regarding the BRS bristols of Queensferry an old mate of mine drove i think it could have been YDM746 . he mostly hauled steel to Fords at halewood or Triumph back loading timber from liverpool docks he later had a AEc mandator which he preferred thank you trevor
One of the Bristols at LLandudno had a Rare Bristol trailer behind it (Yae131) The other Bristol (NEG863) Had a york diamond chassis in Wrexham Livery, but that was done by myself and never owned by BRS. I do know they had Bristols in Wrexham or Queensferry as a Driver called Ron Swannick from St Martins used to call at home and park out side my house, The bristol was the smiley face model. If anyone is interested there is a BRS meet at lincoln farm july 15" and fifty vehicles including the old Noddy vans
hi oxo didnt those bristols of Wrexham depot used to haul re bar out of Brymbo amongst other things thank you trevor
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keith
Hi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keithHi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.
Hiya,
Complete Bristol outfit isn’t it both tractor and trailer, the trailer
mudguards are a dead giveaway I can remember the new Bristols
being delivered to Blackburn depot (CT) they always arrived with
a new trailer attached, wish I’d a bob for every mile I’ve punched
one of those “old girls” around, great motors in their day.
thanks harry, long retired.
jimmy shone himself driving
chepstowchap:
harry_gill:
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keithHi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.Hiya,
Complete Bristol outfit isn’t it both tractor and trailer, the trailer
mudguards are a dead giveaway I can remember the new Bristols
being delivered to Blackburn depot (CT) they always arrived with
a new trailer attached, wish I’d a bob for every mile I’ve punched
one of those “old girls” around, great motors in their day.
thanks harry, long retired.
Hi Harry.
I can only find 6 Bristols at Blackburn with the older type cab : JCB 812, KBV 91 92, KBV 246 261 and 230
all came in during Mar - May 1958. SRN 217 CT31 was the only later one in Oct.62. I’m not sure if
UCK 173, 3C1460 was one of yours in Nov.63? I haven’t found any photos of Blackburn lorries. Only 1 poor quality of a Queensferry Bristol with a load of steel Regards Peter
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keithHi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.
Hi Pete you sir are a mine of information .very interesting stuff !
Would you agree that the largest allocation of Bristols would be in S Wales ? By the way can you confirm did Wellington depot Shropshire too had an allocaton of Bristols ? once again many thanks keith
kingswinford kit:
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keithHi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.Hi Pete you sir are a mine of information .very interesting stuff !
Would you agree that the largest allocation of Bristols would be in S Wales ? By the way can you confirm did Wellington depot Shropshire too had an allocaton of Bristols ? once again many thanks keith
Hi Keith. I found 6 Bristols in Wellington.TDG 249 3G231/EL40 new in Aug '57. UAD 84 3G241/EL47 new Sept.'57. UDD 113 3G254/EL56 new Jan '58.The next 3 are all the later cabed artics. 447 DD 3G361/EL72 new Aug '61. 4839 DD 3G366/EL75 new Feb '62 and 9777 DD 3G420/EL76 new in Jul '62. This was the last Bristol delivered to the Gloucester group. Poor photo of Wellington depot in 1965 with UAD 84 on the right. Peter
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keithHi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.Hi Pete you sir are a mine of information .very interesting stuff !
Would you agree that the largest allocation of Bristols would be in S Wales ? By the way can you confirm did Wellington depot Shropshire too had an allocaton of Bristols ? once again many thanks keithHi Keith. I found 6 Bristols in Wellington.TDG 249 3G231/EL40 new in Aug '57. UAD 84 3G241/EL47 new Sept.'57. UDD 113 3G254/EL56 new Jan '58.The next 3 are all the later cabed artics. 447 DD 3G361/EL72 new Aug '61. 4839 DD 3G366/EL75 new Feb '62 and 9777 DD 3G420/EL76 new in Jul '62. This was the last Bristol delivered to the Gloucester group. Poor photo of Wellington depot in 1965 with UAD 84 on the right. Peter
Done some sums regarding Bristol lorry distribution today! South East had 226, Scotland had 44, North Western area had 86, North Eastern had 209, Midland had 273, West of England had 118, and Wales and Glos. had 195. Of these 83 came in the last 2 years of production and all the final batch came to S.Wales.
Regards Peter
HI Tidderson ,Did you work at QUeens Ferry ,the photos are fantastic keep them comming please ,yours Barry Waddy
TIDDERSON:
harry_gill:
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keithHi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.Hiya,
Complete Bristol outfit isn’t it both tractor and trailer, the trailer
mudguards are a dead giveaway I can remember the new Bristols
being delivered to Blackburn depot (CT) they always arrived with
a new trailer attached, wish I’d a bob for every mile I’ve punched
one of those “old girls” around, great motors in their day.
thanks harry, long retired.Hi Harry.
I can only find 6 Bristols at Blackburn with the older type cab : JCB 812, KBV 91 92, KBV 246 261 and 230
all came in during Mar - May 1958. SRN 217 CT31 was the only later one in Oct.62. I’m not sure if
UCK 173, 3C1460 was one of yours in Nov.63? I haven’t found any photos of Blackburn lorries. Only 1 poor quality of a Queensferry Bristol with a load of steel Regards Peter
that looks like the steel stores at Vauxhalls were that picture was taken Mr tidderson some very interesting pictures of the old brs depots do you remember the Wrexham depot thank you trevor
Any one going to the Shropshire truck show this weekend ? Tony
mercman123:
Any one going to the Shropshire truck show this weekend ? Tony
I’m going but I’m not sure which day to go yet, I ain’t getting a soaking on my bike ! 
I think both days are going to be dry now . But dont blame if you get wet ! Tony
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
TIDDERSON:
kingswinford kit:
Does any body know or remember BRS Queensferry having any Bristol units ? Seem to think that they may have come down to S wales had CH codes regards keithHi Keith. They had 9 Bristols based at Queensferry. YDM 746 and 747 were new in July 1961. 998 TMB followed in Dec. '61 then 104 and 105 BDM in Jan. '62. The final 3 were 761 and 762 CDM which came in July '62 and 931 CDM was the last in Sept. '62. They all started with 1C fleet no.s but then changed to CH.
I hope the photo doesn’t infringe copyright.Hi Pete you sir are a mine of information .very interesting stuff !
Would you agree that the largest allocation of Bristols would be in S Wales ? By the way can you confirm did Wellington depot Shropshire too had an allocaton of Bristols ? once again many thanks keithHi Keith. I found 6 Bristols in Wellington.TDG 249 3G231/EL40 new in Aug '57. UAD 84 3G241/EL47 new Sept.'57. UDD 113 3G254/EL56 new Jan '58.The next 3 are all the later cabed artics. 447 DD 3G361/EL72 new Aug '61. 4839 DD 3G366/EL75 new Feb '62 and 9777 DD 3G420/EL76 new in Jul '62. This was the last Bristol delivered to the Gloucester group. Poor photo of Wellington depot in 1965 with UAD 84 on the right. Peter
Hi Peter, once again what superb input again thank you very much for your efforts.
Very interesting stuff concerning Wellington depot ,had no idea it was part of Gloucester group ! Great photo i also remember Wellington having Seddons and Fodens on contract to British Sugar Co as well as GKN Sankey . Once again many thanks regards keith
By chepstowchap at 2012-05-19 For you trevor!
chepstowchap:
By chepstowchap at 2012-05-19 For you trevor!
hello chepstowchp thank you for rememberiig is that the island at prees heath cafes were you took that picture thank you trevor
No Trevor it was taken near Measham in Leicestershire .