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19 minutes ago, worldofceri said:
I started working for WS Transportation a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been allocated this Scania 18 tonner on pallet network and general haulage work.
Interestingly, it was originally a 4x2 tractor unit running in Eddie Stobart livery. In common with several sister trucks, it was stretched and converted to a curtainsider in 2021 (judging by the body builders plate on the door shut). At a guess, acquiring new trucks was difficult post-Covid, so the existing fleet was adapted to suit changing operational needs. Being a 410, it goes pretty well for a four wheeler! Here is a pic of it from the Eddie days, borrowed from ‘eastleighbusman’ via Flickr.
I’ve driven plenty of these in tractor unit form but as an 18 ton rigid it must be a lively performer! It’s a bit of a throwback to many decades ago where tractor units became rigids or vice versa.
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I had the pleasure of a weeks holiday on the Grand Union Canal back in September 1993, I enjoyed the experience so much but haven’t been near a Canal since which is something I must remedy.
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AEC, looks to be a Monarch 4 wheeler..
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13 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:
Just love the sound of an old Merc diesel.
Yes it’s lovely, one of my favourite Mercs these old fin tails.
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My old boss bought a couple of brand new Spanish Dodge 8 wheel tippers in 1980, apparently they gave good service and were well liked.
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7 hours ago, Cavcraft said:
Manual 190s aren't very nice to drive, either.
I beg to differ, I had one years ago and found the Scammell Routeman like gearbox delightful.
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4 minutes ago, Cavcraft said:
And it’s not an Iveco..
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12 hours ago, sierraman said:
This is the mentality you are dealing with that they think by putting up the tax a hundred quid a year will have you all running out and buying a £40,000 electric car. Life is very straightforward in the minds of a lot of the middle/upper class that are in Government. Simply put your hand in your pocket and spend your way out of the issue, I can honestly see a situation coming about where the average working person is put back to a position they’d be in the fifties where access to a car was unlikely unless you had a fair bit of wedge in your pocket.
Exactly, it’s not progress it’s going backwards for the working classes but beneficial for the middle/upper class. Great for social equality that.
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2 minutes ago, sierraman said:
This is the thing, the government and the eco morons have nothing but contempt for working class people.
That’s the way I feel Brother.
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1 minute ago, RichardK said:
They pay the surcharge still. And the free after sixth year is going.
Ah, I didn’t know that. I bet the vast majority of these hateful things on the road are company cars with all the tax breaks, just an observation in my working class neighbourhood where there are no EV’s in sight!
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I’ve bought a convertible for Wifey BS6 as she’s really missed her Mercedes SLK after it was sold last year, standing by for being ribbed about buying a VAG dirty diesel! It’s a great car this, recently had a new turbo, clutch, cam belt and water pump, tyres, full service and a few mods and remap which makes it rather rapid, and a bargain purchase price hence the impulse buy.
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I’ve still got my full set of the smallest and dullest motoring publication.
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I do like a manual column gear shift as fitted to a certain very old Ford I own! I do recall driving an early 1980’s registered Mazda pickup belonging to my employer in 1988 that was manual column shift and being surprised that a vehicle of its age had this.
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