Road Transport Photographs by Stephen Potter CPAGB http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/ 22 rows en-gb 60 Gary Formby Heavy Haulage. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1818415.html Gary Formby Heavy Haulage. Wednesday 24 February 2010: Gary Formby Heavy Haulage.

Leaving Hillhead 2005 is Ex. H.C.B. Wilson Scania R973 GDX. Now operated by Formbies. Gary Formby's Scania N600 GRF parked in the yard of Weldex at Alfreton, Derbyshire. Volvo 8x4 tractor operated by Gary Formby pauses for fuel at Leicester Forest East services on the M1. The load is bound for Liverpool docks for shipment to Ireland. Gary Formby's Volvo FH no N700 GRF. Photographed arriving at Weldex, Alfreton. Gary Formby's Volvo FH no N700 GRF. Photographed at Lymm services on the M6. Gary Formby's Volvo FH no N700 GRF. Photographed departing Weldex, Alfreton. The load was a crawler crane base unit bound for the Olympic construction site. The driver described the load as 'deceptivly heavy'.

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]]> Wed Feb 24 2010 D.K.Teasdale Heavy Haulage. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1818408.html D.K. Teasdale & Son, was formed in 1964 with the aim of offering a complete range of specialised site and road transport services throughout the UK and Europe. Since then, the company has steadily expanded and diversified into related activities including lifting, jacking and skidding. Wednesday 24 February 2010: D.K. Teasdale & Son, was formed in 1964 with the aim of offering a complete range of specialised site and road transport services throughout the UK and Europe. Since then, the company has steadily expanded and diversified into related activities including lifting, jacking and skidding.

Volvo FH16 no P750 RRH was photographed inside Scunthorpe steelworks. Volvo FH16 V16 DKT operated by D.K.Teasdale departs Weldex at Alfreton. Volvo FH16 P1 DKT belonging to D.K.Teasdale. The load is a crane ballast trailor and is waiting at Gretna. Volvo FH16 no KX06 PKK. Photographed at Leicester Forest East services on the M1. Teasdale Scania no BOR 04127.Photographed departing Weldex, Alfreton. Teasdale Volvo FH16 no X787 NLB. Photographed departing Weldex, Alfreton.

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]]> Wed Feb 24 2010 Scotts Heavy Haulage. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1818407.html Scotts Heavy Haulage is a privately owned company established in 1970. Centrally based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The company specializes in transporting, installing and removing all types of machinery and industrial plant. Scotts motto is "Never too big to know; Never too small to serve". Wednesday 24 February 2010: Scotts Heavy Haulage is a privately owned company established in 1970. Centrally based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The company specializes in transporting, installing and removing all types of machinery and industrial plant. Scotts motto is "Never too big to know; Never too small to serve".

8x4 Volvo FH16 in the yard of Scotts Heavy Haulage, Alfreton. Here is something you may not have seen before. It's an Iveco Powerstar, an Australian truck and is, the owner claimed, the only one in Europe. It is operated by Scotts heavy haulage of Alfreton. Like all of Scotts trucks, it looks stunning. Here is something you may not have seen before. It's an Iveco Powerstar, an Australian truck and is, the owner claimed, the only one in Europe. It is operated by Scotts heavy haulage of Alfreton. Like all of Scotts trucks, it looks stunning.

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]]> Wed Feb 24 2010 J.B.Rawcliffe & Sons Heavy Haulage http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1805937.html Established over forty years ago, J.B. Rawcliffe & Sons provides a professional service, covering all aspects of transport, including general cargo and the movement of indivisible and abnormal loads. Wednesday 20 January 2010: Established over forty years ago, J.B. Rawcliffe & Sons provides a professional service, covering all aspects of transport, including general cargo and the movement of indivisible and abnormal loads.

Scania 3 no M507 WCK, photographed at Keele services on the M6. MAN X632 JFV, photographed at Keele services on the M6. This Actros was photographed at Leicester Forest East services on the M1. Rawcliffe Scania S298 LFV taken at Leicester Forest East services on the M1 during spring 2006. Meccedes Actros Titan SF53 HEV operated by Rawcliffe Heavy Haulage. Photographed at The Hollies transport cafe near Cannock. Volvo FH16 no Y256 LBV, photographed at Leicester Forest East services on the M1. Volvo FH16 no PN06 OTS, photographed at Keele services on the M6. Volvo FH16 no PN06 OTS, photographed at Leicester Forest East services on the M1. Volvo FH16 no PN52 KXK, photographed at Leicester Forest East services on the M1. MAN TGX no BX08 CEA photographed at Keele services on the M^.

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]]> Wed Jan 20 2010 Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1804514.html A selection of appliances operated by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. With thanks to the various crews for moving the machines. Saturday 16 January 2010: A selection of appliances operated by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. With thanks to the various crews for moving the machines.

Command unit NK51 XXC photographed at West Denton fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no NK53 TYP was photographed at Rainton fire station. Volvo FL6 pump M559 KVK was photographed at Hebburn fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no NK53 TYU was photographed at Hebburn fire station. Volvo FL6 rescue tender L184 VTN was photographed at Hebburn fire station. Volvo FL6 pump X876 WCU was photographed at Hebburn fire station. Volvo FL6 pump T801 BRG was photographed at Sunderland fire station. Volvo pumps outside Sunderland fire station. Line up of machines at Sunderland fire station. MAN TGA 6x4 prime mover WX54 VOK photographed at Sunderland fire station. Volvo FL6 pump N388 RCN was photographed at Sunderland fire station. MAN TGA 6x4 prime mover WX54 VPY photographed at Sunderland fire station. Volvo F10 arial ladder platform no T45 RBB was photographed at Fullwell fire station. Volvo FLH pump NK51 BMV was photographed at Fullwell fire station. Machines at Fullwell fire station. Volvo FL6 pump V982 ETY was photographed at South Shields fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no NK53 TYO was photographed at South Shields fire station.

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]]> Sat Jan 16 2010 Chris Bennett Heavy Haulage. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1804493.html A collection of vehicles operated by Chris Bennett Heavy Haulage. With thanks to the company for access to their yard for photography. Saturday 16 January 2010: A collection of vehicles operated by Chris Bennett Heavy Haulage. With thanks to the company for access to their yard for photography.

Scania R920 DNY was photographed at Woodhall services on the M1. Chris Bennet Scania DN03 YMW at Trentham services on the M6 during summer 2005 Chris Bennett Volvo X183 REC at Leicester Forest East services on the M1 Chris Bennett DAF 95 X262 UMB at Leicester Forest East services on the M1 Chris Bennett DAF 95 X262 UMB photographed in the yard of Chris Bennett Following Hillhead 2007, Volvo FH16 no X183 REC seen arriving ready to collect a load. Following Hillhead 2007, Volvo FH16 no X183 REC is seen departing. Departing Hillhead 2007 is DAF XF no X878 JBC. Chris Bennett Volvo 8x4 tractor MX55 JXS photographed on the Southbound side of Leicester Forest East services on the M1. Chris Bennett Volvo 8x4 tractor MX55 JXS photographed on the Southbound side of Leicester Forest East services on the M1. PF57 DLO was photographed at The Hollies transport cafe on the A5.

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]]> Sat Jan 16 2010 Abnormal Load Engineering http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1804492.html Abnormal Load Engineering Saturday 16 January 2010: Abnormal Load Engineering

Photographed leaving Stafford is ALE Faun, Q82 AAW with girder trailer and transformer. On the rear is a Faun Coloss pushing. ALE Faun G602 FBF at Uttoxteter towing half of a girder trailor. Waiting to return to Hixon. Photographed leaving Stafford is ALE Faun, Q82 AAW with girder trailer and transformer. On the rear is a Faun Coloss pushing. Faun Goliaths and Nicholas girder trailer parked up on the M1. When the picture was taken, the vehicles were operated by Alstom. These vehicles and Alstom's heavy transport have now been taken over by ALE of Hixon. A pair of Faun Goliaths with Nicholas girder trailer and transformer. Heading towards the old (now demolished) Willington power ststion in Derbyshire. When photographed these were still operated by Alstom. Faun Goliath F303 SVT. Operated by Alstom. This vehicle and Alstom's heavy transport have now been taken over by ALE of Hixon. Faun Goliath F308 SVT photographed in central Manchester. When photographed these were still operated by Alstom. ALE OAF tractor S561 AAW at Woodhall services, M1. Towing one bogie and swaneck of their Nicholas girder trailer. Now withdrawn, Volvo ballast tractor B286 LDC at ALE's old yard, Common Road, Stafford. ALE Faun no Q82 AAW with half of a girder trailor pulling into Leicester Forest East services on the M1. ALE Faun no G602 FBF with half of a girder trailor pulling into Leicester Forest East services on the M1. ALE Fauns at Leicester Forest East services on the M1. With, between them, two halves of a girder trailor.

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]]> Sat Jan 16 2010 K&H Transport (Bakewell) Ltd. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1797751.html K&H is a family owned business founded in 1971. Operating a fleet of tautliners, flatbeds and tippers from their depot at Newhaven in the Peak District Friday 1 January 2010: K&H is a family owned business founded in 1971. Operating a fleet of tautliners, flatbeds and tippers from their depot at Newhaven in the Peak District

Iveco Stralis no MV54 BYY seen here departing Dene Quarry, Cromford. DAF XF FN04 FOV departing Dene Quarry, Cromford. DAF XF no FJ55 FBB photographed here climbing Cromford hill. DAF 75 tipper FP51 DLY photographed in Cromford village. DAF CF no FJ56 SBO seen here climbing Cromford Hill. Climbing Cromford hill is DAF CF no FN53 EDC. Running along the Via Gellia approaching Cromford village is DAF CF no FJ05 ZHG. DAF XF no FJ55 FBA waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. Iveco Stralis no MV54 WLF waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. DAF CF no FN52 XCM waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. Iveco Stralis no MV54 BYY waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. DAF CF no FN52 XCP is photographed arriving at the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes. DAF XF no FJ55 FBB climbing away from Tunstead quarry at Water Swallows. DAF CF no FN07 FTV waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. DAF CF no FJ56 SBO waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. DAF XF no FN52 XDY waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. DAF XF FN04 FOV at Water Swallows near Buxton. DAF XF FN04 FOV waits to join to A6 at Ambergate. DAF CF no FJ05 ZHG waits to join the A6 at Ambergate.

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]]> Fri Jan 1 2010 London Fire Brigade http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1792987.html A selection of appliances past and present from London. With thanks to the Fire Brigade Society for organising the visits. Friday 1 January 2010: A selection of appliances past and present from London. With thanks to the Fire Brigade Society for organising the visits.

The ornate drill tower and a Volvo pump at Southwalk training school. Merc Atego pump EU03 DHN outside Southwell fire station. Seen at Southwalk museum was Dennis pump no JLT 446K. Volvo FL6 rescue tender J936 CYP was seen outside Euston fire station. Ex London Volvo FL6 H895 XYF. Photographed in Doncaster being owned by Doncaster Dry Riser Testing. Preserved ex. London Volvo FL6 no H872 XYF was photographed at Elsecar near Barnsley. Line up of appliances outside Harrow fire station. Line up at Heston fire station. Merc Econic arial ladder platform no RV52 OZT. Ex. London Dodge turntable ladder A792 SUL at a private location in Derbyshire. Merc Atego RX54 XGV was photographed at Finchly fire station. Volvo FL6 pump M990 LYP seen here at Finchly fire station. Volvo FL6 prime mover L24 GYK outside Finchley fire station. Line up of appliances outside Finchly fire station. Volvo FL6 prime mover M997 LYP outside Finchley fire station. Merc Atego pump RL03 LVZ at Kentish Town fire station. Paddington appliance room Dennis/Camiva turntable ladder E870 JYV outside Paddington fire station. Attempting to emulate the photograph of the Paddington line up as seen in the book MAN TGA 6x2 incident support unit DG53 FWV at Park Royal fire station. Volvo FL6 pump K945 EYH at Wembly fire station. Volvo FL6 hydraulic platform N991 OHV at Wembly fire station. Volvo FL6 prime mover L21 GYK was photographed at Wembly fire station. MAN TGA 6x2 incident support unit DG53 FXO at Stanmore fire station. MAN TGA 6x4 prime mover WX54 VNW at Stanmore fire station. MAN TGA 6x4 prime mover WX54 VOA at Stanmore. MAN TGA 6x4 prime mover WX54 VLV and high volume pump at Barnet fire station. MAN TGA 6x4 prime mover WX54 VPL at Croydon fire station. Merc Atego pump RY52 BKF outside Woodside fire station. Volvo FL6 pump P476 RHV photographed at Biggin Hill fire station. Volvo FL6 pump M974 LYP outside Woolwich fire station. MAN TGA 6x4 prime mover WX54 VOC photographed at Silvertown fire station. Merc Atego fire rescue unit RX54 AAY outside Millwall fire station. Merc Econic turntable ladder BX07 FND was photographed at Hayes fire station. Merc Atego fire rescue unit no RX05 DJU at Wembly fire station. Merc Econic turntable ladder BX07 GUE photographed in the yard of Paddington fire station. Volvo FL6 hydraulic platform P462 RHV in the rear yard of Paddington fire station. Merc Atego fire rescue unit AE07 HWV at Paddington fire station. Merc Atego pump AE07 HVC at Fulham fire station. Preserved Commer Cob DYK 32C Land Rover and Volvo outside Biggin Hill fire station. Land Rover Defender BW03 SFY at Biggin Hill fire station. Merc Atego AE07 HVK with autumn colour at Mitcham fire station. Volvo FL6 hydraulic platform K959 EYH photographed at Wembly fire station. Merc Econic turntable ladder BX57 BPE drilling at Clapham fire station. Withdrawn from active service, Volvo FL6 no M982 LYP in the rear yard of Shorditch fire station. Merc Atego pump RV52 PGU at the rear of Shorditch fire station.

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]]> Fri Jan 1 2010 Land Rover to the rescue. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1792979.html Since it's creation in 1948, the Land Rover has been a popular choice for the emergency and rescue services. It's versitility means that it can perform many tasks and carry a wide variety of equipment. Friday 1 January 2010: Since it's creation in 1948, the Land Rover has been a popular choice for the emergency and rescue services. It's versitility means that it can perform many tasks and carry a wide variety of equipment.

This 109 Photographed at what was Rovers Longbridge factory was K840 BVC Photographed at what was Rovers Longbridge factory was G600 WAC. Highways Agency Range Rover no EU04 BUH. Land Rover Defender 110 Y211 PWT of Holm Valley mountain rescue Staffordshire ambulance service DN51 XBJ photographed at Hanley fire station. Defender 110 P267 FUJ, in use by Staffordshire emergency planning photographed at Stafford fire station. SDM 978F was ex. Cheshire fire and rescue. Land Rover Defender 110 J238 BAO of Cockermouth mountain rescue Land Rover Defender 110 PY52 JSX of Cockermouth mountain rescue Land Rover Defenders of Cockermouth mountain rescue Red Cross ambulance J107 BRB photographed at Matlock. Ex. Northern Ireland Fire Service KIA 6916 seen at the Odiham fire engine rally. Ex. Coastguard series 111 TYO 286S seen here at the Odiham fire engine rally. Land Rover Defender 110 PX08 EHS of Langdale mountain rescue

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]]> Fri Jan 1 2010 The Derbyshire Limestone run 2009. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1792953.html A selection of the vehicles taking part in the 2009 Limestone run through Derbyshire. Classic trucks in the Peak District landscape. Friday 1 January 2010: A selection of the vehicles taking part in the 2009 Limestone run through Derbyshire. Classic trucks in the Peak District landscape.

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]]> Fri Jan 1 2010 Hampshire Fire and Rescue http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1792377.html A selection of fire appliances of Hampshire. A mixture of current vehicles and preserved. Friday 1 January 2010: A selection of fire appliances of Hampshire. A mixture of current vehicles and preserved.

Line up of appliances outside Winchester fire station. Volvo FLH pump HX54 LZE was photographed at Winchester. Volvo FLH pump HX51 NRY was photographed at Winchester. Volvo FLH special rescue unit HV52 XOH was photographed at Winchester. Volvo FLH special rescue unit HV52 XOH was photographed at Winchester. Volvo FL6 no K192 MPO. Land Rover Defender 110 no W883 WRV. Volvo FLH pump HV52 XOA. Volvo FL6 no S226 VOR. Volvo FL6 no P692 JTR. Volvo FL6 no L89 RTP. Preserved Dennis RS no E751 HRV was photographed at an open day at Morton in Marsh. Volvo FL6 no R366 TRV was photographed at Basingstoke. Volvo FL6 no R369 TRV was photographed at Basingstoke. Volvo FLH pump HV52 XOC was photographed at Basingstoke. Preserved Land Rover series 11a OOU 491G was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Preserved Dennis OOT 745M was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Preserved Dennis AAA 776J was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Preserved Volvo FL6 no F991 NRV was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Preserved Volvo G162 UPO was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Preserved Dennis AOT 240J was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Preserved MBK 390R was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Volvo FL10 arial ladder platform R358 TRV. Allocated to Basingstoke, it was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Preserved Bedford A35 OPX was photographed at the Odiham fire engine rally. Iveco 4x4 special equipment unit no P912 KPX, photographed at Rushmoor.

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]]> Fri Jan 1 2010 Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1785790.html Some appliances of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. With thanks to the various crews for moving the machines. Friday 27 November 2009: Some appliances of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. With thanks to the various crews for moving the machines.

John Dennis bodied Scania 94p EU55 ETV, photographed at Borehamwood fire station. John Dennis bodied Scania 94p EU55 ETZ, photographed at Potters Bar fire station. John Dennis bodied Scania 94p EU54 ZVE, photographed at St. Albans fire station. Dennis Sabre KE53 VFH photographed at St. Albans fire station. Angloco/Bronto Scania 94p arial ladder platform no EK51 DNY photographed at St. Albans fire station. Preserved ex. Hertfordshire Bedford water tender no SRO 544. Dennis Sabre KG52 WDM photographed at Hitchin fire station. Scania 94p incident support unit EU55 PGF was photographed at Hitchin fire station. Dennis Sabre R966 JTM photographed at Hitchin fire station. MAN operational support unit no GN57 LVW was photographed at Hertfordshires training school. Dennis SS L670 NBH was photographed at Hertfordshires training school. Dennis Sabre KG52 WDF photographed at Letchworth fire station. Dennis Sabre R964 JTM photographed at Letchworth fire station. Dennis Sabre N851 FBM photographed at Royston fire station. John Dennis bodied Scania 94p EU06 OZV, photographed at Royston fire station. Dennis Sabre W962 DBH photographed at Royston fire station. Dennis Sabre KG52 WDJ photographed at Bishops Stortford fire station. Dennis Sabre R965 JTM photographed at Bishops Stortford fire station.

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]]> Fri Nov 27 2009 The place where Foden gritters go to die. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1780771.html In 2009 the Foden motorway gritters and snowploughs that had worked the countries motorway network were withdrawn to be be replaced by new MAN's. Although now rather long in the tooth, many of these vehicles were in remarkably good condition when withdrawn. Sadly though they are all to be scrapped. This collection shows their moribund remains waiting for the cutters torch in a Derbyshire scrapyard. Saturday 14 November 2009: In 2009 the Foden motorway gritters and snowploughs that had worked the countries motorway network were withdrawn to be be replaced by new MAN's. Although now rather long in the tooth, many of these vehicles were in remarkably good condition when withdrawn. Sadly though they are all to be scrapped. This collection shows their moribund remains waiting for the cutters torch in a Derbyshire scrapyard.

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]]> Sat Nov 14 2009 Milltech Transport http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1780753.html Based in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Miltech operates an eclectic collection of vehicles. The owner likes British trucks and Cummins engines, who can fault him for that. With thanks to Milltech for permission to visit and take photographes in their yard. Saturday 14 November 2009: Based in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Miltech operates an eclectic collection of vehicles. The owner likes British trucks and Cummins engines, who can fault him for that. With thanks to Milltech for permission to visit and take photographes in their yard.

No longer with the fleet. Renault 6x2 no A18 SHL is seen here departing Dene Quarry, Cromford. DAF 85 no W379 YTU running along the Via Gellia near Cromford. DAF CF no FN53 ECD seen here departing Dene Quarry, Cromford. Foden 8x4 tipper J568 KKR, the Foden 8x4 tipper J568 KKR, the DAF 85 no P672 GNV on Stocking Lane, Breedon, having just left the Ennstone Johnson quarry. Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no M357 RAL. Photographed in Milltechs Wirksworth yard. Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no M676 VRE. Photographed in Milltechs Wirksworth yard. DAF 85 no W379 YTU on Stocking Lane, Breedon, having just left the Ennstone Johnson quarry. No longer with the company is DAF XF no W178 XKM. Photographed here departing the Ennstone Johnson quarry at Leighton. The driver was obviously a Red Dwarf fan. Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no P670 FNN. Photographed passing through Cromford village. Volvo FL10 8x4 tipper no P406 EVJ is seen here in Cromford village. Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no M357 RAL. Photographed waiting to join the A6 at Ambergate. Volvo 8x4 tipper no X42 CTG waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. No longer with the company is DAF XF no W178 XKM. Photographed here at Ambergate waiting to get onto the A6. The driver was obviously a Red Dwarf fan. Volvo 8x4 tipper no T154 JBV waits to join the A6 at Ambergate. Foden 8x4 tipper J568 KKR, the Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no P670 FNN. Photographed waiting to join the A6 at Ambergate. ERF EC11 no K198 THA photographed at the Wirksworth yard. Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no MT02 AVM. Photographed in Milltechs Wirksworth yard. Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no P670 FNN. Photographed in Milltechs Wirksworth yard. Seddon Atkinson 8x4 tipper no M357 RAL. Photographed in Milltechs Wirksworth yard. ERF ECS no Y991 ETN. Ex. Adams, photographed at the Wirksworth yard. Foden Alpha 3000 8x4 tipper X698 JOJ was photographed in Milltechs Wirksworth yard. Photographed on a dark dank winters day at Ambergate. Daf 85 W379 YTU lends a hand to the Milltech Monster.

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]]> Sat Nov 14 2009 Lomas Distribution Ltd. http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1779544.html A common sight in the Derbyshire Peak District are the white and blue tankers and tippers of Lomas Distribution, working from their headquarters outside Buxton. Wednesday 11 November 2009: A common sight in the Derbyshire Peak District are the white and blue tankers and tippers of Lomas Distribution, working from their headquarters outside Buxton.

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 Alfred Hymas http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1779423.html Alfred Hymas Ltd is a family-owned bulk haulier in North Yorkshire. Established in Burton Leonard, near Harrogate specialising in bulk haulage, predominantly serving the aggregate and agricultural industries. Most of these pictures were taken at the Cemex quarry at Doveholes in Derbyshire. Wednesday 11 November 2009: Alfred Hymas Ltd is a family-owned bulk haulier in North Yorkshire. Established in Burton Leonard, near Harrogate specialising in bulk haulage, predominantly serving the aggregate and agricultural industries. Most of these pictures were taken at the Cemex quarry at Doveholes in Derbyshire.

Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo FH12 no V779 DRM. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo FH12 no PX51 BWJ. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo FH12 no PX51 BWJ. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Renault 6x2 no YX05 EVK. Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Renault 6x2 no YX06 FSF. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Renault 6x2 no YX05 HVU. Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Renault 6x2 no YX54 HTC. Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo FH12 no X349 SSM. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Renault 6x2 no YX06 FSE. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo FM12 no T977 AUA. Snow in the Peak District. Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Renault 6x2 no YX04 FFY. Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo 8x4 tipper no Y662 OAC. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo 8x4 tipper no NX53 HXH. Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Renault 8x4 tipper no YX03 JWW. Approaching the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo 8x4 tipper no YN08 AKN. Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo 8x4 tipper no YN08 AKN Departing the Cemex quarry at Dove Holes is Volvo FM12 Y954 HWB.

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 E.Nixon & Sons http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1779420.html Trucks of E.Nixon & sons. Wednesday 11 November 2009: Trucks of E.Nixon & sons.

DAF CF no CW03 CCZ departing Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. DAF CF no CX04 MVY departing Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. DAF CF no CX05 LOA departing Catle Cements Padswood plant. DAF CF no CX05 LOD arriving at Catle Cements Padswood plant. Scania MX06 BZE departing Catle Cements Padswood plant. Volvo FM12 no W282 HRP arriving at Catle Cements Padswood plant. Volvo FM12 S600 ENS departing Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. DAF CF no CX05 LOD departing Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. DAF CF no S60 ENS arriving at Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. Volvo 6x4 tipper T740 YBL departing Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. Scania NJ08 OEU arriving at Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. Scania NJ58 HEV arriving at Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. DAF CF no S100 ENS arriving at Dove Holes quarry Derbyshire. DAF CF S20 ENS photographed at Water Swallows near Tunstead, Derbyshire.

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 Leedale Plant http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1779418.html Based in Ripley, derbyshire. Leedales fleet comprises tippers, grab trucks, machinery carriers, low loaders, skip lorries and road sweepers. Wednesday 11 November 2009: Based in Ripley, derbyshire. Leedales fleet comprises tippers, grab trucks, machinery carriers, low loaders, skip lorries and road sweepers.

Volvo FH16 no AY51 LSD. Photographed at Trowel services on the M1. MAN 8x4 tipper FJ04 CFL photographed passing through Cromford. Scania 8x4 tipper no FJ06 KCO photographed leaving Ennstones Cloud Hill quarry. MAN 8x4 tipper EU53 RHY photographed passing through Cromford. Volvo FH16 no AY51 LSD. Photographed leaving to 2005 Hillhead exhibition. MAN no R953 WHJ approaches Cromford along the Via Gellia. Scania 8x4 tipper FJ06 KCN photographed passing through Cromford. Scania 8x4 tipper FJ57 HBF photographed passing along Water Lane, Cromford. Scania 8x4 tipper FJ06 KCF photographed passing along Water Lane, Cromford. MAN 8x4 tipper FJ04 CFG photographed waiting to join the A6 at Ambergate. MAN 8x4 tipper FJ04 CFF photographed waiting to join the A6 at Ambergate. MAN 8x4 tipper EU03 PPV photographed waiting to join the A6 at Ambergate. Scania 8x4 tipper no FJ57 HBG photographed waiting to join the A6 at Ambergate. MAN 8x4 tipper FJ04 CFE photographed waiting to join the A6 at Ambergate. Volvo L20 EED photographed approaching Ennstones Cloud Hill quarry. MAN 8x4 tipper EX5 MUK photographed passing through Cromford. MAN 8x4 tipper EU03 PPF at Leicester Forest East services on the M1.

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 Berkshire Fire and Rescue http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1779403.html Appliances of Berkshire Fire and Rescue. Taken on visits arranged by the Fire Brigade Society. Wednesday 11 November 2009: Appliances of Berkshire Fire and Rescue. Taken on visits arranged by the Fire Brigade Society.

Dennis Sabre no N965 WRD. Merc Atego pump no RX03 XJT. MAN command unit L508 KAN. Merc Atego pump no RK51 WWL was photographed at Slough fire station. Dennis Dagger no RX03 XJU was photographed at Slough fire station. ERF arial ladder platform no V526 SOT. Photographed at Slough fire station. Dennis Sabre no R195 SRX was photographed at Slough fire station. ERF arial ladder platform no V526 SOT. Photographed being erected at Slough fire station. ERF arial ladder platform no V526 SOT. Photographed erected at Slough fire station. Dennis Sabre no V565 DBL. Land Rover Defender 110 no F194 RUU. Dennis Sabre no R194 SRX. Land Rover Defender 110 no G700 CRD. Preserved Dennis pump escape no FMO 635 was photographed at trowell services on the M1. Dennis Sabre no Y645 KDP was photographed at Lambourne fire station. Land Rover Defender 110 no G697 CRD was photographed at Lambourne fire station. Dennis RS no J948 VCF was photographed at Hungerford fire station. Dennis Sabre no N966 WRD was photographed at Hungerford fire station. Dennis Sabre no N966 WRD was photographed at Hungerford fire station. Merc rescue tender no K644 DJB was photographed at Newbury fire station. Merc Atego pump no RX04 SLZ was photographed at Newbury fire station. Dennis Sabre no V564 DBL was photographed at Newbury fire station. Dennis RS no K161 ECF was photographed at Newbury fire station. Dennis Sabre no P988 GAN was photographed at Mortimer fire station. ERF operational support unit no R193 SRX was photographed at Whitley fire station. Dennis RS no K162 ECF was photographed at Whitley fire station. Merc Atego pump no RX06 ERO was photographed at Readings Whitley Wood fire station. MAN command unit no K693 YMO was photographed at Whitley fire station. Merc Econic operational support unit no RX04 SMU was photographed at Whitley fire station. Merc hydraulic platform no F961 RMO was photographed at Whitley fire station. Dennis RS no L641 LMO was photographed at Readings Dee Road fire station. Merc Atego pump no RX06 ERJ was photographed at Readings Dee Road fire station. Dennis Eleate water carrier P828 YBV was photographed at Pangbourne. The pair at Pangbourne.

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1779402.html Appliances of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue. Taken on visits arranged by the Fire Brigade Society. Wednesday 11 November 2009: Appliances of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue. Taken on visits arranged by the Fire Brigade Society.

Scania pump no KN54 XLW. Volvo FL6 no L607 KND. Scania pump no KN54 XLT. Scania pump no KN03 NHX. Land Rover Defender 110 F146 MTM. Volvo FL6 pump no W858 PPC. Volvo FL6 pump no L604 KUD. Scania pump no KN03 NHZ. Volvo FL7 water carrier no J703 RRO. Volvo FL6 pump no K173 YWL. Volvo FL6 pump no K173 YWL. Volvo FL6 pump no N408 CBW. Scania pump no KU52 KMJ. Scania pump no KR02 DHJ. Volvo FL6 pump no V510 LJH. Scania pump no KN54 XLU and Land Rover Defender 110 H906 HUR. Land Rover Defender 110 H906 HUR. Volvo FL7 water carrier no J284 MFC photographed outside Kempston fire station. Scania pump no KN54 XLV. Scania pump no KU52 KPG photographed at Bedford fire station. Volvo FL6 pump no W859 PPC photographed at Bedford fire station. Scania arial ladder platform L547 FTM photographed at Bedford fire station. Inside the appliance room at Kempston fire station. Merc rescue tender R625 PKX inside Kempston fire station. Preserved Bedford TK turntable ladder 232 JBM. Scania pump no KN54 XLW photographed at Stopsley fire station.

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue http://stephenpotter.fotoblog.co.uk/c1779401.html Fire appliances of Cambridgeshire. Take on visits arranged by the Fire Brigade Society. Wednesday 11 November 2009: Fire appliances of Cambridgeshire. Take on visits arranged by the Fire Brigade Society.

Scania pump no AE06 PFO was photographed at Stanground fire station. Scania pump no AE06 PFU was photographed at Peterborough's Dogsthorpe fire station. MAN water carrier no AF52 VMM photographed at Yaxley fire station. The two appliances at Yaxley fire station. MAN water carrier no AF52 VMM photographed at Yaxley fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no N491 SAV at Yaxley fire station. Scania pump no AE03 OUS was photographed at Sawtry fire station. MAN rescue tender no Y724 WVA photographed at Huntingdon fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no P153 GFL at Huntingdon fire station. Merc foam and water carrier no L140 VCE photographed at Huntingdon fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no N492 SAV at Huntingdon fire station. The two appliances at St. Ives. This Dennis RS, no K682 BEW was photographed at St. Ives. Dennis Sabre pump no S48 BCE at Sutton fire station. I was attracted to the Morris 1000 passing by. Dennis Sabre pump no S48 BCE at Sutton fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no P151 GFL at Soham fire station. This Dennis RS, no M846 GEG was photographed at Soham. Dennis Sabre pump no T905 WVA at Burwell fire station. Dennis Sabre pump no N490 SAV at Swaffham Bulbeck fire station. (Which looks remarkably like a large shed) Dennis Sabre pump no N490 SAV at Swaffham Bulbeck fire station. (Which looks remarkably like a large shed) Scania pump no KX53 FJY was photographed at Cambridge fire station. MAN turntable ladder no V879 UEW photographed at Cambridge fire station. MAN rescue tender no AF51 DWL photographed at Cambridge fire station. Scania pump no AE03 OUU allocated to Sawston was photographed at Cambridge fire station. Scania pump no KP54 CWK was photographed at Cambridge fire station. Scania pump no AE06 PFV was photographed at Cambridge fire station. Dennis Sabre pump, allocated to Huntingdon it was at a drill at Peterborough fire station. This Dennis RS was photographed at March. This Dennis RS was photographed at Soham. This Dennis RS was photographed at St. Neotts. Dennis Sabre pump at Sutton fire station. This Dennis RS was photographed at Thorney.

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