DEANB:
A ERF which looks like it was operated by a company in Barcelona.
Interesting pic’s mate, wonder how a ERF ended up there… bearing in mind that Franco was in control at the time…?
I must admit Patrick i had to look twice at the pics but i am sure it says Barcelona on the side !
Now this is another strange one ! Obviously a major breakdown as they have had to take the cab off
to lift the engine out. However i cant undertand why they never used another tractor to pull the load.
Appreciate it was a heavy haulage unit and they may have been a bit rare back when this pic was taken
but it looks like this would have taken a while to complete ■■ What truck do you reckon a Pacific ■■
Can you find out more about that Spanish ERF then mate? I’m quite intrigued now to be honest…
As you say Dean, not a lot of tractor units were around those days to pull a load like that, and not having any time pressure whatsoever I can imagine this was the most efficient solution…? Looks like a Pacific indeed, but I’m sure the more “experienced” lads on here will know…
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I notice that ERF has RHD. Robert
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When i get 5 mins Patrick i will see if i can find out about it. I noticed it was RHD Robert but i am sure its
a Spanish heavy haulage company. Look at the name on the door it says Barcelona plus the number plate is
no easy to read but i dont think its english.
ChrisArbon:
I reckon it is Barcelona in Spain, Robert. The ERF has a towing triangle on the cab and the one-eyed railcar is the same as the Metro de Barcelona.
DEANB:
A ERF which looks like it was operated by a company in Barcelona.
Interesting pic’s mate, wonder how a ERF ended up there… bearing in mind that Franco was in control at the time…?
Actually, Franco appears to have been a great fan of British lorries: the country was full of Leylands, AECs, Dennises, Austins, Fords and even the odd ERF it seems! robert
ChrisArbon:
I reckon it is Barcelona in Spain, Robert. The ERF has a towing triangle on the cab and the one-eyed railcar is the same as the Metro de Barcelona.
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Ah yes, good observation. Spain then! Robert
It does seem to lack that little plate with SP on it, does that mean it was only used “indoors” like…?
DEANB:
A ERF which looks like it was operated by a company in Barcelona.
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Interesting pic’s mate, wonder how a ERF ended up there… bearing in mind that Franco was in control at the time…?
Actually, Franco appears to have been a great fan of British lorries: the country was full of Leylands, AECs, Dennises, Austins, Fords and even the odd ERF it seems! robert
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Cheers Robert, didn’t know that, always assumed all foreign marques were banned…
As Patrick points out it’s missing the SP plate required for ‘reward’ haulage but that is not all. The illuminated triangle, indicating ‘hauling trailer’ is there but it’s not the Spanish model and the other obligatory sign, an illuminated rectangle indicating ‘heavy vehicle’ is missing. So is the obligatory triangular or round sign indicating the type of Operators Licence and the operating base of the vehicle which must be shown on both sides (or did when this picture was taken though not nowadays). Even if it were own goods it would need an MP plate and a white sign indicating it’s operating base. Also as far as I can see that is not a Spanish number plate.
As Robert has pointed out there are Barcelonas all over the place. There is one about 50 miles from where I am now in Colombia.
So its a bit of a misery. Where did you get the pictures from Dean. I wonder if I could get hold of the OP and ask?
ChrisArbon:
I reckon it is Barcelona in Spain, Robert. The ERF has a towing triangle on the cab and the one-eyed railcar is the same as the Metro de Barcelona.
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Ah yes, good observation. Spain then! Robert
It does seem to lack that little plate with SP on it, does that mean it was only used “indoors” like…?
I believe SP means Servicio Publico (Hire and Reward) and MP means Mercancias Propios (Own Account). Robert
ERF-I’m fact Franco and his stupid policies had Co,MP let Ely starved the industry and his bright idea of banning research and development left them in a position that they had to enter into deals with foreign manufacturers to survive. Leyland were built in licence as we’re Fords and AustinsC-European:
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DEANB:
A ERF which looks like it was operated by a company in Barcelona.
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Interesting pic’s mate, wonder how a ERF ended up there… bearing in mind that Franco was in control at the time…?
Actually, Franco appears to have been a great fan of British lorries: the country was full of Leylands, AECs, Dennises, Austins, Fords and even the odd ERF it seems! robert
No Patrick they were not. The great Franco and his stupid ideas starved the truck industry, especially when he banned all research and development. It left the industry with no alternative but to enter into deals with foreign manufacturers. Fords, Leylands and Austins were built on licence and Pegasos were really Leylands with a local body. The Pegaso I restored had engine and transmission parts that were fully interchangeable with those for Leylands. Rather useful!
David
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Cheers Robert, didn’t know that, always assumed all foreign marques were banned…
good observation. Spain then! Robert
