Just found this one on social media NMP
The drivers name is Jim Ashcroft
Pctured above is Albion Super Clydesdale four wheeler Reg No UTE 340H Fleet No 40 which was registered new on the 1st of November 1969 at a cost of £2,854.
It is seen in South Bank yard at Middlesbrough with driver Jimmy Ashcroft taking time out for the photograph.
Note the very classy towing hook that Riding’s used to make in house and fit to all their Ergomatic’s.
After eight years service UTE 340H was sold to a Mr Bradley of Preston for the sum of £833 plus 8% Vat.
moomooland:
Pctured above is Albion Super Clydesdale four wheeler Reg No UTE 340H Fleet No 40 which was registered new on the 1st of November 1969 at a cost of £2,854.
It is seen in South Bank yard at Middlesbrough with driver Jimmy Ashcroft taking time out for the photograph.
Note the very classy towing hook that Riding’s used to make in house and fit to all their Ergomatic’s.
After eight years service UTE 340H was sold to a Mr Bradley of Preston for the sum of £833 plus 8% Vat.
Hello Moomooland Jim Ashcroft is still going strong at 69 years of age still with the long hair albeit it now being grey [emoji1303]
gazsa401:
Hello Moomooland Jim Ashcroft is still going strong at 69 years of age still with the long hair albeit it now being grey [emoji1303]
Thanks for that Gaz Tom Riding saw him a few months ago in Grimsargh.
I think I saw a Ridings sleeper cab advertised in the classic commercial mag ?
Atkinson Borderer.
Tom Riding passed away this morning after a short illness He will be very sadly missed in the transport and vintage lorry scene.
It is with great sadness that i have to announce that my dear friend Tom Riding passed away in hospital after a short illness on Saturday 6th June with his family at his bedside.
Tom was a true gentleman of great knowledge, a legend in the haulage industry and most of all a family man who, with out doubt, will be sadly missed. [/b]
A youthful Tom Riding in 1955 pictured in the yard at Longridge reversing Leyland Beaver
four wheeler Reg No EBA 151 on to its draw-bar trailer.
This was a Saturday afternoon when he was on a 36 hour pass out of R A F Weeton.
Tom Riding takes time out for a photograph with his close friend ‘Doctor’ John Killingbeck
during an Atkinson gathering at Leyland on the 22nd of May 1988.
Tom Riding seen here celebrating his 80th birthday on the 13th of October 2013
complete with a very apt birthday cake while at his daughters Anne’s house in Chislehurst Kent.
R.I.P. Thomas William Riding 1933-2019
That’s sad. 
I exhibit at some vintage rallies with an ex Riding fitter/driver who still has a house in Longridge and he speaks very highly of him.
Pete.
Hiya,
RIP Tom you was my boss in the mid 60s and a true gentleman you will
be sadly missed by all who worked for you and those who knew you.
Sad news, Another great haulage man passes away, RIP Tom, Regards L.S.Dunbar & Son.
What a shock ! unbelievable ! shattering news ! Tom and I must have “craic’d” for a couple of hours at Llandudno on May 4th and Tom said he would look forward to arranging a visit up to Kendal to see Anne and I and continue the interesting conversation we had. Well you never know when your time has come ! I think this may be the last shot of the Great Man involving himself in his passion which he proved over his lifetime that he was Second to None as a Road Haulier when the name meant something ! RIP my Pal Tom ! Sincere condolences to Tom’s family Kindest Regards Dennis Smith.
Uncle Tom - Very sorry to hear the sad news of Toms death - a legend to our industry. He was a great help to me in my days at TDG - keep on trucking Tom up in those clouds - No VOSA up there!!
Fond memories - especially the one where 4 of us were stood on Frankfurt station at about 11pm one night - Tom looked up and said How the F did we miss this!! RIP TOM for ever
Ken Broster
Sorry to hear that Tom has passed Paul. Knowing you like i do he must have been some character. RIP
Very sad news indeed R.I.P Tom
R.I.P Tom.
Danne
I never met the man, but I am sure he was a great character, His wealth of information on here will be missed. R.I.P Tom.
Dave…
Bewick:
What a shock ! unbelievable ! shattering news ! Tom and I must have “craic’d” for a couple of hours at Llandudno on May 4th
Have sent you an email Dennis.
What sad news and totally unexpected. I last had a long chat with Tom at Harrogate and the 2018 Trans-Pennine Run, where he was his usual hale and hearty self. Tom was a purchaser of my " Commercial Vehicle Archives Series" of books and I published a new title annually. He would ring up during the daytime to order his copy so my late mum would deal with it as I was at work. Tom would ask the price, mum would reply £10 (or whatever) plus postage. They would then barter over the price! I would get home and mum would say “that Mr Tom Riding has ordered a book, he wanted a discount but I stuck out for the price”.
When the arrangements are announced I would appreciate it if you can let me know please MML.
My condolences to Tom’s family, and RIP Tom…one of few remaining old-school transport men.