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Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 18th September 2018, 19:20
Replies: 4
Views: 37,354
Posted By robertdavey6
William Woolard was a good choice, for that. Not...

William Woolard was a good choice, for that. Not as sure about Fred Housego, though.

Both appear to be still alive and are currently 79 & 73, respectively.

Was there a sight of yourself, in...
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 11th August 2018, 08:26
Replies: 4
Views: 18,035
Posted By robertdavey6
At over 3 hours, each way, tis too far for me in...

At over 3 hours, each way, tis too far for me in the time I have available.

I was delivering to Biggar 3-4 weeks ago and knew it rang a bell but couldn't recall why. Now I know.
Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 19th June 2018, 16:38
Replies: 4
Views: 28,732
Posted By robertdavey6
I'm not Elfin' Safety would allow even the...

I'm not Elfin' Safety would allow even the Military to use those, today.
(Assuming they weren't obsolete, of course.)
I once saw a vehicle towed backwards, in a similar fashion to that rigid was....
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 14th June 2018, 15:10
Replies: 2
Views: 30,313
Posted By robertdavey6
Hello and welcome! Is an Iveco Eurorider 35...

Hello and welcome!

Is an Iveco Eurorider 35 not full air brakes?
Forum: Bus & Coach Restoration 5th June 2018, 18:47
Replies: 4
Views: 27,554
Posted By robertdavey6
I presume you've seen these? ...

I presume you've seen these?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadtransportphotos/albums/72157627748016462
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 30th April 2018, 20:41
Replies: 12
Views: 22,305
Posted By robertdavey6
I was also known on the model railway exhibition...

I was also known on the model railway exhibition circuit (I still have a 7mm layout and stock) and volunteer at both the N.R.M. & The Middleton Railway (in Leeds).
I also speak radio but, as a FRTOL...
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 30th April 2018, 12:38
Replies: 12
Views: 22,305
Posted By robertdavey6
Neil, You're welcome. We aim to please and we...

Neil, You're welcome.
We aim to please and we do reasonably well with MOST queries.

I can help with trains, too.

All the best, Robert
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 29th April 2018, 20:53
Replies: 12
Views: 22,305
Posted By robertdavey6
How's about you are all reading it wrong and,...

How's about you are all reading it wrong and, it's NOT an O but, a C.

A LACRE L type of 1939 fits the bill, I think.
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 10th March 2018, 11:32
Replies: 0
Views: 26,381
Posted By robertdavey6
Perks of the job.

One day this week I had to do a reload in Gravesend/Northfleet, Kent.
This https://goo.gl/maps/jhdPpDq5Ahu is what I saw, on the way in/out.
Unfortunately, my main camera is in for repair,...
Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 26th December 2017, 11:10
Replies: 5
Views: 31,183
Posted By robertdavey6
For a while, both Ford and Bedford made small...

For a while, both Ford and Bedford made small tractor units, with Scammell couplings.
'MY' D Serieshad a 10,160Kg G.T.W. and could couple to the same trailers as a Scarab.

Since then, MAN and...
Forum: Bus & Coach Restoration 30th May 2017, 22:13
Replies: 1
Views: 27,637
Posted By robertdavey6
Unique(?) Leyland National for sale.

Can I tempt anyone with this? Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152565045472

I was just perusing eBay and happened to see it. I have NO connection to the seller.
Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 28th January 2017, 18:34
Replies: 5
Views: 43,314
Posted By robertdavey6
Indeed! Another example is in Scunthorpe. If I...

Indeed! Another example is in Scunthorpe. If I have British Steel (as it is again) as an end point, no problem. If I have it as a way point, enroute to the quayside, it tries to take me via a 7.5t...
Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 28th January 2017, 15:23
Replies: 5
Views: 43,314
Posted By robertdavey6
My current vehicle has a built in sat-nav. To...

My current vehicle has a built in sat-nav. To start with, I used it alongside the TomTom that I'd previously used. I quickly came to realise that MOST of the time, it was very good but, NOT perfect. ...
Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 24th January 2017, 21:13
Replies: 2
Views: 28,329
Posted By robertdavey6
WOW!!!:eek::eek::eek: Though, I guess they...

WOW!!!:eek::eek::eek:

Though, I guess they would need to travel STGO as, I'm not sure they'd meet current C&U regs.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 15th January 2017, 20:44
Replies: 0
Views: 31,800
Posted By robertdavey6
Closure of G. R. Formby due to high fuel bills.

Further to a post in the main forum
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 10th December 2016, 09:08
Replies: 2
Views: 13,967
Posted By robertdavey6
Whilst not condoning their behaviour, jail does...

Whilst not condoning their behaviour, jail does seem a little extreme. Especially, as we are constantly being told that they are overcrowded. I would have thought there could've been a more...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 22nd November 2016, 19:43
Replies: 1
Views: 33,879
Posted By robertdavey6
Escape Lane escapes!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-38065688
Forum: Models & Other Collectables 3rd August 2016, 10:14
Replies: 4
Views: 60,282
Posted By robertdavey6
Nice. As a younger man I built an ERTL(?)...

Nice. As a younger man I built an ERTL(?) Kenworth W925 and trailer.
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 21st March 2016, 06:41
Replies: 4
Views: 13,502
Posted By robertdavey6
Near the STOP pull? If so, then yes! Push and...

Near the STOP pull?
If so, then yes! Push and hold it for a count of 10-20 (depending on how cold). Then, turn her over.
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 24th February 2016, 07:59
Replies: 8
Views: 17,972
Posted By robertdavey6
Be interesting to see how/why.

Be interesting to see how/why.
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 31st December 2015, 12:05
Replies: 2
Views: 9,866
Posted By robertdavey6
This list was, supposedly, updated on 30.12.2015...

This list was, supposedly, updated on 30.12.2015 So, hopefully they are still for sale as I post.

http://www.classicbuses.co.uk/help.html#VS

I offer NO recommendat ions, for or against.
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 31st December 2015, 09:40
Replies: 2
Views: 9,866
Posted By robertdavey6
They do turn up on ebay. There is a physical...

They do turn up on ebay. There is a physical auction site, somewhere in Staffs. (I think) that specialises in Classic commercials. If they don't do coaches, they should know who/where does.
...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 7th December 2015, 10:03
Replies: 4
Views: 38,208
Posted By robertdavey6
Iris trucking song. Features a T cab Scania!

Maybe one or two might like this video. https://youtu.be/stjIjkduN40
Forum: Bus & Coach Restoration 16th November 2015, 12:24
Replies: 34
Views: 90,143
Posted By robertdavey6
Fingers are crossed!!

Fingers are crossed!!
Forum: Bus & Coach Restoration 14th November 2015, 12:03
Replies: 34
Views: 90,143
Posted By robertdavey6
When I looked on the Facebook page, yesterday, I...

When I looked on the Facebook page, yesterday, I read about some problems with a firm being paid for (restoration/conversion) work that wasn't done.
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