tonyj105:
not 2004 , but yesterday , 52 an 03 and a W , there’s 3 other reversed up to the fence , and an EC11 knocking about somewhere in there .
tony
I see these around the Bedford area all the time but no idea where they are based? They seem to do a lot of work for Anglian Water round our way.
based in wollaston nr wellingborough about 5 minutes from my house , they spend a lot of time running in and out of the anglia water plant between wellingboro and rushden.
5thwheel:
Perhaps yours were later models David,but they are definitely Humber (Super) Snipes.
David
The Hawk was in Australia in 1969, I think the Snipe was before that in England. Wonderful cars both, especially the Snipe which was automatic and full spec for luxury.
That is a great account of Macrae’s operations which I remember well due to seeing them parked up on The Sands lorry park in Carlisle and the drivers digs on London Rd where I worked at a well known crane makers premises about 300 yards further south 1957 to 62. I always fancied a job with Macrae’s when I became 21 however another driving opportunity arose with a well known haulage company here in ■■■■■■■ where I was thrown in at the deep end on a sharp learning curve firstly with a mouth organ fronted Leyland Comet then a brand new LAD cabbed Albion Clydesdale on livestock haulage. Back to the Sands and how dozens of lorries were driven off the site by Carlisle council thus signing the death knell for the numerous drivers digs landladies in Corporation Rd and London Rd etc when everyone was encouraged to go to the Truck Stop at Kingstown. The local fairground families used to winter on the site also along with Western SMT buses laying over during the day from schools and works services. Then they built a huge leisure centre which was prone to floodind as it was built on the banks of the River Eden, now just this week they have started part demolition of the building with a view of building a swimming pool and other sports facilities.
All the other Aiberdeen and Fraserburgh fish lorries also parked up on the Sands at some part of their round trips to the south six or seven different companies to be seen all with top quality wagons in their day.
Cheers, Leyland 600.
Thank you for that. The beautiful Snipe 47 seconds in is the first Humber I had. Smooth as silk auto gearbox, cream leather for the seats a deep maroon finish for the bodywork. Perhaps you can see why I at first dismissed those on the carrier as Humbers.
The classy black saloon arriving at 1:50 was as owned by another driver at my first driving job in 1963. He was army trained as a chauffeur and told me how the final test he had to do was arrive at speed and spin the car to a halt facing in the opposite direction, precisely at a paintmark on the road. Presumably to save officers’ legs from too much exertion.
i suppose a fail was if you broke the officer’s legs.
Hope someone can help with this !! I have been having a clear out and found these long forgotten car and lapel badges. Most self explanatory and I appreciate they are not all transport related. The square one with what looks like a ■■■■■■■■ is in fact pre WW2 National Savings. It is the black one that has me puzzled, it appears to be made of some form of plastic, any ideas what organisation it represents ■■?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions Tyneside
tyneside:
Hope someone can help with this !! I have been having a clear out and found these long forgotten car and lapel badges. Most self explanatory and I appreciate they are not all transport related. The square one with what looks like a ■■■■■■■■ is in fact pre WW2 National Savings. It is the black one that has me puzzled, it appears to be made of some form of plastic, any ideas what organisation it represents ■■?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions Tyneside
Leyland600:
That is a great account of Macrae’s operations which I remember well due to seeing them parked up on The Sands lorry park in Carlisle and the drivers digs on London Rd where I worked at a well known crane makers premises about 300 yards further south 1957 to 62. I always fancied a job with Macrae’s when I became 21 however another driving opportunity arose with a well known haulage company here in ■■■■■■■ where I was thrown in at the deep end on a sharp learning curve firstly with a mouth organ fronted Leyland Comet then a brand new LAD cabbed Albion Clydesdale on livestock haulage. Back to the Sands and how dozens of lorries were driven off the site by Carlisle council thus signing the death knell for the numerous drivers digs landladies in Corporation Rd and London Rd etc when everyone was encouraged to go to the Truck Stop at Kingstown. The local fairground families used to winter on the site also along with Western SMT buses laying over during the day from schools and works services. Then they built a huge leisure centre which was prone to floodind as it was built on the banks of the River Eden, now just this week they have started part demolition of the building with a view of building a swimming pool and other sports facilities.
All the other Aiberdeen and Fraserburgh fish lorries also parked up on the Sands at some part of their round trips to the south six or seven different companies to be seen all with top quality wagons in their day.
Cheers, Leyland 600.
What a cracking photo that is G brings back a lot of memories.
Cheers
Oily
“Another Volvo which belonged to a contributor on this thread, Buzzer”
Still favouring Volvo Buzzer all credit to Richard Says and eastleighbusman for the photos.
Oily
Oily, Dave Docwra Thanks for the suggestions about that badge.
Think Oily is correct the markings and clip on the reverse of the badge I have are identical to the one on that collectors website, not in the same condition, but nice to know.
