marky:
HXG is a much-modified Borderer. Started life with a 6LXB and a standard day-cab. It’s a long way-away from that now with it’s Ridings sleeper (and relocated indicators) and an 8LXB/9509 drivetrain. The engine was rebuild around 2001 and run-in for Graham (the owner) by Robert Pardoe, running loads of straw locally around Herefordshire.
Very interesting history, Do you know where or who owned from new, It has a Middlesbrough Reg, ■■?, Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
marky:
HXG is a much-modified Borderer. Started life with a 6LXB and a standard day-cab. It’s a long way-away from that now with it’s Ridings sleeper (and relocated indicators) and an 8LXB/9509 drivetrain. The engine was rebuild around 2001 and run-in for Graham (the owner) by Robert Pardoe, running loads of straw locally around Herefordshire.Very interesting history, Do you know where or who owned from new, It has a Middlesbrough Reg, ■■?, Regards Larry.
hiya,
Larry Riding’s had a Middlesborough depot and that being a Riding’s cab could there be a link??.
thanks harry, long retired.
Lawrence Dunbar:
marky:
HXG is a much-modified Borderer. Started life with a 6LXB and a standard day-cab. It’s a long way-away from that now with it’s Ridings sleeper (and relocated indicators) and an 8LXB/9509 drivetrain. The engine was rebuild around 2001 and run-in for Graham (the owner) by Robert Pardoe, running loads of straw locally around Herefordshire.Very interesting history, Do you know where or who owned from new, It has a Middlesbrough Reg, ■■?, Regards Larry.
I’m sure I knew the full history of it once, as I (amongst others) used to chat to Graham as he was a regular at Atkinson rallies with HXG. One person who will remember is 240 - he never forgets anything. Ever. (now there’s a gauntlet thrown down…) 
marky:
Lawrence Dunbar:
marky:
HXG is a much-modified Borderer. Started life with a 6LXB and a standard day-cab. It’s a long way-away from that now with it’s Ridings sleeper (and relocated indicators) and an 8LXB/9509 drivetrain. The engine was rebuild around 2001 and run-in for Graham (the owner) by Robert Pardoe, running loads of straw locally around Herefordshire.Very interesting history, Do you know where or who owned from new, It has a Middlesbrough Reg, ■■?, Regards Larry.
I’m sure I knew the full history of it once, as I (amongst others) used to chat to Graham as he was a regular at Atkinson rallies with HXG. One person who will remember is 240 - he never forgets anything. Ever. (now there’s a gauntlet thrown down…)
I don’t know where it started life - ICI, perhaps, or a Middlesbrough haulier? Anyway, it arrived with Blackpool Van Transport where, like many of its sisters, it had quite a few mods. It ended up with a Longton Coachcraft sleeper conversion, 6LXB engine, ZF 6-speed and a 2-speed axle:
HXG442L by chris0877, on Flickr
Graham Morris bought it from BVT in the mid-80s, and separately acquired an ex-Riding cab from John Killingbeck. He also got himself a pair of brand new, old-stock doors from Vee & Inline Diesels in Daventry.
In the Spring of 1987, it was at Longton Coachcraft’s then premises in Bamber Bridge, being worked on at the same time as Bowker’s Mk.1 Atki. It was finished off, painted Brunswick Green and signwritten by ■■■■ Eaves, and went to work for Graham carrying steam locos all over the place for the Steam Transport Group, including trips into Europe.
HXG 442L - Atkinson Borderer “Steam Transport Group” by homer----simpson, on Flickr
In the late 90s, Graham acquired a VERY tired, ex-Craddock’s of Coven Borderer, and which I think was CRE 102L. This had an 8LXB and a Fuller, but if course it came with all the necessary bits to convert Graham’s own lorry, such as crossmember, brackets, etc.
It all went together, so now it has 8LXB, RTO9509 AND a 2-speed axle - Mr.Smith, eat your heart out!
HXG 442L ATKI by AEC590, on Flickr
As Mark says, following its engine rebuild, Robert Pardoe of Ledbury operated it commercially for, I think, a month, running the length and breadth of the country delivering hay and straw.
As an aside, the fuel tank from the Craddock Borderer is the one now gracing Bowker 34 
And as yet another useless & tenuous link, I can remember collecting & delivering goods for Robert’s father when he ran the farm. Mr Pardoe senior & my father had a long-standing relationship in the livestock trade.
Hello again lads,great info on the old Atki ,heres todays stuff,again lifted from Heritage Commercials,Cheers Bubbs,
flamin eck bubbleman, only just noticed you’ve gone over the 400 page mark, well done that man
cheers
gaz
CONGRATULATIONS bubbleman on passing the 400 mark a fantastic thread and i thank you for the effort you have put in
tetragaz:
flamin eck bubbleman, only just noticed you’ve gone over the 400 page mark, well done that mancheers
gaz
Is that no the Scania Captain marvel drove for Curries o Dumfries .
240 Gardner:
I don’t know where it started life - ICI, perhaps, or a Middlesbrough haulier? Anyway, it arrived with Blackpool Van Transport where, like many of its sisters, it had quite a few mods. It ended up with a Longton Coachcraft sleeper conversion, 6LXB engine, ZF 6-speed and a 2-speed axle:
HXG442L by chris0877, on FlickrGraham Morris bought it from BVT in the mid-80s, and separately acquired an ex-Riding cab from John Killingbeck. He also got himself a pair of brand new, old-stock doors from Vee & Inline Diesels in Daventry.
In the Spring of 1987, it was at Longton Coachcraft’s then premises in Bamber Bridge, being worked on at the same time as Bowker’s Mk.1 Atki. It was finished off, painted Brunswick Green and signwritten by ■■■■ Eaves, and went to work for Graham carrying steam locos all over the place for the Steam Transport Group, including trips into Europe.
HXG 442L - Atkinson Borderer “Steam Transport Group” by homer----simpson, on FlickrIn the late 90s, Graham acquired a VERY tired, ex-Craddock’s of Coven Borderer, and which I think was CRE 102L. This had an 8LXB and a Fuller, but if course it came with all the necessary bits to convert Graham’s own lorry, such as crossmember, brackets, etc.
It all went together, so now it has 8LXB, RTO9509 AND a 2-speed axle - Mr.Smith, eat your heart out!
HXG 442L ATKI by AEC590, on FlickrAs Mark says, following its engine rebuild, Robert Pardoe of Ledbury operated it commercially for, I think, a month, running the length and breadth of the country delivering hay and straw.
As an aside, the fuel tank from the Craddock Borderer is the one now gracing Bowker 34
Evening all, Chris, that is a really interesting post. Bet she is nice to drive with that spec. I only remember that screaming David Brown range change behind the 240s, oh what an awfull gearbox! But a Fuller, plus a two speed, must be “sub sonic”!
The ex Craddock 240 may have been GRE102L.
A lad keeps his (modern) ERF E series in one of my sheds, and his father worked for Allan Craddock for years, mainly on their total refurbs, the stories he tells are hillarious. I remember just how hard the family were to deal with, even if I`d bought an 8wheeler on 40x8s, they would check that there were no really good tyres on before I departed their yard! And I never ever got one with two windscreen wipers!
Once I dealt on one that they had put brakes on the second steer…suddenly the deal was off…it was too good to sell out of service, and Allan would not budge, the deal was off!!
I remember one, 40x8s, one wiper, one mirror, one seat, (drivers thank goodness), as I pulled out, up over the Staffs and Worcester canal, past Spittles yard, (now K`s), and down to the A449 by the Harrows, I discovered a distinct lack of brakes! No problem, plenty of engine braking with an LW…I tell you by the time I pulled into Benson Transports yard at Ashington Northumberland, I was well cream crackered and not a little fazed! Still, I drew my cheque, they seemed pleased, and I was just relieved to be able to get on the train and sleep!!..the things we all did when we were young!!
Pass their old yard quite often, and the Bungalow, even though it thrives as ND Browns municiple outfit, it hardly seems credible that such a company, and family as Craddocks once worked from that site. I always smile at the memories that flood back.
Cheerio for now.
Wheel Nut:
Is that Chris Webb on top of that tank?I borrowed the photo from the 70’s thread on Facebook
No,not me Malc. Looks very much like one of James Hemphills AEC MK3s,they had a depot in Manchester.
harry_gill:
Lawrence Dunbar:
marky:
HXG is a much-modified Borderer. Started life with a 6LXB and a standard day-cab. It’s a long way-away from that now with it’s Ridings sleeper (and relocated indicators) and an 8LXB/9509 drivetrain. The engine was rebuild around 2001 and run-in for Graham (the owner) by Robert Pardoe, running loads of straw locally around Herefordshire.Very interesting history, Do you know where or who owned from new, It has a Middlesbrough Reg, ■■?, Regards Larry.
hiya,
Larry Riding’s had a Middlesborough depot and that being a Riding’s cab could there be a link??.
thanks harry, long retired.
If it’s not ex ICI or Riding I reckon that Atki is either ex Bob Durham or Sandersons.
Retired Old ■■■■:
Many congrats, Bubbs.
It would be nice to find out who built the sleeper on that Scammell.
several cabs they were built by duncan at j g osborne. and this one on contract to cooper metals at rotherham, ex stanton stavely unit , note the long wheel base 
there should be a lot of pictures from the truck mag about 1983 ish
bubbleman:
Hi again lads,heres a few more from me,Cheers Bubbs,
Good stuff again Marc,keep em coming mate.
Cheers Dave.
turps:
Retired Old ■■■■:
Many congrats, Bubbs.
It would be nice to find out who built the sleeper on that Scammell.several cabs they were built by duncan at j g osborne. and this one on contract to cooper metals at rotherham, ex stanton stavely unit , note the long wheel base
Cheers, Bubbs- first-class info, as usual.
bubbleman:
Hello again lads,great pics coming in…well done chaps.heres todays offering…I found some old copies of Heritage Commercials so I’ve robbed a few images from them…goes back a bit though
To the legend that is the Bubbleman.Even a pup like me loves to see the endless pics and snippits that you so kindly grace us all with on the biggest and bestest thread that you your goodself created - to another 400 (at least!) Now, back to business…that Albion of JR’s, was that an ex Westerns by any chance?
