Enjoying a change of scenery from Lancashire , is this clean and tidy Bedford TK.
It was photographed in ■■■■■■■ , taking part in the road run, - part of the annual
Kirkby Stephen & Brough Classic Vehicle Rally.
Cheers , cattle wagon man.
cattle wagon man:
Enjoying a change of scenery from Lancashire , is this clean and tidy Bedford TK.
It was photographed in ■■■■■■■ , taking part in theroad run, - part of the annual
Kirkby Stephen & Brough Classic Vehicle Rally.Cheers , cattle wagon man.
How come you never ran a decent motor like a Bedford CWM ? Cheers Dennis.
My old bedford ,good old girl slow but reliable ! Worse thing was no power steering especially trying to get
up drive ways when fully loaded.
Bewick:
cattle wagon man:
Enjoying a change of scenery from Lancashire , is this clean and tidy Bedford TK.
It was photographed in ■■■■■■■ , taking part in theroad run, - part of the annual
Kirkby Stephen & Brough Classic Vehicle Rally.Cheers , cattle wagon man.
How come you never ran a decent motor like a Bedford CWM ? Cheers Dennis.
Hi Dennis,
The main reason was one of width. We needed something that was narrower than the (standard) 7` 6" , so as that is was
capable of negotiating the maze of narrow farm lanes ; quaint , antique-design farmyards ; and low loading height for stability.
Barnes & Nelson had found their Karrier Bantams to be ideal for the same duties as we wanted , so their experience influenced
our decision for the purchase. Miley Capstick , a general haulier from Sedbergh , and W.Dawson & Son, our local coal merchants were Bantam users too, - as indeed , Tommy Leyland also operated Bantams on local delivery duties.
The expression of Horses for Courses now explains the reason. to the choice.
A Bedford TK might offer a slightly- increased payload , but its manoeuvrability did not match that of a Bantam.
I hope this answers your (often wondered?) question.
Trusting you are keeping well .
Cheers , cattle wagon man.
1970 Bedford TKs were quick too - here’s one making a mockery of a Granada (or Consul) and a Rover P6
1 min 27 is a wonderful example of “that” Bedford air noise
TIDDERSON:
No fast cornering!
My Grandad had one of these as a van on some delivery work.I used to go with him and it was one of the vehicles I learnt to drive on.
It’s a pity they stopped making trucks but there was alot of competition at that time and it seems they could only afford to give the TK a bit of alteration.
Tony
This wagon has only had one owner. I’m informed the cost when new was £800. It has worked all its life up until recently when it underwent a complete rebuild at the hands, primarily, of the gent in the picture, who incidentally, hand made the letters across the front out of brass plate. What an achievement. The wagon is now back at work delivering spuds.
A nice one of Rippondens I found on net
Eddie Heaton:
0123456This wagon has only had one owner. I’m informed the cost when new was £800. It has worked all its life up until recently when it underwent a complete rebuild at the hands, primarily, of the gent in the picture, who incidentally, hand made the letters across the front out of brass plate. What an achievement. The wagon is now back at work delivering spuds.
Very smart looking wagon - the registration plate would suit Father Jack down to the ground!
Gardner 120:
Eddie Heaton:
0123456This wagon has only had one owner. I’m informed the cost when new was £800. It has worked all its life up until recently when it underwent a complete rebuild at the hands, primarily, of the gent in the picture, who incidentally, hand made the letters across the front out of brass plate. What an achievement. The wagon is now back at work delivering spuds.Very smart looking wagon - the registration plate would suit Father Jack down to the ground!
Never noticed that. 
well spotted mate.
