RAILWAY WAGONS.
NEW HAND GRIP. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, April 9. •At a meeting of the Otago branch of the A.S.R.S., the. new hand grip on railway wagons was commented upon. Some, months ago, Mr R. M. Ferguson, of South Dunedin, submitted for the board’s inspection a model -of a new type of hand grip to be placed on railway wagons. The invention allowed the tarpaulin to slip down behind the grip, which was thus left clear for instant use. The old type of grip was covered pp and not available for use when the wagons were sheeted. At the time members thought the idea an excellent one. Mr Ferguson has since submitted his invention to the Railway Department and it is noted with sHtisfaction that the department- is fitting the new grip to all wagons coming out of the shops. Shunters, guards and all others concerned express the utmost satisfaction with the new device and hope that the department will recognise the value of it when treating with Mr Ferguson for its use.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 114, 10 April 1930, Page 7
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