Nice pics Lawrence,thanks. 
I was invited to a 1940s weekend locally with my KL127. As everybody dresses up in period clothes and shows WW2 artifacts I dressed the motor in wartime guise, blackout masks, white corners, MWT number (I also wore bib and brace, collarless shirt and flat cap but Iâm not showing you!) It was well received, created a lot of interest. The only negative I found, I was sitting by the lorry when I saw an old and frail couple approach. They didnât see me, stopped, I heard the old boy say to Mrs, âHmmph-- Albionâ 55 years driving lorries, worst motor I ever drove!â 
Bernard
Hereâs one I took in 1976 of an Claymore Model FT27.
The chassis has 7.51 20-in. 8-ply tyres allowing for GWt of 7 tons 3 cwt. The dry chassis weight about 2 tons 4 cwt.
These were fitted with the Albion EN218 or EN219 engine - a four cylinder version of the Leyland 0.350, (power output of 60 b.h.p. at 2,200 r.p.m) Leyland clutch and Leyland 4 speed gearbox.Albionâs underfloor-engined Claymore, launched in 1954 and aimed at operators requiring a three-seater cab such as in brewery and furniture removal fleets.
This was in Lusaka and it was on its way to Chamuka near Chisamba. Drivers loved them as the were very quiet and cool as the engine was under the chassis behind the front wheels.
Hi Tomdhu,
This is a little cracker to drive,you could still use her for local work 
We used to do some occasional repairs on a Claymore removal van when I started work for a BMC dealer in the sixties, they used BMC axles and the same brakes. I THOUGHT that it had a six speed gearbox though, maybe an option or perhaps I just imagined it?
Pete.
windrush:
We used to do some occasional repairs on a Claymore removal van when I started work for a BMC dealer in the sixties, they used BMC axles and the same brakes. I THOUGHT that it had a six speed gearbox though, maybe an option or perhaps I just imagined it?Pete.
The one I posted has got a four speed in it Pete and it sits comfortable at 45mph
Pete ,
Thatâs a lovely truck and just so the others can appreciate this unique design, here is a sketch of the chassis layout.
Itâs a wonder that the underfloor engine layout hasnât been continued forward for delivery trucks under 7.5 tons GVW. Quiet, cool, 3 man cab and one step access. It beats the BMC FG into a cocked hat.
Yes, nothing really threatened the FG in the 3 ton urban delivery field despite good efforts from Albion, Quest and Dennis. Maybe underfloor/mid mounted engines were too radical for the UK market back then as even the larger Foden FE and, later, the ERF M series didnât sell in huge numbers?
Pete.
Tomdhu:
Pete ,
Thatâs a lovely truck and just so the others can appreciate this unique design, here is a sketch of the chassis layout.Itâs a wonder that the underfloor engine layout hasnât been continued forward for delivery trucks under 7.5 tons GVW. Quiet, cool, 3 man cab and one step access. It beats the BMC FG into a cocked hat.
Hi Tomdhu,
It is not my truck, I have a Chieftain,it belongs to a friend of mine and first time I drove it my thoughts were how well it drove and access to cab you can just walk in to it, also considering the length of the gear linkage it is a good positive linkage. Mind you Paul who owns the Albion has made a top notch restoration of her,she was a bit of a state when bought! Cheerâs Pete
My opinion the Albion looks more modern,this ( badge engineered) FGâs chassis broke behind the cab on its way back from its MOT (it passed) so my Dad did the honourable thing and swopped all the ID from it on to the sister vehicle!
pete smith:
Hi Tomdhu,
This is a little cracker to drive,you could still use her for local work
Hi Pete,
Just a few questions about this one, if I mayâŚ
Is it the FT25?
What size tyres is it on?
Is it the EN218 or EN219 engine/
What would a lorry like these be worth these days if I was ever to bring that green one back from Lusaka?
Tomdhu:
pete smith:
Hi Tomdhu,
This is a little cracker to drive,you could still use her for local workHi Pete,
Just a few questions about this one, if I mayâŚ
Is it the FT25?
What size tyres is it on?
Is it the EN218 or EN219 engine/
What would a lorry like these be worth these days if I was ever to bring that green one back from Lusaka?
Hi Tomdhu,
I have just spoken to Paul who owns the Claymore, Model number is MR 710, EN 219 fitted and she is on 750 x 20âs. She is a 1955 and according to the Albion Register the oldest Claymore alive! New to the Nottingham Co-op but was returned to Leyland Motors Oldbury depot after a short while, being unsuitable for the job,and was subsequently fitted with a drop side body and used at the Oldbury depot for parts delivery etc, as for value of the one you have your eye on sorry I have no idea, Cheerâs Pete
A couple of Albions in Newcastle, an older Newcastle Breweries nicely loaded and an LAD cabbed Albion, which the driver of seems to be asking for directions. Franky.
Frankydobo:
A couple of Albions in Newcastle, an older Newcastle Breweries nicely loaded and an LAD cabbed Albion, which the driver of seems to be asking for directions. Franky.
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Think the LAD is one of William Youngs South Shields.
Thatâs right Tyneside and it seems to be fairly new and in nice condition, what I want to know is what were the Breweries Bosses thinking about sending deliveries out in deep snow like that, everybody knows its impossible to drive once you have over half an inch of the white peril everywhere! At least thatâs what seems to be the case these days, canât move the Gritter hasnât been round! 
Franky.
This Albion was one of eight based at Oxford BRS early 50s initially used solo ,later used with trailers ,and popular with the drivers at that time mainly used
on cased cars deliveries to docks, quite powerful with full air brakes etc.âtoshboy
toshboy:
This Albion was one of eight based at Oxford BRS early 50s initially used solo ,later used with trailers ,and popular with the drivers at that time mainly used
on cased cars deliveries to docks, quite powerful with full air brakes etc.âtoshboy
Hi Toshboy, My favourite model of Albion the HD series, now if only i could win that lotteryâŚ
pete smith:
toshboy:
This Albion was one of eight based at Oxford BRS early 50s initially used solo ,later used with trailers ,and popular with the drivers at that time mainly used
on cased cars deliveries to docks, quite powerful with full air brakes etc.âtoshboyHi Toshboy, My favourite model of Albion the HD series, now if only i could win that lotteryâŚ
Hi Pete,Yes quite a formidable series at that time ,but me being quite young and down the pecking order i did not get many chances to drive them ,any how i was a bit of a loner them days and did not want to be clumbered with a trailer boy -it would have made it difficult to get the dodgys in!