As I have mentioned on this thread earlier, the main source of traffic for Robert Baillie Transport
was tomatoes from Guernsey, and occasionally from Jersey, and also Cauliflowers & Parsley from
Brittany, which was usually sufficient for 9-10 months of the year. During the quieter months of
November to February, the loads to the North West could be large bales of rubber to Dunlop at
Speke, Liverpool, and sometimes to Wrexham. Another regular source of work was bales of wool
for Bradford and Keighley. Double deck “Chest Freezers” from LEC Fridges at Bognor Regis was
yet another source of traffic during the quiet months, for delivery to LEC Fridges at Burnley.
This picture is one of their AEC Mandators, with a 40ft curtain sided tandem trailer, with single
wheels. A full load of fridges would never exceed 8 tons, definitely a top gear load.
Picture courtesy of Bubbleman.
Regards, Ray Smyth.
