Knight Bros ERF
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I may be wrong but I think that ERF of Knights could be seen parked between Beeley Village and Rowsley in Derbyshire. I seem to recall a powder tanker parked there at one time as well.
I’m sure one of our Derbyshire lads will put me right. 
Chris Webb:
Knight Bros ERFI may be wrong but I think that ERF of Knights could be seen parked between Beeley Village and Rowsley in Derbyshire. I seem to recall a powder tanker parked there at one time as well.
I’m sure one of our Derbyshire lads will put me right.
Aye Chris, Knight’s had a yard, house and filling station there but now all gone alas. I got fuel from there regularly. They had all sorts of vehicles in the yard until the end, old Dodge’s and various ERF’s in different stages of decay, an ERF fourwheeler chassis/cab with a tree growing through it was there for years! Dan (Punchy Dan) might know what happened to it? The Grouse and Claret pub at Rowsley had various photos of Knights fleet on the walls going back to steamer times, when the pub was redeveloped they didn’t reappear though. An old workmate of mine remembered Knight’s steamers going through Hartington pre-war. Our vintage club secretary ran an ex Knight’s ERF four wheeler for shows until he had a stroke recently and had to give his HGV licence up, it is fitted with a Gardner 6LW as Knight’s used it with a drawbar trailer. Here is a pic, (not mine, taken from the web) of it in B.J Waters livery as he part owned it with them.
Pete.
windrush:
Chris Webb:
Knight Bros ERF7
I may be wrong but I think that ERF of Knights could be seen parked between Beeley Village and Rowsley in Derbyshire. I seem to recall a powder tanker parked there at one time as well.
I’m sure one of our Derbyshire lads will put me right.
Aye Chris, Knight’s had a yard, house and filling station there but now all gone alas. I got fuel from there regularly. They had all sorts of vehicles in the yard until the end, old Dodge’s and various ERF’s in different stages of decay, an ERF fourwheeler chassis/cab with a tree growing through it was there for years! Dan (Punchy Dan) might know what happened to it? The Grouse and Claret pub at Rowsley had various photos of Knights fleet on the walls going back to steamer times, when the pub was redeveloped they didn’t reappear though. An old workmate of mine remembered Knight’s steamers going through Hartington pre-war. Our vintage club secretary ran an ex Knight’s ERF four wheeler for shows until he had a stroke recently and had to give his HGV licence up, it is fitted with a Gardner 6LW as Knight’s used it with a drawbar trailer. Here is a pic, (not mine, taken from the web) of it in B.J Waters livery as he part owned it with them.
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Pete.
Aye Pete,I used to pass their yard regular when I lived locally,I remember it being a filling station. Didn’t a lass drive for them at one time? I wonder what happened to Grouse and Claret photos…
DEANB:
Some old adverts.
What’s going on here? Why would a horse racing fan (I assume that’s what he is) be driving a tanker? Is he unaware that it is possible to see through the windscreen?
More importantly, why is the roof on the cab that shape? Does anyone know?
robroy:
Still think those old Transcons look well even by today’s standards.
Yes and it looks like an up to date version is coming back!
Ford Trucks to launch long-haul HGV at IAA Show in Hannover.
Ford Trucks will launch a long-haul truck at the IAA Show in Hannover this autumn,Full article here in… Commercial Motor
The picture of Hargreaves Scammell tankers stirred the memories from when I did my 25 years at Hargreaves. A driver from Hargreaves Rothwell had one and it was on contract to us a Liversedge…Basil was his name, what a guy. He only had one eye and he had some sort of inner ear problem that affected his balance so that he always appeared to be drunk when walking about (he’d been medically cleared for driving).
One day Basil was under the gantry loading oil and the silly old fella had left the rear foot valve open 
“BASIL, stop stop, it running out of the bottom”…“Aye, p*ss off” says Basil and just kept the loading arm pumping. It took a long time to clear the spillage up…
Happy days 
Chris Webb:
windrush:
Chris Webb:
Knight Bros ERF
I may be wrong but I think that ERF of Knights could be seen parked between Beeley Village and Rowsley in Derbyshire. I seem to recall a powder tanker parked there at one time as well.
I’m sure one of our Derbyshire lads will put me right.Aye Chris, Knight’s had a yard, house and filling station there but now all gone alas. I got fuel from there regularly. They had all sorts of vehicles in the yard until the end, old Dodge’s and various ERF’s in different stages of decay, an ERF fourwheeler chassis/cab with a tree growing through it was there for years! Dan (Punchy Dan) might know what happened to it? The Grouse and Claret pub at Rowsley had various photos of Knights fleet on the walls going back to steamer times, when the pub was redeveloped they didn’t reappear though. An old workmate of mine remembered Knight’s steamers going through Hartington pre-war. Our vintage club secretary ran an ex Knight’s ERF four wheeler for shows until he had a stroke recently and had to give his HGV licence up, it is fitted with a Gardner 6LW as Knight’s used it with a drawbar trailer. Here is a pic, (not mine, taken from the web) of it in B.J Waters livery as he part owned it with them.Pete.
Aye Pete,I used to pass their yard regular when I lived locally,I remember it being a filling station. Didn’t a lass drive for them at one time? I wonder what happened to Grouse and Claret photos…
Thanks for your comments Chris and Pete about the Knights ERF. 
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anorak:DEANB:
Some old adverts.What’s going on here? Why would a horse racing fan (I assume that’s what he is) be driving a tanker? Is he unaware that it is possible to see through the windscreen?
More importantly, why is the roof on the cab that shape? Does anyone know?
Hopefully someone may be able to answer your questions anorak ! 
robroy:
Still think those old Transcons look well even by today’s standards.
moomooland:
robroy:
Still think those old Transcons look well even by today’s standards.Yes and it looks like an up to date version is coming back!
Ford Trucks to launch long-haul HGV at IAA Show in Hannover.
Ford Trucks will launch a long-haul truck at the IAA Show in Hannover this autumn,
The tractor, which has been in development since 2013, will feature a 2.5m-wide cab and a flat floor.
Senior management are tight-lipped about what it will be called, but told CM they are “very excited about the name”. Following the success of the Cargo name, Transcontinental must surely be a contender.
Thanks for the info and pics Paul. I hardly ever pick up the new magazines so i never knew they were
building a new heavy duty tractor,should be intresting to see how it performs.
grumpy old man:
The picture of Hargreaves Scammell tankers stirred the memories from when I did my 25 years at Hargreaves. A driver from Hargreaves Rothwell had one and it was on contract to us a Liversedge…Basil was his name, what a guy. He only had one eye and he had some sort of inner ear problem that affected his balance so that he always appeared to be drunk when walking about (he’d been medically cleared for driving).
One day Basil was under the gantry loading oil and the silly old fella had left the rear foot valve open
Happy days
That must have brought some memories back then grumpy old man. If you have any pics pop them on
chap. 
DEANB:
Anyone recognise the F7 ■■?9
Shaw Carpets Mercedes.
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Redland Seddon Atkinson.
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Knight Bros ERF
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Corby Transport Services Scania,with his 2 kids in tow.
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London Carriers Seddon Atkinson.
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Pattersons Volvo F10.
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Poole Trucking Transcon.
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Derick Hill Seddon Atkinson from ■■■■■■■■
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Geo Beer & Sons ERF
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The shot of the Derrick Hill SA was D. Hill Junior from Penrith who after his Dad Derrick Snr met with a tragic accident in the workshop the firm he was a Partner in, and ran, Savage Transport, closed down and Derrick Jnr started up as an O/D. I notice that his whole outfit is shod on 1000x20 wheels which at the time when the shot was taken of what would have been a newish S/A and trailer is strange ! Must have been a peculiarity he inherited from his Dad ! Cheers Bewick.
windrush:
Chris Webb:
Knight Bros ERF7
I may be wrong but I think that ERF of Knights could be seen parked between Beeley Village and Rowsley in Derbyshire. I seem to recall a powder tanker parked there at one time as well.
I’m sure one of our Derbyshire lads will put me right.
Aye Chris, Knight’s had a yard, house and filling station there but now all gone alas. I got fuel from there regularly. They had all sorts of vehicles in the yard until the end, old Dodge’s and various ERF’s in different stages of decay, an ERF fourwheeler chassis/cab with a tree growing through it was there for years! Dan (Punchy Dan) might know what happened to it? The Grouse and Claret pub at Rowsley had various photos of Knights fleet on the walls going back to steamer times, when the pub was redeveloped they didn’t reappear though. An old workmate of mine remembered Knight’s steamers going through Hartington pre-war. Our vintage club secretary ran an ex Knight’s ERF four wheeler for shows until he had a stroke recently and had to give his HGV licence up, it is fitted with a Gardner 6LW as Knight’s used it with a drawbar trailer. Here is a pic, (not mine, taken from the web) of it in B.J Waters livery as he part owned it with them.
Pete
the last lorry I remember down at knights was a C series unit ,I can’t remember where the 4 wheeler went ,the last lorry Knights ran was a E14 twin steer which iirc my dad and I looked at in measham auction in 1992 ,it was 5 yrs old and came from Northern Ireland ,we phoned the previous owner who said how good a lorry it had been for him ,Infact it had worked that hard for him my dad past on the idea ,and Knights must have bought it from a dealer .cheers Dan’lPete.
Bewick:
Derick Hill Seddon Atkinson from ■■■■■■■■
The shot of the Derrick Hill SA was D. Hill Junior from Penrith who after his Dad Derrick Snr met with a tragic accident in the workshop the firm he was a Partner in, and ran, Savage Transport, closed down and Derrick Jnr started up as an O/D. I notice that his whole outfit is shod on 1000x20 wheels which at the time when the shot was taken of what would have been a newish S/A and trailer is strange ! Must have been a peculiarity he inherited from his Dad ! Cheers Bewick.
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Thanks for the info Dennis,you have a keen eye to spot the wheels.
Punchy Dan:
Pete
the last lorry I remember down at knights was a C series unit ,I can’t remember where the 4 wheeler went ,the last lorry Knights ran was a E14 twin steer which iirc my dad and I looked at in measham auction in 1992 ,it was 5 yrs old and came from Northern Ireland ,we phoned the previous owner who said how good a lorry it had been for him ,Infact it had worked that hard for him my dad past on the idea ,and Knights must have bought it from a dealer .cheers Dan’l
Thanks for your comments Dan.
Fodens at the factory.
I think these refuellers were rare. AEC i think. I am sure someone like Graham or Chris will know
about them.
Anyone recognise the Mercedes ■■?
Anyone recognise the Volvo F7 ■■ Probably taken in or around Sandbach.
John Smith’s Albion.
Anyone recognise the Foden bulker ■■?
Harris Transport ERF
OCL Scania
F.V.Bugler from Poole. Used to do a lot of brick and block work.
James McGuire DAF.
DEANB:
Fodens at the factory.9
I think these refuellers were rare. AEC i think. I am sure someone like Graham or Chris will know
about them.8
Anyone recognise the Mercedes ■■? Tbh I think it’s consolidated land service ( cls )
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Anyone recognise the Volvo F7 ■■ Probably taken in or around Sandbach.
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John Smith’s Albion.
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Anyone recognise the Foden bulker ■■?
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Harris Transport ERF
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OCL Scania
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F.V.Bugler from Poole. Used to do a lot of brick and block work.
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James McGuire DAF.
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Hi Dean,
That’s a blast from the past Porters of Derby !
They were a realy forward thinking company, collected many a job from there place in Derby . Great little article Dean.
Regards Mark
Hi Dean i think it’s custom built Foden KR6/24 ‘Python Mk.II’ aircraft refueller made by Thompson Brothers for Esso
They were a common sight back in the day at major airports.
Here’s a later version a Foden FRTU6/70 ‘Python’ aircraft superfueler, bet that cab was like a greenhouse in summer.
I str didn’t one of the esso foden tankers have the reg knowles gearbox fitted?
moomooland:
Here’s a later version of the Python, bet that cab was like a greenhouse in summer.0
Hi,
There must have been a dozen or more of them parked together at Filton in Bristol during the mid to late 1970’s.i was in the air cadets in porthcawl back then and we used to go there flying regularly,an awesome sight.Amazing vehicles.
Regards Andrew.
smallcoal:
I think these refuellers were rare. AEC i think. I am sure someone like Graham or Chris will know
about them.
marktaff:
Hi Dean,
That’s a blast from the past Porters of Derby !
They were a realy forward thinking company, collected many a job from there place in Derby . Great little article Dean.Regards Mark
Glad you liked that Mark !
moomooland:
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Hi Dean i think it’s custom built Foden KR6/24 ‘Python Mk.II’ aircraft refueller made by Thompson Brothers for Esso
They were a common sight back in the day at major airports.
Thanks for confirming make Paul. Some nice pics as well. Why were the cabs so big out of intrest does anyone
know ? If they were based at airports surely the crew would not sleep in them so it seems strange why they
are so big ■■?
moomooland:
Here’s a later version of the Python, bet that cab was like a greenhouse in summer.0
phop:
I str didn’t one of the esso foden tankers have the reg knowles gearbox fitted?
Hopefully someone will know phop !
pete 359:
Hi,
There must have been a dozen or more of them parked together at Filton in Bristol during the mid to late 1970’s.i was in the air cadets in porthcawl back then and we used to go there flying regularly,an awesome sight.Amazing vehicles.Regards Andrew.
Thanks for your comments Andrew, i bet that was a sight !
