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Showing results 26 to 50 of 66 Search took 0.01 seconds; generated 104 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: Mandator

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 27th September 2008, 23:10

Replies: 47 Commer 2 stroke Views: 93,831 Posted By Mandator I had an AEC MK3 complete with sliding doors and... I had an AEC MK3 complete with sliding doors and push-out windscreen and it was a bugger for throwing flames out of the exhaust - not very good for a tanker carrying flammables:D.Was sent back to the...

Forum: Say Hello 25th September 2008, 22:19

Replies: 7 New boy to the site Views: 11,912 Posted By Mandator Hello Dave. I live in the Isle of Man and can... Hello Dave. I live in the Isle of Man and can see Windscale quite often.When I was on tankers running into Albright and Wilson (Marchon) at Whitehaven the old saying was:- "If tha can see t' Isle...

Forum: Say Hello 25th September 2008, 21:45

Replies: 5 Hi all Views: 9,898 Posted By Mandator Welcome Mr Scammell,look forward to some... Welcome Mr Scammell,look forward to some photos.:) Chris PS Any AEC's?

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 25th September 2008, 21:26

Replies: 26 The old type Albion wagon Views: 55,275 Posted By Mandator When did the A,B,C licence system finish? "A"... When did the A,B,C licence system finish? "A" licences were like gold dust and I remember seeing all the licence applications in Commercial Motor. A ministry man from Penistone used to park at...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 25th September 2008, 19:56

Replies: 26 The old type Albion wagon Views: 55,275 Posted By Mandator I've been in the same position myself thinking I... I've been in the same position myself thinking I had been "silent checked" and then waiting for the Ministry man to turn up.:( The worst one was when I thought I had been checked at Lichfield...

Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 25th September 2008, 19:45

Replies: 33 few and far between Views: 136,820 Posted By Mandator Yes I'm surprised the Jungle hasn't been... Yes I'm surprised the Jungle hasn't been mentioned.I'd heard about it but in all my driving career never been in it. One of the many famous haulage companies that used it was P & S of Glasgow who ran...

Forum: Todays Road Haulage Fleets 25th September 2008, 19:37

Replies: 52 largest fleet Views: 152,843 Posted By Mandator W.H.Malcolm must have the biggest fleet in... W.H.Malcolm must have the biggest fleet in Scotland and he runs containers on trains from Daventry to Glasgow,just as ES does. He would certainly be up there with the big boys as you say Mr Scammell.

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 25th September 2008, 19:34

Replies: 10 Cab or Digs Views: 27,745 Posted By Mandator Arden House,Salvation Army Hostel in Bootle.I... Arden House,Salvation Army Hostel in Bootle.I never used it but recall one or two of my mates who did. The gangs of kids were not to be messed with apparantly,give 'em a few bob and your motor would...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 18th September 2008, 23:41

Replies: 10 Cab or Digs Views: 27,745 Posted By Mandator As a postscript to my previous post,the first... As a postscript to my previous post,the first time I had a sleeper cab was at MFS Maltby on the Littlewoods contract and all the units were double shifted so there were no nights out.The company got...

Forum: Say Hello 18th September 2008, 23:32

Replies: 4 hallo Views: 11,420 Posted By Mandator Welcome hj,come in and have a natter:) Welcome hj,come in and have a natter:)

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 18th September 2008, 14:27

Replies: 10 Cab or Digs Views: 27,745 Posted By Mandator The little red book Billy,remember it well:). I... The little red book Billy,remember it well:). I never had a sleeper cab when I was on general and tanker work and had to rely on digs.Some were ok,a lot were s***oles and I would resort to "cabbing...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 18th September 2008, 14:06

Replies: 9 Dock Work Views: 15,337 Posted By Mandator One of my first loads to Liverpool (Gladstone)... One of my first loads to Liverpool (Gladstone) dock was in 1968.I had an Albion Reiver and was loaded with circular saw blanks from Spear and Jackson in Sheffield. I arrived in L'pool at 0400 having...

Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 17th September 2008, 19:17

Replies: 33 few and far between Views: 136,820 Posted By Mandator I know the lay-by Mike,it used to smell of p*ss.:D I know the lay-by Mike,it used to smell of p*ss.:D

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 17th September 2008, 18:49

Replies: 14 gear boxes Views: 23,300 Posted By Mandator If they were 8-leggers they would have been... If they were 8-leggers they would have been Mammoth Majors Ray.I think they would have been Mandator tractor units and trailers to get 22 tons on. Plenty of fiddling on market work in t'olden...

Forum: Say Hello 17th September 2008, 18:20

Replies: 5 just like the old days ???? Views: 10,832 Posted By Mandator Aye backsplice the AV690 was the biggest engine... Aye backsplice the AV690 was the biggest engine put in the pre-ergo Mandators and it was also installed in the 8-legger MK5 Mammoth Major.I drove various AECs from the MK3 up.Some of the 8-leggers...

Forum: Say Hello 16th September 2008, 21:11

Replies: 15 Hello one and all, Good morning From Panabo Davao Philippines Views: 18,474 Posted By Mandator Hi Gerald,welcome to the forum. Hi Gerald,welcome to the forum.

Forum: Say Hello 16th September 2008, 21:08

Replies: 8 Another from Ships Nostalgia. Views: 16,055 Posted By Mandator Welcome to the Forum Bruce. Welcome to the Forum Bruce.

Forum: Say Hello 16th September 2008, 21:07

Replies: 6 Just joined Views: 11,000 Posted By Mandator Welcome to the forum Chris. Welcome to the forum Chris.

Forum: Say Hello 16th September 2008, 21:00

Replies: 5 just like the old days ???? Views: 10,832 Posted By Mandator Hello and welcome Backsplice. Allisons... Hello and welcome Backsplice. Allisons Freightlines,Dundee - now there's a blast from the past!:D

Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 16th September 2008, 20:57

Replies: 33 few and far between Views: 136,820 Posted By Mandator I remember two on the A5 in the... I remember two on the A5 in the Brownhills/Cannock area,the Coronation and the Hollies which is still open apparantly.There was the Sunset at Penkridge on the A449 as well but I think that's gone...

Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 16th September 2008, 11:12

Replies: 33 few and far between Views: 136,820 Posted By Mandator That's the one,the Coatsgate and I've been in the... That's the one,the Coatsgate and I've been in the Star many a time(and the pub!).I know the cardiac arrest caravan on t'way to Woodhead but never been in.And Hi to all who know me from the Railway...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 15th September 2008, 23:15

Replies: 29 What's the best HGV you've driven Views: 55,907 Posted By Mandator For sheer pulling power and speed the Leyland... For sheer pulling power and speed the Leyland Marathon with the TL12 engine I had from new in 1976,PCL 553R was the one I remember best.What a change from the AEC Mandator.Brakes were not rayt clever...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 15th September 2008, 12:33

Replies: 34 Funny things Views: 60,103 Posted By Mandator I was on my way into Lindsey Oil Refinery at... I was on my way into Lindsey Oil Refinery at Killingholme.I had an "M" reg Mandator and 6600 gall tank and was going in for a load of white spirit.One of Caledonian Road Services passed me with Volvo...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 15th September 2008, 12:22

Replies: 11 Cab Noise Views: 32,554 Posted By Mandator I used to thumb it home to Sheffield from Norfolk... I used to thumb it home to Sheffield from Norfolk when I was in the RAF.Many a time I would get a lift as far as the (old) junction where the A17 turned off for Newark from the Lincoln road.On those...

Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 15th September 2008, 12:15

Replies: 33 few and far between Views: 136,820 Posted By Mandator I remember the Moss Chris.I bought a socket set... I remember the Moss Chris.I bought a socket set off somebody with a van about midnight on my way back from a Lockerbie changeover.Cost me thirty bobbish and still got them:)

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