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Scammell Vehicle Talisman

See PREVREF 1578

Workmen and solid-tyred Thornycroft lorry in coal yard.

Low-lowders that brought steam vehicles from all over Britain
(PREVREF 1583)

Engine plunged 15 ft into river. Mr Hazell & 2 Boys on Footplate had lucky escape

Engine crashed through wall & plunged into river

See PREVREF 1887

Load is a Giant Transformer for Indian Queens PREVREF 1579 duplicatephoto

Scammell Vehicle Talisman

Associated Equipment Company. A typical "outing" in the early 1920s. Buses and coaches like this were popular just after the first world war when the war department sold chassis for around £100 to £200. Local carpenters and coach-builders built…

Z Nicholas Lorry driven by J Nicholas with M Tregear in Cab

Annual staff outing of brewers Starkey, Knight & Ford (to Paignton), with plenty of beer in evidence. Group in and in front of charabanc, with men all wearing hats.

3 Wheal Peevor Engine Houses in background

Built for Croydon Corporation. 15 Tons. In Science Museum Kensington