Bewick:
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Cheers Dennis ! 
pete 359:
Hi Dean,
Thanks for sharing even more gems.ILLTYD THOMAS were a long established welsh steel/general haulier.Their main yard was in cocket (swansea)with another in fforestfach.They had many outbased vehicles mainly working for Metal Box.The obscure looking home made trailer in your shot was one of many,built inhouse,they carried steel out and alluminium frag.back.
I was once,30 plus years ago kicked out of the yard because i asked,why they had one clean tandem trailer with perfect tyres and mudflaps and looking immaculate and always parked in the same spot in the yard and it rarely moved and was never ever loaded.I think? it was what you might call? The MOT trailer,lol.Happy days.
It didnt matter what time of the day or night you were on the M4 in south wales back then,you would always see one or more of illtyd’s on the road.Towards their final years they ran early DAF 95 and 190.36 IVECO’s.Joint motorways were offered a fairly new DAF that had been treble shifted to norwich from swansea 7 days a week,even though it was only 18 months old it was destroyed,i cant recall the km’s now, though as you can imagine,it was inter gallactic.The night heater (unused) had been removed with an axe! The engine oil was like bitumen.
I gather? the “string vest” remains of the now rotten 30 year old IVECO’s are still in the now overgrown yard.Thanks for the memory of a much missed welsh haulier of old…
Great story about Illtyd Thomas Andrew,I remember them well int 70s. When you mentioned their yard in Fforestfach it reminded me of another South Wales haulier called Philip Jones from same place.I was once congratulated on the net for spelling Fforestfach with two “F”. 
I think I read somewhere on here that a regular Illtyd driver ran MB Neath to Poole and after tipping put the sides up and ran scrap back? Did it for years?
That Leyland could be J.H.ROSE from Dorset, Buzzer
Chris Webb:
pete 359:
Hi Dean,
Thanks for sharing even more gems.ILLTYD THOMAS were a long established welsh steel/general haulier.Their main yard was in cocket (swansea)with another in fforestfach.They had many outbased vehicles mainly working for Metal Box.The obscure looking home made trailer in your shot was one of many,built inhouse,they carried steel out and alluminium frag.back.
I was once,30 plus years ago kicked out of the yard because i asked,why they had one clean tandem trailer with perfect tyres and mudflaps and looking immaculate and always parked in the same spot in the yard and it rarely moved and was never ever loaded.I think? it was what you might call? The MOT trailer,lol.Happy days.
It didnt matter what time of the day or night you were on the M4 in south wales back then,you would always see one or more of illtyd’s on the road.Towards their final years they ran early DAF 95 and 190.36 IVECO’s.Joint motorways were offered a fairly new DAF that had been treble shifted to norwich from swansea 7 days a week,even though it was only 18 months old it was destroyed,i cant recall the km’s now, though as you can imagine,it was inter gallactic.The night heater (unused) had been removed with an axe! The engine oil was like bitumen.
I gather? the “string vest” remains of the now rotten 30 year old IVECO’s are still in the now overgrown yard.Thanks for the memory of a much missed welsh haulier of old…Great story about Illtyd Thomas Andrew,I remember them well int 70s. When you mentioned their yard in Fforestfach it reminded me of another South Wales haulier called Philip Jones from same place.I was once congratulated on the net for spelling Fforestfach with two “F”.
I think I read somewhere on here that a regular Illtyd driver ran MB Neath to Poole and after tipping put the sides up and ran scrap back? Did it for years?
Hi Chris and Dean,
Thanks for the kind words from you both.Chris,I think Cheltenham based Ralph Davies’ First lorry as an owner driver was an ex Philip Jones motor? I will text my mate Bob,he is an authority on South Wales haulage and can put me right on that.Dean here is another of Illtyd,s hard worked motors,courtesy of truck photo legend and good friend of mine Marcus lester.Loaded with aluminium frag from Poole,as Chris correctly said an everyday run for Thomas’s.
Chris Webb:
Great story about Illtyd Thomas Andrew,I remember them well int 70s. When you mentioned their yard in Fforestfach it reminded me of another South Wales haulier called Philip Jones from same place.I was once congratulated on the net for spelling Fforestfach with two “F”.
I think I read somewhere on here that a regular Illtyd driver ran MB Neath to Poole and after tipping put the sides up and ran scrap back? Did it for years?
Thanks for your comments Chris.
cav551:
Steetley Fodens: spot the difference.
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Whats the difference then ■■
Buzzer:
That Leyland could be J.H.ROSE from Dorset, Buzzer
Possibly Buzzer, i think from memory they were based at Gillingham if it is one of theres !
pete 359:
Hi Chris and Dean,
Thanks for the kind words from you both.Chris,I think Cheltenham based Ralph Davies’ First lorry as an owner driver was an ex Philip Jones motor? I will text my mate Bob,he is an authority on South Wales haulage and can put me right on that.Dean here is another of Illtyd,s hard worked motors,courtesy of truck photo legend and good friend of mine Marcus lester.Loaded with aluminium frag from Poole,as Chris correctly said an everyday run for Thomas’s.
Thats a cracking Bubbs pic,looks like the trailer is struggling to keep the load,bulging nicely ! 
Is this the same Philip Jones ■■
As for Ralph i seem to remember him telling me years ago, his very first truck was a Bedford.He also had
a Magirus Deutz,before all the Scanias and Volvos.
pete 359:
Chris Webb:
pete 359:
Hi Dean,
Thanks for sharing even more gems.ILLTYD THOMAS were a long established welsh steel/general haulier.Their main yard was in cocket (swansea)with another in fforestfach.They had many outbased vehicles mainly working for Metal Box.The obscure looking home made trailer in your shot was one of many,built inhouse,they carried steel out and alluminium frag.back.
I was once,30 plus years ago kicked out of the yard because i asked,why they had one clean tandem trailer with perfect tyres and mudflaps and looking immaculate and always parked in the same spot in the yard and it rarely moved and was never ever loaded.I think? it was what you might call? The MOT trailer,lol.Happy days.
It didnt matter what time of the day or night you were on the M4 in south wales back then,you would always see one or more of illtyd’s on the road.Towards their final years they ran early DAF 95 and 190.36 IVECO’s.Joint motorways were offered a fairly new DAF that had been treble shifted to norwich from swansea 7 days a week,even though it was only 18 months old it was destroyed,i cant recall the km’s now, though as you can imagine,it was inter gallactic.The night heater (unused) had been removed with an axe! The engine oil was like bitumen.
I gather? the “string vest” remains of the now rotten 30 year old IVECO’s are still in the now overgrown yard.Thanks for the memory of a much missed welsh haulier of old…Great story about Illtyd Thomas Andrew,I remember them well int 70s. When you mentioned their yard in Fforestfach it reminded me of another South Wales haulier called Philip Jones from same place.I was once congratulated on the net for spelling Fforestfach with two “F”.
I think I read somewhere on here that a regular Illtyd driver ran MB Neath to Poole and after tipping put the sides up and ran scrap back? Did it for years?Hi Chris and Dean,
Thanks for the kind words from you both.Chris,I think Cheltenham based Ralph Davies’ First lorry as an owner driver was an ex Philip Jones motor? I will text my mate Bob,he is an authority on South Wales haulage and can put me right on that.Dean here is another of Illtyd,s hard worked motors,courtesy of truck photo legend and good friend of mine Marcus lester.Loaded with aluminium frag from Poole,as Chris correctly said an everyday run for Thomas’s.
Thanks for the photo Bubbs/Andrew,it’s the one I remember. Didn’t Illtyd Thomas later run in a red and blue livery,had like an old Latin name? Depot at Leicester and maybe Wigan?
smallcoal:
old 67:
Anyone recognise the F86 ■■?
I think it must belong to a subbie, as I would say the trailer and load must be one of Bewicks
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Regards. John.You are taking your life in your hands
He must be talking about the one in the background
Stunning looking F88 of A.R.Davies,needed a sun visor. I like the name “Fast Lady” quality !
Is it a Welsh motor ?
Henry Cole ERF. This one is sign written !
Cameo haulage Marathon.
W.F.Hartley smart Bedford.
T.Scott transport Maggie.
Malcolm Cotterell tidy Guy big J
William C Hockin FIAT
Frank Wright transport Foden.I reckon that would pass the Bewick sheeting test !!
Hayes Haulage 141 Scania from Ireland.
E.C.Ward & Sons tidy Foden,with at least 4 people in the cab !
DEANB:
Ashford by Storage F88 overtaking Arthur Maiden & Son’s ERF.9
Looks like Hoveringham had a colour change ■■?
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Bugle Transport Scania.
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Laporte Marathon.
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Anyone know if the ERF was built like this or chinese 6 stretched ■■?
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Bellow Seddon Atkinson.
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Another Welsh motor Llanelli Carriers Foden.
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Coalmoor Refractories Foden. Looking at the colour scheme i reckon that Crusader posted
yesterday must have been the same company.2
North Wales motor of Ceiriog Valley / DK Jones Fiat bulker.
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F.W.Doughton tidy DAF
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I’d say that Scania was an ex CAT cliff will know
As the ropes are that close it looks like it might be a “net” on that Wright Foden load ! Cheers Dennis
DEANB:
Stunning looking F88 of A.R.Davies,needed a sun visor. I like the name “Fast Lady” quality !
Is it a Welsh motor ?9
Henry Cole ERF. This one is sign written !
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Cameo haulage Marathon.
7
W.F.Hartley smart Bedford.
6
T.Scott transport Maggie.
5
Malcolm Cotterell tidy Guy big J
Malcolm what a tidy bloke he was from Llanelli he had a leyland marathon and a road train
4William C Hockin FIAT
3
Frank Wright transport Foden.I reckon that would pass the Bewick sheeting test !!
2
Hayes Haulage 141 Scania from Ireland.
1
E.C.Ward & Sons tidy Foden,with at least 4 people in the cab !
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Chris Webb:
pete 359:
Chris Webb:
pete 359:
Hi Dean,
Thanks for sharing even more gems.ILLTYD THOMAS were a long established welsh steel/general haulier.Their main yard was in cocket (swansea)with another in fforestfach.They had many outbased vehicles mainly working for Metal Box.The obscure looking home made trailer in your shot was one of many,built inhouse,they carried steel out and alluminium frag.back.
I was once,30 plus years ago kicked out of the yard because i asked,why they had one clean tandem trailer with perfect tyres and mudflaps and looking immaculate and always parked in the same spot in the yard and it rarely moved and was never ever loaded.I think? it was what you might call? The MOT trailer,lol.Happy days.
It didnt matter what time of the day or night you were on the M4 in south wales back then,you would always see one or more of illtyd’s on the road.Towards their final years they ran early DAF 95 and 190.36 IVECO’s.Joint motorways were offered a fairly new DAF that had been treble shifted to norwich from swansea 7 days a week,even though it was only 18 months old it was destroyed,i cant recall the km’s now, though as you can imagine,it was inter gallactic.The night heater (unused) had been removed with an axe! The engine oil was like bitumen.
I gather? the “string vest” remains of the now rotten 30 year old IVECO’s are still in the now overgrown yard.Thanks for the memory of a much missed welsh haulier of old…Great story about Illtyd Thomas Andrew,I remember them well int 70s. When you mentioned their yard in Fforestfach it reminded me of another South Wales haulier called Philip Jones from same place.I was once congratulated on the net for spelling Fforestfach with two “F”.
I think I read somewhere on here that a regular Illtyd driver ran MB Neath to Poole and after tipping put the sides up and ran scrap back? Did it for years?Hi Chris and Dean,
Thanks for the kind words from you both.Chris,I think Cheltenham based Ralph Davies’ First lorry as an owner driver was an ex Philip Jones motor? I will text my mate Bob,he is an authority on South Wales haulage and can put me right on that.Dean here is another of Illtyd,s hard worked motors,courtesy of truck photo legend and good friend of mine Marcus lester.Loaded with aluminium frag from Poole,as Chris correctly said an everyday run for Thomas’s.Thanks for the photo Bubbs/Andrew,it’s the one I remember. Didn’t Illtyd Thomas later run in a red and blue livery,had like an old Latin name? Depot at Leicester and maybe Wigan?
Hi Chris,
My mate Bob text me to tell me that Philip jones from fforestfach was Ralph Davies’ uncle.Thats where Davies got his red and black colour scheme from,as can be seen with the shot of a phillip jones crusader.i remember Thomas’ trading as Malopium Transport by that time they were running factory white trucks.
Regards Andrew.
DEANB:
Stunning looking F88 of A.R.Davies,needed a sun visor. I like the name “Fast Lady” quality !
Is it a Welsh motor ?9
Henry Cole ERF. This one is sign written !
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Cameo haulage Marathon.
7
W.F.Hartley smart Bedford.
6
T.Scott transport Maggie.
5
Malcolm Cotterell tidy Guy big J
4
William C Hockin FIAT
3
Frank Wright transport Foden.I reckon that would pass the Bewick sheeting test !!
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Hayes Haulage 141 Scania from Ireland.
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E.C.Ward & Sons tidy Foden,with at least 4 people in the cab !
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Hello Dean ,that is agreat shot of Eric Wards Foden …most of their work was out of Alcan Rogerstone …very smart little fleetthey would also be seen at Alcoa Gowerton …that unit may have ended up with Harley Lewis down in Pembrokeshire …happy days Geraint
Good to see a Frank Wright’s Foden, they seem thin on the ground. They had a smart Foden fleet of flats and powder tanks running from Ashbourne.
Pete.
DEANB:
Wincanton Guy Big J5
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Hi Dean,
I think the big J could have been based at sully near barry? Wincanton had quite a large presence in South Wales back then.
Regards Andrew.
Morning Dean,
A.R Davies was from Kingswinford near Dudley, packed in now and houses built on the yard, it is the same company that ran the 2 “newly registered” AEC Marshall Majors in their customers livery, Cheer’s Pete
pete smith:
Morning Dean,
A.R Davies was from Kingswinford near Dudley, packed in now and houses built on the yard, it is the same company that ran the 2 “newly registered” AEC Marshall Majors in their customers livery, Cheer’s Pete
Thanks Pete i wondered where they were from ! They run tidy looking motors ! 
pete 359:
DEANB:
Wincanton Guy Big J Wincanton guy.Hi Dean, I think the big J could have been based at sully near barry? Wincanton had quite a large
presence in South Wales back then.Regards Andrew.
Thanks Andrew !
kenfig bill:
DEANB:
E.C.Ward & Sons tidy Foden,with at least 4 people in the cab !Hello Dean ,that is agreat shot of Eric Wards Foden …most of their work was out of Alcan Rogerstone …very smart little fleetthey would also be seen at Alcoa Gowerton …that unit may have ended up with Harley Lewis down in Pembrokeshire …happy days Geraint
Thanks Geraint for your comments ! Looks like Eric Wards Fodn was the local bus service looking at how
many people he has crammed in the cab !
windrush:
Good to see a Frank Wright’s Foden, they seem thin on the ground. They had a smart Foden fleet of flats and powder tanks running from Ashbourne. Pete.
I think thats the only pic Pete ! 
I hope you never missed the Appleby Scania on page 128 !
robthedog:
Bugle Transport Scania.
I’d say that Scania was an ex CAT cliff will know
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You could be right “robthedog” the colour schemes are similar.I am not sure how big a company
Bugle were we have had a few of there trucks on here.
Bewick:
As the ropes are that close it looks like it might be a “net” on that Wright Foden load !
Cheers Dennis !
smallcoal:
DEANB:
Malcolm Cotterell tidy Guy big J
Malcolm what a tidy bloke he was from Llanelli he had a leyland marathon and a road train
Thanks for the info John !
pete 359:
Hi Chris,
My mate Bob text me to tell me that Philip jones from fforestfach was Ralph Davies’ uncle.Thats where Davies got his red and black colour scheme from,as can be seen with the shot of a phillip jones crusader.i remember Thomas’ trading as Malopium Transport by that time they were running factory white trucks.
Regards Andrew.
Sounds about right Andrew i remember being told there was a family tie up,and links to his colour
scheme ! 
Baldrys Transport F10
Robbins Crusader from Swansea.
RHP Crusader.
Freightliner Seddon Atkinson.
Spencer DAF
British Industrial Sand ERF
SW Bowkett ERF
Doulton Glass Industries Ford
John Bevan DAF
Abemant Transport Atkinson.
