I got the pic’ out of a Truck mag’, so it semi-qualifies 
. 
‘Got to get the load through’ 
. ‘BUT’, did he climb down & carry out a ‘Risk-assessment’ before he drove into this? As I was told a while ago by a Manager (who has far less experience of driving than myself, & has never actually driven the type of Tanker I drive, in fact has never driven any type of Tanker), at the end of a 13 hour day, during which I had done all 15 drops & delivered a full-load, because I had done it ‘my way’ & not strictly followed procedure at 1 of the deliveries (was the tank filled? Yes! Was the customer happy? Yes! Any damage to vehicle/property? No!), I was told that I am ‘Old School’ 
& ‘old school doesn’t work any more’ 
. Make of that what you will . Regards Chris
The Wagon in the middle is a Henschel. Regards Chris
You can’t beat ‘Covent Garden’ for a bit of organised-chaos . Regards Chris
rastone:
Now you Debyshire and Staffordshire lads who’s the chap.This a quiz not looking for infoTony
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Sorry it’s taken so long to get back Tony, the man in the photo admiring the Jowett is the one and only Jim Marsh, do you deliver my prize or do I have to come to collect it ?
1970commer:
rastone:
Now you Debyshire and Staffordshire lads who’s the chap.This a quiz not looking for infoTony
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Sorry it’s taken so long to get back Tony, the man in the photo admiring the Jowett is the one and only Jim Marsh, do you deliver my prize or do I have to come to collect it ?
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WELL DONE Missed the prize date I’m afraid !Tony
adr:
You can’t beat ‘Covent Garden’ for a bit of organised-chaos
Hi Chris, Your Dad would know all about Covent Garden ,at Oxford BRS we would tip at Southampton ,go on to Portsmouth .park up and book off midday, start night shift at midnight ,lorries already loaded with cauliflower for CG early morning delivery ,and then the fun started but at least the pubs were open all day .cheers -toshboy
1970commer:
rastone:
Now you Debyshire and Staffordshire lads who’s the chap.This a quiz not looking for infoTony
[/quote]
Sorry it’s taken so long to get back Tony, the man in the photo admiring the Jowett is the one and only Jim Marsh, do you deliver my prize or do I have to come to collect it ?
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A name from Ballidons past, Jim Marsh. Is he still around, I never went to his yard (in fact I have never been to Longford!) but Tilcon bought various chassis/cabs from him to use around the quarry internally. Pete Bailey from Longford worked in the transport garage with me for a while and he usually went with the chargehand to sort suitable vehicles out, I seem to remember them saying that Mrs Marsh brought them tea in Crown Derby cups!Pete.
Hi Tony, Could you tell me the date for Lupin Show Please,Cheers Pete
servo88:
Now that, s what you call a snap Oily, Spot on.
Hi Gordon, No Truckfest for me, travelling on hold just now, waiting for cataracts ops, first one tomorrow ( one eye at a time). Hopefully heading south in Sept.
Oily
adr:
I got the pic’ out of a Truck mag’, so it semi-qualifies
Dream on Chris 
cracking pics cheers
Eddie
pete smith:
Hi Tony, Could you tell me the date for Lupin Show Please,Cheers Pete
23rd August this year Pete,
windrush:
1970commer:
rastone:
Now you Debyshire and Staffordshire lads who’s the chap.This a quiz not looking for infoTony
[/quote]
Sorry it’s taken so long to get back Tony, the man in the photo admiring the Jowett is the one and only Jim Marsh, do you deliver my prize or do I have to come to collect it ?
[/quote]
A name from Ballidons past, Jim Marsh. Is he still around, I never went to his yard (in fact I have never been to Longford!) but Tilcon bought various chassis/cabs from him to use around the quarry internally. Pete Bailey from Longford worked in the transport garage with me for a while and he usually went with the chargehand to sort suitable vehicles out, I seem to remember them saying that Mrs Marsh brought them tea in Crown Derby cups!Pete.
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No he died a while ago now Pete, you’ve worked with his grandson though, Richard Leedham, as for the never been to Longford bit we’re very choosy who we open the gates to and let enter our village, Gavin has a life long passport for Longford as he worked here man & boy.
windrush:
1970commer:
rastone:
Now you Debyshire and Staffordshire lads who’s the chap.This a quiz not looking for infoTony
[/quote]
Sorry it’s taken so long to get back Tony, the man in the photo admiring the Jowett is the one and only Jim Marsh, do you deliver my prize or do I have to come to collect it ?
[/quote]
A name from Ballidons past, Jim Marsh. Is he still around, I never went to his yard (in fact I have never been to Longford!) but Tilcon bought various chassis/cabs from him to use around the quarry internally. Pete Bailey from Longford worked in the transport garage with me for a while and he usually went with the chargehand to sort suitable vehicles out, I seem to remember them saying that Mrs Marsh brought them tea in Crown Derby cups!Pete.
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Hello Pete
Jim died a few years ago.I was a bit upset as his death wasn’t mentioned in our paper so I missed the funeral.I had a lot of dealings with Jim and a much missed and honest Trader.He was a chap who you don’t see the like nowadays.Tony
1970commer:
No he died a while ago now Pete, you’ve worked with his grandson though, Richard Leedham, as for the never been to Longford bit we’re very choosy who we open the gates to and let enter our village, Gavin has a life long passport for Longford as he worked here man & boy.
Thank’s Tony and Rob, I guessed that he may be gone by now. Didn’t realise that ‘Birmingham City Council Depot’ Leedham was a relative though. Is Pete Bailey still around, he didn’t stop long at Ballidon (or anywhere else I believe!) but was a decent lad to work with. Watch out Rob as I might just divert through Longford when attending Brailsford Ploughing Match if it is close by so just tell me where I can pay my toll please, can’t imagine that anybody there really needs the cash though? 
Gavin was probably there long before most of the houses so can claim squatters rights.
Pete.
1970commer:
pete smith:
Hi Tony, Could you tell me the date for Lupin Show Please,Cheers Pete23rd August this year Pete,
I thought Mr Wakefield would know.I.m afraid I had to confirm it myself.Would be good to meet you there.
Tony