pv83:
He later switched to another company were he was given a Volvo F12 Globetrotter
Oh did he do the Kazakstan run! I wish i had done that! There is a whole threde about it on here somewere,i’ll bump it for you if you what
Yeah, the old man drove his lorrie just about to every destination. He’s been to Irak or Iran as well (before it all went wrong over there), they were even talking about doing a trip to China, but that didn’t pass…
When I was a young lad he took me on a trip to Maroc, and one off the Baltic States, I think it was Estonia, quite a different world if you’re a young lad…
Can you please locate that thread for me Danne, I’m quite curieus about it
I’ve been a member for about a week now, and I must say, I’ve came across some cracking pics
Esspecially the ones from the '80’s en 90’s era 'cause that takes me back to my own childhood, running along with my dad in his Scania 112h and later on a Volvo F12, those were the days…
And let’s not forget the pics of the mighty ERF’s, Foden’s and Scammells, never saw those much abroad…
However, I’m a lorry driver myself for about 10 odd years know, and I’ve been working most of that time for dutch heavy haulier v.d. Vlist and I was just wondering if any body has got some pics of v.d. Vlist doing transports in the U.K.
Here are some pics of transports I’ve done myself.
Regards, Patrick
Hi pv83, welcome mate, got a couple of piccs 4u, these I took whilst doin a Job In R/Dam, waiting on the dock at Wallhaven, Regards Chris
Hiya Chris
Many thanks for the pics sir Might I ask if there’s anymore
Patrick
Hi Patrick, Sadly not mate, was just passing the time on wallhaven dock 30 odd yrs ago now, thought they might be of Interest? enjoying your Piccs, the old and the new LOL" nice to look back mate now the memory is fading, Cheers Chris.
I’ve been a member for about a week now, and I must say, I’ve came across some cracking pics
Esspecially the ones from the '80’s en 90’s era 'cause that takes me back to my own childhood, running along with my dad in his Scania 112h and later on a Volvo F12, those were the days…
And let’s not forget the pics of the mighty ERF’s, Foden’s and Scammells, never saw those much abroad…
However, I’m a lorry driver myself for about 10 odd years know, and I’ve been working most of that time for dutch heavy haulier v.d. Vlist and I was just wondering if any body has got some pics of v.d. Vlist doing transports in the U.K.
Here are some pics of transports I’ve done myself.
Regards, Patrick
Hi pv83, welcome mate, got a couple of piccs 4u, these I took whilst doin a Job In R/Dam, waiting on the dock at Wallhaven, Regards Chris
Hiya Chris
Many thanks for the pics sir Might I ask if there’s anymore
Patrick
Hi Patrick, Sadly not mate, was just passing the time on wallhaven dock 30 odd yrs ago now, thought they might be of Interest? enjoying your Piccs, the old and the new LOL" nice to look back mate now the memory is fading, Cheers Chris.
Hi Patrick Here Is a Military SCAMMELL, Snapped this At one of the Early Truck Racing Events, can"t Remember exactly Where? couldn’t get it all on to show full effect, Cheers Chris.
Evening Patrick yes i have a folder full of photos from my time at colletts and from my days as an owner driver ,quite a few taken on the continent,at colletts they had a bonetted scania which was owned originally by watkinson heavy haulage ,i also worked there back in the 70s.i now work at joda freight we run mainly volvo and a few iveco .
This photo was taken at Edgar Allens yard in sheffield about 2000.
Cheers Richard.
I’ve been a member for about a week now, and I must say, I’ve came across some cracking pics
Esspecially the ones from the '80’s en 90’s era 'cause that takes me back to my own childhood, running along with my dad in his Scania 112h and later on a Volvo F12, those were the days…
And let’s not forget the pics of the mighty ERF’s, Foden’s and Scammells, never saw those much abroad…
However, I’m a lorry driver myself for about 10 odd years know, and I’ve been working most of that time for dutch heavy haulier v.d. Vlist and I was just wondering if any body has got some pics of v.d. Vlist doing transports in the U.K.
Here are some pics of transports I’ve done myself.
Regards, Patrick
Hi pv83, welcome mate, got a couple of piccs 4u, these I took whilst doin a Job In R/Dam, waiting on the dock at Wallhaven, Regards Chris
Hiya Chris
Many thanks for the pics sir Might I ask if there’s anymore
Patrick
Hi Patrick, Sadly not mate, was just passing the time on wallhaven dock 30 odd yrs ago now, thought they might be of Interest? enjoying your Piccs, the old and the new LOL" nice to look back mate now the memory is fading, Cheers Chris.
Hi Patrick Here Is a Military SCAMMELL, Snapped this At one of the Early Truck Racing Events, can"t Remember exactly Where? couldn’t get it all on to show full effect, Cheers Chris.
Hiya Chris,
Apologies for the late answer, but I just came back from a two week round trip…
But can I just say you’ve made me a very happy man with the pic off that mighty Scammell , I’ve been a great fan of Scammells, and it wasn’t untill last march that I saw one “in the flesh”, this being a Crusader, it’s been worth the wait
We do a lot of hauling for the english troops based in Germany, but all the Scammells they used to have are all gone now, even the Foden’s are quite a rare sight these days, it’s all MAN nowadays…
scud:
0Evening Patrick yes i have a folder full of photos from my time at colletts and from my days as an owner driver ,quite a few taken on the continent,at colletts they had a bonetted scania which was owned originally by watkinson heavy haulage ,i also worked there back in the 70s.i now work at joda freight we run mainly volvo and a few iveco .
This photo was taken at Edgar Allens yard in sheffield about 2000.
Cheers Richard.
Hiya Richard,
I never knew that they had a bonneted Scania at Collett’s, would be a great sight to see that in the Collett’s livery I reckon . And cracking shot off that DAF mate, they did used it for quite a long time then, it was already a classic in the late 90’s.
I loaded a CAT tipper this last monday in the yard of John Dickinson, they to have got some equipment, and a proper ERF which they use as a shunter, didn’t take any pics though due to the “mildly rain”…
I’ve been a member for about a week now, and I must say, I’ve came across some cracking pics
Esspecially the ones from the '80’s en 90’s era 'cause that takes me back to my own childhood, running along with my dad in his Scania 112h and later on a Volvo F12, those were the days…
And let’s not forget the pics of the mighty ERF’s, Foden’s and Scammells, never saw those much abroad…
However, I’m a lorry driver myself for about 10 odd years know, and I’ve been working most of that time for dutch heavy haulier v.d. Vlist and I was just wondering if any body has got some pics of v.d. Vlist doing transports in the U.K.
Here are some pics of transports I’ve done myself.
Regards, Patrick
Hi pv83, welcome mate, got a couple of piccs 4u, these I took whilst doin a Job In R/Dam, waiting on the dock at Wallhaven, Regards Chris
Hiya Chris
Many thanks for the pics sir Might I ask if there’s anymore
Patrick
Hi Patrick, Sadly not mate, was just passing the time on wallhaven dock 30 odd yrs ago now, thought they might be of Interest? enjoying your Piccs, the old and the new LOL" nice to look back mate now the memory is fading, Cheers Chris.
Hi Patrick Here Is a Military SCAMMELL, Snapped this At one of the Early Truck Racing Events, can"t Remember exactly Where? couldn’t get it all on to show full effect, Cheers Chris.
Hiya Chris,
Apologies for the late answer, but I just came back from a two week round trip…
But can I just say you’ve made me a very happy man with the pic off that mighty Scammell , I’ve been a great fan of Scammells, and it wasn’t untill last march that I saw one “in the flesh”, this being a Crusader, it’s been worth the wait
We do a lot of hauling for the english troops based in Germany, but all the Scammells they used to have are all gone now, even the Foden’s are quite a rare sight these days, it’s all MAN nowadays…
Patrick
Hiya Patrick, no worries mate where av u been this trip u say 2wks? The two VList I snapped whilst killing time R/Dam, 80s Cheers Chris.
Started with a trip to France, tipped in Clermont Ferrand, loaded a piece of a Nicolas module trailer south off Auxerre, tipped that in the port of Rotterdam, did some local work then and loaded some vehicles on the friday and got to the ferry in IJmuiden to Newcastle, tipped that stuff on the saterday just north off Newcastle, got back a bit and stayed for the weekend in Carlisle. The monday started with collecting a CAT 730 tipper, got on the ferry in Hull, tipped that on tuesday in our yard, then loaded a digger for Germany (Sinsheim area) , tipped that on wednesday, loaded a case in that same area, tipped that friday morning in the port off Antwerp, did some local work there and after that it was just a matter of getting back home again for the weekend…
pv83:
Started with a trip to France, tipped in Clermont Ferrand, loaded a piece of a Nicolas module trailer south off Auxerre, tipped that in the port of Rotterdam, did some local work then and loaded some vehicles on the friday and got to the ferry in IJmuiden to Newcastle, tipped that stuff on the saterday just north off Newcastle, got back a bit and stayed for the weekend in Carlisle. The monday started with collecting a CAT 730 tipper, got on the ferry in Hull, tipped that on tuesday in our yard, then loaded a digger for Germany (Sinsheim area) , tipped that on wednesday, loaded a case in that same area, tipped that friday morning in the port off Antwerp, did some local work there and after that it was just a matter of getting back home again for the weekend…
Hi Patrick heres a photo of colletts scania it was taken in black and white though .by the way you have some great photos on this thread keep them coming i think i have some of your motors on film somewhere i try and find them
Cheers Richard.tachment=0]collett scania.jpg[/attachment]
pv83:
Started with a trip to France, tipped in Clermont Ferrand, loaded a piece of a Nicolas module trailer south off Auxerre, tipped that in the port of Rotterdam, did some local work then and loaded some vehicles on the friday and got to the ferry in IJmuiden to Newcastle, tipped that stuff on the saterday just north off Newcastle, got back a bit and stayed for the weekend in Carlisle. The monday started with collecting a CAT 730 tipper, got on the ferry in Hull, tipped that on tuesday in our yard, then loaded a digger for Germany (Sinsheim area) , tipped that on wednesday, loaded a case in that same area, tipped that friday morning in the port off Antwerp, did some local work there and after that it was just a matter of getting back home again for the weekend…
I will post some pics off it soon,
Patrick
Hi Patrick, Had Me Worn Out Mate, Cheers Chris.
Me to mate, a few years ago I had me hands full doing a trip down south, took me about a week or two just to get to Spain Those were the days eh
scud:
Hi Patrick heres a photo of colletts scania it was taken in black and white though .by the way you have some great photos on this thread keep them coming i think i have some of your motors on film somewhere i try and find them
Cheers Richard.tachment=0]collett scania.jpg[/attachment]
Hiya Richard,
What a staggering beauty that Scania! A true shame they don’t make 'em like that anymore… And being in black and white gives it a all more nostalgia feeling doesn’t it Where there more of does in the fleet back in the day, 'cause it looks familiar, maybe in a other livery?
Dirty Dan:
Looks like you have had a good couple of weeks How mutch can you load on you trailer?
Hiya Danne,
Yeah, wasn’t to bad the last three weeks The trailer was designed to take loads up to 30t, and that is quite the limit for the trailer…GVW then when loaded is 48t.
. And cracking shot off that DAF mate, they did used it for quite a long time then, it was already a classic in the late 90’s.
