Llanwern Richard Thomas & Baldwin Lorries

[martyn11post]

Hi

 

I'm trying to identify the lorries seen from 2.55 in this video:

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j0Hf7uxBvw&t

 

 

I think it may even be two manufacturers, but the images are a bit blurry.

 

My knowledge on old lorries is non-existent! So any help much appreciated. I'm trying to recreate them for my steelworks layout (under development!).

My assumption is the same lorries may have also operated at Llanwern's sister plant of Ebbw Vale.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Martyn

[Arthur]

The first one, seen running out of the mill building, is an Atkinson Borderer.

 

 

Those shown on the road are, I think, Seddons, it’s difficult to be sure as the footage is grainy and they are moving quickly. The views from behind showing the cab rears show a window layout that is definitely not Atkinson.

 

 

It would be reasonable to assume, but not certain, that Ebbw Vale had a similar fleet. They also had regular sub contractors working on haulage.

 

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[Arthur]

 

I don’t know what era you’re modelling but EFE do this BSC liveried AEC Mandator Mk.V, a model introduced in 1959.

 

 

The model is based on one which was operated by Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, based haulier, Edwards Transport on contract to BSC Ebbw Vale.

 

The BSC was not formed until1967 and it is very possible that this lorry saw service, under contract with RTB, at Ebbw Vale before acquiring that livery.

 

It is a nice model and EFE have done well in capturing the large flush-glazed windscreen. It’s still available, one here;

 

 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F251722048029

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[markw]

The first one, seen running out of the mill building, is an Atkinson Borderer.

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No it is the earlier mk1 cab which I think makes it a silver knight.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=atkinson+silver+knight+rtb&client=tablet-android-asus-tpin&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi7rsfBuezYAhXLL8AKHdbwAFIQ_AUIESgB&biw=962&bih=601#imgrc=vRD0iUvtpXWmAM:

Here is an Ebbw Vale ERF

https://hiveminer.com/Tags/bseries,tipper/Timeline

[martyn11post]

Thanks Mark & Arthur for pointing me in the right direction.

 

Now to buy some lorries!

 

Cheers,

Martyn

[fodenway]

The Seddon cab is available in resin, 1/76 scale, from Road Transport Images, part number SED5.