bearings, which have been staged by the Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., Ltd. Here our attention will be drawn to the wagon and carriage axles, which are fitted with this frictionreducing bearing. A point which this manufacturer emphasises is that the bearings only require oiling once a month, and that hot bearing-boxe.s are practically impossible, and, furthermore, greasy hubs are done away with. This claim will cause us still more closely to examine these accurately-made accessories. Continuing further for a few yards, we must then turn to our right and bear round Stand No. 223 in order to arrive at exhibit No. 221, where we shall find a few moments to inspect the various grades of motor spirit and oils which are exhibited by the Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd. In addition to Pratt's Perfection and Taxibus met ir spirit, which are so very well known, we shall also see put up in good array samples of various petroleum oils.
Close by (Stand No. 219), the exhibit of Pettett's patent safety filler will, we imagine, evoke much interest from the visitor, in consequence of the quick and easy method by which the attendant demonstrates the filling up of receptacles of all descriptions and sizes without wasting a drop of petrol or paraffin during the operation. Before leaving this particular group of sheds, we must as
certainly conduct our visitors...4o
Stand No. 218, occupied by the British Petroleum Co., Ltd. Shell and Crown motor spirit, of course, are known to us, but it will be as well to make ourselves more l'atniliar with the various classes of heavier spirit, such as can well be reconnnended for gas plants and vapour lamps ; these have much bearing on the present Show.
After a, short walk to the stand directly opposite, we shall be able to call our visitor's attention to the exhibit of Studebaker, Ltd. (Stand No. 281). The particular production, of course, with which this company is associated, is the speedy and efficient light expressdelivery van, many hundreds of which are now in use throughout the Provinces. Here are several models on view, of the four-cylinder type, and more than a cursory glance at these roomy and wellbuilt industrial units will be well rewarded.
Bearing straight ahead until we tome to the last of an interesting El3 array of exhibits, at our right hand we shall find an array of the well-known Blackstone oil engines (Stand No. 285). Blackstone and Co., Ltd., is amongst the pioneus of power-units designed to use crude and residual oils, and the visitor will be impressed by the smoothness of the running of the examples which are in motion.
It will afford our visitor general satisfaction to know that the arrangements in the matter of fire protection for the Show are in the hands of Merryweather and Sons, Ltd. We shall, therefore, now ask him to cross over the intervening space to Stand No. 376, which lies to his right just as he leaves the Blackstone stand. After examining the Merrywetither motor-propelled, fire-fighting unit, he will, no doubt, take the opportunity of becoming acquainted with the several small types of equipment in the shape of petrol-driven pumps for
water supply, fruit spraying and general irrigation work.
Our visitor, whose attention has been occupied for some considerable while, and whom we trust has found much that is inter .sting and informative, will probab.y now be ready for some light refreshment. Crossing over from the Merryweather stand, which he has just inspected, and strolling past exhibit No. 379, now to his left, he will arrive at the Royal Café, which is directly in front. After a little repast, here, we will conduct him to Stand No. 406, which comprises a second independent exhibit of Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies, Ltd. Here will be seen many auxiliary agricultural implements, including light roller machines and mowers, many of which are petrol driven and very compact in construction. It is important now that we keep straight on past a complete run of sheds, and, where the first break occurs, turn off abruptly to our left, with the Bristol Wagon and Carriage Co.'s second Royal exhibit.
Another short stroll of a hundred yards or so is before us, and we proceed on our course until the last ex E14 hibit but one included in our itinerary is readied. This is Stand No. 165 occupied by Richard Garrett and Sons, Ltd. Here we shall con
duct our visitor through the last avenue approached on his right, in order to obtain a good view of all that the Garrett company has staged. The principal exhibit we shall see is the Crawley-Garrett agrimotor. For hauling the threefurrow plough a four-cylinder engine is utilized. It, will interest our visitor to learn that the power-unit runs exceedingly well on Taxibus spirit. Provision is made for readily converting the implement into a tractor for hauling a cultivator, mower, binder, etc. Having made ourselves well acquainted with many of the sound constructional features of this new agrimotor, wo take a sharp turn to the left bearing round the Garrett stand, anti the exhibit which will occupy out attention finally is a comprehensive range of machines shown by Aveling and Porter, Ltd. (Stand No.
254). In all, this well-known constructor is showing eight machines, which include a compound light hauling engine and roller combined, a three-ton steam motor wagon, and a steam motor tractor. This latter machine is fitted with a compound engine and Belpaire type of boiler, and the equipment complies with the existing motorcar regula tions. There is also a three-ton motor wagon, and we shall certainly be impressed by the 15 cwt. petrol lorry, the as h.p. engine of which is of Aveling and Porter design. Our visitor will not, we feel sure, conclude his inspection before closely viewing the steam ploughing outfits which are here shown.