Rlangham Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Was very pleasantly surprised to come across this photo of a newly restored Albion A10 on it's first outing since restoration, it was at Beamish at the weekend - yet another reason to kick myself for not going! Does anyone have any more information on it, owner etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Now that is nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty2 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Is that the Albion from Farrall's Transport of Chester? If so, they have been working on it for a good few years. Nice to see another one out! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 It is looking good! Notice the "Old Bill" on the Radiator Cap, Steve! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nice, the Albion isnt bad either!!!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 That is nice to see. Rob will be very pleased. If it is not the Farral one is it possible that it might be this one that appeared on HMVf a while back: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?22750-Early-Albion&highlight=albion+A10 Needed a bit of work doing to it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx42 Rick Cove Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 That looks great. Another one on the road. I would like to know the chassis number. Mine is 361A and was laid down on 5th December 1915 for completion and delivery in February 1916. The Radiator on this one is of the late 1916 early 1917 design. I notice that, like mine, it is also missing the front towing hooks. Anyone got any they don't have a use for? Regards Rick. Proud owner of Albion A10 No. 361A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 How many A10's are there out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx42 Rick Cove Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 There are 2 more photos ot this Albion in that Beamish Report. The chassis number is 1551G which would certainly make it a late 1916 or later truck. The Albion Club archives will have the build card on microfiche. It is well worth contacting them and requesting a copy. I went there and saw that they had the build sheets for all the A10's. Regards Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Shopland Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 There are 2 more photos ot this Albion in that Beamish Report. The chassis number is 1551G which would certainly make it a late 1916 or later truck. The Albion Club archives will have the build card on microfiche. It is well worth contacting them and requesting a copy. I went there and saw that they had the build sheets for all the A10's. Regards Rick What a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 How many A10's are there out there? In WD spec, I know of three - Rick's, the one on this thread, and one with an X Ray body on the back, captured from the British and in a museum in Istanbul. Civilian wise there seem to be a few in the UK, there was a 1919 one at Beamish the same weekend as a Pratts Motor Spirit delivery vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Mark is sending me some photos which i will upload. Just removed engine and gearbox and the big gear was the fire engine pump drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Coming together now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Taken at Beamish. A really great picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 that's better .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Nice job! Here is one of mark and his Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Here are some more at Beamish. i cant imagine manybetter places for a photo shoot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx42 Rick Cove Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hi Mark, Well done. Looks a bit better than when we saw it in 2009. BUT,DON'T CRANK AN ALBION WITH YOUR HAND LIKE THAT, MARK. A kick back will break your thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charawacky Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Superb restoration and photos. Lets hope there are WW1 events up at Beamish in the next few years. The stage could not be better! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1918 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Great restoration job!! Beamish what a fantastic backdrop for all these great war vehicles. Nothing like that here in the US that I am aware of bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Yes, Beamish is a fabulous museum. There are a couple of others which are similar, Black Country and Iron bridge. All would make a great backdrop for photographs. here are a few more photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx42 Rick Cove Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Wouldn't it be great to get these two together. Chassis No. 361A Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Wouldn't it be great to get these two together.Chassis No. 361A Rick Hi Rick, We could invite Mark to bring his Albion over to Corowa next year, for Year of the World War One Vehicle, not leaving out Tim and family with their Dennis. Actually I hope someone over here comes up with an event to cover these WW1 trucks. There are a number around now. Perhaps a special theme at W&P Revival. cheers, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Actually I hope someone over here comes up with an event to cover these WW1 trucks. There are a number around now. We think that there are plans afoot - but no details available just yet. We are keeping our powder dry and awaiting develoments! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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