There was another haulier called Stamper based in Rutherglen same livery as the Penrith’s Stamper, could never understand why they were based up in Scotland.
georgeking:
There was another haulier called Stamper based in Rutherglen same livery as the Penrith’s Stamper, could never understand why they were based up in Scotland.
That was John Stamper,Gordons brother and Geoffs father! Dennis.
Bewick:
georgeking:
There was another haulier called Stamper based in Rutherglen same livery as the Penrith’s Stamper, could never understand why they were based up in Scotland.That was John Stamper,Gordons brother and Geoffs father! Dennis.
Was he a Penrith man who relocated to Rutherglen because most of his contracts were based there?
georgeking:
Bewick:
georgeking:
There was another haulier called Stamper based in Rutherglen same livery as the Penrith’s Stamper, could never understand why they were based up in Scotland.That was John Stamper,Gordons brother and Geoffs father! Dennis.
Was he a Penrith man who relocated to Rutherglen because most of his contracts were based there?
I would say so George as a lot of Penrith hauliers spent more time in Glasgow than Penrith!!! Dennis.
Hi Bewick, a bit off topic but did you ever meet a bloke called Nick Foster, he was a mechanic and then a salesman at the Foden garage in Carlisle. From what i’ve gleened from your posts you don’t care for either 
Charls
remy:
Hi Bewick, a bit off topic but did you ever meet a bloke called Nick Foster, he was a mechanic and then a salesman at the Foden garage in Carlisle. From what i’ve gleened from your posts you don’t care for eitherCharls
Hiya “remy” my Great grandad ran Foden steamers in the early 1900s and that is as near as I would want to get to Foden!!! No I never knew Nick Foster and I never had any inclination to look at Foden trucks so I’m sorry not to be more positive but keep taking the tablets and your obsession with Fodens will pass eventually!!!Cheers Bewick.
Bewick:
remy:
Hi Bewick, a bit off topic but did you ever meet a bloke called Nick Foster, he was a mechanic and then a salesman at the Foden garage in Carlisle. From what i’ve gleened from your posts you don’t care for eitherCharls
Hiya “remy” my Great grandad ran Foden steamers in the early 1900s and that is as near as I would want to get to Foden!!! No I never knew Nick Foster and I never had any inclination to look at Foden trucks so I’m sorry not to be more positive but keep taking the tablets and your obsession with Fodens will pass eventually!!!Cheers Bewick.
Thanks for the reply, i’m just glad it wasn’t him put you off Fodens as he’s my cousin, last i heard about him he was in Soudi Arabia showing Fodens to the natives.
I suppose your thinking ‘good place for them’
Charls
any body got any pics of R W JENKINSONS ERF’S OR BULLMANS 142’S
remy:
Bewick:
remy:
Hi Bewick, a bit off topic but did you ever meet a bloke called Nick Foster, he was a mechanic and then a salesman at the Foden garage in Carlisle. From what i’ve gleened from your posts you don’t care for eitherCharls
Hiya “remy” my Great grandad ran Foden steamers in the early 1900s and that is as near as I would want to get to Foden!!! No I never knew Nick Foster and I never had any inclination to look at Foden trucks so I’m sorry not to be more positive but keep taking the tablets and your obsession with Fodens will pass eventually!!!Cheers Bewick.
Thanks for the reply, i’m just glad it wasn’t him put you off Fodens as he’s my cousin, last i heard about him he was in Soudi Arabia showing Fodens to the natives.
I suppose your thinking ‘good place for them’
Charls
Spot on remy!! but it apprears you can’t keep a good man down!!! Bewick.
yappie:
any body got any pics of R W JENKINSONS ERF’S OR BULLMANS 142’S
You are defo a very sad man JR!!!
Curly Cargill mentioned in the breath as John (Anglo Scottish) Hodgson - wash your mouth out with soap and water. One of those two ran one of the best fleets in the UK let alone ■■■■■■■ and the other was a ten-percenter and ran a clearing house out of a grimy ‘office’ just off the London Road in Glasgow.
Curly (and his drivers) were true professionals - his livery was simple but smart, their motors were always spotless, their roping and sheeting perfect. D & M Cargill was the name of his company. I remember him showing me his small fleet of cars that he stored in his workshop - an E-type, a Ford Pop and a Simon Templar Volvo sports■■?
C’mon the blues:
Curly Cargill mentioned in the breath as John (Anglo Scottish) Hodgson - wash your mouth out with soap and water. One of those two ran one of the best fleets in the UK let alone ■■■■■■■ and the other was a ten-percenter and ran a clearing house out of a grimy ‘office’ just off the London Road in Glasgow.Curly (and his drivers) were true professionals - his livery was simple but smart, their motors were always spotless, their roping and sheeting perfect. D & M Cargill was the name of his company. I remember him showing me his small fleet of cars that he stored in his workshop - an E-type, a Ford Pop and a Simon Templar Volvo sports■■?
I’ve seen on occasions, Curly Cargill hauling railwaylines for Lawsons of Cockermouth…
georgeking:
C’mon the blues:
Curly Cargill mentioned in the breath as John (Anglo Scottish) Hodgson - wash your mouth out with soap and water. One of those two ran one of the best fleets in the UK let alone ■■■■■■■ and the other was a ten-percenter and ran a clearing house out of a grimy ‘office’ just off the London Road in Glasgow.Curly (and his drivers) were true professionals - his livery was simple but smart, their motors were always spotless, their roping and sheeting perfect. D & M Cargill was the name of his company. I remember him showing me his small fleet of cars that he stored in his workshop - an E-type, a Ford Pop and a Simon Templar Volvo sports■■?
I’ve seen on occasions, Curly Cargill hauling railwaylines for Lawsons of Cockermouth…
Nearly all the companies on this thread were customers i delivered fuel to,allways got on well with all of them.I remember delivering to curly on the old A6,he was good crack, Traveling Sam as he was known in the stockcar game was a close second,for all he was k/stephen. another one well out of town but worth a mention Jim Lawson. vic.
No body’s mentioned Derrick Hill of Savage Transport, Penrith.This is a shot of one of their artics in our Workshop at Miltnhorpe after failing its MOT and is receiving some adjustments so it can return for a re-test PDQ!His coiler is loaded with Fire brick from Scotland for S.Wales.Derrick Snr. was killed in a trajic accident when a jack collapst on him in their workshop.
v7victor:
Nearly all the companies on this thread were customers i delivered fuel to,allways got on well with all of them.I remember delivering to curly on the old A6,he was good crack, Traveling Sam as he was known in the stockcar game was a close second,for all he was k/stephen. another one well out of town but worth a mention Jim Lawson. vic.
You have mentioned Paul Stiller, now there a story to be told!
georgeking:
v7victor:
Nearly all the companies on this thread were customers i delivered fuel to,allways got on well with all of them.I remember delivering to curly on the old A6,he was good crack, Traveling Sam as he was known in the stockcar game was a close second,for all he was k/stephen. another one well out of town but worth a mention Jim Lawson. vic.You have mentioned Paul Stiller, now there a story to be told!
To long of a story that one.[39 years]
Glad this thread’s come alive again - I was curious (Nosey!) to see what would be said about Stampers (John G). I spent a bit of time with them early 70s, based at Rutherglen - a lot of the work there came from Colvilles to South Wales, backloading from UG at St Helens. Quite a few coil-carriers and they had started doing a bit of container work for Panalpina, ACE and MAT Transport (where I ended up).
I always thought they were part of the Penrith operation - if they weren’t officially, there was a lot of co-operation between them, and at that time all the Glasgow wagons had Carlisle registrations.
It wasn’t a flashy outfit, I don’t think they believed that fresh paint made them go any faster. They did run a tight ship though, very little empty running (and very little spent on new wagons).
I wasn’t there long, but good memories.
PCH pete cochrane who hauled for curries. pete was a nice guy with nice trucks.
regards captmarvell
I know he was not a Penrith haulier but what about Keith Gornal - hewn from the same piece of granite as Curly Cargill (who spoke with a good scouse accent).
I remember one of his drivers - big Brian - a great character and true professional - I don’t think I ever saw his Volvo or trailer with any sign of dirt on it. respect where its due.
I understand Keith has passed away - but if you are still out there Bri - I hope you are fit and well.