boden:
They were definitely bought by BOC, around mid 90’s I think. I remember those odd looking DAF’s they used. I never saw anyone else in this country with them. I think they had ERF’ s already and before that Buffaloes, Clydesdales, Reivers and I’m certain, DAF 6 leggers
Does anyone know what happened to another company over that way at Wath on Dearne called Brian Watt.They did TIR work with Big J 6 leggers and around 1969 were importers for Bussing tractor units.
Will try and find out about Brian Watt - Wath on Dearne is only 2 miles down the road from me.
Remember them well ,fleet always looked well.had a depot down by the railway marshalling yard at wath.Went bust late 60s early 70s
Thanks for that. They were actually Bussing importers in 1970, that bit at least was on Wetmoor Lane. MAN took over Bussing in 71 and the marque became MAN-Bussing with those underfloor engines which were kept on for some years.
Hi Chris,
Brand new to this forum stuff, my first ever attempt at this, so not sure will come off ok . Bells was indeed part of the Guinness Group. My dad drove an ERF B series for them (BWF 74T) and it went like S*** off a shovel!!!
They did regular runs up to Washington Serives on the A1 where they would swap trailers full of empties with their scottish couterparts, bringing back full cases of the good stuff.
They aslo went down to canning town glass in London to pick up empty bottles regularly. i would love to see any pics of the wagons, they bring back very fond memories.
I have just made a model in 1:43 scale of BWF 74T, complete with trailers.
Hope this gets posted ok. Thanks, Shaun McDermott (son of Stu Mac from Denaby depot, in case any of his old driver mates are reading)
Wheel Nut:
Chris Webb:
I remember Towmaster did a Scotch c/over in 80’s and somebody told me they belonged to Bell’s whisky.
Wonder if Bells was part of Guiness Group?
I seem to remember the changeover was done on top of Scotch Corner over the A1, mind you there were many companies changed over there or in Penrith
The glass bottles are still moving from Ardagh Wheatley and Hope Knottingley
a little snippet I found on t’web.
History
Although Allied Glass is a relatively new name in the glass packaging world, the company’s two West Yorkshire (United Kingdom) plants are steeped in glass making tradition. The company name was adopted only eight years ago, however both of its factories can trace their beginnings back to the end of the 19th Century. Lax and Shaw was founded by Thomas Lax and John Shaw in the Hunslet district of Leeds in 1891, while the first record of Hope Glass Works in Knottingley, home to Gregg and Company, dates back to 1874.
Today, these two operations make up the UK’s fourth largest glass container producer, a business that was the focus of rebranding as Allied Glass Containers in 2000 and of a management buyout from Associated British Foods Plc in 2002.
Like its predecessors, Allied Glass is very much a short run business, specialising in niche, low volume production runs, especially for high quality liquors, which remain key to the company’s success. Alongside its spirits business, the company manufactures containers for the UK food and beer markets, again with a specialisation in niche brands.
There was also Bagley’s Glass but even Chris Webb is too young to remember that one!
Chris Webb:
And before tne days of brake lights being made compulsory,night trunkers used to turn their rear lights on and off when stopping - at traffic lights for instance.
I notice drivers don’t acknowledge being flashed in by turning rear lights on and off,they give one on t’left indicator and one on t’right nowadays.
Ah well…
Not all do, there are still some old school drivers about and yes I think for some of these modern muppet car drivers the flashers are a bit confusing
Chris Webb:
And before tne days of brake lights being made compulsory,night trunkers used to turn their rear lights on and off when stopping - at traffic lights for instance.
I notice drivers don’t acknowledge being flashed in by turning rear lights on and off,they give one on t’left indicator and one on t’right nowadays.
Ah well…
Not all do, there are still some old school drivers about and yes I think for some of these modern muppet car drivers the flashers are a bit confusing
Dont do it at night because the driver you passed would probably park up thinking hes got a marker light out !!
Is there anyone out there who might know the current whereabouts of the below wagon?
The last I knew it was somewhere in Holland with a private collector. The reg number is the original one. The above photo was taken shortly before it was sold out of the country.
. Bells was indeed part of the Guinness Group. My dad drove an ERF B series for them (BWF 74T) and it went like S*** off a shovel!!!
and yes I think for some of these modern muppet car drivers the flashers are a bit confusing 
