Can’t remember exactly when this was,probably late 80’s or early 90’s,but it’s just outside dock gate No.2 at the Port of Felixstowe.
Looks like it’s a section for a ship to shore crane for the Trinity terminal.
smallcoal:
hi , i took a few of these in the 80,s in south wales hope they help cheers john
Great pictures John, thanks for posting
Have a particular interest in the S24 you posted pictures of XTM 546X
I would be really grateful if anyone had any further pictures of it in operation or indeed any info from past drivers about the truck itself.
Many thanks in advance.
Nigel
This one is for plantter
scania1010:
This one is for plantter
Only 7 years late
Well they just didnt do heavy haulage stuff, They ran a lot of 8 wheeler tippers, They were famous for loading Salt from Northwich for use on the roads in the winter in the Teeside area, IIRC They were Fodens tippers , But I may be wrong ? Regards Larry.
Econfreight
I had today the pleasure of attending a small reunion of some of Teessides ex Econofreight employee’s. all came with literally 100’s of pictures dating back to before WW2 , and a depth of knowledge of the companies history that was astounding.
The results of this small meeeting will be produced in our magazines at some point, however it does bring to light the need to archive the history of not only this company but other iconic hauliers.
There is a fledging idea to create such an on-line archive, and would be interested to hear from others who have the knowledge and access to photos and documents who may be interested in taking part.
this is only an idea at this time. but if their is anyone interested in taking partv PM me…
Rikki-UK:
I had today the pleasure of attending a small reunion of some of Teessides ex Econofreight employee’s. all came with literally 100’s of pictures dating back to before WW2 , and a depth of knowledge of the companies history that was astounding.The results of this small meeeting will be produced in our magazines at some point, however it does bring to light the need to archive the history of not only this company but other iconic hauliers.
There is a fledging idea to create such an on-line archive, and would be interested to hear from others who have the knowledge and access to photos and documents who may be interested in taking part.
this is only an idea at this time. but if their is anyone interested in taking partv PM me…
They were owned by Tarmac, then TDG, then merged with Sunters eventually becoming part of Brambles, then Stillers bought part of the business. Tom Llewellyn (a well known figure in the transport industry) was in charge of them.
David (Spardo) has posted lots of interesting things, all Econofreight on these forums, unfortunately he doesn’t come on anymore 
Stillers only bought the onsite wilton van mail part (Econofreight logistics) , I think you getting confused with the bits that were sold to Sarens (G E Curtis) which was almost all the STGO cat 2 vehicles and under,
Everything else is now under the ALE name
They had a depot just off J22 M1 at markfield leics, behind the flying horse pub. EE Spencers occupy it now. A couple of ex econofreight drivers are on Leicester Heavy Haulage.
smallcoal:
hi , i took a few of these in the 80,s in south wales hope they help cheers john
Why are the majority wearing hard hats?
David
Rikki-UK:
Stillers only bought the onsite wilton van mail part (Econofreight logistics) , I think you getting confused with the bits that were sold to Sarens (G E Curtis) which was almost all the STGO cat 2 vehicles and under,Everything else is now under the ALE name
Yes Stillers only took on the wilton work.vic.
georgeking:
Rikki-UK:
I had today the pleasure of attending a small reunion of some of Teessides ex Econofreight employee’s. all came with literally 100’s of pictures dating back to before WW2 , and a depth of knowledge of the companies history that was astounding.The results of this small meeeting will be produced in our magazines at some point, however it does bring to light the need to archive the history of not only this company but other iconic hauliers.
There is a fledging idea to create such an on-line archive, and would be interested to hear from others who have the knowledge and access to photos and documents who may be interested in taking part.
this is only an idea at this time. but if their is anyone interested in taking partv PM me…
They were owned by Tarmac, then TDG, then merged with Sunters eventually becoming part of Brambles, then Stillers bought part of the business. Tom Llewellyn (a well known figure in the transport industry) was in charge of them.
Richard Llewellyn Toms son came to work at Stillers from TDG,When Stiller took theTDG warehousing over at Aycliffe,didnt seem to last long with the company!!
I was with Richard on Sunday, among other ex Econofreight employees, and he still has the passion for Donkey freight that his dad did.
Reading back on my posts above it looks like I am a bit scathing about Stillers , and put down their take over of the logistics part, that was not my intention, sorry
I had some good mates who went to Stillers, and I think the Merc you pictured in the other thread at one time was driven by Big Dave “Broady” Broadbent, at one time one of my best mates although out of touch now
he certainly drove one of the STGO MANS as we had chats about the fun taking the Ramco pipes (like those pictured) up Berrydale
Not a route designed for long loads 
I became a cropper on Berrydale with a 80" crane section when the incline, and bend combined combined to lift one drive wheel off the floor, a working difflock at that point may have helped
5thwheel:
smallcoal:
hi , i took a few of these in the 80,s in south wales hope they help cheers johnWhy are the majority wearing hard hats?
David
hi david ,they wore hard hats as a safety precaution old school engineeres most probs john
Rikki-UK:
I was with Richard on Sunday, among other ex Econofreight employees, and he still has the passion for Donkey freight that his dad did.Reading back on my posts above it looks like I am a bit scathing about Stillers , and put down their take over of the logistics part, that was not my intention, sorry
I had some good mates who went to Stillers, and I think the Merc you pictured in the other thread at one time was driven by Big Dave “Broady” Broadbent, at one time one of my best mates although out of touch now
he certainly drove one of the STGO MANS as we had chats about the fun taking the Ramco pipes (like those pictured) up Berrydale
Not a route designed for long loads
Didnt have a lot to do with that side,i was on tanks for a lot of my time “39 years” but i did know Dave.It was my son v7robbie who done the Berrydale run.vic.
il ask them all tomorow.