These two drivers, having worked the night run were just about to have a kip and surprise, surprise the one on the the left is a fellow member on here.
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I drove this motor for a couple of weeks last year. (Holiday relief) It’s a bloody hard motor to shunt with, changing trailers at least ten times a day. Regards Kev.
No mistaking the photo taken on the iconic Bath Bridge.
Angles on a showy Ford in Brazil.
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Another from Brazil, a beautifully presented Scania.
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kevmac47:
I drove this motor for a couple of weeks last year. (Holiday relief) It’s a bloody hard motor to shunt with, changing trailers at least ten times a day. Regards Kev. [attachment=0]Beamish 15 04 12 013.JPG[/attachment]
Aye Kev I was on for T French running out of an opencast 16 loads a day so between tareing in and out and netting each load you were in and out of the cab 7 times a load I had an FL10 normally which was ideal nice and low so she was in for a service and I had to take the FH that normally pulled the low loader so it was a double drive which for a start was’ny as manuverable as the FL10 plus it was a howling gale so between the extra climb in and out and trying to hold onto the bloody big door in the wind boy was I pleased to see the end o that shift and it cost me 2 loads I only managed 14. Eddie.
Bewick:
I don’t recall/know at which Truck show this shot was taken as I never attended any apart from one at Carnforth Truck Stop,but we had a group of drivers that were dead keen on attending these events,all the motors in the shot worked hard week in week out and got no favoured treatment from the Traffic office,so the lads had sure to be dedicated,which they were so I never interfeared as they were all a credit to Bewick Transport,and these particular motors were mostly not the newer end of the fleet either which was a further credit to these drivers.
That is a cracking photo sir you must have been really proud of your fleet and your drivers, a real credit to you !
erfguy:
kevmac47:
I drove this motor for a couple of weeks last year. (Holiday relief) It’s a bloody hard motor to shunt with, changing trailers at least ten times a day. Regards Kev. 0Aye Kev I was on for T French running out of an opencast 16 loads a day so between tareing in and out and netting each load you were in and out of the cab 7 times a load I had an FL10 normally which was ideal nice and low so she was in for a service and I had to take the FH that normally pulled the low loader so it was a double drive which for a start was’ny as manuverable as the FL10 plus it was a howling gale so between the extra climb in and out and trying to hold onto the bloody big door in the wind boy was I pleased to see the end o that shift and it cost me 2 loads I only managed 14. Eddie.
I’m pleased it’s not just me Eddie, I was beginning to think I was too old for the job!!! 
Regards Kev.
A couple of weeks ago I did manage to climb up into one of the latest 750hp Volvo’s, ■■■■ near killed me, and I went dizzy when I finally struggled in to the saddle. Getting back down again was a joy to behold for the young fellas up a Crossroads, and I think some of the comments were a bit harsh.
I think if i was using something like that at my age once I got in they’d have to feed and water me where I sat, I sure as hell couldn’t climb up and down too many times during the day. 
When I was an ankle-biter I thought that a Thorneycroft Sturdy was a big lorry. A bit later, the Mickey Mouse Foden was huge. It’s amazing to see one of the old Fodens parked alongside something like a big Volvo. My old father would have suffered from vertigo just looking at it!
Retired Old ■■■■:
When I was an ankle-biter I thought that a Thorneycroft Sturdy was a big lorry. A bit later, the Mickey Mouse Foden was huge. It’s amazing to see one of the old Fodens parked alongside something like a big Volvo. My old father would have suffered from vertigo just looking at it!
I share your views exactly Casey.A few years ago I was up at Prees Heath and a vintage road run had a stop opposite the Midway Cafe.There was a Volvo F88 taking part in the run which was a big motor in its day,but parked next to it was a working lorry not taking part…a Renault Magnum artic which dwarfed the F88,which goes to show how times have changed with all the kit getting bigger.
Cheers Dave.
Cheers kindle530, nice pics, I’m struggling to put a name to the second one 
. Oshkosh maybe.
Here’ a few recovery wagons thanks to Len Rogers and Flicktone.
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I just love this 
an 1982 Daf and a duck that goes… KWAAK 
all thanks to leberpieps.
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One to add to the recovery section all you Geordie lads take note o whats getting lifted RAMAGE for Damage getting lifted out of a STICKY situation. Eddie.
erfguy:
One to add to the recovery section all you Geordie lads take note o whats getting lifted RAMAGE for Damage getting lifted out of a STICKY situation. Eddie.
We are taking note Eddie, in my case if my cap blew off and into Ramages yard I wouldn’t go in after it!! That aside I know a few good motormen who work there,so you can’t lump them all together. By the way he also employs quite a few fugitives from north of the wall. 
Regards Kev.
Cheers erfguy…it looks the business that machine
A Foden or two in and around the capital city thanks to kenjonbro.
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Joint venture between Renault and Nestle, an all electric delivery van with drive and fridge from same power unit.
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