Smith of Maddiston

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS OLD TIME LORRIES, COMPANIES AND DRIVERS (INTERACT
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andrew.s:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf04cH8eZP4&feature=youtu.be
Smith of Maddiston feature a few times in this film.

One for Paul’s collection I think……although he might already have it.

Thanks for posting.

David

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andrew.s:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf04cH8eZP4&feature=youtu.be
Smith of Maddiston feature a few times in this film.

The last 10 seconds shows a brake test moment for the van in the outside lane.

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Hello everyone, I am hoping more people will come forward and order the booklet I recently put together about the history of Smith of Maddiston. I thought I would sell more than I currently have. If you know anyone who would like a copy, please email me on paulmbruce@hotmail.com. Copies are available from later this week. Many thanks in advance. Paul Bruce

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Hello everyone,
The booklet is now available ready for posting. I picked them up from the printers today. If anyone wants a copy please contact me via email paulmbruce@hotmail.com, £8 delivered to a UK address. Many thanks, Paul Bruce

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That is some fly sheet ! much wider than necessary so I would ask who was the “brain surgeon” that decided on the measurements ? :blush: Bewick.

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In summer 1980 I took a loaded tractor and trailer to Penrith for one of our Penrith based night drivers.Got there around 2300,keys under Scania 81 grill,and walked back to A66.One of SOM ERFs stopped for me,took me to Stainmore where he changed over with Stirlands.Stirlands driver dropped me at J1 M18 and I walked to our MFS depot for my car about 0330.I think this was on Boots contract,not sure if SOM driver was frae Glasgow,Maddiston or Alloa.For Denniss’ info,the SOM unit had a ■■■■■■■ not a 240 Patricroft. :smiley:

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Bewick:

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That is some fly sheet ! much wider than necessary so I would ask who was the “brain surgeon” that decided on the measurements ? :blush: Bewick.

That’s because it’s NOT a fly sheet Dennis!

David

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Chris Webb:
In summer 1980 I took a loaded tractor and trailer to Penrith for one of our Penrith based night drivers.Got there around 2300,keys under Scania 81 grill,and walked back to A66.One of SOM ERFs stopped for me,took me to Stainmore where he changed over with Stirlands.Stirlands driver dropped me at J1 M18 and I walked to our MFS depot for my car about 0330.I think this was on Boots contract,not sure if SOM driver was frae Glasgow,Maddiston or Alloa.For Denniss’ info,the SOM unit had a ■■■■■■■ not a 240 Patricroft. :smiley:

Chris if you had said it had an 240LXB engine you would have shattered my Bank Holiday and I would probably have lost the will to continue living eh ! Cheers Dennis !

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5thwheel:

Bewick:

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That is some fly sheet ! much wider than necessary so I would ask who was the “brain surgeon” that decided on the measurements ? :blush: Bewick.

That’s because it’s NOT a fly sheet Dennis!

David

Well to my untrained eye :wink: David it looks too narrow to pass for a main sheet and it is I believe covering the sheets underneath and from what I can see :unamused: it has not been roped over :astonished: So as I haven’t had much to do in the Tarpaulin requirements of a flat trailer fleet :blush: :open_mouth: come on give 'us a clue :wink: If it’s not a main sheet and not a fly sheet what kind of a sheet is it ? There is a shot of a Bowker flat trailer on the site that has an extremely wide PVC covered fly sheet on a load of reels so maybe it could be of similar classification to the SOM sheet !
In the meantime I will defer to my learned colleague where Sheets are concerned ! :frowning: By the by did you enjoy the Coronation ? Cheers Dennis.

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5thwheel:

Bewick:

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That is some fly sheet ! much wider than necessary so I would ask who was the “brain surgeon” that decided on the measurements ? :blush: Bewick.

That’s because it’s NOT a fly sheet Dennis!

David

Was thinking that as a fly sheet wouldnt have a double row of eyelets . . . would it :neutral_face:

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The sheet could have been spec’d for a certain job/load as a full top sheet where the load wasn’t as high as in the photo but needed to be well covered and by the time it was used in the photo it made an adhoc fly sheet, it’s certainly being used as one. Only those that used it can tell us I suppose. Franky.

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It also looks like it’s made of canvas-surely a fly sheet would be pvc or whatever so it’s waterproof??

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andrew.s:
It also looks like it’s made of canvas-surely a fly sheet would be pvc or whatever so it’s waterproof??

PVC covered cotton didn’t really start to appear until the very late 60’s prior to that all sheets including fly/flapper sheets were cotton and they did the job ! the first sets of sheets ,mains and flys, I bought in 1968/9 for my D1000 and Mastiff artic were all made on cotton. Cheers Bewick.

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:smiley: My Smith of Maddiston Booklet arrived today , so early to bed this evening to crack on with it :laughing: :laughing:

Thanks Paul (PMB) :sunglasses:

E.W.

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Many thanks EW. Can you inform all trucknet colleagues your opinion of the book once read. You never know more people may want it !!
PMB

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Hi Paul, got mine a couple of hours ago. At first glance you have produced a cracking little book. Hopefully more folks will take some off you. Thanks for all your endeavours with this.

Tommy

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Tommy,
Thank you for your support and kind words. Lets hope word gets round. For the years (23) spent researching this company and the time taken to brainstorm, plan, put together in a word document and proof it with the printer, I know I am being fair with the £8 delivered charge for this booklet. I am getting amazing feedback from the people who bought a copy hence I have done something good for the transport community.
Paul

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Hi Paul (PMB)

Thank you so much for putting together this interesting S.O.M. booklet. I enjoyed reading very much and of course looking at the interesting pictures contained within it.

No doubt you could compile many more issues on a company of this magnitude and so much history , of course this is if you have the appetite to do so! , i commend your work and would like to thank you for doing so, and i recommend it to any transport enthusiasts on here that wish to learn about the history of this once upon a time massive haulier.

I would be interested in reading any further volumes that you may decide to produce. :smiley:

Thanks again

E,W,

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EW many thanks for your kind words. I am getting some very positive feedback from buyers. Please spread the word for me.
Thanks Paul