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    British WWII REME Lightweight Electrical Repair Trailer: Restoration Project

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

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    14 minutes ago, Tony Lawrence said:

    The following link finally shows that all these trailers were actually put to use by the airborne forces.

    In it I think there is a binned stores trailer, machinery trailer, circular saw, generator and a compressor trailer but different to my one, plus a possible welding trailer out of shot. All pulled by jeeps. I think it is in Sicily - ignore the first minute or so.

    https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060044244

    There is another short film that can be accessed from this link as well

    Good to see the exactly same type of workbenches I made from scratch in use

    British WWII REME Lightweight Electrical Repair Trailer: Restoration Project

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

    Posted · Edited by cordenj

    On 1/25/2018 at 12:47 PM, Cam NZ said:

    Hi everyone i' thought i'd revive this thread rather than start a new one to keep info in the same location for others.

    I acquired the following Coventry Climax generator trailer a few months ago. I'm in New Zealand and the trailer has been part of the nz reme workshop at Linton army base going from the tac signs.

    It has the same military lights and braided cabling as my 1963 landrover so i'm assuming its later production.

    As i don't have the generator i'm wanting to make a canopy and canvas to match the electrical repair trailers and would appreciate it if someone can help me out with the measurements? particularly height of the hood bows from the bottom of the body.

    The reme trailers are very rare here (i know of only one other in the country, last picture) and i only have two rims, does anyone know if there is any other vehicle that uses the same stud pattern? or perhaps have a spare they would be willing to part with?

    Thanks in advance, the information in this thread has already been a huge help with the restoration process.

    Cam

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    Hi Cam,

    I believe your trailer would have been converted to the Coventry Climax engined generator in late 40's/early 50's period, at that time (or during a further re-build) it would have had the later electrical wiring and fittings installed.

    BUT, think the basic trailer and chassis is WWII manufacture.

    Taskers had contract S9778 to build "Trailer, 10cwt 2wh Generator 6Kw". This contract was allocated the following 'X-numbers": 6263828 - 6264327, although I don't know how many generators were actually built of the 499 numbers allocated.

    Regarding the Electrical Repair cover: my trailer is currently in storage and not easily measured. If you are going to have the cover made, you could make the bows to suit and then the cover to fit. The cover is held on with short leather straps that secure onto footman loops which are under the body.

     Cheers

    John

     

     

     

    REME Lightweight Electrical Repair trailer

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

    Posted

    I wonder why my trailer had olive drab paint in inaccessible areas and under the later glossy green if it was produced after 1945 as your post might suggest?

    Of course the other option which would explain all the conclusions drawn from these plates is that they are not actually the plates from this trailer...but are indeed from another Orme Evans produced 10cwt trailer of some type.

    At some time they have been removed and mixed up, as believe the previous owners had several trailers.

    MOT Testing Exemptions Consultation VERY IMPORTANT

    in Legislation, Licenses & Registration

    Posted

    I thought HGV's and PSV's remained unchanged as requiring an annual MOT in the proposals out today. Only only Vehicles of Historic Interest (cars/motorbikes etc) were to be exempted. And for these engine swaps should not exceed more than a 15% increase in power output over the OE fitment.

     

    No, my 1943 CMP C60s weighs more than 3.5T unladen, but will continue to not require an MOT or formal inspection as it is not used commercially. If, say, I installed a large modern powerful diesel engine, then it would. Which does make sense.

    Quote from Government response to consultation:

    Other Classes of Vehicle26.

    The consultation asked if the exemption from testing should also apply to largervehicles such as Heavy Goods Vehicles and Public Service Vehicles. (These vehiclesare currently generally exempt from testing if built before 1960.) 479 respondentssupported this proposal. 754 said that HGVs and PSVs should be tested, while 27 saidthat they should be exempted if they were not used commercially. 251 respondentsreplied ‘No’ because they did not support any exemption for these vehicles. Reasonsgiven for objecting to this proposal included the following:

    • ‘The additional size and weight of the vehicles in these classes make testingessential to save lives.’

    • ‘PSV and HGV vehicles that are used for business should be tested as it is likelythat their usage will be heavy and up to their original specifications. Privatelyowned vehicles are less likely to operate under those conditions - attendingshows, displays and events on an irregular basis.’10

    • ‘These vehicles may carry multiple passengers and if involved in a collision willresult in a greater number of injuries.’

     

    We have decided not to amend the existing position of old heavy goods vehicles(more than 3.5 tonnes unladen weight) and public service vehicles (with 12 seatsor more) in respect of testing, with one exception – pre-1960 buses and HGVswhich have been changed substantially will need to be tested.

    We accept thatthere is concern over the implications of accidents involving heavier vehicles and thosecarrying groups of passengers, in some cases commercially. It is also appropriate thatlarge vehicles are subject to the same level of operator licensing requirementsregardless of the vehicle age.

    Wanted british 10cwt airborne trailer spares

    in HMVF Classifieds

    Posted

    Hi Tony

     

    2 wheel No1 Mk2

    solid steel sides, seam welded so watertight, fixed front and rear sections and draw bar through the full length ontop of the floor panel.

    Its Number is X5898619 Making it an Orme Evans, contract No S7130 Date 13.7.44

    Also found evidence of Mickey Mouse black paint on top of the original green but under the numbers.:cool2:

     

    Hi,

    Good to hear of another Lightweight trailer in restoration. Here is a link to some photos of the restoration of one of my trailers. Also an Orme Evans from the same 7130 contract:

    http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/album.php?albumid=541

    REME Lightweight Electrical Repair trailer

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

    Posted

    A few questions about both trailers/tools-

    1, What is the Admiralty pattern object, and what is it for:

    It is a small distillation plant....supposedly for water to be used in batteries ;)

    2, What is the unusual, to me, G cramp type object for?

     

    To aid greasing of leaf springs

    3, What electrical items do they use these trailers/tools to repair?

     

    Used by Airborne REME, called "Electrical Repair" as opposed to the "Mechanical Repair" trailer which included a metal lathe. The Electrical Repair (was fitted with valve machine tooling) would be used for any repairs to vehicles in conjunction with the Mech Rep and the MUREX Welder.

    4. Where do they get their power from?

     

    Yet another special "lightweight" trailer based on the 10cwt British trailer. This 55Kv generator was lower profile to fit into the glider. Not that common. The later horizontal air-cooled Coventry generator trailer is far more common and readily available...but not used in gliders as far as I know.

     

    Thanks in advance

     

    Hope that answers your questions?

    REME Lightweight Electrical Repair trailer

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

    Posted

    Now, that's just showing off! :D

     

    Beautiful thing (which a strange thing to say about a tool trailer...).

     

    Sorry, but had to be done! The special thing about Anthony's one is that it has so much of the original kit. I had to work out what was missing and then try to track down each piece...a challenge in itself.

     

    We always suspected there were 2 of these trailers still in existence, so its great to unearth this second one.

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