I wonder how many of you worked for this man years ago??
Regards Pat
Badger: Once again people turn up unannounced, expecting me to be propping up the bar from the other side! Luckilly I wasn’t too far away when they phoned me, just had to finish a job off.
Ainacs: Many in Southampton have crossed paths, if not swords with Eric at some time in the past. You didn’t have to like him but respect his knowledge of the job.
Hello,found this amongst the cuttings…not a departed haulier but perhaps a few of you remember this bit of kit. 
Cheers Bubbs. 
bubbleman:
Hello,found this amongst the cuttings…not a departed haulier but perhaps a few of you remember this bit of kit.
Cheers Bubbs.
Hi Bubbs thanks for the pics had two old boys, Pat Scorey and George Eames in today and they could not recall that straddle crane!
Regards Pat
Yes tribsa you are correct. As for some history on PBC European, then go to my post on page 3. Also a chap called Colin Phillpot was transport manager of PBC back in those days. Does ayone know what became of him when he parted company with Frank Allen ■■
TIR Original:
Yes tribsa you are correct. As for some history on PBC European, then go to my post on page 3. Also a chap called Colin Phillpot was transport manager of PBC back in those days. Does ayone know what became of him when he parted company with Frank Allen ■■
Hi Nobby if it’s the same Colin Phillpot who has come in my yard he moved to France a few years ago and offered a sort of mobile repair service around the Cherbourg area, I seem to recall that he had moved back. I will check with Terry in the yard as he has had dealings with him and get an update.
Regards Pat
Did Bulldog turn into Black? Lion or somebody like that? They had yellow motors, I’m sure one of their drivers told me that, mind you it was in a resturaunt in France or Italy so I would’ve been ■■■■■■ at the time
Black Lion was formed when Red Funnel took over Peter Gray’s operation (Grays/Andover Transport) They replaced Peter’s transport manager Gary, who decided to poach some of their best drivers and set up Black Lion.
They used the yard of the Merc dealer in Andover (pentagon) as an operating centre for a couple of trailers, this used to be Bulldog’s yard, hence the confusion.
As far as i know, Black Lion are still going strong although i don’t think they stray over the water much these days.
It was either Dave, Alan or ‘■■■■■’ you were ■■■■■■ up with in Italy.
Great lads, as were all the Black Lion lot!
Hi all
Another pic courtesy of Bubbleman(Marc)
Jamesons again on the same link span as the Bakers ERF I think, a TIR disc/plate but no long vehicle signs needed then!!!
Regards Pat
Good old picture of a ‘Jamies’ export load (via Marc) Pat. No TIR plate or Long Vehicle sign showing.
No TIR plate as it was one of the old flatbed U.K. trailers and because it was ‘open TIR’.
No Long Vehicle sign because these consignments went out '68 or '69 (can’t remember which) and that was before L.V. plates were introduced. That wasn’t until I believe 1971. and even then any vehicle that was so constructed to carry another vehicle were exempt from displaying them e.g. car transporters etc.
By the way T 9. in the picture I dont think was theirs and may have been one of Merricks but not 100%. Never mind keep on binging back memories of the good times in transport, as it used to be !!
Found this pic of Lambert Bros of Eastleigh
Regards Pat
Pat, : Is that the same set up that’s running now or are they part of a big group running in name only? 
Same firm as today
the pic is on the Winchester by pass @ the old Spitfire Bridge
BigG-Unit:
Pat, : Is that the same set up that’s running now or are they part of a big group running in name only?
As Tribsa says yes the same company they started in Malvern Rd Shirley Southampton and had a few tippers on for Limmer & Trinidad many years ago.
Regards Pat
Found another pic of Lambert Bros this time outside their Eastleigh depot.
Regards Pat
This will raise a smile amongst a few: I have it reliably informed, via Peter in Le Havre that Chantal is alive and well!!! Although The Ferry Boat is boarded up. Good for her!
That’s great news Gaz, more than pleased to hear it! One back from the reaper! 
Regards GAZ
Found another pic this time one of Norman Offers ERFs on a cold snowy day
Regards Pat
ainacs:
Found another pic this time one of Norman Offers ERFs on a cold snowy day
Regards Pat
When Offer’s left Southern Road, Martyn said he still had this ERF, off-site somewhere
Nearly off the front page !!! Bump !!!
Hi all
Off the front page ,come on chaps & chapetts
The driver of the Offer ERF is also alive & kicking but as its his photo where did it come from hes not impressed!!!