Past Present and in Between in Pictures (Part 1)

[servo88]

[servo88]

[pyewacket947v]

servo88:
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try as i might, but i just cannot get the thinking behind that grill.!

[servo88]

[oiltreader]

Thanks to servo88 for the pics, a fine lot Gordon

a couple of old 'uns.
Oily

[peterm]

Some mens motors in that last lot.

[deanb]

Dawson Freight FB88.

[adr]

One for you Eddie as a memory jogger. Was having a look through Dad’s old things & found this that I hadn’t looked at for years, it must be from Oxford Bus Co. 1961 so thought you may remember these from your days on there with him? Regards Chris

[adr]

Course it helps if you attach it Chris

[adr]

Another one of Dad’s from his 25 years on Mobil, me sat on his Scammell Highwayman & Dad with his last new Wagon before he retired, his Bedford TM had a E290 ■■■■■■■ & she was a Flyer I wonder how many Companies now, even the big Oil Companies etc show any recognition or appreciation for their drivers professionalism or loyal service Chris

[adr]

Scammell Crusader working hard Down Under. Chris

[adr]

Here’s a good one Eddie, my Son, Charlie, just found this on the computer, as you can see it’s a painting, but I’ve never seen it before. Can’t place the background scene, it might just be random to complete the picture but it could be somewhere from Oxford years ago? Regards Chris

[ramone]

Two great posts there adr , the first reminds me of the old guy in Outback Truckers who got stuck halfway through crossing a river and was trying to dig himself out .He then came out with a classic line of , youve got to be careful here theres saltwater crocodiles in this river .It puts it on a different level to the problems you encounter on our motorways. The second posting is just class

[spardo]

ramone:
Two great posts there adr , the first reminds me of the old guy in Outback Truckers who got stuck halfway through crossing a river and was trying to dig himself out .He then came out with a classic line of , youve got to be careful here theres saltwater crocodiles in this river .It puts it on a different level to the problems you encounter on our motorways. The second posting is just class

DIG is still in the outback somewhere, I tried to Google his route but it said there was no way to do it even on foot!!!

However, he could well have been ‘the old guy’ you speak of as he ran Crusaders in exactly those econditions. He did mention to me about the ‘salties’ but I never saw one and nobody warned me at the time when I was in the habit of stopping in the middle of the Victoria River and simply tumbling out to cool down a bit. I wonder if I would have taken any notice if they had and can’t remember if any of the others were doing the same.

[ray_smyth]

Hi Chris, This is a picture of an Oxford AEC that is preserved, and attends bus rallies.
I sent a copy of it to Eddie a little while back. Kind Regards, Ray Smyth.

[kevmorrow]

My dad was a lorry driver most of his life and was chuffed to receive his 5 year safe driving medal 1958. He died 1960. I had received ROSPA Diplomas since 1967 but can only find my last 1970 award. When I changed jobs they were very handy as proof of driver competence. I was very lucky to have a clean licence all my working life but put this down to oncoming drivers flashing headlights and thumbs down when speed traps and weight checks ahead. Regards Kev

[toshboy]

adr:
Here’s a good one Eddie, my Son, Charlie, just found this on the computer, as you can see it’s a painting, but I’ve never seen it before. Can’t place the background scene, it might just be random to complete the picture but it could be somewhere from Oxford years ago? Regards Chris

Hi Chris , that looks like Gloucester green to me

[kevmorrow]

My Father, my Grandfather lived worked for Lord Kilbracken Kilygar House Killishandra Co Cavan Ireland since 1854 until 1934. Lord Kilbracken was under secretary of state for India. When visiting Kilygar House Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone many times would attend important meetings at the Killishandra Arms my Grandfather would drive him. Other photo of my dad on horse back with his brother. Photo of Myself working for Northern Ireland Airfreight changed to Williames Airfreight then to IFS Global last photo Myself with F10 tanker Humko Trafford Park.

Regards KEV

[oiltreader]

toshboy:

adr:
Here’s a good one Eddie, my Son, Charlie, just found this on the computer, as you can see it’s a painting, but I’ve never seen it before. Can’t place the background scene, it might just be random to complete the picture but it could be somewhere from Oxford years ago? Regards Chris

Hi Chris , that looks like Gloucester green to me

Hi Chris and Ivor, great pic, cheers to young Charlie yes Gloucester Green bus station…but the buses are facing the wrong way, the drivers and clippies rest room and canteen was upstairs in the arch entrance building in the background, the lantern turret building was a passenger waiting room, café and info office. It was a really busy place in my time involved, coaches from all over passed through there. South Midland were the local distance coach company.
Oily

[oiltreader]

adr:
One for you Eddie as a memory jogger. Was having a look through Dad’s old things & found this that I hadn’t looked at for years, it must be from Oxford Bus Co. 1961 so thought you may remember these from your days on there with him? Regards Chris

Hi Chris, yes i was having a delve a wee while ago and came upon one from about the same time, can I find today nah Cheers for posting
Eddie