robert1952:
That looks lie Teesport Robert, I drove for Lex Transfleet on the Bell Line contract for a few months in the 90’s, this was ‘my’ motor for most of the time. Regards, Mizzo.
robert1952:
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Thats one of R Bevans Newport , regards Keith
mizzo:
robert1952:
1That looks lie Teesport Robert, I drove for Lex Transfleet on the Bell Line contract for a few months in the 90’s, this was ‘my’ motor for most of the time. Regards, Mizzo.
I thought those 85s were very nice to drive. Even better, some of the early ones had Eaton Twin-splitters in! Robert 
Thanks for adding to the page guys…
robert1952:
mizzo:
robert1952:
1That looks lie Teesport Robert, I drove for Lex Transfleet on the Bell Line contract for a few months in the 90’s, this was ‘my’ motor for most of the time. Regards, Mizzo.
I thought those 85s were very nice to drive. Even better, some of the early ones had Eaton Twin-splitters in! Robert
Best gearbox invented i had one in a F90 MAN you could make them sing once you had mastered it.
Another here off Bob Hobbs site at transportphotos.com/road/photos
Stanfield:
Another here off Bob Hobbs site at transportphotos.com/road/photos
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Nice one Stanfield , those Transcontis ( Lanes Llanvetherine ) were the smartest in S Wales , regards Keith
mizzo:
robert1952:
1That looks lie Teesport Robert, I drove for Lex Transfleet on the Bell Line contract for a few months in the 90’s, this was ‘my’ motor for most of the time. Regards, Mizzo.
These DAF’s were a good drive, they all had ZF 'boxes, they pulled well even at the then max of 38 ton, which reminds me of the joys of sealed containers, I took one to ASDA at Washington loaded with wine, the pallets all had an extra stack on when the box was opened, my calculated weight by ASDA staff was 44 ton. On another occasion I took one to Skipton loaded with German flat pack furniture, when opened it was up to the top, calculated weight was 48 ton… so that’s why it struggled over Blubberhouses!! On both occasions (and more) I thought I was overweight but not by that much! Regards, Mizzo.
Bell Lines container terminal at Tees Dock.
One of Ridings many contracts was the movement of loaded 34 ton Bell Line containers between ICI’s Terephthalic Acid plant at Wilton and the Bell container terminal at Tees Dock, a distance of only around three miles.
This movement was outside of the normal C and U regulations and was classed as ‘special types’ which enabled Riding’s to design their own specialised outfit for the job.
Hiya…name dropping i was on a cruise years ago. there was this chap older then me but very polite on our table…you sat at
the same place each night. we chatted as you do and really got on with this chap. he invited me to his home in Belair if i was
in the area.i asked a few questions on the quite to find he was mr Bell the shipping tycoon…wow knock me over with a feather
on the ship was Robert Cat who i was also talking with at one time…Robert Cat owns Bobcat skid steer.Robert cat was saying
there are some seriously rich people on this ship. i said don t count me in i am just a truck driver…i also told Bell i was a truck
driver, thats when he said i,am in the container business. he didnt say shipping Billionaire. i never did visit e must be about 95
years old now, maybe i,am to late to visit.
Bumped up for poster looking for Bell line pics. Robert