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Forum: Say Hello 28th May 2013, 19:05
Replies: 13
Views: 7,233
Posted By Mr Scammell
The air throttle control is called a treadle...

The air throttle control is called a treadle valve, it is 30 years since I worked with these but it is a plunger operated valve similar to a foot brake valve. It works on vehicle air pressure. You...
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 11th September 2012, 19:25
Replies: 6
Views: 5,164
Posted By Mr Scammell
It has not been stated but there could have been...

It has not been stated but there could have been a relief driver/courier on board. They would have a crew seat normally at the n/s footwell. It is really sad when this happens, the focus should be on...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 23rd June 2012, 15:50
Replies: 20
Views: 22,068
Posted By Mr Scammell
If you don't like what you read here I suggest...

If you don't like what you read here I suggest you go elsewhere or refrain from making ignorant comments.:mad:
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 25th March 2012, 19:45
Replies: 18
Views: 10,873
Posted By Mr Scammell
Very sorry to hear this news.

Very sorry to hear this news.
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 24th March 2012, 20:50
Replies: 18
Views: 10,873
Posted By Mr Scammell
Question asked at my PCV test in 1986, "what...

Question asked at my PCV test in 1986, "what would you do if your bus broke down in the middle lane of a motorway" Answer is "get help as soon as possible". I only got it correct as another driver...
Forum: Say Hello 11th March 2012, 21:19
Replies: 8
Views: 17,780
Posted By Mr Scammell
If memory serves correctly TK Bedfords had a...

If memory serves correctly TK Bedfords had a transmission parking brake, this is mounted at the rear of the gearbox. Early models had a drum brake and later models had a disc brake. If you have a...
Forum: Utility Service Vehicles & Others 2nd December 2011, 00:32
Replies: 5
Views: 6,170
Posted By Mr Scammell
I want one!!

I want one!!
Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 25th June 2011, 16:06
Replies: 8
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Views: 9,390
Posted By Mr Scammell
Trucks probably GA Smith of Alnwick they have a...

Trucks probably GA Smith of Alnwick they have a GSA logo on them. Tried a Google for pics but can't find any. Never give up. Run Scania and Volvo units and as quest-uk states walking floors and step...
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 20th November 2010, 20:56
Replies: 36
Views: 27,768
Posted By Mr Scammell
More here,...

More here, http://news.scotsman.com/edinburgh/Bridge-smash-takes-roof-off.6632158.jp
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 29th August 2010, 21:14
Replies: 2
Views: 5,474
Posted By Mr Scammell
I deleted the post about WH Malcolms yard as I...

I deleted the post about WH Malcolms yard as I have not been there for a while and I noticed the layout had been changed. Also what I thought were fleet numbers may be Scania roof vents. I will check...
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 23rd January 2010, 15:46
Replies: 3
Views: 3,780
Posted By Mr Scammell
Accident happened in Dumbarton.

Accident happened in Dumbarton.
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 23rd January 2010, 15:39
Replies: 3
Views: 3,780
Posted By Mr Scammell
Shear carelessness, think of the devastation had...

Shear carelessness, think of the devastation had bus been carrying school kids. Driver inexperiance and lack of concentration. :mad:

Nice to see you back Western SMT.
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 11th December 2009, 21:41
Replies: 3
Views: 5,585
Posted By Mr Scammell
What has the age of the bus got to do with the...

What has the age of the bus got to do with the accident? This is DRIVER error without doubt, as it is the driver that takes the route not the bus.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 10th August 2009, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 4,217
Posted By Mr Scammell
We all know it is not speed that kills, it is the...

We all know it is not speed that kills, it is the sudden stop. I'm not a fan of Clarkson's I think he's an arrogant ar$E. But if his outragous comments attract more comments then the BeeB are happy....
Forum: Todays Road Haulage Fleets 31st May 2009, 20:30
Replies: 4
Views: 13,787
Posted By Mr Scammell
Stobart has been pulling trailers from...

Stobart has been pulling trailers from Livingstone since it opened, but so have a number of smaller hauliers from the North of Scotland. JD Cowper from Rosshire is an A9 regular with a Tesco trailer.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 27th May 2009, 20:46
Replies: 9
Views: 6,037
Posted By Mr Scammell
What £ickhead forgot to open the back door????????

What £ickhead forgot to open the back door????????
Forum: Utility Service Vehicles & Others 23rd May 2009, 20:44
Replies: 14
Views: 12,802
Posted By Mr Scammell
Known as the Bizzies in Liverpool.

Known as the Bizzies in Liverpool.
Forum: Utility Service Vehicles & Others 23rd May 2009, 20:32
Replies: 8
Views: 5,935
Posted By Mr Scammell
Course it's full that why it's at the f$££*ng...

Course it's full that why it's at the f$££*ng kerbside.:(
Forum: Utility Service Vehicles & Others 22nd May 2009, 22:14
Replies: 8
Views: 5,935
Posted By Mr Scammell
And they lifted the bins and threw the rubbish in...

And they lifted the bins and threw the rubbish in the truck, didn't wear gloves, masks, overalls, wore shorts in summer got on with the job and didn't complain.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 2nd May 2009, 15:31
Replies: 6
Views: 9,815
Posted By Mr Scammell
Use a lowloader. no problems with any of your...

Use a lowloader. no problems with any of your sizes, will be expensive though.
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 25th March 2009, 20:24
Replies: 10
Views: 7,177
Posted By Mr Scammell
He was taking a shortcut, must have forgotten he...

He was taking a shortcut, must have forgotten he was driving a decker.
Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 8th February 2009, 15:50
Replies: 25
Views: 37,595
Posted By Mr Scammell
If you use photobucket to host your pics, there...

If you use photobucket to host your pics, there is an option to sesize them. I use photoscape to resize before posting.
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 2nd February 2009, 17:06
Replies: 10
Views: 7,177
Posted By Mr Scammell
If the bus hit the bridge head on, why is front...

If the bus hit the bridge head on, why is front screen intact? I have see a number of vehicles that have hit low bridges (buses & HGV's) and all have had their fronts destroyed.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 12th December 2008, 14:30
Replies: 6
Views: 6,236
Posted By Mr Scammell
Also known as Aberdeen overdrive.

Also known as Aberdeen overdrive.
Forum: Todays Road Haulage Fleets 18th November 2008, 19:59
Replies: 52
Views: 73,381
Posted By Mr Scammell
Norbert Desentrangle have aquired Salvesen, a...

Norbert Desentrangle have aquired Salvesen, a site I visit regularly all the Salvesen guys have Norbert uniforms.
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