Ben04uk Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Can anyone recommend an appropriate flat bed lorry (3/4 axle - not articulated) in 1:76 / OO scale for use on a 1970s era layout? It appears that most of the available ones seem to be branded for a particlar use, such as bricks, ale, or milk. I just want a generic flat bed lorry (preferably a Bedford TK or similar) I that can use to transport sacks (i.e. agricultural produce to load into a 12T van) and/or coal (from 16T mineral wagons) to/from a goods yard. There must be some out there but I can't seem to find any! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Can anyone recommend an appropriate flat bed lorry (3/4 axle - not articulated) in 1:76 / OO scale for use on a 1970s era layout? It appears that most of the available ones seem to be branded for a particlar use, such as bricks, ale, or milk. I just want a generic flat bed lorry (preferably a Bedford TK or similar) I that can use to transport sacks (i.e. agricultural produce to load into a 12T van) and/or coal (from 16T mineral wagons) to/from a goods yard. There must be some out there but I can't seem to find any! Plenty of stuff out there . From B-T models you have the BMC FG for the coal merchants, do not use somthing too high as your coalmen will complain. Or the TK for your agricultural goods. If they have branding for the wrong product, it is usually easily removed by nail varnish remover or T cut and cotton buds. Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben04uk Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks, any idea what the Base Toys product code is for the products you refer to so I can check them out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Just as a general point, for the work you describe a 3 or 4 axle wagon would be too big, as Merfyn said Leyland FG or Ford D series (not the most accurate shape) from Base Toys or an EFE or Oxford Bedford TK fit the bill. Also a consideration is an EFE Leyland/AEC Ergomatic is right for the era, but these tended to be more for distance hauliers as they were an expensive and heavier motor. Not a clue on the product codes, but browse ebay or ehattons.com for the relevant manufacturers and you will see a range of suitable models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudley Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hi Ben, See > http://www.ehattons.com/52153/Base_Toys_DA36_Leyland_FG_flatbed_M_G_Williams_Coal_Merchant_with_load_of_coal_coke_sacks_cir/StockDetail.aspx D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 You might also find LAD-cabbed Albions, Leylands or Dodges such as DA53 or Leyland Mastiff (DA 11). If your layout is based in one of the more 'careful' areas of the UK, then you might find something like a Commer Superpoise (A004)- in Stoke on Trent, in the late 1970s, there was a haulier from the Tean area who was still using an early 1950s Morris Commercial 'Chinese Six' tipper to load clay from Stoke Yard. At the time, I was working relining brakes and clutches for HGVs, and we used to get a lot of old stuff coming through. A lot of the smaller operators would buy second-hand from the big boys, and have them repainted and lettered when time and funds allowed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 3c Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Don't suppose this was the 1950s Morris Chinese six FC ? what a device suppose they expected 10 ton loads with that extra axle , mind good airhorns on roof ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bedfordal/7858824248 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not many very old lorries around by the 1970's. However there was a 1940's Austin (Classix) and a Dodge of similar vintage still delivering coal around Dagenham into the 80's. Both were immaculate, finished in a dark blue and black livery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Don't suppose this was the 1950s Morris Chinese six FC ? what a device suppose they expected 10 ton loads with that extra axle , mind good airhorns on roof ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bedfordal/7858824248 That's the beast! I was beginning to wonder if I'd imagined it. Thanks for posting; I notice I got the district of North Staffs wrong. To add to previous contributions, a Thames Trader wouldn't be too out of place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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