b.waddy:
Hi ,Tidderson, we had two Aec 8 WHEEL flats eg the same colour Green as the one one the photo there reg no were 524 /526 cfj thats all i can tell you ,Cheers Barry
Hello bwaddy , i can remeber them wuold they have been from a firm called Tuckers from Exeter ? thank you trevor
Hi, Tidderson , I think it did come from down that way ,we bought
them off a Dealer in Ashton in Makerfield , Cheers Barry
b.waddy:
Hi, Tidderson , I think it did come from down that way ,we bought
them off a Dealer in Ashton in Makerfield , Cheers Barry
J.W. Radcliffe Baz ! Do you know what Trevor is up to these day Barry,Happy New Year, Mr. Bewick.
HI. MR ,Bewick ,a happy new year t o you and you family ,we havent seen head nor tail of Trevor or Alan ,for many Years now last we heard of Trevor he was in with a company doing Contiental work ,a firm called Trans, some thing or other all black box van Trailors from I THINK Skemasdale area ,Cheers Barry
I was looking through Decembers issue of Classic & Vintage Commercials,when I spotted, pictured on the Woodhead run on September 2014 a Seddon 32/4 reg.no.TCH615L owned by John Wood and in the livery of Wood & sons of Bollingham.In the write up under the picture it was listed at one time as being in BRS colours(see attached photo).Was it really a BRS vehicle or was it simply done as a tribute.I note it has also been with Ken Thomas & John Ward of Dadby as well.I note it was listed as BRS flt no.KTD2034.Any info…
I’ve no idea of the past history of the Seddon but I can confirm that it belongs to Ambrose Wood, commercial vehicle fitter and ace welder, of Bollington, near Macclesfield. The outfit is usually piloted by his son, John, who, as a nipper, used to annoy me by running around their yard as I was trying to reverse in to deliver a bit of steel. If you’ve seen the platform trailer that’s used behind the Seddon, you will probably understand the local joke that he’s still saving up for the other half of the pot of red paint!
Retired Old ■■■■:
I’ve no idea of the past history of the Seddon but I can confirm that it belongs to Ambrose Wood, commercial vehicle fitter and ace welder, of Bollington, near Macclesfield. The outfit is usually piloted by his son, John, who, as a nipper, used to annoy me by running around their yard as I was trying to reverse in to deliver a bit of steel. If you’ve seen the platform trailer that’s used behind the Seddon, you will probably understand the local joke that he’s still saving up for the other half of the pot of red paint!
ROF .just took a look at the picture in the magazine again,see what you mean about the paint!!! Ah well, someone might buy him some for next Christmas…Chris
TIDDERSON:
TCH 615L was new to Eastern BRS at Boston.
Photo of it’s twin TCH 614L KTD2035
Thought you might be the one with info Peter,didn’t know much about it but ROF gave me update on TCH615L .Good to know your pandora’s box of info is as comprehensive as ever,thanks.Chris
I think it’s the Scottish blood that makes him brainy.
I shall be as brainy as Tidderson if I keep drinking the Scottish liquids!
Retired Old ■■■■:
I think it’s the Scottish blood that makes him brainy.
I shall be as brainy as Tidderson if I keep drinking the Scottish liquids!
In which case,as a fellow Scot,I better start on the local brew as well…‘Slange var’
Talking of which, I was given a bottle of Black Grouse for Christmas- surprisingly nice. Halfway down the bottle already! 
Apologies if this has been on before.
Retired Old ■■■■:
Talking of which, I was given a bottle of Black Grouse for Christmas- surprisingly nice. Halfway down the bottle already!
Greedy ■■■■ !!! Anon 1.
Bewick:
Retired Old ■■■■:
Talking of which, I was given a bottle of Black Grouse for Christmas- surprisingly nice. Halfway down the bottle already!Greedy [zb] !!! Anon 1.
Hiya,
ROF I could find a good home for the remaining half bottle, just be sure to package
it well we don’t want any “damaged in transit” notifications do we.
thanks harry, long retired.
chrisb01:
TIDDERSON:
chrisb01:
Found this picture when trawling through the internet some time ago.Anybody got any ideas about it’s history.I believe it’s an Albion HD57L but not sure about any details,one for you perhaps Peter.!!NAT 309 was 1 of 5 Albion 8 wheelers based at Legrams Lane Bradford. Chassis no. 57113K new on 1/4/1952.
!st fleet no. was 32D645 then 4D322, 2D322 then DG4. The last fleet numbers started at 1 with the oldest vehicle being the next to go, so i think no. 4 wasn’t around for long. PeterThanks Peter,didn’t know about the later fleet number situation,I thought you might just have had the info if anybody had.Sadly Legrams lane depot long gone.I am sad to see so much of what was such a huge nationalised industry left only in the memories of those who worked and still are interested in what was nick named the “Red and Rusty” service.Long may we the few continue to support and remember all those who made it possible.to all I say,thank you.
Afternoon Chris , ive just been past the Legrams Lane site ,the building and yard are still there its now used for commercial vehicle repairs unlike Henry Longs further up the road which is now some sort of college
ramone:
chrisb01:
TIDDERSON:
chrisb01:
Found this picture when trawling through the internet some time ago.Anybody got any ideas about it’s history.I believe it’s an Albion HD57L but not sure about any details,one for you perhaps Peter.!!NAT 309 was 1 of 5 Albion 8 wheelers based at Legrams Lane Bradford. Chassis no. 57113K new on 1/4/1952.
!st fleet no. was 32D645 then 4D322, 2D322 then DG4. The last fleet numbers started at 1 with the oldest vehicle being the next to go, so i think no. 4 wasn’t around for long. PeterThanks Peter,didn’t know about the later fleet number situation,I thought you might just have had the info if anybody had.Sadly Legrams lane depot long gone.I am sad to see so much of what was such a huge nationalised industry left only in the memories of those who worked and still are interested in what was nick named the “Red and Rusty” service.Long may we the few continue to support and remember all those who made it possible.to all I say,thank you.
Afternoon Chris , i
ve just been past the Legrams Lane site ,the building and yard are still there its now used for commercial vehicle repairs unlike Henry Longs further up the road which is now some sort of college
Thanks Ramone,
yes I was aware the some buildings were still there,but the heart and soul has long since gone.I used to pass it everyday on my way to work and was saddened to see what is left,if only the buildings could talk,what stories they might tell.A whole lifetime of people and goods travelling around the country…
hi all you ex red rusty men
no one ever seems to mention the leeds brs depots,from memory there was the huge parcels depot on brown lane,the haulage depots on water lane,meadow lane, and jaw bone lane near rothwell,any info or photos would be good.
regards
sm1
