pv83:
Haven’t seen this before, a 8x6 with what seems to be a extended cab.
Thats the XXL cab Patrick. Popular in Oz, So much so, operators put enough pressure on Volvo to bring out a XXL on the mark 4.
As for the tri drive, a lot were pre set from the factory for the diff locks to kick in below a set speed(around 20kph) making them difficult to steer on loose ground. 2 steering axles seem to be more popular now…
Colinwallace1:
As for the tri drive, a lot were pre set from the factory for the diff locks to kick in below a set speed(around 20kph) making them difficult to steer on loose ground. 2 steering axles seem to be more popular now…
That’s one smart looking motor, both inside and out, and the comment about the steering reminds me of my late brother, John, who went out in an F86 on his first day for Dixon’s of Derby which someone had left with the diff lock set.
When he got back he complained that he didn’t like the way it tried to go straight on at corners. Expensive. 
Well Im an old man now in my 85th year, And still like looking at the heavy haulage stuff, My Grandad Smiles was a great haulage man IMO Of course, He drove steam traction engines, And then went on to drive Scammells on heavy haulage work, , And worked for Pickfords when Natonislation came about when Currrie & Co that he worked for was enveloped into the BRS shambles IMO, But they did retain Pickfords name, Sadley The Currie & Co name just went West., Happy mems in my book, Best Xmas & New Year wishes from me to every one on TNUK, , Larry.
pv83:
robroy:
0Is that in your shed Robroy■■?
Nah, it belongs to a collector in Wiltshire, he’s got his own private museum of trucks, mostly Scammels including the Scarab 3 wheelers (think that’s the correct name) and lot of classic cars… very impressive in fact.
Just quick one to wish Patrick and all contributors and their families at HH a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
Cheers Dig and the Cook.
DIG:
Just quick one to wish Patrick and all contributors and their families at HH a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year.Cheers Dig and the Cook.
Thanks mate and the same to you both, shivering away down there in the south…oh no, it’s us that’s shivering this time of year. Stay safe. 
DIG:
I found this looking for some history about an old pub that is heritage listed in the Village of Weldon Northamptonshire which was dismantled and rebuilt after the passage of a load part of a nuclear power station, the pub was called the Kings Arms so I.m hoping some of our researchers like my old mate Deano on T/N may have some better information.I found this picture of a Thor rocket passing the pub, hope its not breaching copy write.Dig
Afternoon Dig,not ringing any bells that one chap. 
Talking about rockets heres a nice Pacific loaded with part of the Apollo in 1967.
Spardo:
DIG:
Just quick one to wish Patrick and all contributors and their families at HH a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year.Cheers Dig and the Cook.
Thanks mate and the same to you both, shivering away down there in the south…oh no, it’s us that’s shivering this time of year. Stay safe.
Your right David we clocked a 42 on the patio yesterday heading into similar today Christmas’s day mi 30s.I guess summer has arrived.
Dig
colinwallace1:
pv83:
Haven’t seen this before, a 8x6 with what seems to be a extended cab.Thats the XXL cab Patrick. Popular in Oz, So much so, operators put enough pressure on Volvo to bring out a XXL on the mark 4.
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1As for the tri drive, a lot were pre set from the factory for the diff locks to kick in below a set speed(around 20kph) making them difficult to steer on loose ground. 2 steering axles seem to be more popular now…
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Cheers. Colin.
Cheers Colin, is that a factory conversion though■■? I’ve only seen a Danish haulier with those XXL cabs (mk2/3) here on the continent, but I always assumed it was a “in-house” job? Looks good though, I quite like the Volvo cab, but the bunk could do with a couple of inches.
Spardo:
Colinwallace1:
As for the tri drive, a lot were pre set from the factory for the diff locks to kick in below a set speed(around 20kph) making them difficult to steer on loose ground. 2 steering axles seem to be more popular now…That’s one smart looking motor, both inside and out, and the comment about the steering reminds me of my late brother, John, who went out in an F86 on his first day for Dixon’s of Derby which someone had left with the diff lock set.
When he got back he complained that he didn’t like the way it tried to go straight on at corners. Expensive.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Well Im an old man now in my 85th year, And still like looking at the heavy haulage stuff, My Grandad Smiles was a great haulage man IMO Of course, He drove steam traction engines, And then went on to drive Scammells on heavy haulage work, , And worked for Pickfords when Natonislation came about when Currrie & Co that he worked for was enveloped into the BRS shambles IMO, But they did retain Pickfords name, Sadley The Currie & Co name just went West., Happy mems in my book, Best Xmas & New Year wishes from me to every one on TNUK, , Larry.
That’s all that’s left mate, good memories and fading photographs, but I know what you mean. If the firm my dad used to work for didn’t packed up, I would probably have started there too as a driver, looking back at it, they didn’t really do really heavy stuff, but as a wee lad it was the biggest stuff I’d ever seen!
Happy Xmas and best wishes Larry, stay safe mate.
robroy:
pv83:
robroy:
0Is that in your shed Robroy■■?
Bet you wish that was in your shed though!
Wiltshire eh… Seems I need to head into that direction pretty soon then
Spardo:
DIG:
Just quick one to wish Patrick and all contributors and their families at HH a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year.Cheers Dig and the Cook.
Thanks mate and the same to you both, shivering away down there in the south…oh no, it’s us that’s shivering this time of year. Stay safe.
It’s quite mild up here David, I was even tempted to put my shorts on…
Anyway, I too wish everyone a happy Christmas despite the state the world is in, I can only hope it’ll get better in 2021. Best wishes for next year, and stay safe and sound!
DEANB:
DIG:
I found this looking for some history about an old pub that is heritage listed in the Village of Weldon Northamptonshire which was dismantled and rebuilt after the passage of a load part of a nuclear power station, the pub was called the Kings Arms so I.m hoping some of our researchers like my old mate Deano on T/N may have some better information.I found this picture of a Thor rocket passing the pub, hope its not breaching copy write.Dig
Afternoon Dig,not ringing any bells that one chap.
Talking about rockets heres a nice Pacific loaded with part of the Apollo in 1967.
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Quite a prestigious load Dean Which Apollo was it though, hopefully not nr.1?
pv83:
Some footage from the French archives (nmp)
I like the look of the first two motors Patrick. Are they Berliets ■■
How about this beauty Patrick. The most iconic heavy haulage unit ever for me !
Click on pages twice to read.
DEANB:
pv83:
Some footage from the French archives (nmp)I like the look of the first two motors Patrick. Are they Berliets ■■
How about this beauty Patrick. The most iconic heavy haulage unit ever for me !
Click on pages twice to read.
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Yes mate, Berliet’s indeed! The French “Scammell”
Here’s another pic of a Berliet TBO Dean, and I don’t know why, but I’m just fascinated by this photograph, can look at it for hours… 
I know, sad innit…
pv83:
Here’s another pic of a Berliet TBO Dean, and I don’t know why, but I’m just fascinated by this photograph, can look at it for hours…
I know, sad innit…
My kind of load that, Patrick, a nice clear view down the sides. Not sure I’d like to spend many nights on the road in that skinny little bunk though, spoilt we are nowadays, I used to love tramping with just a board and a sleeping bag across the engine to slumber on night after night.
pv83:
Some footage from the French archives (nmp)
Love the Ford Anglia in the second photo!
David
