Just the one, Buzzer
One of Micky mallons
Hi all, spent a good afternoon in the pub with Charlie & Sammy we did do a few miles and burnt a drop of diesel but nice to see him. 
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Same location at Normandy Ferries is Lumsden’s earlier(1974) FB88 6 x 4
robthedog:
Who went over that in 64 then ?
Jimmy carlin
gazzap:
robthedog:
Who went over that in 64 then ?
When BR withdrew their So’ton passenger services. Otto Thoresen saw an opportunity & in 1964,Thoresen Car Ferries commenced a seasonal RoRo service serving Le Havre & Cherbourg. The services targetted Tourist & Coach traffic as the wheeled freight market didn’t really exist.But the following year(1965),TCF guaranteed a year round service & this accelerated the development of international road haulage.The Mont Blanc tunnel opened in July 65 & for UK operators,Le Havre was the nearest port for Milan & operators were quick to take advantage.
Initially,the Le Havre / Cherbourg routes were driver accompanied only & specialist markets quickly took advantage of the services, Racing Pidgeon Transporters,Horse Boxes etc but also own account operators .
Strongs Brewery quickly appointed a French agent , reloaded the Romsey vehicles with French beer for the UK market
Buzzer:
Going back a bit, Buzzer
Appears a bit odd to sheet the rear sheet on top of the front sheet?
David
5thwheel:
Buzzer:
Going back a bit, BuzzerAppears a bit odd to sheet the rear sheet on top of the front sheet?
David
I thought the same but there also isn’t much rope holding the load so wondered if maybe it was only a local run?
Buzzer:
Going back a bit, Buzzer
What a plonker, he has sheeted that load arse backwards. 
Ray Smyth:
Buzzer:
Going back a bit, BuzzerWhat a plonker, he has sheeted that load arse backwards.
And, if it isn’t local, he will find himself with a massive air brake. 
Ray Smyth:
Buzzer:
Going back a bit, BuzzerWhat a plonker, he has sheeted that load arse backwards.
Off to find a low bridge at Romsey like his current day coworker
Spardo:
Ray Smyth:
Buzzer:
Going back a bit, BuzzerWhat a plonker, he has sheeted that load arse backwards.
And, if it isn’t local, he will find himself with a massive air brake.
Cant see much sense in sheeting like that. Plus the front sheet only just reaches the headboard, so thatll be letting air in too.
Not a deliberate idea to ventilate fresh fruit is it? Does the sheet cover the back of the load, or is that open to let wind out too? Only a guess.
Hi lads been told Roy gover has passed away rip roy I enjoyed having a laugh with you
Regards gazzap
gazzap:
Hi lads been told Roy gover has passed away rip roy I enjoyed having a laugh with you
Regards gazzap
RIP, Roy Gover.
A larger than life character.
Impressed he got to 87 [emoji109][emoji109]
And thanks for throwing me in at the deep end (eventually) once you obviously got so ■■■■■■ off with me asking to be shipped out[emoji1787][emoji1787]
RIP Roy
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polytrotter:
Impressed he got to 87 [emoji109][emoji109]And thanks for throwing me in at the deep end (eventually) once you obviously got so ■■■■■■ off with me asking to be shipped out[emoji1787][emoji1787]
RIP Roy
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You had to ask to be shipped out, no such luxury for me, started on a Monday to do uk tipped a tank in bridgewater reloaded it in Widnes Tuesday dropped it in Soton docks, loaded one up to Worksop tipped and reloaded Worksop shipped out with it, on Wednesday nights boat