DAF CF TIPPER, EDWARD MACKAY, CONTRACTOR, BRORA.
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Edward Mackay of Brora are a firm of civil engineering contractors based in Brora in Sutherland and operate a large fleet of vehicles. This DAF CF tipper is a typical example of their recent fleet
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Edward Mackay of Brora are a firm of civil engineering contractors based in Brora in Sutherland and operate a large fleet of vehicles. This DAF CF tipper is a typical example of their recent fleet
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VOLVO F10 ARTIC UNIT - B21 FJS - & BULKER TRAILER, A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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Over the years I have built hundreds of models and this is one of my all time favorites, so much so that I'm currently collecting the parts to build one for my own collection.
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Over the years I have built hundreds of models and this is one of my all time favorites, so much so that I'm currently collecting the parts to build one for my own collection.
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SCANIA 143m No.27 - K251 ESO & FRIDGE TRAILER - D.STEVEN & SON, WICK.
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The distinctive livery of the immaculate fleet of Stevens of Wick is well known across the UK and Europe. No.27 was one of the first of their fleet of 3 series Scanias.
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The distinctive livery of the immaculate fleet of Stevens of Wick is well known across the UK and Europe. No.27 was one of the first of their fleet of 3 series Scanias.
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VOLVO F12 6x4 & SCREENER - E398 SLS - EDWARD MACKAY, CONTRACTOR, BRORA.
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One of Edward Mackay's Volvo heavy haulage units this all whitemetal outfit was built from a heavily modified Alan Smith tractor unit and one of the ultra rare HiMoBo screener kits.....a lot of hours went into this one !
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One of Edward Mackay's Volvo heavy haulage units this all whitemetal outfit was built from a heavily modified Alan Smith tractor unit and one of the ultra rare HiMoBo screener kits.....a lot of hours went into this one !
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VOLVO F12 ARTIC & LOAD - H433 AJS - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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The second last new truck in the Mitchell fleet, this F12 was sold on to Paynes when the company was dissolved after Hamish Mitchells death in 1991.
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The second last new truck in the Mitchell fleet, this F12 was sold on to Paynes when the company was dissolved after Hamish Mitchells death in 1991.
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DAF 95xf UNIT & TIMBER TRAILER - R10 PSN - RAPSONS TRANSPORT, HELMSDALE.
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Rapsons of Helmsdale shifted a lot of timber over the years and this DAF XF was a typical example of their smart looking fleet.
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Rapsons of Helmsdale shifted a lot of timber over the years and this DAF XF was a typical example of their smart looking fleet.
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VOLVO FH12 & LIVESTOCK TRAILER - R507 CJS - H.D.FRASER & SONS, CULLICUDDEN, CONON BRIDGE.
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This smart Volvo FH12 tractor unit was often used with the high capacity livestock trailers operated by HD's at the time.
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This smart Volvo FH12 tractor unit was often used with the high capacity livestock trailers operated by HD's at the time.
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SCANIA 164 580 6x4 HEAVY HAULAGE TRACTOR & NOOTEBOOM STEERING TRAILER - PN52 JWW - ROSS SUTHERLAND, CONTRACTOR, DINGWALL.
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This heavyweight Scania operated by Ross Sutherland of Dingwall was used on heavy haulage and abnormal loads all over the Highlands.
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This heavyweight Scania operated by Ross Sutherland of Dingwall was used on heavy haulage and abnormal loads all over the Highlands.
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SCANIA P380 HOOKLOADER - SY54 BMS - PAT HUNRO, BUILDING CONTRACTOTS, ALNESS.
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Pat Munro of Alness are a long established firm of builders, road makers, quarrymen and waste diposal contractors. This Scania is a typical example of their large fleet.
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Pat Munro of Alness are a long established firm of builders, road makers, quarrymen and waste diposal contractors. This Scania is a typical example of their large fleet.
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LEYLAND DAF 85 - R299 OJS - & FRIDGE TRAILER - BANNERMAN SEAFOODS, TAIN.
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Bannerman of Tain operated many DAFs over the years among their large fleet hauling flats, bulkers and fridge trailers all over the country.R299 was one of my favorites, I used to see it almost every day.
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Bannerman of Tain operated many DAFs over the years among their large fleet hauling flats, bulkers and fridge trailers all over the country.R299 was one of my favorites, I used to see it almost every day.
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MERCEDES BENZ MILK TANKER - B115 KSA - CLAYMORE CREAMERY, NAIRN.
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The North Of Scotland Milk Marketing Board used the brand name Claymore. This then became Claymore Creameries and this Merc milk tanker is in their smart final livery of metallic blue & silver. They were taken over by Wiseman & susequently Muller.
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The North Of Scotland Milk Marketing Board used the brand name Claymore. This then became Claymore Creameries and this Merc milk tanker is in their smart final livery of metallic blue & silver. They were taken over by Wiseman & susequently Muller.
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VOLVO FL12 8x4 TIPPER -T661 KKJ - PAT MUNRO, BUILDING CONTRACTORS, ALNESS.
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This Volvo is from a slightly earlier era from the Scania above. Some of Pats wagons have interchangable bodies, Tipper/mixer etc.
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This Volvo is from a slightly earlier era from the Scania above. Some of Pats wagons have interchangable bodies, Tipper/mixer etc.
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DAF 85 ARTIC & FLATBED TRAILER - M351 NJS - BANNERMAN TRANSPORT, TAIN.
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A slightly earlier Bannerman DAF 85 here. This one used to park up here in Invergordon overnight and I photographed it for my records.
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A slightly earlier Bannerman DAF 85 here. This one used to park up here in Invergordon overnight and I photographed it for my records.
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BEDFORD TM SITE FUEL TANKER - Q854 WFS - MORRISON CONSTRUCTION, TAIN.
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This ex MOD Bedford was used as a site re-fueler by Morrison Construction, a company started by Alex Morrison in Tain.
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This ex MOD Bedford was used as a site re-fueler by Morrison Construction, a company started by Alex Morrison in Tain.
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LEYLAND DAF 85 - M351 NJS - WITH FLATBED TRAILER & SHEETED LOAD. BANNERMAN TRNSPORT, TAIN.
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M351 NJS here again, this time with a flatbed trailer and sheeted load.
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M351 NJS here again, this time with a flatbed trailer and sheeted load.
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VOLVO F12 GLOBETROTTER TRACTOR UNIT KX51 EZE - H.D.FRASER & SONS, CULLICUDDEN, CONON BRIDGE.
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In their later years HD's moved from ERF to Volvo. This Globetrotter is a fine example.
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In their later years HD's moved from ERF to Volvo. This Globetrotter is a fine example.
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MERCEDES BENZ WASTE TANKER - MSIS, INVERGORDON.
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MSIS were a waste disposal company based in Invergordon. This Mercedes is a typical example of one of their vehicles. They have recently been taken over by another company.
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MSIS were a waste disposal company based in Invergordon. This Mercedes is a typical example of one of their vehicles. They have recently been taken over by another company.
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VOLVO F12 ARTIC UNIT - H433 AJS - & FLATBED TRAILER - A.MITCELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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Another model of Mitchells Volvo F12 H433 AJS, this time hauling a twin axle flatbed trailer.
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Another model of Mitchells Volvo F12 H433 AJS, this time hauling a twin axle flatbed trailer.
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IVECO HOOKLOADER - MUNRO & SONS (BILLY MUNRO), ALNESS.
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Munro & Sons from Alness in Easter Ross have operated many tippers, skip trucks, hook loaders etc over the years. This Iveco is a typical example.
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Munro & Sons from Alness in Easter Ross have operated many tippers, skip trucks, hook loaders etc over the years. This Iveco is a typical example.
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ERF EC10 TIPPER/FLATBED - M629 NJS - H.D.FRASER & SONS, CULLICUDDEN, CONON BRIDGE.
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As far as I know this EC10 was the last 8 wheeler bought by H.D.Frasers. The tipper body had removable sides so it could be used as a flatbed as modeled here.
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As far as I know this EC10 was the last 8 wheeler bought by H.D.Frasers. The tipper body had removable sides so it could be used as a flatbed as modeled here.
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VOLVO FH HEAVY HAULAGE TRACTOR - SY54 AZW - & LOW LOADER TRAILER - ROSS SUTHERLAND, DINGWALL.
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Another of Ross Sutherland's heavy units, this time a Volvo FH hauling a low loader trailer used for heavy plant movements etc.
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Another of Ross Sutherland's heavy units, this time a Volvo FH hauling a low loader trailer used for heavy plant movements etc.
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VOLVO FH12 ARTIC UNIT - SY03 AWR - H.D.FRASER & SONS, CULLICUDDEN, CONON BRIDGE.
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I really like the look of the face-lifted FH Volvos. SY03 AWR looks very smart in H.D.Frasers classic livery.
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I really like the look of the face-lifted FH Volvos. SY03 AWR looks very smart in H.D.Frasers classic livery.
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VOLVO FM 8 WHEEL TIPPER, PAT MUNRO, CONTRACTORS, ALNESS.
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Pat Munro of Alness are a long established firm of builders, road makers, quarrymen and waste diposal contractors. This Volvo tipper is a typical example of one of their large fleet from a few years back.
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Pat Munro of Alness are a long established firm of builders, road makers, quarrymen and waste diposal contractors. This Volvo tipper is a typical example of one of their large fleet from a few years back.
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MERCEDES BENZ ARTIC - A405 CJS - & FLAT TRAILER WITH PIPE LOAD - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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Mitchells ran Mercedes Benz trucks in both rigid and artic form. A405 CJS is carrying a load of steel pipes....over the years Mitchells must have carried thousands of pipes for the North Sea Oil Industry.
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Mitchells ran Mercedes Benz trucks in both rigid and artic form. A405 CJS is carrying a load of steel pipes....over the years Mitchells must have carried thousands of pipes for the North Sea Oil Industry.
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FORD D SERIES BOX VAN - EGC 663T - MACBRAYNES.
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Everyone knows about Macbraynes famous buses and ferries but they also ran a sizeable road haulage fleet. This Ford D series van features my own resin cast cab.
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Everyone knows about Macbraynes famous buses and ferries but they also ran a sizeable road haulage fleet. This Ford D series van features my own resin cast cab.
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LEYLAND DAF 95 ARTIC FRIDGE - L528 KJS - BANNERMAN SEAFOODS, TAIN.
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Bannermans ran DAF 95s in 2 and 3 axle form. L528 KJS is shown here hauling a fridge trailer for another Bannerman enterprise....chilled & frozen seafoods.
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Bannermans ran DAF 95s in 2 and 3 axle form. L528 KJS is shown here hauling a fridge trailer for another Bannerman enterprise....chilled & frozen seafoods.
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MERCEDES BENZ ARTIC - B450 CGL - & FLATBED TRAILER - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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Another of Mitchells Mercedes Benz artic units, this time B450 CGL with a flatbed trailer.
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Another of Mitchells Mercedes Benz artic units, this time B450 CGL with a flatbed trailer.
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DAF 2800 TRACTOR UNIT - D571 NJS - BANNERMAN TRANSPORT, TAIN.
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An early Bannerman artic unit....DAF 2800 D571 NJS. A modified Lion Car model.
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An early Bannerman artic unit....DAF 2800 D571 NJS. A modified Lion Car model.
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IVECO SKIP TRUCK, MUNRO & SONS (BILLY MUNRO) ALNESS.
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Another Billy Munro lorry....this time an Iveco skip lorry. The model features a fully working skip loader.
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Another Billy Munro lorry....this time an Iveco skip lorry. The model features a fully working skip loader.
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VOLVO F12 ARTIC UNIT - H433 AJS - A,MITCHELL & SONS ALNESS.
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An absolute classic in every way, the Volvo F12 is one of my favorites.
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An absolute classic in every way, the Volvo F12 is one of my favorites.
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