From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Confirming Mr. Royce's approval for the standardisation of double rear brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\6\ B001_X2 Double Rear Brakes-page053 | |
| Date | 12th August 1913 | |
| Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/SM4/L12813. Standardisation of Double Rear Brakes. X.2 Na.{Mr Nadin} 12-8-13. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} In reply to our request that Mr Royce should signify his agreement of the standardisation of the above he has replied :- "The little caps are needed for retaining the "shoes to their anchor pins. I have not seen "this improvement yet. Generally quite "O.K. and can be pushed forward for standard-"isation." This now completes the list of necessary signatures. p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr Bailey says R.{Sir Henry Royce} has seen dwgs of above. therefore must refer to model. v.{VIENNA} 188/13 | ||