Flyingrabbit:
Next Here is a picture of my Transporter unloading in Croydon when I was driving for BRS Toyota in Queenborough 1982
Notice how the (probably) Hoyner trailer has a massive 7 cars on!!
No â â â â , I donât think we know each other but Iâm sure our paths must have crossed at some point over the yearsâŚI didnât take the photo of the Volvo in the yard, it was a friend of mine so I guess he just walked in and took the snap and walked back out again!. Also, nice to see the photo of the Actros, I had two of those and really liked themâŚI guess you werenât so impressed if you only had one.
Believe it or not, I actually sold my car to the fella that drove that (and yes, he really was a tart) nice enough bloke though.
Regarding the Thomson Mercedes, double manning that to Germany must have beenâŚcosy!.
Just reading back through the previous posts, I notice mention of Hirst & PhelpsâŚmy dad used to drive for them in the early 70s. At the time they parked at Ospringe where the used car place is now but later moved to Sittingbourne and parked next to the original Sparshatts building on the Eurolink. I think dad drove an AEC tipper at the time but would also sometimes drive Robins Foden eight wheeler. I believe Robin now lives in Spain but heard Alan Hirst sadly died recently.
Mark R:
Ha HaâŚS124 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.
Hi mark,how long since matt divers packed in running his own motor?
Must be a couple of years now ChrisâŚhe drives for Freshlink from Spalding but parks at Spade Lane Rainham where they have an operating centre for about 3 lorries. Was talking to him last week.
Mark R:
Must be a couple of years now ChrisâŚhe drives for Freshlink from Spalding but parks at Spade Lane Rainham where they have an operating centre for about 3 lorries. Was talking to him last week.
When you see him next please pass my regards on,hope your well,say hello to roger as well please and have you got anything you can post on the henley thread please?good luck chris
Yeah, ok mate, will do.
Flyingrabbit:
postman paul:
Flyingrabbit:
Thanet Way on the way to Ramsgate, I worked for Detrafor from 1985 to 1988 then Isotran (Merzareo), Castle Line, Robert International (Sandwich), Ferryline in Petbows Yard (Germany Fords), Ferrymasters, John Dee (Italy Work) Sealane (Dover), Southern Marine (Dover West) G B Freight, and a Few more I cant Remember.Teaching the Boy how to Wee up The Wheel.
You didnât teach him very well as he should be standing on the kerb, as not to get his shoes too wetâŚ
Well Spotted and He Had Sandals OnâŚ
NiceâŚ
SeldomSeenKid:
0Think this is 1978 as my Dad had this from new, taken at Newington station by the looks of it.
Whatâs the Reg of that seddon atkinson please ?
[This is a photo of my Dad taken whilst driving for a company called Nicholls (I donât thing it was any relation to E H or Don but not sure) it was based at the bottom of Pump Lane Rainham (where Kingsferry coaches used to park) This picture was early 50âs the company used to deliver confectionary stuff to shops & general haulage. The lorry is a Bedford (ex army) will a bar across the front (Wades in Holding Street Rainham also ran these) the front window opened by wing nuts & when the wipers packed up you had to operate them by hand.
O & no Heater (Real Lorry Drivers) â â â â
This is a picture of one of my Scanias in November 1988 in was involved in that bad accident in the Fog on the M6 near Corley Services, the lorry hit another lorry up the arse & caught fire the driver Alan Crockett from Margate got out through the front window OK. The load was 40gl Drums filled with nuts & bolts the fire brigade said when they got hot they were firing off like bullets, the Scania was only one week old. The first of my many panic attacks. â â â â Matthew
âThis is the only Merc I ever owned VD52RJMâ
Not quite the same 
, but didnât you have a Vito, RM52RJM?
Not quite the same , but didnât you have a Vito, RM52RJM?
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Yes I stand corrected I had 2 Vito Vans
Mark R:
No â â â â , I donât think we know each other but Iâm sure our paths must have crossed at some point over the yearsâŚI didnât take the photo of the Volvo in the yard, it was a friend of mine so I guess he just walked in and took the snap and walked back out again!. Also, nice to see the photo of the Actros, I had two of those and really liked themâŚI guess you werenât so impressed if you only had one.
Believe it or not, I actually sold my car to the fella that drove that (and yes, he really was a tart) nice enough bloke though.
Regarding the Thomson Mercedes, double manning that to Germany must have beenâŚcosy!.
Why only one Actros then â â â â , didnât you like it?
Mark R:
Mark R:
No â â â â , I donât think we know each other but Iâm sure our paths must have crossed at some point over the yearsâŚI didnât take the photo of the Volvo in the yard, it was a friend of mine so I guess he just walked in and took the snap and walked back out again!. Also, nice to see the photo of the Actros, I had two of those and really liked themâŚI guess you werenât so impressed if you only had one.
Believe it or not, I actually sold my car to the fella that drove that (and yes, he really was a tart) nice enough bloke though.
Regarding the Thomson Mercedes, double manning that to Germany must have beenâŚcosy!.Why only one Actros then â â â â , didnât you like it?
I was offered a good deal from Sparshatts on this one, the motor was no problem & Lyndon (The Tart) loved it, the only down side was the back-up & after sales from Sparshatts. I found that once they had sold you a vehicle they didnât really want to know anymore, was the same with the last van I had from them. I suppose I had been spoilt with the pervious service I got from Scantruck & KTS Dargate.
M1 near Toddington 1988 lorry in front braked suddenly my driver didnâtâŚSecond Panic Attack plus First Ulcer!
postman paul:
SeldomSeenKid:
0Think this is 1978 as my Dad had this from new, taken at Newington station by the looks of it.
Whatâs the Reg of that seddon atkinson please ?
Sorry not sure, Dad thinks it was WVE or WVS but neither come up on DVLA.