Welsh Border and Mid Wales Hauliers 1950's onwards


Roddy Griffiths in one of C W Griffiths Volvo’s,seen on the A49 Kington bypass.


The Scania makes Charles Footman’s Foden look small,seen a Leominster services.

Dave the Renegade:

The Scania makes Charles Footman’s Foden look small,seen a Leominster services.

hi dave
that charles footman must pay some good money,i think most of the fllet are low cabs like that,not ideal for tramping in these days

tonyb70:

Dave the Renegade:

The Scania makes Charles Footman’s Foden look small,seen a Leominster services.

hi dave
that charles footman must pay some good money,i think most of the fllet are low cabs like that,not ideal for tramping in these days

Hi Tony,
Not sure on that one.A few years ago one of their drivers told a mate of mine that they were on the minimum wage.
Cheers Dave


P W Wilcox & Sons smart Scania wagon & drag,seen at Leominster services.


A tanker driver taking his break,seen on the A49 Leominster bypass.

Dave the Renegade:

John Stead in his Breedon aggregate Volvo,seen on the A49 at Holmer near Hereford.

Dave thats not Steaders, its a new boy working in Wigmore.Johns has got some yellow on the grill. I think he got all exited when I told him she was on here,but we were wrong. Mark

pursy:

Dave the Renegade:

John Stead in his Breedon aggregate Volvo,seen on the A49 at Holmer near Hereford.

Dave thats not Steaders, its a new boy working in Wigmore.Johns has got some yellow on the grill. I think he got all exited when I told him she was on here,but we were wrong. Mark

Hi Mark,
I got it wrong,have seen John in his Volvo,didn’t look that hard when we met this one,just assumed it was his.Have seen a few different lorries in those colours.I expect there will be more to come.
Cheers Dave.

I drove an old style Alpha/Daf 75 cab yesterday Dave; I found it better than the current model.

Muckaway:
I drove an old style Alpha/Daf 75 cab yesterday Dave; I found it better than the current model.

There are still a few this way Nathan.Is there much difference between them and the CF cab ?
Cheers Dave.

Dave the Renegade:

Muckaway:
I drove an old style Alpha/Daf 75 cab yesterday Dave; I found it better than the current model.

There are still a few this way Nathan.Is there much difference between them and the CF cab ?
Cheers Dave.

CF is a bit deeper, but I like the 75s dash layout-it’s flat and has great storage plus the dash slopes toward the screen.Great for stowing maps,clipboard etc when on break/trying to get wet gear off. Our Y reg Fodens have big steering wheels and the centre boss has a fold down flap for balancing teacup on or for writing tachos, defect books etc. Perhaps someone has an interior pic of one? Strangely, I can get comfortable in one of those but not in the later model.

Muckaway:

Dave the Renegade:

Muckaway:
I drove an old style Alpha/Daf 75 cab yesterday Dave; I found it better than the current model.

There are still a few this way Nathan.Is there much difference between them and the CF cab ?
Cheers Dave.

CF is a bit deeper, but I like the 75s dash layout-it’s flat and has great storage plus the dash slopes toward the screen.Great for stowing maps,clipboard etc when on break/trying to get wet gear off. Our Y reg Fodens have big steering wheels and the centre boss has a fold down flap for balancing teacup on or for writing tachos, defect books etc. Perhaps someone has an interior pic of one? Strangely, I can get comfortable in one of those but not in the later model.

They must be due for a facelift on the CF,or a new model before long.

I’ve heard one was planned and shelved due to the recession; I hope so, as my wagon’s starting to cost more during servicing and I’m driving one of the oldest 6wheelers.

Muckaway:
I’ve heard one was planned and shelved due to the recession; I hope so, as my wagon’s starting to cost more during servicing and I’m driving one of the oldest 6wheelers.

I would think they will bring something else out,or fall behind some of the competition.


Let the Train take the strain,seen alongside Leominster bypass. A pity it wasn’t one of the steel trains,doubt we would have got much of it in the pic,due to the length.


Kiah Stevens jnr in his ERF,seen on the A49 at Marlbrook near Leominster.


One of A W Jenkinson’s,seen on the A49 Leominster bypass.

Dave the Renegade:

One of A W Jenkinson’s,seen on the A49 Leominster bypass.

Hi Dave has this firm got motors based at Newbridge ? Have seen them on the Beacons regularly . regards kk

kingswinford kit:

Dave the Renegade:

One of A W Jenkinson’s,seen on the A49 Leominster bypass.

Hi Dave has this firm got motors based at Newbridge ? Have seen them on the Beacons regularly . regards kk

Yes KK they have about 15 artics based there,also another batch at Craven Arms.
Cheers Dave.


A Iveco artic,seen on the A49 Leominster bypas.