Next Here is a picture of my Transporter unloading in Croydon when I was driving for BRS Toyota in Queenborough 1982
Flyingrabbit:
Next Here is a picture of my Transporter unloading in Croydon when I was driving for BRS Toyota in Queenborough 1982
What registration is that Rabbit?, is it a 1625?
TDL102:
Flyingrabbit:
Next Here is a picture of my Transporter unloading in Croydon when I was driving for BRS Toyota in Queenborough 1982What registration is that Rabbit?, is it a 1625?
Yes I think so but cant be sure sorry
TDL102:
Mark R:
TDL102:
Mark R:
Ive got quite a few photos of RJ Matthews motors. Will have to dig them out. Ive got one of B222 XKN (Volvo) also got loads of photos of Bill Thompsons, Barrios, and just about every other Kent haulier. Must be well into the thousands now!!.Would be good to see some Bill Thompson pics.
I would post some if I could…not sure how though.
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Bill Thompson was a “hero” of mine when I was a young kid, I spent some time going to Germany I. One of his 1632 V10’s, just the best truck ever, and looked so smart!
I worked with Bill between 1970 to 1973 at G L Baker Ltd in Oare Faversham, I went with him a few times in the 70’s to Munich Avon Cosmetics for Laser 2 loads a week c/o trailers in Ostend I lost contact with him in the 80’s I heard he past away but don’t know the details?
TDL102:
SeldomSeenKid:
0Think this is 1978 as my Dad had this from new, taken at Newington station by the looks of it.
Is this the same Newton that is still operating from Aylesford?
Yes TDL102, although I think John had to start again in the 80’s and started off with some Merc vans.
Flyingrabbit:
TDL102:
Mark R:
TDL102:
Mark R:
Ive got quite a few photos of RJ Matthews motors. Will have to dig them out. Ive got one of B222 XKN (Volvo) also got loads of photos of Bill Thompsons, Barrios, and just about every other Kent haulier. Must be well into the thousands now!!.Would be good to see some Bill Thompson pics.
I would post some if I could…not sure how though.
At the bottom of the text box where you enter a post are three button " save, Preview, submit"
Under that I’d two tabs, “Options and Upload attachment”Click on “Upload Attachment” and you should get a “choose file” icon, click on this and find the picture you want on your device, then click the add file icon at the end of the box you clicked the choose file icon
Bill Thompson was a “hero” of mine when I was a young kid, I spent some time going to Germany I. One of his 1632 V10’s, just the best truck ever, and looked so smart!
I worked with Bill between 1970 to 1973 at G L Baker Ltd in Oare Faversham, I went with him a few times in the 70’s to Munich Avon Cosmetics for Laser 2 loads a week c/o trailers in Ostend I lost contact with him in the 80’s I heard he past away but don’t know the details?
It must have been the cosmetic factory I went to as I remember. Being given loads of samples for my mum.
There were two pick ups for the return load if I remember correctly, the tilt had to be stripped on both occasions to get it in, and it was bloody hot, sweated like a pig, lol.
I believe he also ran some loads to Turkey in the 80’s
Try and get some pics on, would be great to see what you have.
It must have been the cosmetic factory I went to as I remember. Being given loads of samples for my mum.
There were two pick ups for the return load if I remember correctly, the tilt had to be stripped on both occasions to get it in, and it was bloody hot, sweated like a pig, lol.
I believe he also ran some loads to Turkey in the 80’s
Try and get some pics on, would be great to see what you have.
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I remember one load was from Boppard Bomag Road Rollers to Alyesford do you know what happened to Bill?
Flyingrabbit:
It must have been the cosmetic factory I went to as I remember. Being given loads of samples for my mum.
There were two pick ups for the return load if I remember correctly, the tilt had to be stripped on both occasions to get it in, and it was bloody hot, sweated like a pig, lol.I believe he also ran some loads to Turkey in the 80’s
Try and get some pics on, would be great to see what you have.
I remember one load was from Boppard Bomag Road Rollers to Alyesford do you know what happened to Bill?
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I think he done one or two middle east runs with Mr Phelps (Hirst & Phelps Tippers)
My first ‘proper’ lorry driving job was G L Baker Ltd Oare Faversham 1970 to 1973 Bill Peach was the Shop Steward & Bill Thompson was the Deputy Dog, Dave Shingler & Ray Drayton are a couple of drivers I remember, lived well in them days due to delivering M&S stuff Happy Days ■■■■ Matthew
Looks like ive sussed it…
This was who I worked for before we were swallowed up by Fowler Welch…come back Woody, all is forgiven.
Flyingrabbit:
Next Here is a picture of my Transporter unloading in Croydon when I was driving for BRS Toyota in Queenborough 1982
I,m pretty sure I was working for Cartransport in about 82. I had a Saturday job there. They were just changing over from the Red 1626s to the White 1625s. Worked there during the school holidays too. When there was nothing for me to do they let me out for a ride in the lorry. Great times, Rowen Broadbent was the manager. Nice to see your picture, hav,nt got many of those.
Mark R:
This was who I worked for before we were swallowed up by Fowler Welch…come back Woody, all is forgiven.
Funny I was thinking I miss driving one day a week, Sunday morning trip to Chepstow or Bristol and Monday to Friday at Scantruck.
Ha Ha…S124 CKO, driven from new by Matt Divers (ex Henley). Matt went on to run his own motors and now drives for Freshlinc. Nice photo mate, ive got many more like that.
MR.
Mark R:
Ha Ha…S124 CKO, driven from new by Matt Divers (ex Henley). Matt went on to run his own motors and now drives for Freshlinc. Nice photo mate, ive got many more like that.
MR.
Couldn’t remember who had it. Steve always gave me a decent motor on a Sunday, knowing it would come back as it went out. Sounds like it’s gone downhill lately mate.
Another Newton’s, they operated out of the same yard as Astrans. The F88 was my Dad’s, it was his dream truck as an owner driver.
Mark R:
Flyingrabbit:
Next Here is a picture of my Transporter unloading in Croydon when I was driving for BRS Toyota in Queenborough 1982I,m pretty sure I was working for Cartransport in about 82. I had a Saturday job there. They were just changing over from the Red 1626s to the White 1625s. Worked there during the school holidays too. When there was nothing for me to do they let me out for a ride in the lorry. Great times, Rowen Broadbent was the manager. Nice to see your picture, hav,nt got many of those.
Hi Mark that was the merc I went with Bill to Germany in, I must have been at Cartransport when you were there? I remember Rowen Broadbent I think he lived Whitstable area? remember a party with him & some drivers, in the East Church Sheppey area? A driver on there was Tomo Thompson & Dave from Newington, how did you get the picture of my Volvo F12 in my yard? Do we know each other? ■■■■ Matthew
This is the only Merc I ever owned VD52RJM
