I Know that I have posted this photo a few times, But being related to the Smiles family, My Grandad was Isaac Smiles brother the founder of this famous Smiles for Miles haulage firm, I was talking to a good mate of mine today Jimmy Blackburn with whom I worked with at Smilers in the early 60s,And we just wondered how many of Smilers drivers are still about 
, Apart from him and I, It would be very nice to hear from anyone with some details Etc. Regards Larry & Jimmy.
Lawrence Dunbar:
I Know that I have posted this photo a few times, But being related to the Smiles family, My Grandad was Isaac Smiles brother the founder of this famous Smiles for Miles haulage firm, I was talking to a good mate of mine today Jimmy Blackburn with whom I worked with at Smilers in the early 60s,And we just wondered how many of Smilers drivers are still about
Oops double post, Sorry Im on Double single Malts to night please excuse me, 
, Regards Larry.
This was new to Smilers in 1963, The late Bobby Meggs drove for a while then getting an Atki Tractor unit, There was a few drivers drove this 8 wheeler, I dont know if there is many of them still about, I remember Bobby Marsh & Billy Foster , Gordon Hind, If this refreshes any old drivers mindsIt would be nice to some replys, Thank you, Regards Larry.
Sadley no responce to drivers names who worked for this once famous family haulage firm, I can remember lots of drivers names like Jackie Peaker & his Sons Ronnie, & Dicky, Bob Raine, Bob Mather, Jimmy Trotter, Jack Keen, Bob Keen, Alan Dryden, Dennis Cook, Dennis Miller, Walter Boyd, Billy Scott,Tommy Green, George Calvert, Buck Richardson, Eddie Harding, Norman Clydesdale, Wilfy Clydesdale,Maxie Milane, Barry Pettifer,Bernard Shultz,John Twizzel. Maxie Robson , Jimmy Hannet.George Armstrong, Alan Talbot, Ken Repper,Ronnie Bright,Billy Watson,Eddie Smith, John Young, Harry Armstrong,Josh Rutter,Geordie Skinner,Jimmy Logan, ■■■■ Barton Arthur Nay,Plus lots more that I cant bring to mind, Plus Bob Smiles one of the brothers drove too, Sadley his nickname was poison Bob, He was hated by many of Smilers lads because he was in charge of winding the Servis Recorder clocks up, Plus he told many untrue things to The Bull, Tommy Smiles who was the Boss, Of course to be fair Tommy didnt allways believe him, I could go on forever with things that happened at Smilers, 
,Regards Larry
Hi Larry Hope you have a bit more luck getting in touch with ex Smiler drivers, I remember The Bull calling in to see my Dad if he was in the vicinity of our yard.
Some photos of major road construction in the area, the two colour ones are from 1973 and are of the Central Motorway site, the other is the Felling By Pass, that is the Old Fold Pub which is still there.
Tyneside
A nice selection of old pics Tyneside, the Blackett St one and particularly Burton’s Tailors, I still recall going there late 60’s with my three best mates to order our first full Monty, couldn’t wait to collect them and get out on Friday night around the Toon. Three piece suit for just less than £20 and Ten Bob a week from my £3 19 Shillings Apprentice wage to pay it off. What great days and nights! Franky.
Frankydobo:
A nice selection of old pics Tyneside, the Blackett St one and particularly Burton’s Tailors, I still recall going there late 60’s with my three best mates to order our first full Monty, couldn’t wait to collect them and get out on Friday night around the Toon. Three piece suit for just less than £20 and Ten Bob a week from my £3 19 Shillings Apprentice wage to pay it off. What great days and nights! Franky.
Oxford Galleries by any chance ■■?
Tyneside
tyneside:
Frankydobo:
A nice selection of old pics Tyneside, the Blackett St one and particularly Burton’s Tailors, I still recall going there late 60’s with my three best mates to order our first full Monty, couldn’t wait to collect them and get out on Friday night around the Toon. Three piece suit for just less than £20 and Ten Bob a week from my £3 19 Shillings Apprentice wage to pay it off. What great days and nights! Franky.Oxford Galleries by any chance ■■?
Tyneside
Hi Tyneside once again great photos , The Oxford was one of my great haunts for a bit boogie on a weekend Loads of Crumpet who just wanted to boogie, Great old times, Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Sadley no responce to drivers names who worked for this once famous family haulage firm, I can remember lots of drivers names like Jackie Peaker & his Sons Ronnie, & Dicky, Bob Raine, Bob Mather, Jimmy Trotter, Jack Keen, Bob Keen, Alan Dryden, Dennis Cook, Dennis Miller, Walter Boyd, Billy Scott,Tommy Green, George Calvert, Buck Richardson, Eddie Harding, Norman Clydesdale, Wilfy Clydesdale,Maxie Milane, Barry Pettifer,Bernard Shultz,John Twizzel. Maxie Robson , Jimmy Hannet.George Armstrong, Alan Talbot, Ken Repper,Ronnie Bright,Billy Watson,Eddie Smith, John Young, Harry Armstrong,Josh Rutter,Geordie Skinner,Jimmy Logan, ■■■■ Barton Arthur Nay,Plus lots more that I cant bring to mind, Plus Bob Smiles one of the brothers drove too, Sadley his nickname was poison Bob, He was hated by many of Smilers lads because he was in charge of winding the Servis Recorder clocks up, Plus he told many untrue things to The Bull, Tommy Smiles who was the Boss, Of course to be fair Tommy didnt allways believe him, I could go on forever with things that happened at Smilers,
Another couple of drivers, Ted Cassidey, Gerry Evans,Charlie Chisholm, Tommy Leathard.?Quinn.Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Lawrence Dunbar:
Sadley no responce to drivers names who worked for this once famous family haulage firm, I can remember lots of drivers names like Jackie Peaker & his Sons Ronnie, & Dicky, Bob Raine, Bob Mather, Jimmy Trotter, Jack Keen, Bob Keen, Alan Dryden, Dennis Cook, Dennis Miller, Walter Boyd, Billy Scott,Tommy Green, George Calvert, Buck Richardson, Eddie Harding, Norman Clydesdale, Wilfy Clydesdale,Maxie Milane, Barry Pettifer,Bernard Shultz,John Twizzel. Maxie Robson , Jimmy Hannet.George Armstrong, Alan Talbot, Ken Repper,Ronnie Bright,Billy Watson,Eddie Smith, John Young, Harry Armstrong,Josh Rutter,Geordie Skinner,Jimmy Logan, ■■■■ Barton Arthur Nay,Plus lots more that I cant bring to mind, Plus Bob Smiles one of the brothers drove too, Sadley his nickname was poison Bob, He was hated by many of Smilers lads because he was in charge of winding the Servis Recorder clocks up, Plus he told many untrue things to The Bull, Tommy Smiles who was the Boss, Of course to be fair Tommy didnt allways believe him, I could go on forever with things that happened at Smilers,Another couple of drivers, Ted Cassidey, Gerry Evans,Charlie Chisholm, Tommy Leathard.?Quinn.Regards Larry.
In the early 1960’s, I was working for Bill Robson at E Robson (Gateshead)Ltd, in Shieldfield as an apprentice. Ronnie Bright was the fitter/driver, Billy Scott (who lived in Hexham) was there, and IIRC, Dennis Cook. Great days!
Eric.
Ronnie Bright with the ex. Cawthorns Atki. Although the headboard is signwritten as E.Robson, the cab doors are in the name of T. Longhorn (Gateshead, Ltd.) IIRC Bill Robson bought an A Licence and possibly a Foden 8 wheeler (FMO 212) from Tommy Longhorn. I think driver Phil Proud came with it.
Eric.
Couple of pictures taken at Throckley.
Think I need practice at posting pictures the right way round!!
There ye are forster 
Volvo F88 Clarks of Sunderland
Hi Forster, Great stuff thanks for posting them, I new Ronnie in the 50s He had KRM.■■?, Then in later years He worked a Shorties, & Hornes of Bishop Aukland, We used to stay at The Salvation Army Hostel at Glasgow , Then usualy meet up in Jacks Cafe in Mcalpine Street, Tosh used to have control of return traffic in those days, Anchor Chains was a very popular load for Sunderland Ship Yards, Regards Larry.
oiltreader:
There ye are forster
Thanks, oiltreader. Magic!!!
Hi ForsteI forgot to mention Ronnie had a Dodge Artic pulling a BTC 4 in line trailer ATY725 B. When he worked for Smilers.He was a great lad to work with , Regards Larry.