windrush:
I cant remember when I last saw a four wheeler tipper around here Dave, mind you we have no quarries with tarmac plants anymore either!Pete.
Only two this way now Pete, this one and Tony Lewis Volvo.
Cheers Dave.
This pic has been kindly sent to me by third generation lorry driver, now owner, Wayne Davies. Wayne’s Grandfather John, now in his 80’s was a lorry driver all of his working life and Wayne has sent me some of John’s pics. Terry Davies Wayne’s Dad,Son of John has recently retired from lorry driving.
Seen here a B & J Davies of Bucknell Foden which John Davies drove many years ago.
John Davies drove this Foden for Gwynne Bowen.
John Davies drove this one. Pic courtesy of Wayne Davies.
Front view of the wagon John drove for Gwynne Bowen.
Not sure if John drove this one before he worked for Gwynne Bowen, or not. Wayne will put me right.
Hi , Dave, WE had one of there old ones i drove it Atki 150 Gardener d,/ brown 5 speed spliter reg no BRF 143 E done us proud ,Just a bit of usless info ,Cheers Barry
b.waddy:
Hi , Dave, WE had one of there old ones i drove it Atki 150 Gardener d,/ brown 5 speed spliter reg no BRF 143 E done us proud ,Just a bit of usless info ,Cheers Barry
Which was that Barry ? One of Richardson’s or the others.
Cheers Dave.
R M Woolley from Bucknell in South Shropshire, ran a fair fleet of tankers and other vehicles. John Davies did regular tar runs from Ellsemere Port to Strinds and Leinthall quarries with this Scammell and later artics.
Another one of the Scammell that John Davies drove. Pic’s courtesy of Wayne Davies.
A smart Foden artic driven by John Morgan for R M Woolley.
Hi Davs e , Yes the Richardson one ,Cheers Barry
Another firm that John Davies drove for A H Jones of Knighton, Radnorshire.
Picture taken at Farthing Corner Services on the M2 some 40 years ago. We used to leave Sun Valley in Hereford at 2 p.m. for a 10 p.m. delivery slot at Marks & Spencers depot at G.L. Bakers in Faversham, stopping firstly at the Windrush up on the Cotswolds for the usual egg, beans & chips, then run through the middle of London (no M25 then), before another quick stop at the services before arriving at G.L. Bakers. Then it would be a night out, either at the services or up to Colnbrook and night out with the Sun Valley guys there. No doubt these days it could be done in one shift, we used to do Fremlins Brewery at Maidstone up & back in a night when I drove for Bulmers 10 years ago.
MAGIC:
Picture taken at Farthing Corner Services on the M2 some 40 years ago. We used to leave Sun Valley in Hereford at 2 p.m. for a 10 p.m. delivery slot at Marks & Spencers depot at G.L. Bakers in Faversham, stopping firstly at the Windrush up on the Cotswolds for the usual egg, beans & chips, then run through the middle of London (no M25 then), before another quick stop at the services before arriving at G.L. Bakers. Then it would be a night out, either at the services or up to Colnbrook and night out with the Sun Valley guys there. No doubt these days it could be done in one shift, we used to do Fremlins Brewery at Maidstone up & back in a night when I drove for Bulmers 10 years ago.
Sounds as if that was a good job in those days,better days then without the legislation that’s around these days.
Cheers Dave.
Not sure where this one is, possibly North Wales with John Davies and A H Jones Volvo F86.
A closer look at the F86 that John drove.
I remember John Davies driving this Volvo F88 for Pontrilas,and used to speak to him on the CB regularly.
Dave the Renegade:
Another one of the Scammell that John Davies drove. Pic’s courtesy of Wayne Davies.
good photos of woolleys Dave rem them well, did you come up 49 today
charliemjp:
Dave the Renegade:
Another one of the Scammell that John Davies drove. Pic’s courtesy of Wayne Davies.good photos of woolleys Dave rem them well, did you come up 49 today
I did Charlie, was to wet to take any pics. Were you about ? We went to Telford.
Cheers Dave.