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SM175
---------------------------------------- The Guy Warrior was a very modern looking lorry in its day. Both companies depicted on this model had the same owners and this Guy was employed carting meat from Aberdeenshire to markets in the south. ----------------------------------------
1965 GUY WARRIOR ARTIC - DRG 707C - FLATBED TRAILER WITH FRIDGE BOX - CLABEN / MACDONALD MEAT TRANSPORT.
--------------------------------------- The family firm of Rapsons has been established for over 100 years. Today specializing in recovery, garage services and haulage their smart dark blue and red livery is a familiar sight in the north. The roping & sheeting on this model is entirely crafted by hand. ----------------------------------------
Scale 1:50.....Model ref - SM174 ---------------------------------------- " NEW ".....£125.00
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SM 148
---------------------------------------- Sam Anderson used many AEC lorries over the years and ran several MkVs in both rigid and artic form. BVA 584B is modelled here carrying a common Anderson load, steel. As was custom back in the day the sheets which were not required were roped on top of the load.
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1964 AEC MAMMOTH MAJOR MkV BVA 584B WITH STEEL BEAM LOAD - SAM ANDERSON, NEWHOUSE.
----------------------------------------- Scale 1:50.... Model Ref - SM148 ---------------------------------------- £125.00
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SM109
---------------------------------------- This AEC Mercury of BRS Elgin depot BT23 spent much of its time hauling Crown Locked Van trailers and their precious cargo between the many distilleries in the area. -----------------------------------------
---------------------------------------- A long established firm started over 100 years ago as beer bottlers and aereated water manufacturers. The company grew over the years eventually covering the whole highlands.I still remember Bedford TK float DSE 72D, from their depot in Tain where I grew up, delivering their wares to local shops, pubs & hotels. ---------------------------------------
SM149 ---------------------------------------- Highland Omnibuses operated a number of these Bedfords. Some were initially used for tours but they were soon found ideal for lower volume and rural routes where these venerable old buses really came into their own. The destination for this coach is Dingwall.
SM136 ----------------------------------------- Prior to becoming AEC agents, Munros ran many Albions including TRG 86 modelled here.Their principal cargo was paper, also meat in demountable fridge boxes and general cargo. Fish was never carried on flats as the fish juice ruined the bed for carrying paper. ---------------------------------------
ALBION REIVER No.30 TRG 86 - MUNROS TRANSPORT, ABERDEEN.
------------------------------------------ Scale 1:50.... Model Ref - SM136 ------------------------------------------ £115.00
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SM127 ---------------------------------------- Leyland Octopus No.70 LRG 663 is modeled here in its magnificent original dark blue livery carrying a casting load. Charlies were big users of Leylands in the 50s & 60s. This Octopus lived long enough to receive the 60s blue/silver livery which will be the subject of a future model. ---------------------------------------
------------------------------------------ Scale 1:50.... Model Ref - SM127 ------------------------------------------ £125.00
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SM119 ---------------------------------------- In the early days of the Russell of Bathgate fleet there were several Bedford S Types including this 4 wheel dropsider No.59 on which this model is based.
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BEDFORD S TYPE DROPSIDE No.59 SX 8673 & BARREL LOAD - RUSSELL OF BATHGATE
---------------------------------------- Scale 1:50.... Model Ref - SM119 ---------------------------------------- £75.00
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SM116 ---------------------------------------- Famous hauliers Bassets ran several S21 8 wheelers in the 60's some of which were converted to artic units when the weight regs changed. This example was re registered ERF 331K when converted.