Im sorry to hear that, but thank you for telling me. Regards Larry.
Can anyone rememeber a firm called Trailer Express, the had an office at Cobble Dene, Smiles had a Seddon Artic Unit painted in their livery,blue & yellow as I recall,this was in the 70s ?. Regards Larry
I used to work at Shorties now Sam Andersons. I wonder how many of my old mates are still about, A great set of lads, IE. Joe Duffy, Davy Coke, Stan Hays.Charlie Jamieson,John McCall. I know a lot more, but sadly to say they have passed away… Regards Larry
hi if anyone is interested the last northeast show is on this weekend at brunton 15-16th, bumper
Lawrence Dunbar:
Another haulier comes to mind Horns from Bishop Aukland, Green motors Fodens ,they used to get into Spillers on the Quayside N/C, A pal of mine worked there for a while Fitter/Driver, Ronnie Bright nice lad , worked for Robsons of Gateshead in the 50s, Then I met up with him again at Shorties at the Felling, anyone know if he is still about, another Horns driver I knew was Walter Bracegirdle, drove a M/Mouse artic, another nice bloke., Regards Larry
Hi Larry
Freddie horne also had cattletrucks in the forties/ fifties, as did Hesletines of Toft hill. Freddie Horn had a Manchester Terrier dog that travelled everywhere with him and dad always made a fuss of it so when it had pups Freddie gave one to dad.It too loved travelling in cars and wagons. I emember (just) Freddie Hornes cattletrucks, I think he had twon and the colour was the same green then.
best wishes
Carl
Carl Williams:
Lawrence Dunbar:
Another haulier comes to mind Horns from Bishop Aukland, Green motors Fodens ,they used to get into Spillers on the Quayside N/C, A pal of mine worked there for a while Fitter/Driver, Ronnie Bright nice lad , worked for Robsons of Gateshead in the 50s, Then I met up with him again at Shorties at the Felling, anyone know if he is still about, another Horns driver I knew was Walter Bracegirdle, drove a M/Mouse artic, another nice bloke., Regards LarryHi Larry
Freddie horne also had cattletrucks in the forties/ fifties, as did Hesletines of Toft hill. Freddie Horn had a Manchester Terrier dog that travelled everywhere with him and dad always made a fuss of it so when it had pups Freddie gave one to dad.It too loved travelling in cars and wagons. I emember (just) Freddie Hornes cattletrucks, I think he had twon and the colour was the same green then.best wishes
Carl
Larry,Don Horn(Freddies son) sold up and Frank Hudson has got his yard now,I just past Walters house in Eldon the other day and he came to mind ,the last time seen i him was years ago ,he worked for George Allinson at Etherley,when they moved to Darlington Walter went to Horns when they packed in Walter went back to Allinsons and retired from there,he was one of the best, a real gentleman. Vic.
Another name comes to mind Jock Hooterton Im sure he worked for Hornes at Bishop,then he got a 6wheeler of his own he used to do a bit for Century Ally at Birtley, I think he lived at Darlington used to see him down the smoke now & again.in the 60s.
Another Newcastle firm Moat & Douglas ran 6 wheelers mostley to London in the 60s. anyone rememeber them,the Dodge they had was blue,? Regards Larry.
Another one B&M Transport had an office on the Quaysied somewhere not sure, but Ted Cassidy drove for them + Micky Finlay, they had an 8wheeler Andy Cap Guy with sides on ,anyone remember them,? in the 60s. Regards Larry.
Another one from Haltwhistle, Nicholas Elliot, green wagons did the work out of Plennmeler , Plastic Products they used to run the stuff to Procter & Gambles factories , at Thurrock, Trafford Park, They had some 6 wheel Albion Rievers.They also had a shop opposite their yard, I used to deliver stuff there in the 50/60s., Happy days , Cheers Larry
f7sidd:
THE GREEN PIMPERNEL:
SVK 146SIs this the same wagon?
Yes sidd at a slightly different angle .
Just been on the WH Williams thread and bodybuilders have been mentioned. We mostly dealt with Robsons at Blackhill, Randolph at West Auckland and Dependable at Swalwell. Can anyone name any other local firms building tippers and flats.
And here’s one for Larry – can you remember when tipper bodies had to be calibrated by the local weights and measures dept.
bumper:
hi if anyone is interested the last northeast show is on this weekend at brunton 15-16th, bumper
gonna have a look at the weather first bumper, prob be there
Lawrance see you mentioned Micky Finaly a few post back, Where is he these days
tyneside:
Just been on the WH Williams thread and bodybuilders have been mentioned. We mostly dealt with Robsons at Blackhill, Randolph at West Auckland and Dependable at Swalwell. Can anyone name any other local firms building tippers and flats.
And here’s one for Larry – can you remember when tipper bodies had to be calibrated by the local weights and measures dept.
Yes, I drove a 6wheeler Dodge for a while at Smilers, most of theirs were done, bit of a pain when you had to get in the back a level the load out so it matched the grooves on the two steel markers, No HAS, in those days Eh, we just got on with it, It must not be on the go anymore. Regards Larry
greek:
bumper:
hi if anyone is interested the last northeast show is on this weekend at brunton 15-16th, bumpergonna have a look at the weather first bumper, prob be there
Lawrance see you mentioned Micky Finaly a few post back, Where is he these days
The last time I spoke to him he was doing a bit part time coach driving for Coopers at Anitsford Regards Larry
Dodgy character Micky , I worked with him once he was holiday relief ,anyway started him full time & I moved on to a newer moter & micky got my old 142, First time I saw him in the yard he was straight up to me Kenny how do you stop the clock on this thing 
(on the newer ones you could stop everything with one fuse ,so Ive been told 
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greek:
Dodgy character Micky , I worked with him once he was holiday relief ,anyway started him full time & I moved on to a newer moter & micky got my old 142, First time I saw him in the yard he was straight up to me Kenny how do you stop the clock on this thing
Thats Micks tricks allright, Im sure he had 6 more than a monkey, I remember being down London in the 60s, We were on the Hill waiting for return loads, There was a barbers shop nearby, so I went for a haircut, It was a bit of a flash salon type, But you could get a scalp massage & a classy haircut for 10bob.while I was in there Mick came in , & said to the Barber Ill just have the same as him, meaning me, I was finished before him, & went to the cafe next door, the I heard the uproar, Mick would only pay 5bob, & stormed off Efin&Blinding,the barber came looking for him, & asked me who he was, I denied ever seeing him before that day. safe bet wouldnt you agree, Happy days,Regards Larry
tyneside:
Just been on the WH Williams thread and bodybuilders have been mentioned. We mostly dealt with Robsons at Blackhill, Randolph at West Auckland and Dependable at Swalwell. Can anyone name any other local firms building tippers and flats.
And here’s one for Larry – can you remember when tipper bodies had to be calibrated by the local weights and measures dept.
Yes, there was the Northern Coach Builders, Claremont Rd I think., & Duncan Stanners at morpeth did for a while. Regards Larry
J S Robsons Blackhill changed to Northern Assemblies, others I can think of Anthony Hoist (Carrimore) Harelaw home market and export, Walkers at Thornaby built light weight steel bodies for trailers & rigids.