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    The 35-tonne Scammell Crusader – Part 2
    Terry Ainger, owner-driver, was one such purchaser using his acquisition for general haulage work including continental travels. He rebuilt his ex-Army Crusader in salute to his father Mick, who worked in times past, for Coombe Valley Transport of Do
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    Editor: Charles Waters Email: hc.ed@kelsey.co.uk Art Editor: AT Graphics Contributors: Mike and Julie Blenkinsop, Pip Dunn, Jeff Colledge, Alan Dale, Joseph Lewis, Russ Harvey, Bob Weir, Timothy Byrne, Tony Lawrence and Ashley Lovering Ben MacDuff -
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    Will It Ever Stop Raining?
    Welcome to the April 2024 issue of Heritage Commercials, and what a fine choice of commercials we have this month as the continued wet weather gives us good reason to stay in and read this fine magazine. Alan Dale kicks us off with the second part of
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    Ignition
    My first trip to Malta was in July 1997. I was amazed to see Plaxton and Duple bodied coaches waiting to take the new arrivals to their hotels. Bedford TKs ex-BT were on hand to carry the luggage ahead of the coaches to the various hotels. Plenty of
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    A Fletcher &Co. Ltd – Part 10
    After the pit was extended to the full length of the workshop, it was possible to get two eight wheelers on at once. We made a wooden walkway to fit between the pit wall top rails to allow safe movement across the pit saving much time. Ron also had t
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    Second Scotch Selection
    A week before writing this piece I was back in the Scottish Highlands with a whistle stop visit to Inverness. On the way as I headed north on the train travelling along the Highland Mainline, there’s a small farm near Culloden where there are still a
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    DODGE Duo
    John was born and raised in Herefordshire and is a retired lorry driver to trade. He is a frequent visitor to rallies during the summer months, and both his Dodge lorries have won several trophies. “I was brought up on a farm, but always wanted to be
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    Superb Looking Van…
    When I was with Harry Douglas in Thatcham, Berkshire, snapping his splendid A35 pick-up that we featured last time. I also took the opportunity to shoot some pics of his equally stunning Austin A35 van (AV5). Harry is a true Austin A35 enthusiast but
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    Your Say
    I enjoyed reading Pip Dunn’s article in the February issue of Heritage Commercials concerning the increase in power of trucks built over the last few decades by some of the major European manufacturers, and thought readers might be interested in seei
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    A working Partnership
    In 1975, MAN and Volkswagen agreed to work on a joint venture for trucks below 12 tonnes. The MT range would start at 6½ tonnes, encompass the popular 7½-tonner and then would include a new 10-tonner. The cab was the LT design from Volkswagen, it was
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    Different Strokes – Part 2
    Meanwhile, the Trader just had to go, she was very tired, and dad was also getting tired of the constant repairs that were a result of running seven ton motors carrying 10 ton loads. Spring leaf breakage was almost a weekly occurrence and as long as
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    The Vulture Gets Dennis!
    In 1993, some local authorities purchased the Elite chassis and requested Dennis Eagle to free issue them to Lacre PDE, a Llantrisant based waste collection vehicle bodybuilder. Lacre PDE offered the GPM II series waste collection unit, which they im
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    Book Reviews
    By Richard Stubbings Two more books kindly sent in by Amberley Publishing, starting with this one, Buses of Wiltshire and Dorset, Past and Present. This book offers the readers a nostalgic look back at buses seen and used around the Wiltshire and Dor
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    Transport Museum Wythall 2024 Calendar
    Transport Museum Wythall, Chapel Lane, Wythall, near Birmingham (just off A435, near M42 Jct 3) has three main halls with a wide range of exhibits, attractively displayed and of interest to both the general public and enthusiasts. This popular museum
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    Variety Is The Spice Of Life!
    Welcome to the March 2024 issue of Heritage Commercials, and what a wide variety of articles we have. Alan Dale opens this month with Part 1 of his family story Different Strokes, then we have two small features from Joseph Lewis, one on Alan Mowlam
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    Weymouth Ways
    Alan Mowlam is a great new commercial vehicle contact. We often meet to catch up at local rallies like Abbey Hill at Yeovil and Somerset Steam and Country Show at Low Ham, Langport. While at Alan’s ‘home’ rally at Chickerell, he outlined his driving
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    Different Strokes Part 1
    We had recently moved to a small village called South Wingfield in Derbyshire, and around our area back then, coal was most certainly king, in fact we could see the South Wingfield pit spoil heap from our front room window. Well dad must have warmed
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    I’ll Take The High Road
    Ever since I first went to Inverness in December 1984, I have had a love affair with Scotland, especially the scenery of Highlands. The hills, forest, lochs and moors are all wonderful to see. I have spent many days travelling across Scotland by both
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    Somerset Tractor Show Stars
    The 2024 Somerset Vintage and Classic Tractor Show was held at the Royal Bath & West Showground over 27 and 28 January writes Joseph Lewis. The main theme was agricultural and horticultural tractors, but the car park featured two notable rigids from
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    One Last Look At The Recovery Position
    Following my previous articles on recovery lorries; wreckers or breakdown vehicles; I thought I had pretty much covered the subject relatively well. However, while searching through my archives I came across further interesting images on the subject
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    Austin ‘Twinshaft’ Commercial
    The commercial arm of the company, however, didn’t start building trucks of any size until February 1913 when Austin announced its first venture into lorries. The first Austin truck proved to be a rather unconventional design which was a brave move f
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    Feorge’s Faithful Friend
    One of my favourite locations to cycle through is Thorney, near Langport. Evidence of the Yeovil to Taunton railway track bed can still be seen. A large part of this interest stems from the former Thorney Halt based in the centre of the village and a
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    Your Say
    Very much enjoyed the brochure item in the February issue on Scammell and associated variants. I have a question regarding a tenuous link with Scammell, namely the way the Contractor chassis was used as a basis for those super haulers of the 70/80s,

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