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Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 14th January 2011, 11:41
Replies: 31
Views: 28,027
Posted By Mandator
A headlight flash from an oncoming vehicle with...

A headlight flash from an oncoming vehicle with the driver holding a log sheet/book in the windscreen was a signal for you to pull in and update or make out a log sheet or make an entry in your log...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 11th January 2011, 18:23
Replies: 31
Views: 28,027
Posted By Mandator
Nice to know the tradition isn't quite dead...

Nice to know the tradition isn't quite dead then!:D

Chris
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 11th January 2011, 18:16
Replies: 18
Views: 15,455
Posted By Mandator
I remember that 1979 strike well.All our drivers...

I remember that 1979 strike well.All our drivers were in the URTU and were getting a higher rate anyway.We did however have to get dispensation forms from the T and G office in Sheffield to show...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 11th January 2011, 17:39
Replies: 31
Views: 28,027
Posted By Mandator
I remember seeing the night trunkers flick their...

I remember seeing the night trunkers flick their tail lights off and on twice to warn drivers behind they were stopping as there was no such thing as brake lights in those days - pre 1950s and very...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 15th December 2008, 00:12
Replies: 6
Views: 6,236
Posted By Mandator
I seem to recall that sometime in the 70s the...

I seem to recall that sometime in the 70s the courts were fining speeding wagon drivers £1-00 for every mph over 40mph on the A74,anybody recall that?
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 14th December 2008, 22:05
Replies: 6
Views: 6,236
Posted By Mandator
Also known as "silent seventh" and yes I came...

Also known as "silent seventh" and yes I came unstuck somewhere between Bridgend and Porthcawl on the old A48.I had an AEC MK3 8-legger tanker and I let her go down a bank so I could have an easy run...
Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 31st October 2008, 11:31
Replies: 59
Views: 111,739
Posted By Mandator
Was Purdy's the one on the right in Scremerston...

Was Purdy's the one on the right in Scremerston before you got into Berwick?

You are right it takes some kick-starting does the old grey matter.:confused:
Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 30th October 2008, 22:40
Replies: 59
Views: 111,739
Posted By Mandator
I used the Star Lesmahagow quite regular,never...

I used the Star Lesmahagow quite regular,never went in Normans but I remember the one at Aberford.Not been up the A1 for donkeys years so most will have gone now,but I think the one at Quernhow is...
Forum: Say Hello 24th October 2008, 23:57
Replies: 4
Views: 3,776
Posted By Mandator
Eyup Andy and welcome to the forum. You'll...

Eyup Andy and welcome to the forum.

You'll have heard of Wincanton Distribution - sorry "Logistics" then!:)

One of my former employers:mad:.
Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 12th October 2008, 22:30
Replies: 59
Views: 111,739
Posted By Mandator
Oh I don't know. It would make a change seeing...

Oh I don't know.
It would make a change seeing women having a p*** instead of taking the p***.:rolleyes:
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 12th October 2008, 22:20
Replies: 22
Views: 14,195
Posted By Mandator
Nice to see ERF came fourth:D.

Nice to see ERF came fourth:D.
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 9th October 2008, 20:40
Replies: 26
Views: 22,420
Posted By Mandator
You are too far away deckboypeggy,I live in the...

You are too far away deckboypeggy,I live in the Isle of Man and Dave is in Cumbria.It would have to be an exceptionally clear day to see you in Littlehampton from IOM.
I thought ABC licences were...
Forum: Say Hello 4th October 2008, 21:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,140
Posted By Mandator
Hello Malky,welcome to the forum.

Hello Malky,welcome to the forum.
Forum: Say Hello 4th October 2008, 21:17
Replies: 7
Views: 3,665
Posted By Mandator
Hello Dave,and welcome from a fellow Yorkshireman...

Hello Dave,and welcome from a fellow Yorkshireman now living in t'Isle of Man.
Forum: Say Hello 4th October 2008, 13:50
Replies: 6
Views: 4,221
Posted By Mandator
Welcome to the forum Barry. Do you remember...

Welcome to the forum Barry.
Do you remember some of the old Hull hauliers?

Chris.
Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 4th October 2008, 13:44
Replies: 33
Views: 69,528
Posted By Mandator
There were a lot of caffs on the A13 as well.It's...

There were a lot of caffs on the A13 as well.It's a long time ago since I used any of them but the Four Oaks at Rainham was one that also did B&B.You had to back in off the A13 when the park was...
Forum: Models & Other Collectables 1st October 2008, 21:24
Replies: 18
Views: 27,517
Posted By Mandator
Hi MackMan,I like to do a bit of modelling -...

Hi MackMan,I like to do a bit of modelling - no,not on the catwalk:D - only trouble is I can't find an AEC/Leyland/ERF or any other British wagon in kit form.Plenty of continental...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 30th September 2008, 21:12
Replies: 22
Views: 14,195
Posted By Mandator
Well,lets see. Not a tractor unit but I inherited...

Well,lets see. Not a tractor unit but I inherited an AEC MK5 in 1970,6-speed box,690 engine,CAV fuel pump and it was a flyer,ex Cawoods Fuel Oils.
After several Mandators I got a TL12 engined...
Forum: Say Hello 29th September 2008, 22:10
Replies: 4
Views: 3,752
Posted By Mandator
Hi wilfo098 and Andy,welcome to the forum. ...

Hi wilfo098 and Andy,welcome to the forum.

Don't post in Morse code though:D.

Chris.
Forum: Say Hello 29th September 2008, 22:07
Replies: 4
Views: 3,406
Posted By Mandator
Hi Mackman,come in and park up for a bit:). ...

Hi Mackman,come in and park up for a bit:).

Chris.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 29th September 2008, 22:03
Replies: 7
Views: 6,826
Posted By Mandator
I don't honestly know.Glass Glover Distribution...

I don't honestly know.Glass Glover Distribution (MFS) disposed of their drawbars in 1986.I think the dollies were made by York and somebody bought them not long after they were parked up.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 28th September 2008, 22:59
Replies: 7
Views: 6,826
Posted By Mandator
I don't recall any drivers that I knew getting...

I don't recall any drivers that I knew getting any artic instruction either,as you say you just got on with it like I had to when the keys were chucked at me and the 6-legger keys taken off me.
It...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 28th September 2008, 22:45
Replies: 7
Views: 6,826
Posted By Mandator
:):):) It was 1968 when I came out of the...

:):):)

It was 1968 when I came out of the RAF and went driving,starting on an Albion Riever.I was keen to get on artics but you had to wait your turn in them days.I was in the Tree cafe on the A38...
Forum: Todays Road Haulage Fleets 28th September 2008, 21:33
Replies: 52
Views: 73,428
Posted By Mandator
Thanks for that Mr S,I didn't know they had there...

Thanks for that Mr S,I didn't know they had there own railyard.Is it only Asda work they do by rail? I think ES does Tesco but don't Sainsburys and Morrisons(formerly Safeway) have rail connections...
Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 27th September 2008, 23:23
Replies: 26
Views: 22,420
Posted By Mandator
I'm guessing the old licences were abolished in...

I'm guessing the old licences were abolished in 1968 with the new Road Transport Act.

Can't see Cumbria tonight from IOM - it's raining Dave;)


But on a good day I can see Tyson H.Burridges...
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