Lowfield Distribution (Sainsburys) Middleton, Manchester

Lowfields ERF.jpg E Series 4x2 tractor unit Reg No H192 DDB, powered by a ■■■■■■■ 290 engine, was one of a batch of
10 brand new ‘E’ Series 4X2 tractor units added to the fleet at Middleton in September 1990.

You Tube Clip-001.JPGIn 1995 during the restructuring of the distribution network at Sainsbury’s depots a few of Middleton’s excess tractor units and drivers were used to help out on the Woolworth’s contract out of Winsford in Cheshire.
This only lasted a few weeks and some ex Tesco urban trailers along with some TIP hired ones were used on the job.
The picture above is a still from this YouTube Video taken at Junction 18 of the M6.

Driven by Bob Mellor ERF ‘E’ Series Reg No H689 OWC is pictured pulling out of Middleton depot in 1992.
Registered new in June 1991 it was one of five new sleeper cabbed ERF ‘E’ Series added to the fleet at that time.