Abstract: A method for transporting road haulage trailers by railway train using carriages having flat load bearing tops (2). The carriages are constructed so that they are on the same level as a railway platform (61) so that trailers (7) may be driven directly onto the carriages from the platforn (61) and decoupled from a prime mover in order that the trailers can be arranged end to end along the train (1). Similarly the trailers may be unloaded by bringing in the train into registry with an unloading platform (91) and driving the trailers directly from the train onto the unloading platform with a prime mover. A series of rollers (62) may be provided to underlie the edges of the flat tops (2) in order to prevent them tilting when the trailers are driven onto the train.

Abstract: A method of giving strength to a pole comprising taking a nail comprising two longitudinally extending metal sections generally of L-shape cross-section, wherein the two sections are secured together so that, in cross-section, the nail is generally of T-shape, driving the nail into the ground adjacent the pole with the cross-bar of the T-shape adjacent the pole and the upright of the T-shape extending generally radially of the pole, and fastening the nail to the pole.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reinforcing the buried end of a wooden utility pole. The method uses elongate curved elements which are spaced about the periphery of the pole and driven into the ground so that their lower ends are buried. Bolts which pass through the pole are used to firmly clamp the members to the pole.

Abstract: Ceramic elements which can be clamped together by means of a tension rod so as to form a cross-arm assembly for a utility pole. The elements are provided with recesses which receive electrical conductors, with clips being provided so as to retain the conductors within the recesses. The elements thus provide physical support for the conductors and also form the insulating medium for the conductors.

Abstract: A games playing area or court which has a floor surface for playing the game on, surrounded substantially continuously by a flexible wall portion and optionally a flexible roof portion, from all of which the game playing piece may be rebounded in play so as to continue the game. A goal scoring device or area is located within the confines of the games playing area and is common to all of the participants in the game thereby overcoming the requirement to have separate goal areas for each person or team. The goal scoring device is preferably centrally located in the court which is supported externally so as not to present an obstruction to the game. The game playing area is portable and may be assembled/disassembled.

Abstract: A utility pole support (42) for repairing or strengthening a damaged or broken utility pole (2) including a first part (44) which is securely fastened to the pole above ground level in use and a second part (46) which is so shaped to be driven into the ground against the surface of the pole under the ground in use to provide support around the weakened part (10) of the pole, the support being retained in place below ground level by the action of the earth against the pole support.