Guy Warrior DTY327C
Lawrence Dunbar:
0South Harbour Port of Blyth.
Hi Larry,
Good smart Photo,Would that be Copypines 6w Merc parked between your waggons.
Aye it was C/Ps, Never had much to do with them, Thorntons pals I was once told.? I remember Alan Fellows driving one of the Guys, sometimes loaded with precast gear, Hell thats a long long time ago isnt it, the good old days, none of the crap regulations drivers are faced with these days, I fear now that no-body will want to drive HGVs in the future. Regards Larry.
toonheed:
animal:
kevmac47:
animal:
Ok guys know someone on here works at the Tyne Tunnel but cant remember who
Ang, thats my old pal Colin Wilson, for some obscure reason known as Toonheed!!! can’t think why
Thanks much appreciated
Hope I dont owe money to anyone…
Well now you could give me some money 
Iam not too proud
Diesel Dave wanted to know think he want to pick your brains bout ADR & the Tunnel that is all
Lawrence Dunbar:
Aye it was C/Ps, Never had much to do with them, Thorntons pals I was once told.? I remember Alan Fellows driving one of the Guys, sometimes loaded with precast gear, Hell thats a long long time ago isnt it, the good old days, none of the crap regulations drivers are faced with these days, I fear now that no-body will want to drive HGVs in the future. Regards Larry.
Your right Larry,Twice Vital was another pal of Alan Thornton with two units.Alan Fellows did drive a Guy Invinceable DTY95C for a few years,May have a photo of Alan with a load of concrete beams on from Concrete Utilitys.
Not many young fellows are coming through the ranks to be HGV drivers,Too expensive now as you have to take two test to drive an artic.
Long hours and low pay puts them off,They dont want nights out and want to know before they go away what time they will be back,Roping and sheeting is now a big problem for some companys now.A lot of companys now are not willing to give young unexperienced drivers a chance,but some where down the line it has got to happen or there will be no drivers for the future.
Aye I remember those two, the youngn didtnt do ropes and sheets, He was told by AP, That he would have to learn, but I dont think he ever did, the last I heard they were both at Asdas at Washington. Oh Dear, Regards Larry.
kevmac47:
I was loading at Komatsu this morning and saw Coltons big Volvo, so not being a shy child I went and made myself known to Wingnut.
Good to meet you Alan. regards Kev.
DJ2353:
kevmac47:
I was loading at Komatsu this morning and saw Coltons big Volvo, so not being a shy child I went and made myself known to Wingnut.
Good to meet you Alan. regards Kev.
DJ2353:
DJ2353:
kevmac47:
I was loading at Komatsu this morning and saw Coltons big Volvo, so not being a shy child I went and made myself known to Wingnut.
Good to meet you Alan. regards Kev.
hiya,
Have seen this motor “in the flesh” so to say, very impressive.
thanks harry long retired.
This Bedford was bought brand spanking new by my best mate, Arthur Lowdon, he is still about to-day, but getting on in years, this bloke could mend anything that could be mended, & his youngest lad David Lowdon is a real chip ofgf the old block, He can weld fresh air, he is a real genious., He certainley takes after his Dad & his late Grandfarther Geo.Lowdon Himself, & Well respected man from Seaton Burn.well known for Magnetos, Carbide for the Pitmans Lamps, You name it Lowdons Had It, & if they didnt, they would certailey get it for you, pronto. Regards Larry.
Here’s Ritchies 1945 20LA, Gardner 6LW engined Scammell. It was new to Isaac Barry of Glasgow. This is the first time this old girl has been started for a few months. She started first time after churning over for while, the typical sound of each clinder firing up in slow motion was magic !!! Ps. it is a 12v system. I was very impressed. It shows the love and care this
DJ2353:
[/quoteGreat photos dj2353, how I miss driving low loaders and being up to the eyes in freezing cold mud and water…honest i really do…
Looks like your romantic side is coming out Colin. You will be writing poetry next. 
regards Kev. Ps. We need to meet up for a drink.
Cracking photos Kev, I have allways like the old Scammells had many a ride in my Grandads when he worked for Currie & Co before nationalisation. Regards Larry.
paw123:
Hi,
no mention about old Consett Tipper Hauliers,
Arthur Page, Tippers and coal merchants
Joe Page, Mortimer Street , Tippers and coal merchants
Dennis Moody, Shotley Bridge
John Walton, Castleside
Alan Butterfield, Castleside
Salkeld Bros. Castleside
Joseph page still operating through his son anthony still in the same yard at mortimer street blackhill
If you search this thread you will find some pictures relating to the Consett Boys, Regards Larry.
f troop:
Guy Warrior DTY327C
Hi f troop,
You’ve posted a couple of great pics there mate, but I couldn’t resist fettling them a bit.
I hope you like the results:
